re: Herman played LSU like a fiddle

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I disagree. LSU would be waiting for Herman and Texas to talk before naming O head coach if Herman were playing LSU. LSU said to shite or get off the pot. I'm not happy with the O hire but I'm glad LSU didn't let Herman dictate how this would play out.

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I'm OK with the CEO hire (if that's what actually goes down) if Jimbo and Herman both weren't going to work out (in any shape form or fashion) AND they approach the full-time OC as a search for the next Tom Herman. If there's one really big silver lining here, it's that CEO will be more than happy to have that guy if he can be found and let him do his thing.

From Alleva's point-of-view, if Herman wanted to dictate things then no way. Most importantly, it's a sign, or hint if you prefer, that Herman isn't solid and solid on being at 10yr coach. And LSU has more to offer than TX simply because, and as a coach ONLY because, you have a ready made program with excellent funding (surplus) and recruiting at a high level in a conference that is at the top and looking to stay there versus a 2nd culture change from Mack Brown, a conference in turmoil, a team that lacks across the board players and depth to be conference champs (much less national champs), and recruiting at a level that doesn't promise any relief to that. If UTx's history and brand recognition outweigh those practical matters, to a Head Coach, he is not qualified to run a SEC program.