2nd choice DC if Freeman falls through

Honestly, they seem so sold on Freeman that I’m not sure there is a true 2nd place candidate.

They will likely wait out the NFL to see if a candidate emerges.

Richard was reported by OTOP as a guy of interest.
Odom seems to be staying put. These change.

I think we’re pretty damn close to it being a done deal for Freeman if he’s flying into town with his wife.

It’s never over until there is a signature but I’ve got to think we’re real fricking close.

That's because they have unemployed Richard as a safe option for O to fall back on. He's a comfort zone pick for him since ole Pete recommended him last year. He would be a terrible signing. Odom is a maybe. I think he's holding out to see if LSU wants him which is why he hasn't signed with Texas yet.

Why would Richard be terrible?

Why do you guys keep bringing Steele up? He had his shot at LSU and absolutely shite the bed while being here. That's actually the point I'm making with Richard. Steele's scheme was too complex and he played way too much zone in it without simplifying his concepts. LSU had the worst defense in like 10 years before Pelini came when Steele was here. He was here 1 year, shite the bed, then bolted for Auburn. He was not a good fit.

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You know Ponamsky is trolling the board looking for ideas..

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Then we are in trouble.

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Would Tosh Lupoi be considered? Heck, what about Kevin Steele?

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Thank you for that one. I will contact Mizzou AD to send it to Drinkwitz about Steele!

No reason for a 2nd choice, because we’re getting our 1st choice Marcus Freeman. No sources. I’m speaking it into existence. It’s what’s going to happen.

I'm sure they have names. And those names are closely guarded.

The approach, in general, with Freeman is "you're our guy". Simple as that. They don't want any names out there because that works against that general approach. They don't want Freeman to think he's fighting for the job. LSU doesn't want to appear disorderly and indecisive.

Again, the approach is you are what we need Mr. Freeman and we thing we're what you want.

Now, I'm sure some non-employees, trusted non-employees, are in contact with those backups or their agents. That way if it leaks there's no direct link to LSU and both sides can legitimately claim "LSU has not contacted me". That's where these searches usually start anyway. "Feelers" is what most call them. And many of them were prior to the Ole Miss game, so some have expired while others are still hanging out there.