re: If the LSU HC job was open, would Bielema be a good choice?

Yep,the schools do all they can to block coaches from going to other sec teams.

In answer to the op,Bret would be a fantastic hire for LSU,this guy could wreck the conference with that talent and his way of managing a team.

All he lacks here is the recruiting ground,but he's going national with his recruiting to make up for it.

Anyone with football knowledge can see this guy will be successful and I hope it doesn't come to another school taking him away any time soon.