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Matt Leinart: Lane Kiffin Was 'Obviously Joking' About Scholarship Offer to Son

Lane Kiffin apparently isn't quite ready to recruit sixth graders.

The Florida Atlantic coach said on Twitter on Tuesday that he had already offered a scholarship to Matt Leinart's son, who is still 11 years old, after Bruce Feldman of Fox Sports posted highlights of the youngster:

Lane Kiffin

I did @BruceFeldmanCFB keep up with the news!!! #ColeComingto#thefaU @espn @Rivals @MattLeinartQB https://t.co/YvKBzLJ20J

However, Leinart clarified Wednesday that this was only a joke:

Matt Leinart

Guys- Lane was obviously joking and sure was all in good fun. Nothing more to be said!