re: LSU will be the most coveted HC position in a long time

Try to at least be a little objective. LSU has a great recruiting territory, but also has more competition than any time in the last 15 years. Despite LSU's consistent winning over that span, Bama has made significant inroads (for obvious reasons), but Ole Miss, A&M, and Auburn have also had major success, and even Arkansas and State have plucked some guys right out from under us. A new staff isn't guaranteed ANYTHING in recruiting. They will have to hire the right staff and earn their pay.

Also, for the advantages that LSU has, it is in the toughest division in all of college football. That doesn't show any sign of changing soon. If anything, it will just get wilder when Saban finally hangs it up. Any potential candidate is going to ask themselves, "Do I really want to go through that gauntlet every year, when there are easier paths to a playoff birth?" Coaches are known for their egos, but a guy in a great spot where he's happy may not want to uproot to take on our schedule every year.

All that said, if we do replace Miles, it will be a very attractive opening. A new guy would have an opportunity to take over a roster that isn't perfect, but is certainly better than in the case of most coach firings. Take a look at VA Tech, USCe, and Mizzou. Which roster would you want to coach out of the gate?

A top recruiter will also salivate at the prospect of holding down as much of this great class as possible. There is potential for a Malzahn-like year 1, if things go right.

LSU is no rebuild. For the right guy with the right mindset, it could be the perfect path to becoming the next big time household name head coach. Saban saw it that way before any of us did. I certainly think some established guys who want to compete in the SEC will take a long, hard look.