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What’s the boards consensus on Sumrall ?

Posted on 10/28/25 at 9:16 am
Posted by jkylejohnson
Louisiana
Member since Dec 2016
14460 posts
Posted on 10/28/25 at 9:16 am
Sorry if topic has been covered . To be honest I didn’t know much of the guy until the BK firing and now I’ve been looking at a lot of the names that keep getting thrown around. The more I look at this guy the more I like. I’m just curious what the consensus is here on him ?
Posted by deathvalleytiger10
Member since Sep 2009
8800 posts
Posted on 10/28/25 at 9:19 am to
Needs more experience and in a bigger conference to become the HC at one of the Top programs in the country.
Posted by TigerNAtux
Louisiana
Member since Dec 2007
18132 posts
Posted on 10/28/25 at 9:20 am to
Napier 2.0
Posted by lsufan0582
337 born
Member since Jan 2022
2914 posts
Posted on 10/28/25 at 9:20 am to
Great coach, but it feels a lot like Napier to me

He's better than that, but I just don't like the idea of it YET.
Posted by r0cky1
Member since Oct 2020
4511 posts
Posted on 10/28/25 at 9:21 am to
LSU doesn’t concern itself with Tulane. Same with ULL.

Next
Posted by Captain Crown
Member since Jun 2011
55699 posts
Posted on 10/28/25 at 9:23 am to
He's tier 2 for me.
Posted by 610man
Louisiana
Member since Jun 2005
8127 posts
Posted on 10/28/25 at 9:23 am to
He would probably kill it here at LSU. He's 43, played and coached in the SEC. Has lived in Louisiana for a few years, knows the culture. He's fiery, motivated, has been a DC in the SEC. Has won at both HC stops, it makes too much sense, but because he coaches at Tulane and Napier sucked, people don't want him. No one outside of Kiffin and Lanning would do better, and those 2 dudes aren't coming.
This post was edited on 10/28/25 at 9:24 am
Posted by TROJANFORCEONE
Member since Aug 2022
242 posts
Posted on 10/28/25 at 9:24 am to
Listen to what Coach Sumrall says after a loss. That shows you what he's made of. This guy is like Joe Pesci in Casino. He'll keep coming.

LINK
Posted by jcole4lsu
The Kwisatz Haderach
Member since Nov 2007
31678 posts
Posted on 10/28/25 at 9:25 am to
Moot.

Regardless how good he is or not, LSU boosters and the governor are not going to hire the Tulane coach. They just arent.
Posted by BilJ
Member since Sep 2003
161515 posts
Posted on 10/28/25 at 9:26 am to
Tell me the parallels between he and Napier other than coaching in Louisiana. That’s a lazy, dumb take
Posted by jkylejohnson
Louisiana
Member since Dec 2016
14460 posts
Posted on 10/28/25 at 9:27 am to
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He would probably kill it here at LSU. He's 43, played and coached in the SEC. Has lived in Louisiana for a few years, knows the culture. He's fiery, motivated, has been a DC in the SEC. Has won at both HC stops, it makes too much sense, but because he coaches at Tulane and Napier sucked, people don't want him. No one outside of Kiffen and Lanning would do better, and those 2 dudes aren't coming.



This is the vibe I’m getting. I mean there is no perfect candidate but out of the realistic ones I like him and Drinkwitz the best. Kiffin or Lanning would be absolute home runs imo but I just don’t see either coming here. I’m trying to discuss realistic options and not Hail Mary pipe dream coaches. I guess I should’ve expected the responses I’ve received so far.
Posted by MOT
Member since Jul 2006
30330 posts
Posted on 10/28/25 at 9:28 am to
quote:

Listen to what Coach Sumrall says after a loss.
His mention of “complimentary football” is going to give people PTSD fwiw.
Posted by Jacobowitz
Member since Oct 2025
76 posts
Posted on 10/28/25 at 9:28 am to
He has positive traits. Good recruiter, motivator, shows ability to adapt and tailor his roster to their strengths

In-game coaching needs some work. His inexperience shows at times

He’s on a good career path but ready for LSU he is not
Posted by Celery
Nuevo York
Member since Nov 2010
11552 posts
Posted on 10/28/25 at 9:29 am to
Probably a winner, but also probably too risky to hire at this time; not proven enough at a high level.
Posted by TigerNAtux
Louisiana
Member since Dec 2007
18132 posts
Posted on 10/28/25 at 9:31 am to
quote:

Moot.

Regardless how good he is or not, LSU boosters and the governor are not going to hire the Tulane coach. They just arent.


Agreed.
Posted by r0cky1
Member since Oct 2020
4511 posts
Posted on 10/28/25 at 9:32 am to
quote:

Tell me the parallels between he and Napier other than coaching in Louisiana. That’s a lazy, dumb take



Actually, he’s even less qualified than Napier. He took over the house that Willie Fritz built and was a dc for a porous Kentucky defense.

But he did good at Troy!
Posted by USAFTiger42
Baton Rouge
Member since Dec 2016
3680 posts
Posted on 10/28/25 at 9:32 am to
No, Lanning might be the guy Woodward goes after because he prefers name with less unknowns. Worst case we just forced Oregon to pay outta their arse to keep him.

Remember while he's definitely a name on a list he's not one of the top names floating around like Kiffin and Sumrall.
Posted by jkylejohnson
Louisiana
Member since Dec 2016
14460 posts
Posted on 10/28/25 at 9:33 am to
One thing I’m thinking is that he would take the job without a mega contract that marries us to someone that may not work out. I would hate to see us pay mega bucks to Matt Campbell or brohm (just throwing some more proven names out there ) and then be stuck paying a third ridiculous buy out 3-4 years later. I guess it’s not my money.
This post was edited on 10/28/25 at 9:34 am
Posted by glassman
Next to the beer taps at Finn's
Member since Oct 2008
117747 posts
Posted on 10/28/25 at 9:38 am to
quote:

He took over the house that Willie Fritz built


Tulane lost 60 players to the portal after Fritz left. There was no house to come home to.
Posted by BilJ
Member since Sep 2003
161515 posts
Posted on 10/28/25 at 9:38 am to
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But he did good at Troy!


Soooo he’s won at two programs?

You still didn’t point out how he’s like Napier.

I’m not saying Sumrall is the perfect candidate but the comparisons to Napier are lazy and parroted by idiots that don’t bother to do their own research
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