With 2-0 start at Maryland, Matt Canada rebounds from LSU debacle

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Just one season into a guaranteed three-year deal that made Canada the highest-paid assistant coach in the country, he was looking for a new job — again — because somebody had to be the scapegoat for the dysfunction on Ed Orgeron’s watch. 

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Rather than try to explain or fight against that narrative, Canada just focused on his work, declining to take shots at LSU or Orgeron, who called the decision to hire him a “mistake.” 

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The prospect of matching that creativity with LSU-level players was tantalizing for Orgeron, who offered him $1.5 million annually to leave Pitt.

But even though LSU went 9-4 last year, it was obvious that tension had developed between Canada and Orgeron, who initially said he wouldn’t meddle in the offense. That promise went out the window in late September when Canada’s pre-snap motions were mysteriously deleted from the playbook during a 24-21 loss to Troy.

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From that moment on, a divorce was inevitable. But rather than complain or point fingers publicly, Canada simply found a new opportunity. It may turn out to be the most fruitful one yet. 

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