Lane Kiffin falls flat against Alabama as massive LSU hype crashes into reality

• 2 min read Getty Images When Lane Kiffin got off the bus for the Tiger Walk before the Alabama game, he was flanked by Shaquille O’Neal and Angel Reese. Kevin Costner — Kevin freaking Costner! — walked behind him and shook his hand. No one has brought more attention and hype to a college football program this year than Kiffin. He signed a seven-year, $91 million contract, tied with two-time national champion Kirby Smart for the second-highest in college football. According to 247Sports, his roster is the most expensive in college football, approaching $50 million. And then, Alabama walked…