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Chavis' 6 years Total Defense:

2009 26th
2010 12th
2011 2nd
2012 8th
2013 15th
2014 9th


2015 The year after Chavis left they fell to 25th.

Do they have dentists in Nashville?

So the question is would A&M pay more than 1.3 for something that is arguably worth 1.7 or more. My guess is everyday and twice on Sunday.

LSU-You do indeed have the highest paid coaching staff which is a testament to your desire to maintain a great program. The 1.3 for Chief was agreed upon by both parties in 2012. Attempting to lock Chief in at the 2012 rate for 3 more years through 2017-well that is (risky). The market is different. You may be paying someone too much, but it is not Chief. Market value is a reflection of what others are willing to pay. Since he has been at LSU,Chief has had offers from Georgia, Texas, Tennessee, and now perhaps Texas A&M?? (All big players not some DII school). Clemson offered at the same time as LSU and again later. South Carolina had strong interest. All these big time bidders on your asset in less than 6 years. Whatever happens it might be time to revisit your allocation of resources because directing resources towards this particular asset was money well spent. This market activity also tells you he is likely priced too low for what he can do. People don't try to buy things that are priced too high whether it is a house or a professional service.

Kirby Smart has a buyout of under $100,000. LSU wants Chief's buyout set a 1 million dollars (really?) Also the offer restricts taking a head coaching job or a pro job which most contracts allow.
Additionally, the three years is not guaranteed.
The terms are not on par with his peers which in a free market society only allows for competition for services.

Michigan is well known for promoting diversification and takes steps to achieve it. So, I don't really see your point.


Chavis and Cam are under contract with LSU for 2015....

The Lumbee/Cherokee Chief!

I just can't see him at UM.


LSU is still far away from Dillon, SC, but it ain't Michigan
UTenn
Clemson
USC - Columbia

Yes you did

I am appalled that you judge people based on their race which is no reflection whatsoever on their character or skill. In case you have not noticed, most of your team members are minorities. Perhaps you should ask Eric Berry, Al Wilson, Pat Peterson, Eric Reid, or countless others about Coach Chavis’ character or how he has helped them. Better yet ask the Tennessee fans (the real ones) or the LSU fans (the real ones) about their assessment. I was there on John Chavis’ final Vol walk. Literally, there were thousands of people chanting “Chief”. Many were very upset, and it was reflected in their faces. It was surreal, and the result of the recognition of decades hard work and accomplishment- something that you are obviously incapable of recognizing. It was a display of gratitude. Of course, this was not reported, because how do those who market the inexperienced with manufactured images combat that which is genuine.