there are some on here that seem to think that all LSU has to do to hire a qualified HC is to pick up the phone and call and offer a truck load of money. nothing could be further from the truth; there are many complexities and both parties needs' must be met. why would a good coach want to come to LSU....

1-money. we pay Les 4.5 mil and we know we may have to pay up to 6 mil.
2-the opportunity to coach in the big leagues; success would bring much fame and fortune
3-Louisianas fertile recruiting grounds
4-LSU's great facilities and SEC money to keep up in the arms race
5-a loyal and adoring fan base (if you win)

now, contrary to some, there are other schools that meet these exact same critera and many of the proven great coaches already have these things. why would a coach making 5 mil/yr and is kicking arse in their conference want to come here? the answer is they wouldn't. unless there are circumstances that make a change worth it. like family being here, their present admin. makes their job untenable, etc

so our predicament, much like all major schools (even fricking Alabama when they went through lots of coaches before getting Saban and Tejas), is finding a damn good coach that want's to make a change AND has an agent that will facilitate that (a Sexton and Fisher jab). most schools end up "settling" because of any number of factors (tejas).

I comment on certain proven successful HC's....

1. Herman-he's probably out. he makes 3.5 mil and if UH is accepted by Big 12 they can afford more. even if we offer a mil more, that's only about 500k after taxes and agent fees. hell, he's got a great gig now and can dominate the shitty conference they are in. the time is not right for him
2-Nick Saban; this is for you Saban nut suckers. he isn't available
3-Jimbo; get outta here, that ship has sailed
4-Dabo (Clemson); why would be move to the SEC. he already has the above; why take the risk.
5-i'm sure there are other proven guys that make big bucks that I've missed.

LSU has 3 choices. proven big conference guys, mid conference guys that are very successful and an up and coming Coordinator. here's my list (I admit i'm forgetting some)

1-Gundy at Okie State. he may come here for various reasons (being no. 2 is one of them)
2-Gus Maltzan; his situation at Auburn ain't good. many are really pissed at him and he's tired of being #2 in Alabama.
3-James Franklin at Penn State; I hear he's not real happy (doesn't mean i'm right)and he may fit in here real well
4-Chryst (HC at Wisconsin); he may come for the money. he's an offense guy and he would keep Aranda (I assume. the SOB knows how to coach.
5-the Appalacian state HC; he knows how to coach and has successful HC experience
6-North Dakota State HC; all I know is that he's playing for the NC every year in his division. and in North Dakota? he'd think he was in heaven in Louisiana (recruiting wise)
7-Art Briles; if he could keep Aranda and Coach O we would be competing for NC's almost immediately. yes, he's "tainted" but I bet he pays attention to player felonies in the future. and he's available.

I think LSU will not hire a coordinator. it is just too risky. i'm also sure I've missed on some mid major guys as i'm not that familiar with them.

i'll bet a dollar to a do-nut agents are already contacting LSU; many of them's goal is to get their client a raise (fricking jimbo fricking fisher)but there are some that are sincere.