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Hiring a consulting firm?
Posted on 11/14/25 at 2:40 pm
Posted on 11/14/25 at 2:40 pm
I seem to remember some previous coaching searches (maybe Miles) LSU engaged some sort of firm to evaluate potential candidates. Is this still being done and if so, do you think we are using one this time ?
Thanks!
Thanks!
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Posted on 11/14/25 at 2:42 pm to LSU4Life2021
Jeff Landreh don't need no consultun firm. We done got Donald Trump ta pick a coach for us che.
Posted on 11/14/25 at 2:42 pm to LSU4Life2021
Probably
Posted on 11/14/25 at 2:42 pm to LSU4Life2021
Posted on 11/14/25 at 2:43 pm to LSU4Life2021
We have consulted Joe “I am the search” Alleva for this round.
Has a better track record for money sports than Scott.
Has a better track record for money sports than Scott.
Posted on 11/14/25 at 3:04 pm to LSU4Life2021
Arkansas and Ok State are using firms, from what I read on cbssports last month
Posted on 11/14/25 at 3:13 pm to LSU4Life2021
Emmert used one who found Saban.
This post was edited on 11/14/25 at 3:14 pm
Posted on 11/14/25 at 3:16 pm to LSU4Life2021
They should use a firm.
Even if they think they know who they want.
More information is never a bad thing.
Even if they think they know who they want.
More information is never a bad thing.
Posted on 11/14/25 at 3:22 pm to Chalkywhite84
Bring in Miles Finch
Posted on 11/14/25 at 3:27 pm to LSU4Life2021
Do it everyday. They are completely worthless. Provides liability and CYA. Most consultants are those that failed with big corp.
Posted on 11/14/25 at 3:28 pm to LSU4Life2021
You hire consulting firms to get around open record requests and to provide private info to agents to gauge interest. But don’t worry we have the all knowing , all powerful governor to lead the way.
Posted on 11/14/25 at 3:29 pm to LSU4Life2021
I believe a search firm got us Curley Hallman. Joe Dean probably found the cheapest one possible though
This post was edited on 11/14/25 at 3:54 pm
Posted on 11/14/25 at 3:29 pm to BabyTac
Joe Dean used to call the search firm and he got Dinardo and Hallman while promoting Archer when the search firm brought him Spurrier
Posted on 11/14/25 at 3:33 pm to Chris_topher
The Golden Goose
Posted on 11/14/25 at 3:39 pm to LSU4Life2021
quote:
Hiring a consulting firm?
Trying to shirk responsibility
Posted on 11/14/25 at 3:41 pm to LSU4Life2021
They named a Search Committee at the beginning of this Soap Opera , they would be smart to have hired a Consulting Firm, and let Professionals who know to keep their mouths shut handle this
Posted on 11/14/25 at 3:42 pm to nicholastiger
I think Joe owned the consulting firm.
Posted on 11/14/25 at 3:42 pm to LSU4Life2021
Probably to gather information on candidates of interest, their contract information, staff information etc.
Posted on 11/14/25 at 4:10 pm to Chris_topher
quote:
Bring in Miles Finch
We won't end up with an asparagus who's self conscious about the way his pee smells.
Posted on 11/14/25 at 4:28 pm to LSU4Life2021
Yes, Curley Hallman was hired after a headhunter firm recommendation. I asked Grok about the circumstances, and here is her response:
How did LSU choose Curley Hallman in the early 90s?
Yes, LSU did hire a headhunter firm to find Curley Hallman in 1990—the only time in the modern era (and likely ever) that LSU used an external executive search firm for a football coaching hire.The 1990 Search: LSU’s One-Off Use of a HeadhunterAfter firing Mike Archer (1987–1989, 27–18–1 record), LSU’s administration—facing pressure from a restless fanbase and a Board of Supervisors demanding a “national search”—broke tradition and retained an executive search firm.Detail
Fact
Firm
Korn/Ferry International (a global executive search giant, still active today)
Cost
~$50,000 (1990 dollars; ~$120,000 today)
AD at the time
Joe Dean (former LSU basketball coach, new to football AD role)
Chancellor
Bud Elam (pushed for a “professional” process)
Search committee
12 members, including boosters, faculty, and alumni
How Hallman Was SelectedKorn/Ferry compiled a list of ~50 candidates, including:Tommy Bowden (then OC at Auburn)
Gary Darnell (DC at Florida)
Curley Hallman (head coach at Southern Miss, 23–11 in 3 years, 1990 Conference USA champs)
Others (e.g., Gary Moeller, Jackie Sherrill—ruled out due to cost or disinterest)
Hallman emerged as the “consensus” pick:Proven head coach (unlike assistants)
Affordable (~$125k/year vs. $500k+ for big names)
Strong recruiter in Louisiana/Mississippi
Clean record, good with media
LSU offered Hallman on Dec 12, 1990; he accepted immediately.
How did LSU choose Curley Hallman in the early 90s?
Yes, LSU did hire a headhunter firm to find Curley Hallman in 1990—the only time in the modern era (and likely ever) that LSU used an external executive search firm for a football coaching hire.The 1990 Search: LSU’s One-Off Use of a HeadhunterAfter firing Mike Archer (1987–1989, 27–18–1 record), LSU’s administration—facing pressure from a restless fanbase and a Board of Supervisors demanding a “national search”—broke tradition and retained an executive search firm.Detail
Fact
Firm
Korn/Ferry International (a global executive search giant, still active today)
Cost
~$50,000 (1990 dollars; ~$120,000 today)
AD at the time
Joe Dean (former LSU basketball coach, new to football AD role)
Chancellor
Bud Elam (pushed for a “professional” process)
Search committee
12 members, including boosters, faculty, and alumni
How Hallman Was SelectedKorn/Ferry compiled a list of ~50 candidates, including:Tommy Bowden (then OC at Auburn)
Gary Darnell (DC at Florida)
Curley Hallman (head coach at Southern Miss, 23–11 in 3 years, 1990 Conference USA champs)
Others (e.g., Gary Moeller, Jackie Sherrill—ruled out due to cost or disinterest)
Hallman emerged as the “consensus” pick:Proven head coach (unlike assistants)
Affordable (~$125k/year vs. $500k+ for big names)
Strong recruiter in Louisiana/Mississippi
Clean record, good with media
LSU offered Hallman on Dec 12, 1990; he accepted immediately.
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