- My Forums
- Tiger Rant
- LSU Recruiting
- SEC Rant
- Saints Talk
- Pelicans Talk
- More Sports Board
- Fantasy Sports
- Golf Board
- Soccer Board
- O-T Lounge
- Tech Board
- Home/Garden Board
- Outdoor Board
- Health/Fitness Board
- Movie/TV Board
- Book Board
- Music Board
- Political Talk
- Money Talk
- Fark Board
- Gaming Board
- Travel Board
- Food/Drink Board
- Ticket Exchange
- TD Help Board
Customize My Forums- View All Forums
- Show Left Links
- Topic Sort Options
- Trending Topics
- Recent Topics
- Active Topics
Started By
Message
If we hired someone with Saban's pre LSU resume, fans would revolt
Posted on 10/24/16 at 8:27 pm
Posted on 10/24/16 at 8:27 pm
Just keep that in mind while you're so sure of who we should hire.
6
Posted on 10/24/16 at 8:28 pm to ShortyRob
LSU is a different program now than it was then
Posted on 10/24/16 at 8:28 pm to ShortyRob
LSU is in a much different position now as opposed to 16 years ago
Keep that in mind
Keep that in mind
Posted on 10/24/16 at 8:30 pm to ShortyRob
fans need to understand that while LSU may be a top 10 program, it's not necessarily a top 10 destination for the few coaches to whom it matters.
Posted on 10/24/16 at 8:32 pm to SPEEDY
quote:What's that got to do with anything? It doesn't change the reality that there was a phenomenal coach out there without an eye candy resume.
LSU is a different program now than it was then
Posted on 10/24/16 at 8:35 pm to SPEEDY
If it were the year 2000 bush would be president
Posted on 10/24/16 at 8:35 pm to ShortyRob
He was highly regarded when lsu got him.
Posted on 10/24/16 at 8:37 pm to Jones
quote:
LSU is in a much different position now as opposed to 16 years ago
This is so amusing, we are a top tier program now so we are so arrogant we wouldn't look at the resume of the person who helped build our program...........
I am guessing ya'll are too stupid to even tie your own shoes?? This is EXACTLY the type of thinking that pushes a program back decades.
Posted on 10/24/16 at 8:37 pm to dagrippa
quote:Yes.
He was highly regarded when lsu got him.
But I'm speaking to how our fans would react.
Heck. There was heavy skepticism THEN. I remember the boards.
Posted on 10/24/16 at 8:43 pm to PennyPacker
quote:
This is so amusing, we are a top tier program now so we are so arrogant we wouldn't look at the resume of the person who helped build our program...........
I am guessing ya'll are too stupid to even tie your own shoes?? This is EXACTLY the type of thinking that pushes a program back decades.
That's not at all what people are saying. Saban was a big risk. He was not proven at that point. We are now a stronger program and can attract more proven coaches than Saban was at the time.
Posted on 10/24/16 at 8:56 pm to Mickey Goldmill
quote:
That's not at all what people are saying. Saban was a big risk. He was not proven at that point. We are now a stronger program and can attract more proven coaches than Saban was at the time.
The POINT is that if we could have hired the MOST PROVEN coach available that year, it would have been a step down from the Saban hire.
Meanwhile, a quick perusal of the "proven" hires shows a mixed bag.
This is why I'm not getting all attached to some particular prospect. The next great coach might have just gone 6-5 this year.
Posted on 10/24/16 at 8:58 pm to ShortyRob
I think you are not giving Saban enough credit for what he did at MSU. MSU was on probation all his years there and he did go 9-2 in his final season but he did lose two a row after beating Michigan in 1999. But still he did a good job at MSU considering the probation status.
Posted on 10/24/16 at 9:01 pm to ShortyRob
quote:
The POINT is that if we could have hired the MOST PROVEN coach available that year, it would have been a step down from the Saban hire.
Meanwhile, a quick perusal of the "proven" hires shows a mixed bag.
Lol logic isn't your strong suit.
Obviously no hire is a sure thing. You typically want the safest hire. For example: if you can hire Saban or Urban, you do. They are the most sure thing out there.
Posted on 10/24/16 at 9:01 pm to Ralph_Wiggum
quote:I give him a ton of credit.
I think you are not giving Saban enough credit for what he did at MSU
I am only observing that everyone seems to think the only guys who should be considered are guys blowing the world up and they'd lose their minds if we "only" hired a guy with that MSU resume
Posted on 10/24/16 at 9:17 pm to Mickey Goldmill
quote:
Saban was a big risk
No, no he wasn't. He just didn't have the win/loss record that ya'all think is necessary. While wins/losses matter, it shouldn't be the deciding factor. There are so many more qualities that determine success and Saban had that. The smart football people knew it too! I hope our decision makers do their due diligence and look beyond just being a coach at a top program. They need to look for those qualities that make a championship coach, not just wins/losses
Posted on 10/24/16 at 9:45 pm to SPEEDY
quote:
LSU is a different program now than it was then
But, even back then, Saban was considered one of the best coaches in the country.
Nick Saban was a former NFL defensive coordinator who had earned a lot of respect. He did a great job turning Michigan State around. He had almost universal respect from the majority of the college football world.
Any coach that came as highly recommended as Saban, with similar evidence that success could be had, would be greeted with cautious optimism, IMO.
Posted on 10/24/16 at 10:02 pm to ShortyRob
quote:
If we hired someone with Saban's pre LSU resume, fans would revolt
You can add Miles to that. LSU will make any coach who can recruit a top 10 coach.
Posted on 10/24/16 at 10:11 pm to Jones
quote:
LSU is in a much different position now as opposed to 16 years ago
Durr No shite
Posted on 10/24/16 at 10:16 pm to PennyPacker
quote:
The smart football people knew it too! I hope our decision makers do their due diligence and look beyond just being a coach at a top program. They need to look for those qualities that make a championship coach, not just wins/losses
I tend to agree with all that.
Posted on 10/24/16 at 11:25 pm to airfernando
quote:Why do our own fans think that LSU is not a huge draw to potential coaches? That shite is infuriating. UT may be a better destination, but i'm sure a lot of coaches around the country would give up a nut for an interview for the LSU gig.
fans need to understand that while LSU may be a top 10 program, it's not necessarily a top 10 destination for the few coaches to whom it matters.
This post was edited on 10/24/16 at 11:27 pm
Page 1 of 2
Popular
Back to top
Follow TigerDroppings for LSU Football News