I give LSU credit. They did what they had to do to keep Aranda.

It was clear there was a coordinated effort from recruits to the governor. That along with 10M and other assurances kept one of the best DCs in BR.

However, this opens up other issues.

How much can LSU afford? We know the state is strapped for cash so when they spend at this level it is going to be highly scrutinized. If Canada is in fact fired that means LSU is on the hook for 3 M (paid over 3 years), the cost of a quality new OC (1-1.5M per over 3-4 years), Aranda (2.5 per over 4 years), O (3.5 per over 4 years), & Leslie who is still owed 6 M (paid over 4 more years). That is 10 M locked in per year (before assistants) For the next 4 years. Does anyone really believe O can lead this group to true on field success? I know most of the LSU fans I’ve interacted with don’t. From an outsider, I expect more success at the level Les was fired for. Solid talent, good D, 4 losses a year.

We know there was conflict with Aranda and Canada this year. That conflict is what lead to Aranda looking for a way out and Canada being fired. Do we expect Aranda to play nice with the new OC? How is Ed handling the fact that his coordinator makes about three quarters of what he does when I would guess most coordinators make around 20% or less than their HC.

Congratulations on winning short term, but I think long term you just pushed out the mediocrity. I think LSU would have been better off long term to bite the bullet, clean house (ad too), and rebuild.