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

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Nope! Kiffin would be a good hire. I'm surprised that Florida didn't hire Kiffin although I thing they made a great hire.

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I think you're joking with this, but honestly, Kiffin could be a great hire.

The guy obviously knows his football- you don't just bullshite the Raiders, Tennessee and USC all into hiring him, just because you have a good last name and a nice smile. He's a top-notch offensive mind, and given his background with his dad, probably knows a ton about defenses too. He might have the best pure football mind on the Alabama staff.
I think his problem is that things came too easily for him, and he was too young and arrogant. He needs to be humbled, and have to earn what he gets.

At some point, Kiffin is no longer too young; and I think Saban can humble him (think of Bull Durham, the relationship between the young pitcher and the old cranky catcher). And then, Kiffin will be ready to take over somewhere.