re: For what it's worth, here's why I think it's Herman

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Kissie Poo Tom

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We must have the most immature fan base in the nation.

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doya is a chick. Most likely a teenager. Which is why she comes off as immature.

I upvoted because I want this to be true.

Would be fine with this

But I think you're giving LSU admin too much credit

not sure how plugged in he is, but Bobby Burton doesn't seem to think Herman would be the favorite even if strong is canned...

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Jimbo's agent is Sexton. He has played that same card multiple times to get more for his clients, even when there is zero true interest for his client to go elsewhere.

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but, consider this angle. Yes, Sexton would play that card FOR his client. He would fake interest in another school to get a raise FOR his client. But, he wouldn't let some other school use his agent when there is no benefit for his client.

Jimbo got a nice raise for himself AND his assistants last year. (Nole assistants are in the top 10 paid in the country.)

It is possible that Jimbo, and Sexton, are playing that card two years in a row. But I doubt it. I doubt LSU would allow themselves to be duped twice by Sexton with the same coach in back to back years.

I don't know if Jimbo is going. But, I am convinced they are in at least the serious negotiations stage.

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Jimbo got a nice raise for himself AND his assistants last year.

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link?

word was he did not get a raise.

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(3) Misdirection. Also plays to (2). If you put it out that Jimbo is leading the race, you have leverage in negotiation with Herman. It also throws people off your primary target to avoid a bidding war.

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im pretty sure Alleva/F.King are too incompetent to think like this......

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If Jimbo was just being used by LSU as a decoy and he had no interest in LSU he would merely say, "Look. I'm not interested in LSU. I'm not going to LSU. I have told my agent I'm not interested in LSU. I don't know who started the rumors, but I will make it very clear - I'm not going to LSU."

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But even if it's rumors, it could mean a pay raise at FSU. If he debunks it, he eliminates that leverage.

To Tiger Ree - Way to cherry pick my post to make points for you to support coach O.

First, you are naïve to think that the administration would not put some misinformation out there, especially after the debacle last fall. Do you also think that every NFL team leading up to the draft is being perfectly honest and upfront about their interests? If LSU just puts out a huge billboard saying we want Jimbo, at whatever cost, then what leverage do they have to negotiate? Plus, leveraging Jimbo versus O also leaves not much weight in LSU's favor, given O's previous history. Other schools aren't exactly knocking down O's door to be their head coach.

Second, I like the way you presume that O will win out including the Sugar Bowl. Especially when reports already indicate that a new coach will be announced immediately following the regular season.

Third, my point about Fisher last year is that he may be less likely to want to commit to LSU than it appears. It also is unlikely that Herman stays at Houston. They don't directly impact each other, except in the context of LSU and its opening.

Fourth, didn't Nick Saban himself contact Herman to ask him for some advice? And it's true that Houston is having a tough season, that fell apart after they were ranked in the top six. But he's recruited well there, his quarterback is a converted wide receiver, and he still beat Oklahoma and Florida State with that bunch. With better talent and facilities, and his offensive mind, he would have a strong likelihood of success here. Kirk Herbstriet called it a perfect match earlier this year. I don't think a few bad games in the context of the season changes that. Especially when the players know that he's probably gone soon. Even Saban lost to UL Monroe one year.

Call it whatever you want. Agree to disagree. I'm sorry it doesn't comport with your desire for Coach O. Others here disagree based on LSU's history that they would be capable of all of this. Might be true, but maybe they've learned from past mistakes. I'm just calling it like I see it, and we'll see if I'm right in a couple of weeks.

Good point. I see he just made a big post about Herman and Louisville tonight, assuming they lose that too. I don't know that anyone is favoring Houston to win tonight, but they play the games for a reason, and we'll see what happens.