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Taking a closer look at our Analysts

Posted on 8/15/23 at 4:57 pm
Posted by JimTiger72
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Posted on 8/15/23 at 4:57 pm
I didn’t realize Paul Turner was back at LSU, listed as a Sr. Offensive Analyst.

Spot must have opened up with the temporary movements to replace Jimmy Lindsey as DL coach. (Jancek moved from ST to DL & Diaco moves from def analyst to ST coordinator & LB coach)


We have 13 analysts - 7 offense, 5 defense, & 1 ST.

Dean Petzing, Sr. Offensive Analyst
John McDonell, Sr. Offensive Analyst
Terry Malone, Sr. Offensive Analyst
Trent Miles, Sr. Offensive Analyst
Paul Turner, Sr. Offensive Analyst
Steve Demeo, Graduate Assistant - Off
Curtis Fitch, Graduate Assistant - Off

Kynjee’ Cotton, Sr. Defensive Analyst
Eddie Hicks, Sr. Defensive Analyst
Justin Roberts, Sr. Defensive Analyst
Nick Coleman, Graduate Assistant - Def
Zac Jancek, Graduate Assistant - Def

Lester Erb, Sr. Special Teams Analyst

ETA: updated to 13.
Justin Roberts has been added as a Sr. Defensive Analyst. He was in the team pic, so I assume he’s been there all camp.
This post was edited on 8/24/23 at 11:25 am
Posted by LSUDad
Still on the move
Member since May 2004
60608 posts
Posted on 8/15/23 at 4:59 pm to
They keep them in the system, when they lose a coach, one can get moved up.
Posted by James Woods
Dallas
Member since Dec 2012
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Posted on 8/15/23 at 5:06 pm to
Lester Erb is keeping the seat warm for Coach Chris. The comeback will be epic
Posted by King Joey
Just south of the DC/US border
Member since Mar 2004
12531 posts
Posted on 8/15/23 at 5:12 pm to
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Lester Erb, Sr. Special Teams Analyst

Read this as "Lester Earl" for a second and wondered, "the basketball player or the TD poster?"

Now I'm wondering which would be worse?

Posted by lsu for the win
Member since Jun 2022
1213 posts
Posted on 8/15/23 at 5:51 pm to
Lester Earl, Sr????

God help us
Posted by White Raj
Member since Oct 2021
393 posts
Posted on 8/15/23 at 6:03 pm to
How much do these analysts make?
Posted by The Hurricane
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Member since Aug 2011
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Posted on 8/15/23 at 6:19 pm to
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How much do these analysts make?

It’s likely anywhere from $25k-$85k depending on experience, if you got a buyout from previous employer, etc.

Terry Malone was the long time OL/TEs coach with saints.
This post was edited on 8/15/23 at 6:20 pm
Posted by JimTiger72
Member since Jun 2023
11323 posts
Posted on 8/15/23 at 6:40 pm to
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It’s likely anywhere from $25k-$85k depending on experience


Are there any requirements/restrictions on salary for these positions?
I find it hard to believe Saban has Ken Whisenhunt, Charlie Strong, & Derek Dooley on his staff for <$100k
This post was edited on 8/15/23 at 6:41 pm
Posted by lsu for the win
Member since Jun 2022
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Posted on 8/15/23 at 6:47 pm to
Zach Mettenberger is an offensive analyst for Bama? Wtf
Posted by JimTiger72
Member since Jun 2023
11323 posts
Posted on 8/15/23 at 6:53 pm to
This is his 2nd year with them. Didn’t realize Saban and his father-in-law (Whisenhunt) were buddies, that’s prob how he got the job in the first place.
Posted by lsu for the win
Member since Jun 2022
1213 posts
Posted on 8/15/23 at 6:58 pm to
Ahhh makes sense. Thanks
Posted by The Hurricane
Gulf of Mexico
Member since Aug 2011
8878 posts
Posted on 8/15/23 at 7:20 pm to
quote:

Are there any requirements/restrictions on salary for these positions? I find it hard to believe Saban has Ken Whisenhunt, Charlie Strong, & Derek Dooley on his staff for <$100k

I’m sure it’s all up to what Alabama wants to pay. Charlie strong got paid $13m to not coach Texas and USF. Probably got another $1m from Jaguars and The U.
Posted by JimTiger72
Member since Jun 2023
11323 posts
Posted on 8/15/23 at 8:24 pm to
Can anyone identify this old fella?
He’s in the team picture with the other 12 analysts, but not sure who he is.



Left to right looks like:
Hicks, Cotton, ? , Jancek, Coleman

Posted by JimTiger72
Member since Jun 2023
11323 posts
Posted on 8/24/23 at 11:23 am to
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Can anyone identify this old fella?


He’s been added to the website.

Justin Roberts - Sr. Defensive Analyst

I don’t know his full coaching history or his connection to BK/LSU, but he’s been a DL/LB coach & DC over the years. Most recently the DC at Tennessee State (I believe).
This post was edited on 8/24/23 at 2:42 pm
Posted by Locoguan0
Baton Rouge, LA
Member since Nov 2017
6138 posts
Posted on 8/24/23 at 2:15 pm to
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Zach Mettenberger is an offensive analyst for Bama? Wtf


Why not? Being in the Saban coaching tree gets you in pretty much any door in college football.
Posted by PhillyTiger90
Member since Dec 2015
11249 posts
Posted on 8/24/23 at 2:32 pm to
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Paul Turner, Sr. Offensive Analyst


This the same QB from West Monroe that Les didn’t do shite with?
Posted by JimTiger72
Member since Jun 2023
11323 posts
Posted on 8/24/23 at 2:33 pm to
Yep, Frank Wilson always liked him & think that’s exactly why he is back at LSU.

He eventually transferred to Tech & had a pretty good career as a WR. Was working as an analyst there until recently
This post was edited on 8/24/23 at 2:35 pm
Posted by atltiger6487
Member since May 2011
19121 posts
Posted on 8/24/23 at 2:46 pm to
quote:

Zach Mettenberger is an offensive analyst for Bama? Wtf
after you graduate, loyalty to your alma mater takes a (distant) back seat to your career.
Posted by tigerfoot
Alexandria
Member since Sep 2006
58923 posts
Posted on 8/24/23 at 2:51 pm to
Kelly wins the natty we can become a second choice for the reforming coaches party that they have at Bama. You go there and learn under Nick it is like coaching rehab.
Posted by Curtis Lowe
Member since Dec 2019
1501 posts
Posted on 8/24/23 at 3:08 pm to
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This is his 2nd year with them. Didn’t realize Saban and his father-in-law (Whisenhunt) were buddies, that’s prob how he got the job in the first place.


This is a joke, right? Terry Saban is 10 years older than Ken Whisenhunt and her maiden name was Constable. Terry Saban Bio
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