re: Kevin Mawae to interview for OL job

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No way man. It HAS to be somebody I know who went to LSU and was good. Nothing less. I will not accept someone I'm not familiar with. 

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when you get guys of that caliber from anywhere that want to be part of your program in a supporting role it's a great thing. The excitement regarding KM has much more to do with quality of the potential asset he will become as opposed to previous involvement in the program.

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But there would be a ton of reward potentially as well.

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No doubt. But its far from the slam dunk everyone thinks it is.

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I doubt Michael Jordan would be a good coach even though many feel that he is the greatest baskeball player to ever live.

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This analogy doesn't necessarily fit, because an o-line can't be successful because of one individual. That kind of success relies on the unit working together to protect the QB on passing plays and open holes on running plays. Jordan created his own opportunities at will which would be much more difficult to teach. Whereas, how to deal with a bull-rush or stunts or making the right call for a blitzing safety or corner can be taught by a player with experience. They can also point out where a particular philosophy or scheme does and does not apply in certain real-world situations.

I have read the majority of the posts and am floored by the stupidity.

There are certainly examples of people that excelled at a particular profession, but could not translate/communicate their skills in such a fashion as to teach others how to do it. This is not just sports, but other professions as well (e.g., not every great lawyer can be a great law school teacher [or vice versa]).

With that said, the automatic groaning at Mawae interviewing or being considered is moronic. He's not been "just" a player. He does have some (albeit limited) coaching experience and the playing credentials that could be divided among three guys and each would still have a storied football career.

The guy is smart, is a great guy, knows his shite, and loves LSU. I have little doubt he can do the job (both on the field, and on the recruiting trail).

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Are people really trying to say that an 8-time NFL pro-bowler won't know how to teach kids proper technique?

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I know you think you're cute but there is a difference in playing effectively and teaching effectively. Teaching is a specific skill. The reason that magic johnson, and countless other sports stars, failed as a coach is due to the fact that he couldn't teach the game effectively. Still feel like laughing? Oh, and no one said he couldn't teach...just saying that we dont know if he can. Im leaving that for the coaches

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Michael Jordan would be a good coach even though many feel that he is the greatest baskeball player to ever live.

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and Larry Bird has won NBA coach of the year, as well as executive of the year

Dude. Stop.

Was Terrell Owens a bad arse WR? Yes. Would I want him anywhere near coaching my favorite team's players? Hell No and it has everything to do with him off the field.

A great player does not make a great coach automatically. I definitely agree.

But, Kevin Mawae was more than just a great player at the NFL level. Look at the rest of his resume. Being the President of the NFLPA means he is highly intelligent and well respected. If you've heard him speak, you would agree with this.

The fact that he did play at LSU, was an 8 time pro bowler, etc etc etc makes his potential that much higher on the recruiting trails in Louisiana especially and elsewhere; which is also very important as a college coach.

Mawae was a member of the Tiger Vision or whatever the LSU PPV broadcasts are called this year. During the game, he commented on the O Line play and just by his comments, you could see that he could immediately point out the positives and negatives of the O Line technique, etc. I was extremely impressed by listening to him.

I think people are saying that Kevin Mawae's body of work plus personality, etc. gives him the potential to be a great O Line coach.

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So who is the slam dunk oline coach hire everyone wants?

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Great point. I don't think I can name an o-line coach at any school or NFL team off the top of my head.

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With that said, the automatic groaning at Mawae interviewing or being considered is moronic. He's not been "just" a player. He does have some (albeit limited) coaching experience and the playing credentials that could be divided among three guys and each would still have a storied football career.

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I'm not groaning at the prospects of him being hired. I'm more floored at everyone using the "slam dunk" term. It's a risk hiring a coach at a major program with so little coaching experience.