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LSU fans should be able to identify the next hot coach early and the hire is clear.

Posted on 11/5/25 at 11:05 am
Posted by Cajun Prophet
Member since Nov 2025
39 posts
Posted on 11/5/25 at 11:05 am
I would obviously love to hire Lane, the previous search many fans wanted him, but LSU (woodward) wanted a "Whale". Now that "Whale" is sitting on the couch, and Lane is the hottest name now. We missed an opportunity to hire the right "fit". In this cycle there is a clear answer to who the next Lane could be, and his resume speaks for himself. I am talking about "The Angry Elf" Eric Morris. This guy is 40 years old and has North Texas on the verge of playoffs. For those that compare him to Napier they could not be more wrong. If LSU does not hire Morris another SEC program will, and he is only making 1.8 million meaning we wouldn't have to pay him 13+ Mil to come here. He coached Baker Mayfield, Patrick Mahomes, developed 0-star Cam Ward, John Mateer, and his quarterback this season had never played a game in HS another 0 star, and the kid is second in passing yards and will be a portal darling. Mike Leach nicknamed him "The Angry Elf" for his short stature and immense passion. We all want to talk "Fit" this dude develops quarterbacks and delivers great offense and LSU truly needs an expert on one side of the ball. Having the "CEO" coach forces you to be constantly reliant on coordinators. After Sloan, I would prefer the offense to be handled by a savant and hire great DC's. Just feel his name should get more steam for this job.
Posted by supersaints9
Colleyville,Tx
Member since Dec 2009
18611 posts
Posted on 11/5/25 at 11:07 am to
I think he’s a great coach. I like it
Posted by JimTiger72
Member since Jun 2023
15818 posts
Posted on 11/5/25 at 11:09 am to
quote:

I am talking about "The Angry Elf" Eric Morris. This guy is 40 years old and has North Texas on the verge of playoffs.


Posted by UpToPar
Baton Rouge
Member since Sep 2008
22838 posts
Posted on 11/5/25 at 11:09 am to
When did he coach Cam Ward?
Posted by BoominSchous
Houston
Member since Nov 2024
289 posts
Posted on 11/5/25 at 11:10 am to
Agree - feels like were chasing the dragon when people name coaches that are already proven like Lane, Cignetti, and Freeman. We'd do best with an up and coming guy. Or Saban
Posted by Draconian Sanctions
Markey's bar
Member since Oct 2008
87890 posts
Posted on 11/5/25 at 11:10 am to
people will poo poo this but push Frank to be the permanent coach
Posted by Lee Chatelain
I love the OT!
Member since Oct 2008
12131 posts
Posted on 11/5/25 at 11:11 am to
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Cajun Prophet


Prophet you are not.
Posted by Cajun Prophet
Member since Nov 2025
39 posts
Posted on 11/5/25 at 11:11 am to
Dude is awesome and the North Texas fanbase loves him. The fans hated Kelly. If you cant get Lane he would be exciting just do some research and think about it.
Posted by JimTiger72
Member since Jun 2023
15818 posts
Posted on 11/5/25 at 11:12 am to
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When did he coach Cam Ward?


At incarnate Word. I think Ben Arbuckle (OU OC) gets most of the credit for Ward & Mateer
This post was edited on 11/5/25 at 11:13 am
Posted by Cajun Prophet
Member since Nov 2025
39 posts
Posted on 11/5/25 at 11:12 am to
He was his coach at Incarnate Word he helped develop him
Posted by Captain Crown
Member since Jun 2011
55961 posts
Posted on 11/5/25 at 11:14 am to
Can you imagine the backlash if this happened
Posted by retired_tiger
Member since Oct 2025
294 posts
Posted on 11/5/25 at 11:15 am to
He would be a fine coach for the Tigers.

I'm ready to fully support our next coach, whoever it may be.
Posted by Cajun Prophet
Member since Nov 2025
39 posts
Posted on 11/5/25 at 11:15 am to
This is the problem with us. We wait till guys like this go somewhere else and build a power. We could really build something special with Morris his offense is awesome he would fit great. I am sick of shitty qb play and awful offense
Posted by White Tiger
Dallas
Member since Jul 2007
15183 posts
Posted on 11/5/25 at 11:17 am to
That all sounds great, but Frank Wilson...

Posted by Captain Crown
Member since Jun 2011
55961 posts
Posted on 11/5/25 at 11:17 am to
I appreciate the write up and will certainly do some digging into him this morning

quote:

I am sick of shitty qb play and awful offense


it only took a year for it all fall apart
Posted by Tarpon08
Cut Off, LA
Member since Dec 2014
7968 posts
Posted on 11/5/25 at 11:17 am to
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When did he coach Cam Ward?


At UIW in 2020 and 2021.
Posted by JPLSU1981
Baton Rouge
Member since Oct 2005
28269 posts
Posted on 11/5/25 at 11:18 am to
It’s beyond interesting that you signed up today and your first post is about the North Texas HC.

You’re not the first that has brought up his name. There’s something going on that I can’t quite put my finger on.

Someone is trying hard to quietly educate the fanbase on this guy IMO
This post was edited on 11/5/25 at 11:22 am
Posted by White Tiger
Dallas
Member since Jul 2007
15183 posts
Posted on 11/5/25 at 11:19 am to
North Texas could conceivably make the playoff. Let that sink in.

Brian Kelly my arse.

Posted by Cajun Prophet
Member since Nov 2025
39 posts
Posted on 11/5/25 at 11:21 am to
I just couldn’t read through these forums and not see anyone talking about him I love LSU and I am a student I think fans would love him after they learn more about him
Posted by WaterLink
Baton Rouge
Member since Sep 2015
20561 posts
Posted on 11/5/25 at 11:25 am to
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When did he coach Cam Ward?


Incarnate Word and Wazzu. Looks like Cam followed him from IW to Wazzu in 22 and then Morris took the North Texas job and Ward went to Miami the year after

Looks like he has a lot of Texas connections. Played at Texas Tech, was on staffs at Houston, Texas Tech, head coached at Incarnate Word and now North Texas. So could bolster the Texas pipeline with the inroads he has there and with the skill players Louisiana has his offenses would shine.

Lot of people are going to have reservations about him not having much experience at a major program like LSU. I admittedly don't know much about him but I'd have an open mind after a big name coach like Kelly came here fat and happy thinking his shite don't stink, I wouldn't mind someone that has a hunger to prove himself.
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