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Would you be ok with Eli Drinkwitz or Jon Sumrall?

Posted on 10/26/25 at 10:30 pm
Posted by cbree88
South Louisiana
Member since Feb 2010
9449 posts
Posted on 10/26/25 at 10:30 pm
Those are the two best candidates I can think of. I don’t want Lane Kiffin and his mediocrity and lack of consistent success. He’s been a head coach for a long time and never won anything. He’s too Brian Kelly-ish.

Drink has had tremendous success in the SEC at a mediocre football school in Missouri.

Sumrall is a young 43-year old who is going to be a hot candidate after all the success he has had at Tulane. He’s very familiar with the recruiting scene in Louisiana. Also, he’s a former Kentucky LB so he’s an SEC guy. He’s also been an assistant coach in the SEC before.
This post was edited on 10/26/25 at 10:32 pm
Posted by NorthTxLSU
Dallas to Austin to Houston
Member since Nov 2018
13665 posts
Posted on 10/26/25 at 10:32 pm to
This place would eat Drinkwitz alive
Posted by KC Tiger
Member since Sep 2006
4814 posts
Posted on 10/26/25 at 10:32 pm to
Yes. Probably prefer Sumrall of the two.
Posted by SidewalkTiger
Midwest, USA
Member since Dec 2019
65577 posts
Posted on 10/26/25 at 10:32 pm to
Sumrall, yes.

Drinkwitz is similar to BK in that he beats up on weak schedules and loses big games. He also has a weird personality that probably wouldn't work here.
Posted by tigerz3030
Valdosta, GA
Member since Aug 2007
330 posts
Posted on 10/26/25 at 10:32 pm to
Sumrall, yes!!

Drinkwitz, NO!!
Posted by ipodking
#StopTalkingAboutWomensSports
Member since Jun 2008
58275 posts
Posted on 10/26/25 at 10:33 pm to
Eli is legit. If he can make a shite hole program like Missouri into a top 15 team every year, he can make LSU elite again
Posted by mcmaniacinsaneasylum
BOOT UP
Member since Feb 2023
2754 posts
Posted on 10/26/25 at 10:33 pm to
I'm high on Sumrall. I think if we get him at a reasonable cost it would be worth the gamble.
Posted by BilJ
Member since Sep 2003
161508 posts
Posted on 10/26/25 at 10:34 pm to
Drink gives weirdo, pedo vibes
Posted by SidewalkTiger
Midwest, USA
Member since Dec 2019
65577 posts
Posted on 10/26/25 at 10:34 pm to
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Eli is legit. If he can make a shite hole program like Missouri into a top 15 team every year, he can make LSU elite again


Mizzou historically hasn't been THAT bad.

Why are people so high on Drink but hate Kiffin when Kiffin has won 10% more of his games vs tougher competition?

Posted by Jake88
Member since Apr 2005
77403 posts
Posted on 10/26/25 at 10:34 pm to
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Sumrall is a young 43-year old who is going to be a hot candidate after all the success he has had at Tulane
His predecessor got that ball rolling. Is he really ready for this large a leap?
Posted by 0
Member since Aug 2011
17338 posts
Posted on 10/26/25 at 10:35 pm to
Criticizing Kiffin for not winning bigger At Ole Miss but wanting drinkwitz is peak rant stupidity
Posted by ipodking
#StopTalkingAboutWomensSports
Member since Jun 2008
58275 posts
Posted on 10/26/25 at 10:35 pm to
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He also has a weird personality that probably wouldn't work here.


Posted by WaydownSouth
Stratton Oakmont
Member since Nov 2018
10328 posts
Posted on 10/26/25 at 10:35 pm to
Eli is making 9 mill a year at Mizzou.

You want to give that dude 10-11 mill?
Posted by cbree88
South Louisiana
Member since Feb 2010
9449 posts
Posted on 10/26/25 at 10:37 pm to
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won 10% more of his games vs tougher competition?




And that’s impressive??
Posted by biscuitsngravy
Tejas, north America
Member since Jan 2011
3762 posts
Posted on 10/26/25 at 10:38 pm to
Matt Campbell would be my choice
Posted by cbree88
South Louisiana
Member since Feb 2010
9449 posts
Posted on 10/26/25 at 10:39 pm to
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Criticizing Kiffin for not winning bigger At Ole Miss but wanting drinkwitz is peak rant stupidity


Not really. Kiffin has had way more opportunities as a head coach.
Posted by SidewalkTiger
Midwest, USA
Member since Dec 2019
65577 posts
Posted on 10/26/25 at 10:39 pm to
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And that’s impressive??

It's better than Drinkwitz....
Posted by SEC Doctor
Member since Aug 2024
9568 posts
Posted on 10/26/25 at 10:40 pm to
Drink loses to every good team he plays.
Posted by Birdturd
Member since Sep 2025
100 posts
Posted on 10/26/25 at 10:42 pm to
Out of these 2 I'd prefer Sumrall. Drink doesn't fit here at all.
Posted by StrongOffer
Member since Sep 2020
6206 posts
Posted on 10/26/25 at 10:42 pm to
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Sumrall, yes!! Drinkwitz, NO!!
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