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D. J. Durkin

Is the GM responsible for evaluating the talent in the portal or the coaching staff?

The man lived…

Coaching
Nebraska (1966–1968)
Graduate assistant
Nebraska (1969–1976)
Defensive coordinator
Arkansas (1977–1978)
Defensive coordinator
Arkansas (1979)
Assistant head coach & defensive coordinator
North Carolina State (1980–1982)
Head coach
Green Bay Packers (1983)
Linebackers coach
Buffalo Bills (1984–1985)
Linebackers coach
Minnesota Vikings (1986–1989)
Linebackers coach
New York Jets (1990)
Linebackers coach
Minnesota Vikings (1991)
Defensive coordinator
Minnesota Vikings (1992–1994)
Linebackers coach
New Orleans Saints (1995)
Defensive coordinator
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1996–2008)
Defensive coordinator
Tennessee (2009)
Defensive coordinator
USC (2010–2012)
Assistant head coach
Dallas Cowboys (2013)
Defensive coordinator
Dallas Cowboys (2014)
Assistant head coach for defense
Jacksonville Jaguars (2016)
Defensive assistant
Florida Atlantic (2017–2019)
Defensive assistant
Ole Miss (2020–2023)
Player personnel analyst

Awards and highlights
Super Bowl champion (XXXVII)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Ring of Honor
2× College football national champion - Nebraska (1970, 1971)

Auburn.

Drink is the real deal as a coach.

Don't disrespect.

Interesting.

1. Proven SEC success
He’s shown he can win in the SEC at Ole Miss — consistently strong offenses, top-25 finishes, and stability in a brutal division.

2. Offensive reputation
Kiffin is known for creative, aggressive offensive schemes. Schools looking for immediate identity and explosiveness see him as a plug-and-play solution.

3. Portal & NIL savvy
He embraces the modern game (transfer portal, social media, NIL). That makes him attractive in today’s landscape where roster building is everything.

4. Staff building + QB development
He has a track record of hiring good assistants and maximizing quarterbacks — a big draw for programs wanting elite offense.

5. Name recognition
Kiffin moves the needle. Any search with big ambitions has him on lists simply because he gets national attention.

6. He flirts with the rumor mill
He doesn’t exactly shut down speculation, which keeps his name circulating every time a major job opens.


Why would he be good for LSU?

1. He’d immediately upgrade the offense
LSU already recruits elite skill talent. Pair that with Kiffin’s scheme and you’d have one of the most explosive offenses in the country every season.

2. Portal + NIL mastery
Kiffin is one of the best at using the transfer portal. At LSU — with bigger resources and a better recruiting base — he’d build competitive rosters fast.

3. QB development
He’s proven he can develop quarterbacks. LSU’s biggest leaps under recent coaches have come when they had elite QB play.

4. National attention + brand boost
Kiffin brings juice, energy, and media coverage. LSU becomes a constant headline team, which helps recruiting.

5. SEC experience
He already knows the league, the recruiting footprint, and the kind of roster needed to win.

Drink has proven to be a great eye for talent - players & coaches.

He's done a fantastic job at Missouri. Deserves credit!

Moscona has been very good on this coaching search.

Bravo Matt!

Dillingham?

Don't be STUPID.

STUPID.