I think Chavis made a huge mistake

I agree.

But, it still makes one wonder whether he was confident that LSU was going to win anything in the next few years.

If he were confident of improvement, I think he stays.

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Just my .02.....

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Versus Chavis' $1,666,666.66/year.

Have any of you given thought to the idea that maybe Chavis was tired of working his arse off to keep the Tigers in contention and not getting any help from the offensive side of the ball?

Sure, the defense was not as stout as some years, but it was pretty darn good most of the time he was here.

So he wanted a raise and security and they didn't give it to him after 6 years of good service.

The guy is 58 years old, I doubt he really wanted to have to pick everything up and move somewhere else, but felt he had no choice.

LC

I respect Chief but the more I think about it, I think it's for the good.

It makes me sick that we out played Bama at home this year and in 2012 but we lost because we didn't stop them on their last drive.

Ditto with Ole Miss in 2013.

He's a good DC but there are others, although a small number, that are just as good or even better. Time to put him behind us and go out and get the best DC who is available.

A possible Chavis perspective:
1. Great offensive mind at A&M
2. A roster full of NFL defensive talent.
3. Lower expectations and maybe more appreciation.
4. More Money and longer contract.

People have transferred with alot less on the table.

I agree. A&M is IMO a nearly impossible job for a DC, unless their offense changes drastically. Although he will likely improve their defense, it still won't be anywhere near as good as LSU's.

Then again, maybe the move was purely money-related. In which case, he got his.

For all his good, I will remember Chief for his giftwrapping two victories to Bama, among others. Easy to overlook the fact that he had the best defensive talent in the country to work with! Can he attract that talent to A&M? Lot harder on a defense that gets little rest from a team working out of a spread offense. Good riddance to him; my only concern is the timing, because we missed out on some DC candidates and we are too close to signing day.

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I think Chavis made a huge mistake

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I don't. He's falling off and just got a $400K/yr raise. I mean look at how happy A&M fans are to have a coach that we used up and let go

I think aTm made a mistake. Chief is great but he's at the end of his career. He said LSU was his last stop before retiring. He'll be gone in 3 years, even if he succeeds.