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*******Update 6:30***Tidbits on LSU OC search

Posted on 12/12/16 at 7:26 pm
Posted by tigerbaitlawyer
Member since Jun 2016
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Posted on 12/12/16 at 7:26 pm
This post will say information that has been stated on here previously. I received some new insight.


Lincoln Riley was interviewed and was #2 behind Kiffen. LSU wanted him but they felt he would not leave OU. They had serious discussions. However, because he was not flown in for a 2nd interview, is the reason I believe Canada coming to LSU tomorrow is a formality and will be offered officially tomorrow.A visit at this Negotiation level is usually a mere formality. If Canada is not announced tomorrow or very early Wednesday then Something went wrong.

Riley's interview was very hush hush. I am told the only reason he would not come is because of what he has returning at OU next year. Riley did not want not start over again because an off year could hurt his chances in obtaining a HC position next year. LSU did not hold back on money. If Riley were being flown in tommorrow then he would have been announced tomorrow as OC.

I have been high on Canada but only heard him mentioned in the 3-5 range. He is a pro/ Power Spread guy which fits the offensive style O wants. The knock on Canada was recruiting in South& Texas. I would except a position coach to fill that void now.

Helfrich also did receive an interview, but like I have said he is not on the top 3. Crazier things have happened before, but I don't think gets it. I was told he seemed awkward in the interview.

I believe Sark is next if Canada does not accept. Also, if Sark is not named Bama's OC , O will attempt bring him on staff as position coach. LSU pays its position coach much more than FAU's OC.

Nothing ground breaking in this post. I hope it helps shape what's going on behind the scenes. My friend has not been directly involved in this hiring.

NEW UPDATE:
Deal is done and finishing up details. Should be announced either tonight or tomorrow morning.

Today's interview was nothing more than talking numbers and face to face meet & greet. Principal deal was done last night.

Hope PC is in the morning.

This post was edited on 12/13/16 at 6:57 pm
Posted by bradwieser
Cornell Fan
Member since May 2008
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Posted on 12/12/16 at 7:28 pm to
I can confirm this.

NEW UPDATE:
i can confirm this updated information. My source says done deal.
This post was edited on 12/13/16 at 9:44 pm
Posted by FCAPaul
TUSCUMBIA
Member since Oct 2016
71 posts
Posted on 12/12/16 at 7:28 pm to
#2 behind Kiffen?
Posted by misey94
Hernando, MS
Member since Jan 2007
23394 posts
Posted on 12/12/16 at 7:29 pm to
Interesting. Bringing in Sark as a QB coach would help in recruiting and should help alleviate fears about passing game development in Canada's offense.
Posted by Dodd
Member since Oct 2003
21060 posts
Posted on 12/12/16 at 7:30 pm to
Any rumblings on why it's been perceived by many that this has been a hard sell? Lack of talent? Lack of future? Riley scenario? BR community not that great?
Posted by notiger1997
Metairie
Member since May 2009
58256 posts
Posted on 12/12/16 at 7:30 pm to
But the media hasn't reported it and the nimrods on here need daily reports so we can't believe you.
Posted by Tiger Tracker
Austin,TX
Member since Nov 2015
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Posted on 12/12/16 at 7:34 pm to
Posted by TheBob
Metairie
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16935 posts
Posted on 12/12/16 at 7:37 pm to
Posted by TheBob
Metairie
Member since Jun 2005
16935 posts
Posted on 12/12/16 at 7:38 pm to
Nothing at all on Sterlin Gilbert I assume?
This post was edited on 12/12/16 at 7:39 pm
Posted by WiscyTiger
Bear Lake, WI
Member since Nov 2008
1417 posts
Posted on 12/12/16 at 7:54 pm to
quote:

Canada coming to LSU tomorrow... and will be offered officially tomorrow

quote:

Sark coming as QB coach



Posted by DmitriKaramazov
Member since Nov 2015
4471 posts
Posted on 12/12/16 at 8:28 pm to
So just to be clear, if this post can be trusted, LSU did not hire its first or second choice for OC. We now have our third choice OC playing for our third choice HC. Dat binder, though.
Posted by BayouBengals03
lsu14always
Member since Nov 2007
99999 posts
Posted on 12/12/16 at 8:37 pm to
quote:

LSU pays its position coach much more than FAU's OC

I don't think anyone is worried about Sark being FAU's offensive coordinator.
Posted by sunnydaze
Member since Jan 2010
30050 posts
Posted on 12/12/16 at 8:39 pm to
I'm not saying your post is BS but when did Riley interview?

He's been on the road from Houston to New York recruiting and attending events such as the Heisman ceremony
Posted by moneyg
Member since Jun 2006
56674 posts
Posted on 12/12/16 at 8:44 pm to
quote:

Riley's interview was very hush hush


Who is performing the interviews?
Posted by mikrit54
Robeline
Member since Oct 2013
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Posted on 12/12/16 at 8:49 pm to
Posted by lsuhunt555
Teakwood Village Breh
Member since Nov 2008
38414 posts
Posted on 12/12/16 at 9:27 pm to
quote:

if Sark is not named Bama's OC , O will attempt bring him on staff as position coach. LSU pays its position coach much more than FAU's OC.

Can't we go to 9 assistants next season? Maybe we create an offensive position for Sark?
Posted by More beer please
Member since Feb 2010
45069 posts
Posted on 12/12/16 at 10:00 pm to
quote:

LSU did not hold back on money.


Yeah I don't believe this
Posted by fierysnowman
Louisiana
Member since Jan 2015
1973 posts
Posted on 12/12/16 at 10:15 pm to
So you're telling me that Orgeron hasn't been waiting on only Kiffin all this time? According to the rant, interviews only started as a mad scramble after they found out Kiffin was going to be a head coach. We can't believe the rant?


In all reality, thanks for the information. I'm pretty sure that anybody with sense understood that this was happening behind the scenes, but it is nice to get some confirmation.

Posted by tigerbaitlawyer
Member since Jun 2016
1733 posts
Posted on 12/13/16 at 12:11 am to
I'm not ready to post a thread about this yet, but Corey Raymond is being heavily courted. They are fighting to keep him. He wants to be a DC.

I would be surprised if he is at LSU next season at this point.
Posted by tke857
Member since Jan 2012
12195 posts
Posted on 12/13/16 at 7:09 am to
So they didn't believe Riley would leave but they didn't even try to entice him?
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