ESPN Writer David Dennis Jr. Targets Lane Kiffin’s LSU Move, Citing 1965 Voting Rights Act
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Updated · Fox News · May 15
ESPN Writer David Dennis Jr. Targets Lane Kiffin’s LSU Move, Citing 1965 Voting Rights Act
1 articles · Updated · Fox News · May 15
David Dennis Jr. wrote for ESPN and Andscape that Lane Kiffin’s remarks about black families and Ole Miss amounted to virtue signaling tied to his move to LSU.
Dennis argued Kiffin had shown little concern for diversity before leaving Mississippi and said Louisiana was trying to reduce Black political representation after a recent Supreme Court ruling affecting the 1965 Voting Rights Act.
Lane Kiffin had earlier apologized after saying some black families were uncomfortable with sons and grandsons playing for Ole Miss in Oxford, Mississippi.
Clay Travis amplified the column on X, arguing ESPN should not employ a writer attacking SEC coaches and schools through racial politics, adding to scrutiny of Dennis’ role at the network.
The dispute feeds a broader debate over ESPN’s direction as critics say the network has been moving away from identity-focused commentary while still featuring Dennis on major platforms.
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