re: I love how every LSU fan is backtracking and saying they didn't want Riley to begin with.

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wanted Riley but happy to have gotten Kell

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I would have been very happy with Fickell, Riley, or Aranda. I think Kelly is obviously in that tier or better. I didn't think he would be willing to leave Notre Dame and didn't consider him possible any more than a Saban, Meyer, or Day.

You take your best shot with any coaching hire. I think this (and the USC process) were adult, professional searches that give both schools a chance to compete for championships. Will they work? We'll see. But I love the attempt.