ALAMEDA, Calif. — The Oakland Raiders fired Lane Kiffin Tuesday just four games into his second season, bringing finality to a situation that had been simmering for eight months.

Kiffin had a 5-15 record since being hired last year, losing his final game 28-18 on Sunday to San Diego.

The decision on Kiffin was as much about his frequent criticisms of owner Al Davis' franchise as it was the team's performance on the field. Those critiques reached a peak when Kiffin distanced himself from the defense after a blowout loss in the season opener, saying that was under coordinator Rob Ryan and Davis' control.

BUTLER TWP— Eli Christy was named Butler football player of the week by the Butler Quarterback Club.Christy rushed for 40 yards and caught seven passes for 112 yards and a touchdown in the Golden Tornado's 37-20 loss at Shaler Friday.