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Should LSU consider Baker for HC?
Posted on 10/20/25 at 3:09 pm
Posted on 10/20/25 at 3:09 pm
I get that he hasn't been a HC, but he has a lot of positives.
-He can help coach the defensive side. You still bring in a DC.
-He's a great motivator compared to someone like Aranda who is low key. Players love Baker and will play hard for him.
-Young energetic guy that relates to players
-He's a good recruiter and would be a good closer on recruits.
-He would stay here long term, knows the program and players and would probably take a reasonable contract.
-Would allow LSU to go get the best OC available
-Austin Thomas and staff can handle a lot of the admin and roster build
-He can help coach the defensive side. You still bring in a DC.
-He's a great motivator compared to someone like Aranda who is low key. Players love Baker and will play hard for him.
-Young energetic guy that relates to players
-He's a good recruiter and would be a good closer on recruits.
-He would stay here long term, knows the program and players and would probably take a reasonable contract.
-Would allow LSU to go get the best OC available
-Austin Thomas and staff can handle a lot of the admin and roster build
This post was edited on 10/20/25 at 3:11 pm
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Posted on 10/20/25 at 3:09 pm to BayouCowboy
Absolutely not.
Posted on 10/20/25 at 3:10 pm to BayouCowboy
Yes. Limited 5 year contract with minimum buyout and heavy on incentives
Only thing I worry about is him being good buddies with Sloan
But it’s a good way to get BK out of town without completely blowing up the program
Only thing I worry about is him being good buddies with Sloan
But it’s a good way to get BK out of town without completely blowing up the program
This post was edited on 10/20/25 at 3:12 pm
Posted on 10/20/25 at 3:11 pm to BayouCowboy
Sure. You got $53 Mil for the BK buyout.
Posted on 10/20/25 at 3:12 pm to Crappieman
We don’t need $53m
Kelly gets paid the same through 2031. There’s no upfront lump sum “cash” payment
Kelly gets paid the same through 2031. There’s no upfront lump sum “cash” payment
Posted on 10/20/25 at 3:14 pm to BayouCowboy
I’m cool with interviewing him so he thinks he has a chance and is under consideration.
But LSU is a top 5 job in the coaching world. I think you go get someone who has success and some skins on the wall.
But LSU is a top 5 job in the coaching world. I think you go get someone who has success and some skins on the wall.
Posted on 10/20/25 at 3:14 pm to JPLSU1981
You don't give the keys to a top 5 program to a unproven coach.
There are big time coaches that would jump on the job.
There are big time coaches that would jump on the job.
Posted on 10/20/25 at 3:14 pm to bopper50
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Absolutely not.
Positives: You could get him at a low price leaving some money for NIL.
If he proves he can handle the job, then we could boost his salary.
Hell he may. be able to hire Orgeron as DL Coach or DC. If we fire Woodward.
Posted on 10/20/25 at 3:14 pm to BayouCowboy
I'd rather take a chance on someone young and unproven than give another "white whale" a bloated longterm contract. Like the other guy said, 5 year contract with minimum buyout and heavy on incentives. Unfortunately, that is unlikely to happen with Woodward making the decisions.
Posted on 10/20/25 at 3:15 pm to BayouCowboy
No
Posted on 10/20/25 at 3:15 pm to BayouCowboy
It's possible Drinkowitz made BB look better than he actually is as a DC.
Ole Miss and Vandy exposed him!
Ole Miss and Vandy exposed him!
Posted on 10/20/25 at 3:15 pm to BayouCowboy
After that disgraceful defensive performance I just watched Saturday? No thanks
Posted on 10/20/25 at 3:15 pm to Yaboylsu63
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But LSU is a top 5 job in the coaching world. I think you go get someone who has success and some skins on the wall.
That's what Kelly was supposed to be. He was the "splash hire".
Posted on 10/20/25 at 3:15 pm to BayouCowboy
I like Baker, but you have to earn your spurs. Blake has to become a head coach at some point before he can be considered for an SEC head coaching post.
Posted on 10/20/25 at 3:17 pm to BayouCowboy
I like Baker overall but that was a VERY disappointing performance by our defense Saturday.
Posted on 10/20/25 at 3:19 pm to BayouCowboy
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-He can help coach the defensive side. You still bring in a DC.
No shite.
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-He would stay here long term, knows the program and players and would probably take a reasonable contract.
You have no way of knowing this.
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-Would allow LSU to go get the best OC available
Why should I be convinced that Baker knows who the best OC available is? He has never had to hire an OC or ever had anything to do with the offensive side of the ball.
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-Austin Thomas and staff can handle a lot of the admin and roster build
Why should I trust Austin Thomas to build and entire roster and coaching staff?
Posted on 10/20/25 at 3:20 pm to bopper50
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big time coaches
stay away
Posted on 10/20/25 at 3:21 pm to bopper50
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You don't give the keys to a top 5 program to a unproven coach.
UGA, Ohio State, or Oregon say Hi
Posted on 10/20/25 at 3:22 pm to BayouCowboy
Yes. I like his energy, and the players love him. LSU needs a players coach. He'll need to hire a hotshot OC though.
This post was edited on 10/20/25 at 3:22 pm
Posted on 10/20/25 at 3:24 pm to LSU7096
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It's possible Drinkowitz made BB look better than he actually is as a DC.
Ole Miss and Vandy exposed him!
Dumb overreactions. Baker has elevated this defense each year.
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