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Following NC, 2 strong classes, does pressure mount for Johnson with another poor season?

Posted on 8/2/26 at 7:41 pm
Posted by riseabovethenoise
Member since Jul 2026
4 posts
Posted on 8/2/26 at 7:41 pm
I think it's safe to say that Johnson's job is very secure at this point, but Cajuns are not known for their patience, so can he afford another dismal season and still be safe or does his seat begin to get a little warm?

I think everyone likes Johnson as HC, but two bad seasons following a NC season isn't going to go over well with any fan base. Next season is not a make or break season, but he can't afford another disaster without the pressure starting to build up.
Posted by Tigerlaff
FIGHTING out of the Carencro Sonic
Member since Jan 2010
23147 posts
Posted on 8/2/26 at 7:43 pm to
If he had another historically bad season in 2027 I would at least start asking questions. I'm not asking any questions right now.
Posted by Kc from BR
Member since Apr 2020
125 posts
Posted on 8/2/26 at 7:46 pm to
Nah
Posted by wryder1
Birmingham
Member since Feb 2008
5002 posts
Posted on 8/2/26 at 7:51 pm to
Johnson has proven that when he has time to recruit the portal, success follows. It’s the years following a short window of the portal that he struggles. The difference between this year and last is that he got proven talent vs potential talent.
Posted by TigerLunatik
Baton Rouge, LA
Member since Jan 2005
109786 posts
Posted on 8/2/26 at 7:53 pm to
LSU just got a prospect on the Dylan Crew/Derek Curiel level. Just got the number 1 high school class and signed multiple highly ranked players in the portal. This is what you're thinking about?
This post was edited on 8/2/26 at 8:03 pm
Posted by JayVegas702
Las Vegas
Member since Oct 2025
378 posts
Posted on 8/2/26 at 7:57 pm to
quote:

Daniel Curiel


My favorite tiger in a long time
Posted by TigerLunatik
Baton Rouge, LA
Member since Jan 2005
109786 posts
Posted on 8/2/26 at 8:03 pm to
Good lord. Thank you, Jay!
Posted by JayVegas702
Las Vegas
Member since Oct 2025
378 posts
Posted on 8/2/26 at 8:04 pm to
just fricking with you, it happens
Posted by BrianKellysbuyout
Member since Nov 2025
1970 posts
Posted on 8/2/26 at 8:07 pm to
He's won 2 out of the last 4. It's gonna take a pretty dismal season again for anyone to even start asking questions. For the record, he's not having another season like that this season.
Posted by Mobiletiggah
Mobile Alabama
Member since Mar 2021
4097 posts
Posted on 8/2/26 at 8:17 pm to
Nope, CJJ is putting it together. You do understand how difficult it is to have back to back NCs don't you. We fell a few pieces short for another run last year, but look at the production we lost after the NC. Especially on the mound.
Posted by geauxtigers810
baton rouge
Member since Jun 2004
587 posts
Posted on 8/2/26 at 8:26 pm to
Sure, let’s let him go to a competitor and see how that works out for us.
Posted by redfish99
B.R.
Member since Aug 2007
19736 posts
Posted on 8/2/26 at 8:28 pm to
Lil jj has compiled a group of talent good enough to beat anyone in the country 2 of 3. We’ll see if he’s good enough to coachem up and push the right buttons at the right time.
Posted by The Pirate King
Pangu
Member since May 2014
69538 posts
Posted on 8/2/26 at 8:33 pm to
If he shits the bed again this season, his seat will rightfully start getting hot.
Posted by Recoveringcajun
Banjo country
Member since Aug 2022
2874 posts
Posted on 8/3/26 at 5:20 am to
I swear some of you are just itching to try someone new.

How about worrying about if LSU can keep him if he wins the NC next year?
Posted by Slim
Poplarville, Mississippi
Member since Sep 2006
3110 posts
Posted on 8/3/26 at 5:32 am to
No
Posted by TaderSalad
mudbug territory
Member since Jul 2014
26636 posts
Posted on 8/3/26 at 6:11 am to
Baseball is really hard. Just put out a competitive product and the adults in the room will be pleased regardless.
Posted by IM_4_LSU
McKinney, TX
Member since Mar 2014
13926 posts
Posted on 8/3/26 at 7:07 am to
Pressure is such a subjective word. Jay is always going to have "pressure" but is he going to be Coaching for his job? frick no and anyone who says otherwise is extremely ignorant. He would have to have 2 more seasons in a row like last year to really start to move the needle to the point he needs to Coach for his job.
Posted by Keltic Tiger
Baton Rouge
Member since Dec 2006
22298 posts
Posted on 8/3/26 at 8:14 am to
Prior to coming to LSU, CJJ came within one out at Arizona in winning the NC. That would have given him 3 out of the last 5 NC. His last 2 comes in the toughest league in college baseball.
Posted by pgaddxn
between here and there
Member since Jul 2008
2117 posts
Posted on 8/3/26 at 10:22 am to
quote:

riseabovethenoise


It sounds to me like you are trying to create the noise.

This has been discussed ad nauseam over this past season. Jay could frick up the next 2 years and nothing will happen to him.

Baseball is a lot harder than some of you think it is.
Posted by Hold That Tiger 10
Member since Oct 2013
25842 posts
Posted on 8/3/26 at 10:25 am to
Whenever you start a thread and Pirate King is the only person semi agreeing with you, its a for sure sign that your thread is filled with some TERRIBLE thoughts.
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