Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports
Head coach Ed Orgeron has doubled the number of analysts on staff from last season and is spending a combined $595,000 on the 10 analysts, according to Ross Dellenger with The Advocate who was able to obtain documents via a records request with the university.

These analysts are not allowed to work with players on-field in a "coaching role" and do not go on the road recruiting.
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The analysts are “at will” employees, meaning they are not under contract. Their salaries were provided to The Advocate by the school via a public records request.

The offensive analysts include ex-UL-Lafayette assistant Jorge Munoz ($70,000), former offensive coordinator Steve Kragthorpe ($60,000), Brad Kragthorpe ($50,000), Blaine Gautier ($48,500) and former NFL assistant Donovan Jackson ($30,000). Defensive analysts include former Miami defensive coordinator Kevin Coyle ($70,000), Mark Criner ($70,000), former Southeastern Louisiana assistant Aaron Schwanz ($70,000), Ronnie Wheat ($76,500) and Leon Wright ($50,000). Read more.
Offensive analysts:
Jorge Munoz – $70,000
Steve Kragthorpe – $60,000
Brad Kragthorpe – $50,000
Blaine Gautier – $48,500
Donovan Jackson – $30,000

Defensive analysts:
Kevin Coyle – $70,000
Mark Criner – $70,000
Aaron Schwanz – $70,000
Ronnie Wheat – $76,500
Leon Wright – $50,000

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Tommy Patel90 months
so...these guys crunch numbers, break down film, gather info for their respective coaches?
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TheCaterpillar90 months
Yes. They bring hard numbers each week to the coaches about how many times the opponent runs in each formation/set, which plays out of those sets, etc. And they give it to the coaches at the very beginning of the week so it can go into the gameplan immediately. Their value is really high.
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texastigerr90 months
They scout future games weeks in advance. They aren't working on next weeks game this week. That work is already done. They are weeks ahead of each game.
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timlan205790 months
“It’s” analysts. LSU sure isn’t paying its English professors enough.
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Old90 months
Shau wee iz French Laisser le bon temps rouler
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Tommy Patel90 months
after further review...Bama has 8 analyst, seems like a legit trend/direction
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Hair of the Dog90 months
They'll probably hire more now.
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Evolved Simian90 months
Alabama used to have 10. They dropped the number to 8 a couple of years ago.
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Air_Raid790 months
How many analysts do need to tell you, spread the field and use RPO's??
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texastigerr90 months
Ask Bama. They have twice as many analysts as we do and have had them for years since NS took over there.
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texastigerr90 months
Actually they have had 8-10 for several years and have been way ahead of the curve on this. And Bama isn't the only one. LSU has been late to this party. Miles didn't really utilize them at all. He should have.
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tigerbite290 months
Its ok..English professors do not watch and break down game film, crunch the numbers, or provide analysis to the team. Their chosen profession does not cost them a job if that team loses either. I did however have an English teacher at LSU who was at all the home football games and was a very avid fan and provided commentary in the stands like the rest of us. I don't know many teacher who don't deserve a raise though...Sheesh, I was one...lol
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P bean90 months
This is a good move by O, and im not an O fan. We gotta keep up!!! Good moves
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Disgeaux Bob90 months
How many cooks in the kitchen is too many ?
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Old90 months
Ed O is doin right (I see it as he is investing a decent balance or monetary value in a Board of Counselors who are respectable men )
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SamuelClemens90 months
Well the $ saved paying O so little affords paying others more.
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U R TIGA B890 months
$336,500 to defense compared to $258,500 to offensive analysts... interesting discrepancy
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panzer90 months
Awesome good experience and it wasn't expensive
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burke98590 months
Moar fall guys
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