Tennessee baseball found itself in the spotlight this weekend, but not for the reasons fans might have hoped. A grill mishap on the left field porches led to smoke billowing dramatically, creating the illusion of a fire. While there was no actual blaze, the scene sparked plenty of humor on social media.
Lane Kiffin, never one to miss a chance to poke fun at a rival, chimed in with a playful jab. The LSU head coach quote tweeted the video with a face palm emoji, adding his signature touch to the viral moment.
Kiffin's playful rivalry with Tennessee is well-documented. Just a couple of days before the grill incident, he commented on Joey Aguilar's legal battle over eligibility. Kiffin tweeted about the denied injunction with a nod to Tom Mars, a lawyer known for handling similar cases, and ended with an emoji referencing his former quarterback, Trinidad Chambliss.
The cases of Aguilar and Chambliss were notably different. Aguilar's case involved NCAA rules regarding junior college eligibility, while Chambliss successfully argued for an extra year due to a medical redshirt issue.
On the field, it was a challenging weekend for Tennessee baseball. After a thrilling walk-off home run by Tyler Myatt on Friday, the Vols stumbled, losing the next two games to Kent State. This marked the first series loss under head coach Josh Elander and the first non-conference series defeat since 2020, also against Kent State.
As Kiffin gears up for his inaugural season at LSU, all eyes will be on the Tigers as they head to Neyland Stadium to face Tennessee on November 21, setting the stage for what promises to be an exciting showdown.