re: Who is the candidate if the following happens...

I don't see this scenario happening. If Herman and Fisher turn down the job, and coach O loses no more than 3 games, I think he will get the job, and given an open check book to go out and hire the best OC he can find. To be honest, I think O will get the job and bring in LK. Keep in mind that if coach O gets the gig, there is a better chance that all the assistants we have will stay. If we get a new coach, there is no telling who will stay and who will go. I think LSU has the best group of position coaches in the country, minus BDP, and if O gets the job with Arranda as DC, and LK as OC, LSU will be playing with a stacked deck. We would also have a pretty solid group when it comes to recruiting as well. Regardless of what happens and who LSU hires, I believe they will be fine. LSU has always had the talent, and only need a coach that can utilize that talent.