re: Bottom line on Chavis

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And you guys are looking to minimize the perceived damage of losing one of the best coordinators in the SEC (by the numbers) to a division rival. Heck, even I'd you are right and he is washed up as a coach, the damage we are about to do to y'all in recruiting was worth $400k a year to prevent. At this point we need perceived and recruiting wins more than real wins, so I don't even mind your narrative. Just seems dishonest to pretend this isn't a big deal for your program.

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I really don't think you get it...or I think you would rather view it as a win for you guys and a loss for LSU. No one said he is washed up. What we did say is that LSU didn't really try to keep him. If they thought it was going to be that big of a LOSS for us, I'm pretty sure they would have done whatever it took....the fact is they didn't.

If it turns out we get some dime store dc, then you will be right. If we get who I think we are getting, then we will just call it a win/win.

Something doesn't add up, but only you geniuses think it's that it was that Chavis was not wanted. Perhaps, and it know I'm going out on a limb here since only every local media outlet has reported this, but perhaps there is a problem in the AD between Miles and the administration and Chavis was worried about his job security. I know...insane

The situation doesn't add up, and my guess is we will never know the story.

If Miles wanted to keep him and the AD screwed it up we have problems.

If Miles wanted to keep him and Chavis just wanted out it concerns me.

If we didn't think he was worth 1.7m I understand that, but puts alot of pressure on the new hire.

I think we can do better and I think we can do a lot worse so the new hire will be interesting.

I think a little bit of new blood is good for the LSU staff.

If LSU hires a much younger guy that can put the same level of defense on the field and Chavis comes to A&M and does not absolutely suck donkey tits, I would also agree that it's a win/win.

all this banter means nothing until the dust settles and the players get on the field. but I agree with the OP in general, A&M will trend up and LSU shouldn't miss a beat with a Pendergrast like hire.

but for those saying Chavis will fail at A&M need to look at the direction of our offense staff changes and recruiting. all the tools are there or on their way for his defense to be formidable.

I am telling you, Chavis has been a veteran DC on some of the best defenses in the country at LSu and Tennessee. The talent his defenses accumulate is astounding. He CAN NOT play aggressive when he is constantly having to not take chances on giving up the big play because LSU offense can not typically play catch up well and has been known to put the defense in terrible situations similar to what Blake and the offense did to Bamas defense n the OM game. The defense did not lose the Bama game this year. The offenses nability to score a touchdown inside the 5 yard line lost this game. 2012 it was Miles decision to go for it on 4th and one with the wildcat. Those two were huge momentum shifts. Momentum plays a larger role in college football than any other league I can think of. That's how a team like Notre dame can beat LSu who out talents them at every position.

If I was an Aggie I would be very happy.

It does seem like Chavis is looking for guaranteed money and locking up retirement? Surely he is set for life so maybe a none factor.

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quote: act ignorant 99% of what I have seen the last couple of days from LSU fans!

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TxAM fans MUST be asking themselves why LSU wasn't willing to match their offer...with the 5th richest program in the country...

Because LSU is a clusterfrick and in a full tailspin as a program?