Lane Kiffin is already somehow blaming the SEC's new conference schedule for LSU's injuries

The Pac-12, when that conference existed in its previous form, for example, played nine games against other conference teams. So did the Big Ten. The SEC, however, had just eight. With four non-conference opponents, some schools could choose to schedule four likely wins, before entering SEC play.

Ahead of last weekend's matchup against Texas A&M, Kiffin complained sarcastically, and inaccurately, about the perceived scheduling issues hurting the Tigers with Marcel

"Obviously we just played the best one in the country last week thinking he can hurt you even when you have the right call on and everybody covered and a guy comes free," he said. "Obviously he (Chambliss) played great a year ago here in the stadium, so this is one of those scheduling quirks just like last week where never in that LSU-Ole Miss series had it ever been played two times in a row."

That was, of course, incorrect, but Kiffin wasn't done there in going after the SEC for its scheduling practices. LSU is dealing with its fair share of injuries through the first few weeks of the season, including to star linebacker Whit Wheeks and tight end Trey'Dez Green.

Per ESPN's Marty Smith, LSU's injuries are a direct result of the SEC's nine-game conference schedule. Which is odd because his team has played just two conference games so far.

Smith posted that Kiffin explained that it's an indication of the differences "versus other conferences, and how (they) don't have to play players or play them as long."

"Be careful what you wish for, SEC," Kiffin said.

Ah. Yes. Classic Lane Kiffin. There is no outcome that doesn't have a predetermined excuse. No other schools face injuries. No other games require playing starters. When the SEC had eight conference games, it wasn't an advantage, but with nine, they're at a significant disadvantage. Even when they've only played two conference games so far. One of those games was against a very bad Texas A&M team, where the score was 35-6 in the fourth quarter and the outcome was never in much doubt.

The Tigers shouldn't have much to worry about with powerhouse McNeese State coming into town next weekend either.

UCLA has road games traveling 8,120 one-way miles. USC is 9,500 miles. Just a few examples. The "woe is me" act Kiffin puts on might be effective for the SEC boosters in friendly media outlets. It's just not backed up by any reality we live in. But it's a near-certainty he'll be running the same playbook after the season to try and get the SEC back to eight conference games. Then he'll find something else to complain about.