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Update in regards to the coaching search

Posted on 11/7/25 at 9:58 pm
Posted by The_Whispers
Member since Oct 2025
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Posted on 11/7/25 at 9:58 pm
Talked with someone this morning and the idea is still Kiffin.

Saban smoke was real for a minute but Miss Terry was not as on board. Supposedly Saban listened and did not say immediately no when inquired. Do not believe he was officially offered though. But LSU was willing to break bank for him if possible. Boosters are as strong as I’ve seen and heard behind the scenes. Lots of money will be put into this program no matter who the coach will be.

Anyways, it’s Kiffins job right now this second. An offer is out there, and Kiffin has yet to turn down. A lot of people are confident that they can pull this off. Time will tell

Dillingham as I have mentioned has been a target heavily considered as well.

Asked about Marcus Freeman and the answer I got was that he had burned some bridges with some people at LSU after the way things went about with BK and getting him to come along. Verge and him are real real tight though, but I do not believe the boosters would sign off from what I have gathered from that conversation.

There’s your update as I have it
Posted by cajuntiger1010
Member since Jan 2015
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Posted on 11/7/25 at 10:02 pm to
I liked what you said so I choose to believe you
This post was edited on 11/8/25 at 1:44 am
Posted by saturncube21
Member since Nov 2015
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Posted on 11/7/25 at 10:02 pm to
Still whispering-I like it
Posted by Cow Drogo
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Posted on 11/7/25 at 10:03 pm to
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Member since Oct 2025 18 Posts


Checks out
Posted by AlaTiger
America
Member since Aug 2006
21514 posts
Posted on 11/7/25 at 10:03 pm to
So, we don’t have a coach lined up and could end up with a choice way down the line like we did with Miles, Orgeron, and Kelly.
Posted by TigerLifer18
Member since May 2023
3166 posts
Posted on 11/7/25 at 10:03 pm to
So no Saban, we can come back down to Earth a little bit and talk about the realistic candidates again.

Kiffin and Dillingham are both home runs. Young, energetic, offensive wizards. Both could and would win big at LSU.

LSU isn’t hiring, Sumrall, Golesh, or Eric Morris. You don’t buyout Kelly for 54 million, and inject millions into the football program, to get a group of 5 guy.

I don’t want Freeman. I don’t want Key. Lanning will be the whale, that doesn’t happen.

Joe Brady and Kelvin Sheppard won’t happen.

Nearing 2 weeks after the Kelly firing, numerous names have been thrown around, come and gone.

As of today I think it’s

1. Kiffin
2. Dillingham
3. Brohm

and yes Dillingham and Brohm would leave their Alma maters for a place like LSU.
Posted by TigerLifer18
Member since May 2023
3166 posts
Posted on 11/7/25 at 10:05 pm to
Miles and Orgeron won National Titles. Most of the time when these firings happen, there isn’t anything locked down yet. Just inquiries that have been made.

LSU could land any of Kiffin, Dillingham, and Brohm and all would be great hires. I still think Clark Lea is a possibility too.
Posted by SouthEZtiger
Member since Oct 2007
541 posts
Posted on 11/7/25 at 10:07 pm to
The first and only question needs to be, how motivated is the coach to succeed without previous national success. Some have won titles, some are set for life. Who has a gas and edge to prove everybody wrong?
This post was edited on 11/7/25 at 10:10 pm
Posted by Sofaking2
Member since Apr 2023
18297 posts
Posted on 11/7/25 at 10:08 pm to
All of that sounds plausible
Posted by LouisianaLonghorn
Austin, Texas
Member since Jan 2006
15588 posts
Posted on 11/7/25 at 10:09 pm to
quote:

Asked about Marcus Freeman and the answer I got was that he had burned some bridges with some people at LSU after the way things went about with BK and getting him to come along. Verge and him are real real tight though, but I do not believe the boosters would sign off from what I have gathered from that conversation.


I just don't understand why he's even a top 3 candidate. I'd rather go with someone like Dillingham, Brohm, or even Golesh. I think they'd be hungrier and feel they have more to prove, and hungry is what we need after four years of apathy. Marcus Freeman will not bring fans back to Tiger Stadium, and we'd have to spend more money to get him. No thanks. Do not want.
Posted by LSU Jax
Gator Country Hell
Member since Sep 2006
10265 posts
Posted on 11/7/25 at 10:10 pm to
I been keeping receipts on X. If we pull Kiffin on the heels of one of the most dysfunctional starts to a coaching search in the history of college football, I will have some serious shite talking to do to some really arrogant fricks on that app.
Posted by SouthEZtiger
Member since Oct 2007
541 posts
Posted on 11/7/25 at 10:11 pm to
Exactly. The fire in the belly. To be honest, it’s hard to find that person without guaranteed massive money and/or having won big titles previously.
Posted by The_Whispers
Member since Oct 2025
20 posts
Posted on 11/7/25 at 10:20 pm to
I personally like Brohm. I think he’s solid.

However, have not heard his name much in regards to this search so far. Still early, but I think you can feel pretty confidently about scratching his name off.
Posted by LouisianaLonghorn
Austin, Texas
Member since Jan 2006
15588 posts
Posted on 11/7/25 at 10:21 pm to
quote:

LSU could land any of Kiffin, Dillingham, and Brohm and all would be great hires.


My Auburn buddies feel that they're gonna get Brohm. I'm worried that Kiffin is going to string us along and then end up either staying at Ole Miss or going to Florida. Isn't Arky targeting either the SMU or Memphis coaches?
Posted by burke985
UGANDA
Member since Aug 2011
28009 posts
Posted on 11/7/25 at 10:22 pm to
So it really is Saban!! Welcome home buddy
Posted by Cd104
Member since Aug 2018
1779 posts
Posted on 11/7/25 at 10:25 pm to
Based on your info seems kiffin and dilly are the clear cut top targets
Posted by Cd104
Member since Aug 2018
1779 posts
Posted on 11/7/25 at 10:28 pm to
quote:

LSU isn’t hiring, Sumrall, Golesh, or Eric Morris. You don’t buyout Kelly for 54 million, and inject millions into the football program, to get a group of 5 guy.


Man fans need to drop this mentality. I will continue to say that Kelly had as good as a resume as you can get in 21 and didn’t pan out. You interview every type of candidate. Your type of thinking would’ve costed Tenn Josh heupal, would’ve costed Florida urban Meyer who was at bowling green
Posted by Cenlabration
The Ville of Pine
Member since Apr 2021
1311 posts
Posted on 11/7/25 at 10:28 pm to
I honestly like all the coaches that have been talked about recently. The only 2 I don't want are Franklin or Freeman.
Posted by Chicken
Jackassistan
Member since Aug 2003
26217 posts
Posted on 11/7/25 at 10:37 pm to
quote:

would’ve costed Florida urban Meyer who was at bowling green
he came from Utah, but point still stands.
Posted by Circle K Beggar
Somewhere in the lower 48
Member since Feb 2011
7249 posts
Posted on 11/7/25 at 10:38 pm to
Good stuff. Thanks for posting.

My only concern would be the cases on if Kiffin and Dillingham either say no, stay put or go elsewhere.

Is there a solid (non G5) second tier?

Please tell me that we won’t just promote Frank. That might be my biggest worry in this whole thing.
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