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Cody BellaireOct 30, 10:30 AM

LSU Head Coach Position Concerning Coaches/Personnel

Hey folks, just dropping in because the stuff going on with Louisiana and the coaching search is bananas. Have been talking to a ton of folks around personnel/coaching world and the over-arching feeling around the LSU job is “concerning.” I’ve received more “what the hell is going on?” texts about the situation in BR more than anything that’s happened around LSU in the last week. I say all that not to necessarily PREDICT that Kiffin stays at Ole Miss, but there’s a growing amount of belief that Kiffin staying at Ole Miss is the better gig than leaving for Florida or LSU. I think LSU WAS the leader in the clubhouse to land him, but everyting that’s happened around Louisiana and the university has made things murky. But… you never know how things shake out LOL. Happy Coaching Carousel!
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lsufan345

Oct 30, 10:44 AM

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CharlieO225

Oct 30, 10:45 AM

Cody Bellaire said:
Hey folks, just dropping in because the stuff going on with Louisiana and the coaching search is bananas. Have been talking to a ton of folks around personnel/coaching world and the over-arching feeling around the LSU job is “concerning.” I’ve received more “what the hell is going on?” texts about the situation in BR more than anything that’s happened around LSU in the last week. I say all that not to necessarily PREDICT that Kiffin stays at Ole Miss, but there’s a growing amount of belief that Kiffin staying at Ole Miss is the better gig than leaving for Florida or LSU. I think LSU WAS the leader in the clubhouse to land him, but everyting that’s happened around Louisiana and the university has made things murky. But… you never know how things shake out LOL. Happy Coaching Carousel!
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Izzyb

Oct 30, 10:47 AM

People that don't understand why this is "concerning" need to take a step back and look at the situation through the eyes of the top tier coaching candidates. The thought that the governor of the state (regardless of his politics) is potentially (likely?) to micromanage everything you do is a headache you don't want to deal with. If you're a top tier guy with your pick of job openings, why would you want that?
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CharlieO225

Oct 30, 10:47 AM

Breaking news folks, Cody thinks we cant get a good coach now......
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Cody Bellaire

Oct 30, 10:50 AM

lsufan345 said:
The primary concern is around the fact there are too many cooks in the kitchen. The governor is going to have a say in LSU’s president, AD and head coach. Plus, the potential resources (or lacking of) is also a concern. The Louisiana politics of it all is generally concerning, but not having competitive dollar dollar bills? It’s scaring some folks.
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JaMarkus

Oct 30, 10:50 AM

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sheeeeeit

Oct 30, 10:50 AM

It can still be fixed, but Landry made us look incredibly incompetent. We just need to get a new President and AD in place to get back to some sense of normalcy.
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Cody Bellaire

Oct 30, 10:53 AM

CharlieO225 said:
Breaking news folks, Cody thinks we cant get a good coach now......
Ironically, this might steer LSU towards a better fit as opposed to a perceived “home run” candidate! (Staying positive)
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CharlieO225

Oct 30, 10:57 AM

Cody Bellaire said:
Ironically, this might steer LSU towards a better fit as opposed to a perceived “home run” candidate! (Staying positive)
We just gotta wait and see brother. Coaching search season around here gets wild but definitely drives traffic to the Bengal Tiger and other LSU affiliated sites.
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SavingRyan’sPrivates

Oct 30, 11:00 AM

Cody Bellaire said:
The primary concern is around the fact there are too many cooks in the kitchen. The governor is going to have a say in LSU’s president, AD and head coach. Plus, the potential resources (or lacking of) is also a concern. The Louisiana politics of it all is generally concerning, but not having competitive dollar dollar bills? It’s scaring some folks.
Dude. It’s always been that way. Great revelation there
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DaboSaban

Oct 30, 11:04 AM

Image In 2 to 3 weeks when we have a new president and AD, no one is gonna be saying anything about this. Also, this is nothing new to Louisiana or LSU.
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JCG97

Oct 30, 11:05 AM

Cody Bellaire said:
The primary concern is around the fact there are too many cooks in the kitchen. The governor is going to have a say in LSU’s president, AD and head coach. Plus, the potential resources (or lacking of) is also a concern. The Louisiana politics of it all is generally concerning, but not having competitive dollar dollar bills? It’s scaring some folks.
Can’t those concerns be alleviated though? Like as the coaching search goes on if the governor isn’t micromanaging and resources actually aren’t an issue?
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RunHamburger

Oct 30, 11:07 AM

JCG97 said:
Can’t those concerns be alleviated though? Like as the coaching search goes on if the governor isn’t micromanaging and resources actually aren’t an issue?
It already is an issue. Jeff Landry just made sure to make it an issue. Whether he meddles publicly or not from here on, he already has. Can’t take it back.
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Jaybo

Oct 30, 11:08 AM

Cody Bellaire said:
The primary concern is around the fact there are too many cooks in the kitchen. The governor is going to have a say in LSU’s president, AD and head coach. Plus, the potential resources (or lacking of) is also a concern. The Louisiana politics of it all is generally concerning, but not having competitive dollar dollar bills? It’s scaring some folks.
You would be stunned how much will be made available if the right coach is hired.
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Cody Bellaire

Oct 30, 11:11 AM

JCG97 said:
Can’t those concerns be alleviated though? Like as the coaching search goes on if the governor isn’t micromanaging and resources actually aren’t an issue?
I think it’ll depend on the timeline. There’s no rush to find the right people right now technically because everyone is available. But in mid/late November? When more jobs open and more people have been having legit conversations and candidates are being interviewed and accepting jobs? I think that’s when things can grow to a more serious concern. But of course, at the same time, if LSU does find the right person and they can sell what they have to the right buyer? Then they got their person and all is forgotten.
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Cody Bellaire

Oct 30, 11:12 AM

Jaybo said:
You would be stunned how much will be made available if the right coach is hired.
I’ve heard otherwise, but that would definitely be the hope.
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SavingRyan’sPrivates

Oct 30, 11:12 AM

I’m not sure what you were hoping to accomplish with this post. Maybe to get the most comments on a thread today?? It’s wrong on so many levels
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TigaStyle4

Oct 30, 11:12 AM

God Jeff Landry is such a loser. He needs to stay as far away from LSU athletics as possible.
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SavingRyan’sPrivates

Oct 30, 11:13 AM

Cody Bellaire said:
I’ve heard otherwise, but that would definitely be the hope.
lol. You mean the same type of resources that just got Kelly out of here? You’re clueless
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Cody Bellaire

Oct 30, 11:13 AM

SavingRyan’sPrivates said:
Dude. It’s always been that way. Great revelation there
In the land of NIL and the transfer portal, it indeed has not always been that way.
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Cody Bellaire

Oct 30, 11:15 AM

SavingRyan’sPrivates said:
I’m not sure what you were hoping to accomplish with this post. Maybe to get the most comments on a thread today?? It’s wrong on so many levels
Just passing along what I’ve heard and thought I’d share with people that would maybe want to know what I’ve been hearing.
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SavingRyan’sPrivates

Oct 30, 11:15 AM

In LA politics and how it’s been run, it absolutely has
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Tigers213

Oct 30, 11:16 AM

This guy sucks
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Kyro1989

Oct 30, 11:17 AM

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