The Tennessee Titans and USC Trojans have reportedly settled a lawsuit the Titans filed last July against the school when Lane Kiffin hired former Titans assistant Kennedy Pola.

According to The Tennessean, a joint statement called the deal "a mutually satisfactory agreement" and expected the suit to be dismissed "within the next few weeks."

In July, the Titans had claimed the Trojans were guilty of contract interference and inducement of breach of contract when Pola was hired away from the pro team before they opened training camp.

Former Titans coach Jeff Fisher admitted he was angry when Kiffin failed to give him a courtesy call before contacting Pola.

So you can check that off Kiffin's list of things to do to avoid getting into further trouble than he has throughout his coaching career.

A walking hazard, Kiffin has been controversial ever since he stepped foot on the football field, including his embattled days with Oakland Raiders owner Al Davis and calling out former Florida Gators coach Urban Meyer at a friendly Tennessee booster breakfast.

It's been a long and turbulent road for Kiffin, but he remains on the field because of his coaching ability and knowledge of the game.

The theatrics that have sparked around him have only further proven his fiery and energetic personality, the same personality that makes him a veteran football coach.

For college football's 10 most controversial coaches, check out Rob Weil's piece.

Jason Spezza had a goal and three assists to lead the Ottawa Senators to a 5-2 victory over the slumping Philadelphia Flyers on Tuesday night.

Mike Richards scored twice for the Flyers, who fell out of first place in the Eastern Conference and trail Washington by two. Philadelphia, which could have clinched the Atlantic Division title, lost its fourth straight.

Washington 3, Toronto 2 (SO): Mike Knuble scored in the fourth round of the shoot-out to lift the visiting Capitals, who clinched the Southeast Division title for the fourth straight year. Alex Ovechkin and John Erskine scored in regulation for the Capitals. The Maple Leafs will miss the playoffs for franchise-record sixth straight season.

Pittsburgh 4, New Jersey 2: Pascal Dupuis scored two goals for the host Penguins, who moved closer to clinching home-ice advantage in the first round of the playoffs.

Montreal 2, Chicago 1 (OT): P.K. Subban scored a power-play goal at 1:19 of overtime for the host Canadiens, who clinched a playoff spot.

Nashville 6, Atlanta 3: Jordin Tootoo and Sergei Kostitsyn each had two goals and an assist for the host Predators, who jumped to fourth in the West. They need one point in their final two games or a Dallas loss to clinch their sixth playoff berth in seven seasons.

Buffalo 4, Tampa Bay 2: Thomas Vanek scored three goals for the host Sabres.

Dallas 3, Columbus 0: Kari Lehtonen made 23 saves for his 17th career shutout.

St. Louis 3, Colorado 1: Kevin Shattenkirk had a goal and an assist for the host Blues.

Notebook: The New York Rangers said Ryan Callahan is out indefinitely with a broken right leg.

In Mel Kiper's NFL Mock Draft 2011 version 3.0 (his latest) he has the Chiefs selecting UCLA outside linebacker Akeem Ayerys. Here is Kiper's reasoning for this errant pick:

"Ayers surprised a lot of people with some mediocre workouts two weeks ago, given his reputation for athleticism, but that can't drop him too far, because the tape doesn't lie and his skill set is such that he can help a team early. A good fit on the edge in the Chiefs' system, Ayers fills an obvious need at outside linebacker in the 3-4 and isn't just a pass-rusher. More in the Mike Vrabel mold, he can cover, rush and tackle well against the run."

I think Ayers range and coverage skills make him a much better fit for a 4-3 system, and in a draft loaded with pass rush talent I think the Chiefs would be better suited to add someone that could help Tamba Hali put some pressure on the QB. Either way, I think the Chiefs should focus on other positions with their first pick.

In light of that, Kiper does a little better job with his backup plan:

"The Chiefs really need to land a wide receiver this offseason, and they could be the team that is willing to reach a little and get Leonard Hankerson or Torrey Smith at this spot. But they also need outside linebacker help, and that's a safe backup plan here. This team also needs a center, and Pouncey is the only guy who might fit the bill this high."

There is no doubt that the Chiefs need receiver help, but I don't think a team should ever reach in a draft just to fill a need. If they are going to select a receiver, they need to trade down to do so.

There is almost always a team prepared to throw in an extra draft pick to trade up, and the Chiefs could almost assuredly get at least one of those receivers in the second-round.

Pouncey is certainly an interesting choice, but I would worry about him being able to handle the center position in the NFL as he seems more suited for guard. I posted on the possible Pouncey-Chiefs marriage earlier.

Kiper also failed to mention the nose tackle position, and Phil Taylor would be a solid selection with this pick as well.
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