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Based on recruits shouting out to coaches, I think Baker and Jones are staying.

Posted on 12/9/21 at 9:24 pm
Posted by Bjorn Cyborg
Member since Sep 2016
26639 posts
Posted on 12/9/21 at 9:24 pm
LINK to Demario Tolan’s Twitter

The attached link has recruit Demario Tolan tweeting about his upcoming visit. He calls out Brian Kelly, Brad Davis, Blake Baker and Daronte Jones.

Could be nothing, could be everything.

Posted by Tiger Don 318
Baton Rouge
Member since Aug 2019
722 posts
Posted on 12/9/21 at 9:27 pm to
Means nothing tbh. Baker is most likely going to get the SMU DC job and Jones isn’t being retained
Posted by Bjorn Cyborg
Member since Sep 2016
26639 posts
Posted on 12/9/21 at 9:28 pm to
You don’t know that.

A week ago, Faulk and Raymond were going to be the only coaches kept.
Posted by deaux
Member since Oct 2018
20267 posts
Posted on 12/9/21 at 9:29 pm to
Uninspiring to be honest
Posted by TheSHU
Baton Rouge, LA
Member since Jan 2010
1075 posts
Posted on 12/9/21 at 9:29 pm to
He tagged @TigerDroppings
Posted by TigerAxeOK
Where I lay my head is home.
Member since Dec 2016
24649 posts
Posted on 12/9/21 at 9:29 pm to
Wouldn't be bad at all to retain Daronte in some capacity. He's still somewhat of a gamble but I think he's got a bright future ahead of him regardless of where he lands.

One must look no farther than the Bama game and the completely depleted defensive roster LSU fielded against them, to see what he can do once people get out the way and let him do his job.
Posted by DBG
vermont
Member since May 2004
71269 posts
Posted on 12/9/21 at 9:30 pm to
Baker would be gone already if that were true
Posted by coolneal
Lakeland, TN
Member since Nov 2007
636 posts
Posted on 12/9/21 at 9:38 pm to
Jones was a DB coach in the NFL .. maybe have him coach DBs and give him the title of defensive passing game coordinator
Posted by ODP
Conroe
Member since Oct 2015
1938 posts
Posted on 12/9/21 at 9:39 pm to
Not necessarily, LSU owes him a buyout if they break his contract. He may be waiting on that.
Posted by chadr07
Pineville, Louisiana
Member since Jan 2015
7864 posts
Posted on 12/9/21 at 9:46 pm to
Sorry but i hope Jones does not stay.

There is definitely better DCs out there that LSU could land. Don’t settle
This post was edited on 12/9/21 at 9:47 pm
Posted by misey94
Hernando, MS
Member since Jan 2007
23327 posts
Posted on 12/9/21 at 9:52 pm to
quote:

Not necessarily, LSU owes him a buyout if they break his contract. He may be waiting on that.


LSU could also pay him more than SMU to stay here if they really want to keep him. He could get an offer for a better gig if he turns in another year with our LBs as good as this one.

That may not be enough, or BK may not want to retain him, but it’s still possible.
Posted by NoGeaux
New Orleans
Member since Jan 2004
5533 posts
Posted on 12/9/21 at 9:55 pm to
Recruits routinely post pics and words of thanks when coaches visit.

Whether the folks currently on the road recruiting stay on likely has nothing to do with pics and shout outs.

Posted by Bjorn Cyborg
Member since Sep 2016
26639 posts
Posted on 12/9/21 at 9:58 pm to
The fact that decisions have already been made and announced on other coaches who are not staying, makes this relevant.

No one is shouting out Jake Peetz.

Because he’s not out recruiting.
Posted by Tiger Don 318
Baton Rouge
Member since Aug 2019
722 posts
Posted on 12/9/21 at 10:08 pm to
quote:

Not necessarily, LSU owes him a buyout if they break his contract. He may be waiting on that.


This is exactly what’s happening
Posted by whitefoot
Franklin, TN
Member since Aug 2006
11181 posts
Posted on 12/9/21 at 10:28 pm to
quote:

This is exactly what’s happening

With Baker? You seemed pretty confident about him getting the SMU DC job. Why would he be waiting for a buyout from LSU to take that job? The buyout will get offset by the SMU salary. He's making $500k at LSU. I have to think DC at SMU pay is similar.
Posted by I20goon
about 7mi down a dirt road
Member since Aug 2013
12860 posts
Posted on 12/10/21 at 12:00 am to
quote:

A week ago, Faulk and Raymond were going to be the only coaches kept.
lol, good point.

The only two being talked about that were going to remain on staff were those two. Everybody else had a target on their back.

Week later- the exact opposite actually happened.
Posted by LSUFAN2
Tennessee
Member since Jan 2011
2431 posts
Posted on 12/10/21 at 12:10 am to
If Jones is retained I hope it’s no more than a DB coach. Otherwise cut bait.
Posted by TaderSalad
mudbug territory
Member since Jul 2014
24625 posts
Posted on 12/10/21 at 4:35 am to
quote:

defensive passing game coordinator


How about we let Florida keep the made up titles
Posted by Ziggy Pop
Caddo
Member since Sep 2005
47 posts
Posted on 12/10/21 at 6:08 am to
Isn’t Jones a finalist for the Penn State DC job too?
Posted by Chalkywhite84
New orleans
Member since Dec 2016
27025 posts
Posted on 12/10/21 at 7:48 am to
I feel like jones is going to stay and coach the secondary with cooks under him.

Baker might just get a bump in salary.
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