re: Assuming Woodward really fired Wade to get the NCAA off the football program's back

Nothing against CMM but I'd be all for it.
Today was a good example why it would be a good idea.
The effort was what you would expect for any game and there was some good execution on both ends. They've gotten better but they aren't as talented as who they play. Our guys have to do most everything well in every facet to win games.
Great players = Great execution no matter what Offense/Defense the Coach wants to run.
Wade is a TOP Recruiter. The players he's brought in have proved LSU could be Top 5 (IIRC) at either end. (In different years but that fact reinforces my point) The different kind of high level players he attracts can make whatever scheme he chooses successful.
IF it was going to happen I'd say it would be after the season. Prolly highly unlikely, though.
By the way, I was not a CWW sycophant. This is all just common sense. CWW is an established recruiter of elite talent. CMM is not.
BUT - even just on "general principles" - frick Bill Self.