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Question for my tiger brethren: is summral an option for you guys?
Posted on 10/27/25 at 7:59 am
Posted on 10/27/25 at 7:59 am
He’s a hot name right now and tearing it up within the same state so I’d assume he already understands what it takes to recruit in Louisiana. What’s y’all’s feelings on him?
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Posted on 10/27/25 at 8:00 am to Hawgnsincebirth55
Yes. He falls into the group of guys that fits what I’m looking for.
Posted on 10/27/25 at 8:14 am to Hawgnsincebirth55
Yes, I like him. He is low risk high reward.
Posted on 10/27/25 at 8:14 am to Rand AlThor
So you guys aren’t looking for another big time coach like Kelly the last time? I kinda figured you guys would focus on another P4 coach. Someone like Kiffin (ofc), or the guy at Georgia tech.
Posted on 10/27/25 at 8:15 am to Hawgnsincebirth55
Has to be close to the top of the list
Posted on 10/27/25 at 8:16 am to Hawgnsincebirth55
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So you guys aren’t looking for another big time coach like Kelly the last time? I kinda figured you guys would focus on another P4 coach. Someone like Kiffin (ofc), or the guy at Georgia tech.
With how much LSU is going to be paying a pile of coaches to not coach at LSU anymore, I’m not sure they really have the luxury of big game hunting this time.
Posted on 10/27/25 at 8:18 am to RB10
Alright thanks. That’s unfortunate for Arkansas hoped we would be looking in different markets 
Posted on 10/27/25 at 8:20 am to Ponchy Tiger
quote:low risk? Hes like Napier but less proven
Yes, I like him. He is low risk high reward.
Posted on 10/27/25 at 8:21 am to Hawgnsincebirth55
I’ve watched him since he was at Troy.
Great coach, has done well at Tulane and his players play their arse off for him.
Great coach, has done well at Tulane and his players play their arse off for him.
Posted on 10/27/25 at 8:23 am to Hawgnsincebirth55
Absolutely not. Looking anywhere in the G5 will be a monumental mistake. I'd rather take an upper tier P5 coordinator. Ideally, we poach a HC who is overachieving at a mid tier P5 school.
Posted on 10/27/25 at 8:24 am to Hawgnsincebirth55
Depends on who is doing the hiring
If it’s Scott Woodward, Jon ain’t on the list
If it’s Governor Landry, he’s probably a top choice
If it’s Scott Woodward, Jon ain’t on the list
If it’s Governor Landry, he’s probably a top choice
This post was edited on 10/27/25 at 8:25 am
Posted on 10/27/25 at 8:25 am to Hawgnsincebirth55
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So you guys aren’t looking for another big time coach like Kelly the last time?
Well it depends who you ask. But for me (and imo most people) we are looking for an up and comer. The thing about Kelly is that it’s clear he wasn’t really in the grind, he didn’t really get what this was all about. What I want mostly in order is:
1) someone young and hungry who I KNOW is gonna grind their arse off
2) someone who is gonna bring schematic advantage (preferably offense but I’d take defense too if it’s truly good)
3) someone who is adept at navigating NIL, portal and HS recruiting. Bonus points if experience in Louisiana. This one is 3rd because Thomas will manage a lot of this but I definitely want some experience.
Sumrall checks most of these boxes
Posted on 10/27/25 at 8:27 am to Hawgnsincebirth55
Let's all learn how to spell his name since it's going to be mentioned 1000 times over the next month. It's "Jon Sumrall."
Posted on 10/27/25 at 8:27 am to extremelsu
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Hes like Napier but less proven
How so? Napier was only a HC for 4 years
Same time as Sumrall. Napier did it at ULL which is similar to Troy, his first job.
He's now doing it at Tulane, a step up from both
Posted on 10/27/25 at 8:29 am to extremelsu
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low risk? Hes like Napier but less proven
This is the qualification most Ranters seem to want now. An over correction from BK’s extensive experience
Posted on 10/27/25 at 8:32 am to biglego
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This is the qualification most Ranters seem to want now. An over correction from BK’s extensive experience
I wouldn’t say it’s what they “want” it’s just the reality of the coaching market. There are no intriguing big names outside of Kiffin that are even remotely a possibility, and Kiffin is a major long shot.
The realistic options are a tier 2 or lower HC, or an upper tier coordinator looking to make the jump.
This post was edited on 10/27/25 at 8:34 am
Posted on 10/27/25 at 8:34 am to Hawgnsincebirth55
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So you guys aren’t looking for another big time coach like Kelly the last time? I kinda figured you guys would focus on another P4 coach. Someone like Kiffin (ofc), or the guy at Georgia tech.
I think the first few names on the list will be current P4 coaches. If things don't work out there, I absolutely think Sumrall would be in play
Posted on 10/27/25 at 8:35 am to Hawgnsincebirth55
He's nobody's first choice but he's definitely a candidate.
Posted on 10/27/25 at 8:38 am to Hawgnsincebirth55
I would have no problem with this at all. Younger guy with fire. Players like him and he plays the portal well
Posted on 10/27/25 at 8:44 am to Ponchy Tiger
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He is low risk high reward.
I don't know crap about any of these guys really, but he seems like a good coach.
On the other hand, very little P5 experience. That makes hiring him more risky to me. I would make others say no first.
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