Lane Kiffin slaps 'rat poison' label on Heisman hype for Quinshon Judkins

Lane Kiffin used the term “rat poison” after he heard Heisman Trophy hype about Ole Miss running back Quinshon Judkins.

Kiffin took after his former boss Nick Saban, who routinely used it throughout the Alabama program. Basically, it means don’t buy into hype or over the top criticism because it ultimately doesn’t matter.

Kiffin, who’s notoriously good at using Twitter for comedic effect, used rat and skull emojis in a tweet responding to “Cousin Shane” offering a bold prediction regarding Judkins.

In order for Judkins to win the Heisman Trophy, Ole Miss has to beat Georgia in the regular season. In Athens no less.

“They gotta have a signature win,” Cousin Shane said on The SEC Podcast. “All right. I think when you’re looking at a team because unfortunately I don’t see Ole Miss winning an SEC championship. I don’t see them winning a Natty. Their schedule is tough as hell. And it is a juggernaut of a schedule. 

“Now could it happen? Obviously, but that’s just a little too bold for me. I’m looking for a signature victory. And when I’m looking at this schedule, you know where they’re gonna find it? Athens, baby. Now this is why, this is why, pull over Georgia fans don’t wreck. This is a bold take here.”

.@Lane_Kiffin called 🐀☠️ when he saw Quinshon Judkins Heisman hype! But does the @OleMissFB RB have a case this year?@On3Sports x @OMSpiritOn3

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— Nick Kosko (@nickkosko59) May 25, 2023

In 13 games last season, Judkins had 274 carries, 1,567 yards, 16 touchdowns, 5.7 yards per carry, 15 catches, 132 receiving yards and one touchdown reception.

As a member of the Class of 2022, Judkins was a three-star recruit out of Pike Road (Ala.) High, according to the On3 Industry Ranking, a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies. He was the No. 24 overall prospect in the state, the No. 37 running back prospect in the class and the No. 493 overall prospect in the class.

“You’ve got to remember, he was a true freshman,” Kiffin said of Judkins’ performance in 2022 during spring practice. “It’s pretty amazing what he can do. It’s up there as one of the best freshman years in the country. It’s amazing to do and now he can take the next step, which we see.

“We run different plays with him now than we did. When guys are freshmen, you’re just trying to get them to line up and play. Now you have a chance to truly have a spring where he knows stuff and can go to the next level.”