Co-Defensive Coordinator

I really hope they at least interview arnett.

I like the idea of a co-dc and have one waiting in the wings. Problem is a lot of these coaches want full control

Arnett has been more successful than Freeman if you look at the numbers.They run the same scheme.

However, this is just in case they don’t pursue him(they should.)

I want Arnett.. but Nielsen/Ash would be a nice compromise!

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but I really wanted O to make a diverse hire here.

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Little confused here as even the 2 you recommend for your Co-DC position are both white.

Who would you recommend outside of Freeman, who I think gave LSU the best of everything, including being a minority hire? But outside of Kris Richard, the only realistic option of quality is likely Tem Lukabu; unless they go with tired retread hires like Charlie Strong or Randy Shannon.

I understand fans and LSU's desire to hire a minority for the position; but at this point, I want best qualified to do the job. If that is a minority, then awesome, sign him up. If not, then so be it. There are tons of other college teams managing to relate well to their majority black athlete teams with white coaches.

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For example hire Chris Ash as S/Co-DC to help Ryan Nielsen get his feet wet with play calling

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I thought co-DCs could work with Raymond and someone like Ash as well. Assuming Raymond even wants to be a DC.

Like you said, this wouldn't be my first choice, but it could definitely have advantages.

I certainly wouldn't hate it just because it didn't work with Malveto. Doug Mallory and BDP, individually, simply weren't very good coaches. I have no idea why Les thought two mediocre coaches would become a competent DC.

It's kind of a lazy argument to bring them up every time co-DCs are mentioned.

Bjorn speaking truth this morning.

It’s a far different world we live in 2021 than 2008.

LSU needs to stay ahead of the curve.

Iowa if they can find two guys that can make it work I’m fine with it if that’s what it takes to getting back to a dominant defense year after year. It’s been my experience in the work environment it’s hard to get two Alpha Type A people to work together because one of them wants to be king. I’m learning to think outside of the box because of Covid though. Many of my employees are more productive working from home and staggering shifts at the plant has caused an increase in productivity. Myths or beliefs by modern management across the country are being proved wrong.

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but I really wanted O to make a diverse hire here.

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Hire the best candidate available for the damn job!!!
I don't care if he's F'in green.

I’m not saying there are two chefs in the kitchen.

Nielsen(Or whomever) is the main guy.
Ash(has been fired twice in 4 years*) shouldn’t have much of an ego. He is there to provide stability, insight, install and personnel.

*Ash got fired because he wasn’t a head coach. Then fired again because of new HC. Texas improved on D.

I like the idea. Maybe this could be Coach Raymond's chance to be a Co-DC and get experience.