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Why the hell would LSU want BK Jr. here? He's like a 30 year younger BK or something. He couldn't get it done at soft arse USC and he's trying to bolt before they fire him? Hell no. LSU's problem right now is they're soft and unmotivated in games. Riley would make that worse. That would be a horrible hire. LSU's tradition is also defense not offense so it would roll over even less even though modern NCAA is about offense. Riley couldn't sniff a good defense anywhere he has been. That tells you his prep for games like BK is a problem as he likely puts all the focus around his offense.

The way Kiffin acts they absolutely would have dirt on him in year 1 :lol:

I don't think you have to worry about that anyway because he's not coming here imo.

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I find it surprising most people in here are focused on the college ranks. There's nothing stopping LSU going to the NFL level to grab a coach. The pay is competitive and in some instances, more than NFL. The only hang up is they have to adjust to the college environment. NIL, recruiting, etc. can easily be helped by front office which at LSU is pretty strong right now assuming everyone stays in place.

I do think the college ranks are a different beast though and no great NFL coach will admit it but there's no shame in saying they couldn't do it at the NCAA level. It's a totally different game. You can be a X and O genius at the NFL level but watch it collapse in the college game. Players can't adjust to scheme as easily, you don't understand recruiting, NIL, etc. so I can understand why you'd go for college ranks.

That's pretty rich insulting others IQ wanting O back. :lol:

There's definitely going to be melt on here regardless who is hired :lol:

Heupel wouldn't survive Louisiana food no doubt lol

I honestly do not see the love for Dillingham but eh, everyone has someone they like. Yeah, ASU sucks arse historically but he's not exactly lighting the world on fire over there either with their soft as toilet paper SOS. Their SOS last year wasn't even that good. It was like 30-40th in the country. I guess you would coast into the playoffs when the committee favors records instead of SOS which is beyond dumb. And yes, I realize there's plenty of coaches who weren't lighting the world on fire that turned into a stud like Nick Saban.

Heupel is a much better option in my opinion because he has done it in the SEC for a program that was the doormat for 20 years. I don't think he'd leave Tenn for LSU though.

This guy has trolled the hell out of Ole Miss, Florida, and LSU in this coaching search. I doubt comments like this are any less calculated. :lol:

Which university will be the first and dumb enough to dish out 20 million per year so Lane can get lazy on the job? He's absolutely coming out of this as the highest paid coach in the country the question is who's dumb enough to give it? It might not be 20 million per but he will be the highest paid.

Wasted a great secondary this year that is championship caliber.

I like a coach who's a player's coach not an a-hole like BK who couldn't even tell you any player's name on his team. I want a guy where the player's will run through brick walls for him. Golesh is like that because he loves his players and they love him. He will do anything to defend them. I don't see that being a bad thing.

The old saying is your team is a reflection of the coach's personality. Which definitely applied to LSU over BK's tenure. Lifeless, soft, checked out, finesse, etc. They looked uninterested and unmotivated quite often. You could tell in BK just under 4 years here it had a lot of selfish players on the roster. Just like their HC.

Brand is even more important due to NIL. If you're not exciting enough you lose the entire fan base and their collective initiatives.

You think LSU fired BK because he was good for the brand? They felt like he hurt the brand more than help so he was worth a buyout because he was bleeding money.

They're a business with deep pocket boosters. You still have to be an attractive brand for NIL and get your considerable contributions. Empty seats is not going to cut it and then you're losing money. You need to win and a splash hire immediately excites a fanbase that's down.

Also, expanding your brand expands NIL collectives as it brings new money in. How do you think LSU shot up in NIL contributions past few years? They courted new money into the collectives. LSU is 2nd right now behind Texas and they have 0 to show for it. Unacceptable. That's a huge amount of resources.

LSU has the resources but they're clueless how to navigate the NIL era. Lots of untapped potential right now. Sound familiar?