re: What coaching hire would have LSU in a different spot?

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We didn't ask anyone else.

We didn't gage interest.

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That's not entirely true.

The Herman announcement was a huge hit to LSU's image. Texas basically decided they wanted "our guy" and took him without effort. So, as you've stated, they made a desperation move for the ever popular "optics".

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Baylor and PSU hired coaches with better resumes after rape scandals.

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A rape scandal tarnishes the image of the university and reflects poorly on the coach and administration. However, new coaches in those situations will happily put out statements about "changing the culture" and whatnot and do their job without a single care.

It's a lot more concerning career-wise when that level of success is met with boosters popping off about firing you and incompetence in the AD.