re: So where do you stand as far as Mike Gundy?

All candidates have strengths and weaknesses, and if we are looking only at the best available candidates, Gundy is near the top of the list considering Alleva's criteria for an LSU coach. He is a great offensive mind and has been successful at a school and an area with an inherent recruiting disadvantage. His defenses have been subpar, but so has just about every defense in the Big 12. Charlie Strong is a great defensive mind and had a hard time fielding a decent defense in the Big 12. Also, Gundy seems to be a high character guy sticking up for that player in connection with his "I'm a man" rant. He's also an alpha guy, which I think is needed as a head coach. Behind Fisher, I don't think you will find a more qualified head coach for LSU.