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The latest according to Albert Lin with ESPN

Posted on 1/14/11 at 9:03 am
Posted by ComishTheVictor
Member since Jan 2011
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Posted on 1/14/11 at 9:03 am
"First off, despite conflicting reports, WR coach Billy Gonzales said that he would not pursue the OC opening, which certainly makes it sound as if Les Miles will indeed hire someone from outside the program.

Randy Rosetta of the Baton Rouge Advocate offers a seven-pack of possible candidates, most of whom we mentioned on Thursday: Jacksonville Jaguars WR coach Todd Monken, a Miles assistant at Oklahoma State and LSU; Washington OC Doug Nussmeier, a former New Orleans Saints QB; Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB coach Steve Logan, who worked with Miles at Colorado; Tennessee OC Jim Chaney, who was Saints QB Drew Brees' OC at Purdue; Baltimore Ravens OC Cam Cameron, a longtime Miles colleague; and former Louisville coach Steve Kragthorpe.

Rosetta also says not to be surprised if the following four names are linked to the opening: TCU co-OC Justin Fuente, Oklahoma RB coach Cale Gundy, former Colorado coach Gary Barnett and Green Bay Packers QB coach Tom Clements.

As for timing, Derek Ponamsky of BayouBengalsInsider.com says that sources tell him that Miles is in no rush to make a hire because the offensive half of the recruiting class is in good shape. Miles is expected to bring in several candidates over the next few days, and one source says that Gonzales remains a candidate despite what is said publicly.

This seems to contradict what Ponamsky reported on Thursday -- that Miles had already spoken with four candidates, with Arizona QB coach Frank Scelfo the only name Ponamsky could confirm."

- Albert Lin
Posted by Tigerbait337
Louisiana
Member since Aug 2008
20535 posts
Posted on 1/14/11 at 9:07 am to
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and Green Bay Packers QB coach Tom Clements.


Wow, was talking about this guy the other day as if he were a pipe dream..
Posted by USLttarP
Currently #Ridin
Member since Sep 2010
3303 posts
Posted on 1/14/11 at 9:07 am to
So we still have no earthly idea, lol
Posted by Mr Sid
Member since Nov 2009
478 posts
Posted on 1/14/11 at 9:09 am to
Makes you wonder will Billy G be out next if he doesn't get the job. Didn't he leave UF because he got passed over for the OC job? Miles might be hiring two people for offense and we don't know it.
Posted by ForeLSU
The Corner of Sanity and Madness
Member since Sep 2003
41525 posts
Posted on 1/14/11 at 9:10 am to
This will drag out because Les can make more recruiting visits while the OC slot is vacant (don't remember the specifics). I would think he would even have someone in the bag and not have them officially come on board until right before signing day.
Posted by plawmac
Member since Dec 2007
3210 posts
Posted on 1/14/11 at 9:11 am to
NFL assistants could be willing to move with the labor situation still unsettled.
Posted by cheeriopiss
Huntsville, AL
Member since Nov 2009
2142 posts
Posted on 1/14/11 at 9:11 am to
If we get cam cameron, I would be ecstatic
Posted by LSU ATC
Member since Jan 2011
932 posts
Posted on 1/14/11 at 9:12 am to
quote:

Makes you wonder will Billy G be out next if he doesn't get the job. Didn't he leave UF because he got passed over for the OC job? Miles might be hiring two people for offense and we don't know it.



Chaney and Scelfo is my guess.
Posted by Sid in Lakeshore
Member since Oct 2008
41956 posts
Posted on 1/14/11 at 9:13 am to
quote:

This will drag out because Les can make more recruiting visits while the OC slot is vacant (don't remember the specifics). I would think he would even have someone in the bag and not have them officially come on board until right before signing day.


Ding, ding, ding
Posted by La Place Mike
West Florida Republic
Member since Jan 2004
30917 posts
Posted on 1/14/11 at 9:14 am to
Sounds like the latest according to Randy Rosetta
Posted by pfunkTiger
New Orleans
Member since Sep 2009
512 posts
Posted on 1/14/11 at 9:15 am to
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Jacksonville Jaguars WR coach Todd Monken

Jaguars WR's outperformed their QB this year. Had them on/off in fantasy and they produced.

quote:

Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB coach Steve Logan

Look at Legarette Blount and his improvement this year. With our RBs he could take some of the coaching pressure off Frank Wilson and allow Wilson some extra time to keep the recruiting pipeline open.

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Tennessee OC Jim Chaney, who was Saints QB Drew Brees' OC at Purdue

Dude has some skins with Brees, and knows how to develop QBs. My personal choice for the job if he could be lured.

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Ravens OC Cam Cameron, a longtime Miles colleague

Can you say to offensive recruits 'make me NFL ready'! any better than with Cameron on staff? Look at Flacco.

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Green Bay Packers QB coach Tom Clements

Two words: Aaron Rogers.

Overall, Miles seems to be choosing among some real solid coaches.
Posted by josh336
baton rouge
Member since Jan 2007
82008 posts
Posted on 1/14/11 at 9:15 am to
Yeah, i'd expect that as well, we may know who it will be without a formal announcement for a while because LSU can have more recruit visits with a coaching spot open
Posted by Suntiger
STG or BR or somewhere else
Member since Feb 2007
35646 posts
Posted on 1/14/11 at 9:21 am to
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coach Billy Gonzales said that he would not pursue the OC opening


Sounds like Miles already told him he is going to hire from outside.


quote:

Baltimore Ravens OC Cam Cameron


Why does this name keep getting brought up? I just can't see it happening. I'd love for it to happen, but I just can't see him leaving the NFL.

Posted by tigerbait98
NWLA
Member since Aug 2006
3554 posts
Posted on 1/14/11 at 9:21 am to
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Two words: Matt Flynn.


fify.

Clements took a 7th round QB and has turned him into a solid backup with definite starter potential.

Much bigger development than Rodgers, imo. Rodgers was pretty stout from the get go
Posted by Brageous
Member since Jul 2008
107724 posts
Posted on 1/14/11 at 9:24 am to
If Cam Cam came here, we'd demolish everyone.
Posted by RPC4LSU
Thibodaux, LA
Member since Jan 2006
2041 posts
Posted on 1/14/11 at 9:27 am to
quote:

quote:
Baltimore Ravens OC Cam Cameron

Why does this name keep getting brought up? I just can't see it happening. I'd love for it to happen, but I just can't see him leaving the NFL.


I agree it is a long shot, but I have two words for you Charlie Weis.
Posted by tigerbait98
NWLA
Member since Aug 2006
3554 posts
Posted on 1/14/11 at 9:30 am to
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I agree it is a long shot, but I have two words for you Charlie Weis.


In all fairness, CW left because his son wants to be a coach and is at UF. Kind of a perfect storm thing, with vacancies and family ties.
Posted by TheDoc
doc is no more
Member since Dec 2005
99297 posts
Posted on 1/14/11 at 9:31 am to
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I agree it is a long shot, but I have two words for you Charlie Weis.


He got hired at Florida.
Posted by SPEEDY
2005 Tiger Smack Poster of the Year
Member since Dec 2003
87149 posts
Posted on 1/14/11 at 9:32 am to
quote:

Sounds like the latest according to Randy Rosetta
Posted by BilJ
Member since Sep 2003
162130 posts
Posted on 1/14/11 at 9:32 am to
He also left UF because Urban blocked him from interviewing for a few other jobs during his time there and then didn't promote him when the time came
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