LSU down to 2 "strong candidates" for head coach vacancy

[SGG]

http://www.saturdaydownsouth.com/ls...strong-candidates-emerged-candidates-lsu-job/

The wait to see who will become the next full-time head coach at LSU could soon be coming to an end for Tiger fans, as the school appears to have narrowed its field of coaches down to two – Florida State head coach Jimbo Fisher and current interim head coach Ed Orgeron.

While Orgeron keeping the job may have seemed like a pipe dream just weeks ago, the Tigers have been a revelation of sorts under the interim coach, setting one offensive record after another and the defense, already among the nation’s finest, getting better since the Sept. 24 loss at Auburn.

According to James Smith of NOLA.com, citing sources, LSU will make a play for Fisher with money being no object in pursuit of the FSU coach:

Multiple coaches who have worked for, or with, Fisher said it’s highly likely he would take the job if LSU meets his salary demands and gives him a long-term deal. Fisher signed a new contract with Florida State last year that will pay him up to $44 million through 2022.

“Jimbo was Joe (Alleva’s) guy from the beginning, and I just don’t see him passing on hiring him,” a source close to the situation said, referencing the AD’s pursuit of Fisher last fall when Miles was first under fire.

If Fisher were to pass on the LSU job, the fan favorite Coach O would likely be next in line for the job – if he were to make a change at offensive coordinator – according to Smith.

 

[soflagator]

It would be nice to see the noles have some instability, but it would almost be equally glorious to see Aleva and the tigers fall flat on their face again, and resort to keeping EO. I've yet to see anything from him that says he's true HC material, and he's as slimy as they come. They'll be in trouble within 3 years if that's the route they go.

 

[CapitalGator02]

Not sure I would consider Fischer "strong", considering he can't keep his wife from banging other dudes.

 

[LighthouseGator]

I can't see Fischer taking that job knowing he'll have to deal with Saban on an annual basis. He's leveraging this into another pay bump from FSU IMO.

 

[Go Gata]

Not sure of the reliability of this source and it may be coming from the same source as the OP's article but it looks like it's a money game at this point


http://thespun.com/college-football/lsu-job-jimbo-fisher-ed-orgeron-larry-fedora

 

[BMF]

Out of curiosity, who thinks Orgeron is a better head coach than Les.....and, for good measure, McElwain?

 

[rogdochar]

What ? ... the sports reporters left out that Aleva was looking at an Australian Rugby Coach ?
... or is that report just a fake! fake!

 

[TLB]

SDS is known for blog-commentary articles as opposed to anything based on facts. However, they actually pointed to a news source instead of making up click bait on their own.

I still say there is no way Jimbo leaves F$U. Maybe....maybe, if there is some astronomical amount of $ where he says "No way they'd pay that, it'd be ludicrous" and they offer it. But his career will only get harder for him if he took that LSU gig. I just don't see it.

 

[GatorBart]

What ? ... the sports reporters left out that Aleva was looking at an Australian Rugby Coach ?
... or is that report just a fake! fake!

I see what you did there............

 

[BMF]

SDS is known for blog-commentary articles as opposed to anything based on facts. However, they actually pointed to a news source instead of making up click bait on their own.

I still say there is no way Jimbo leaves F$U. Maybe....maybe, if there is some astronomical amount of $ where he says "No way they'd pay that, it'd be ludicrous" and they offer it. But his career will only get harder for him if he took that LSU gig. I just don't see it.

Agree. Fisher would be nuts to leave there.

 

[Durty South Swamp]

fisher is a soft penis... no way he leaves the comfy safe space of clowntown for somewhere he actually has to deal with real competition.

 

[divits]

Out of curiosity, who thinks Orgeron is a better head coach than Les.....and, for good measure, McElwain?

I know he's a better recruiter at least. I think where he falls short is the schmoozing with fat cat alumni.

 

[Marianna-FL_Gator]

Not sure I would consider Fischer "strong", considering he can't keep his wife from banging other dudes.

 

[Swamp Donkey]

If the Corndogs don't hire him, we'd better before Trailerbammer does.

 

[gatormandan]

If the corn dogs don't hire him, we better before Bama does

Your drunk.

 

[rogdochar]

Saban will hire him as the Scout Coach-in-waiting ... as in waiting for NCAA rulers to catch up.

 

[Swamp Donkey]

Ogre is a is a better recruiter than the rest of our staff combined, plus he can plus he can be our interim coach after we fire Butters next fall.

While we are at it pay whatever it takes to replace the Nusschamp with Locksley. Bammer can't be paying Locksley much.

I absolutely can't believe that Fooley gave Nusschamp a two-year extension. That probably means that Mac is intent on riding this staff and crashing and burning together though. Unfortunately.

If Butters wants to remain employed he better find some great recruiters fast.



I'm not drunk but my Siri is apparently.

 

[gatormandan]

Ogre is a is a better recruiter than the rest of our staff combined. plus he can plus he can be our interim coach after we fire Butters next fall.

While we are at it pay whatever it takes to replace the Nusschamp with Locksley. I absolutely can't believe that I absolutely can't believe that Fooley gave Nusschamp a two-year extension. but Bammer can't be paying Loxley much.

if Butters wants to remain employed he better find some great recruiters fast.

I thought you meant hire Dumbo Fish head.

 

[Swamp Donkey]

No Bowdens and no Dwags, ever. I'd say no Gnolls also, but I guess I wouldn't be too pissed if they hired Warrick Dunn.

 

[gatormandan]

Ok, I thought you were drunk but that clarifies it.