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re: Is LSU a top 5 job?
Posted on 10/28/25 at 2:56 pm to TexasOnTop
Posted on 10/28/25 at 2:56 pm to TexasOnTop
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t is for the same reason UGA is. In state talent and proximity to talent. The one thing that LSU has over almost everyone is that they’re the only P4 school in their state so they don’t have to try that hard on in state talent. It’s not the top job because of resources, but it’s a top 5 job.
Not sure about LSu's resources but agree with this
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Posted on 10/28/25 at 3:27 pm to bamabaseballsec
Texas fans have the same crazy expectations that LSU fans have
In the era of NIL, nothing is cut and dry anymore. History says different, but these days the Texas Tech coach may have the best job in CFB. Easy conference, and a billionaire buying players left and right.
In the era of NIL, nothing is cut and dry anymore. History says different, but these days the Texas Tech coach may have the best job in CFB. Easy conference, and a billionaire buying players left and right.
Posted on 10/28/25 at 3:42 pm to zdfger
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The one thing that LSU has over almost everyone is that they’re the only P4 school in their state so they don’t have to try that hard on in state talent
In state talent "advantage" means less and less these days with NIL and portal and the talent base in Louisiana isn't close to Georgia.
Posted on 10/28/25 at 3:47 pm to Uga Alum
Money wise when you get fired they are top 3
Posted on 10/28/25 at 3:48 pm to jchamil
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They do have 3 in that time period as well, so in the group with Georgia, LSU, Florida, Florida State and Ohio State.
So you have Bama, Miami, Clemson (forgot them too) Florida, Florida State, Georgia, LSU, Nebraska and Ohio State with 3+ since 1980.
I don't see why LSU wouldn't be considered a top 5 job with their in-state talent and recent success of national championships this century.
Notre Dame is considered a high quality job, you don't have them in the list.
Nebraska not so much, but they are included in the list. Blue blood school, had some great coaches, but just doesn't have the extras others do.
Ohio St is probably a much better job than others.
You don't have Texas at all, but if you hear about Texas needing a coach you'll hear how it's a "top 5" job.
What makes it better than say Texas A&M who isn't listed? They spend a shite ton of money, it's just often spent poorly. Kind of like LSU hiring Brian Kelly.
I think you've basically cherry picked a stat with the 3+ and used it in ways that don't really match the claim.
And again as I've said you have to take into account the timing and personal preferences of a coach. One coaches dream job might be something you might not include. There was a time when Lane Kiffin would have left any school for USC. And I wouldn't be all that shocked if he did it again. Not included in your list. All Georgia had to do was offer Kirby, that was his dream job.
Why isn't the LSU job just being a good job not enough? Good resources, fan base supports you to the point of looking stupid, good in state talent, etc.
Posted on 10/28/25 at 3:58 pm to Uga Alum
Doesn't matter what you think. LSU has had 3 different coaches win a natty since the turn of the century.
To show how your credibility is lame or non existent. You have Dame and Texas above LSU. LOL Since the turn of the century, LSU has more natties than Florida. More than USCw. More than Oregon. Btw, we have more than Georgia too.
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UGA
Bama
Texas
Florida
Notre Dame
Ohio St.
USCw
Oregon
To show how your credibility is lame or non existent. You have Dame and Texas above LSU. LOL Since the turn of the century, LSU has more natties than Florida. More than USCw. More than Oregon. Btw, we have more than Georgia too.
Posted on 10/28/25 at 4:08 pm to Gunny Hartman
LSU doesn't make cups for regular season wins.... LSU fans may be a lil spoiled, that may have to do with the fact that since 2000 only Bama has hung more natty banners than LSU. Just go ahead & keep making cups
Posted on 10/28/25 at 4:14 pm to PSS101
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Texas’ problem is the boosters want to run the show, not the head coach
That’s a bit simplistic, but also true. I’d argue that everyone has boosters that want to meddle and that Texas has lacked the AD to set a course and keep them in check. We also have a commie faculty has been trying to kill our football program for 50 years. On the rare occasion when we have a capable coach things tend to fall in line and everybody pulls in the same direction. We can’t hire worth a crap though. There are times when our football crazy boosters have been the only thing we’ve had going for us.
Posted on 10/28/25 at 4:17 pm to Uga Alum
9 pages...arguing over something that can never be quantified or determined.
Is it a top tier job in college football? Of course. The rest of that is silly conjecture, and thats before you now factor in NIL path to playoffs, etc.
Is it a top tier job in college football? Of course. The rest of that is silly conjecture, and thats before you now factor in NIL path to playoffs, etc.
Posted on 10/28/25 at 4:38 pm to kajunman
We will learn a lot about how attractive LSU is to coaches over the next few months.
Posted on 10/28/25 at 5:00 pm to captdalton
How many were lining up for Bama ?
Posted on 10/28/25 at 5:01 pm to Uga Alum
Not if they welch on contract buyouts.
Posted on 10/28/25 at 5:02 pm to captdalton
quote:LOL, how long was Miles there ?
No loyalty to their coaches.
Posted on 10/28/25 at 5:19 pm to Uga Alum
Yes. LSU is better than these programs you listed:
- Notre Dame (not even close, Indiana recruiting vs Louisiana)
- Texas (Texas is average in NFL players per capita and splitting players between 6 schools. Although Texas has more money)
- Florida (splitting between 3 major universities)
- USCw (Oregon seems to get first picks in California now with Nike money, and splitting between many other schools, although it definitely has potential bc Cal and Stanford and UCLA suck)
- Oregon (Pacific Northwest has the worst recruiting in the country. They are entirely dependent on poaching kids thousands of miles away. As soon as Nike money stops, if it ever does, they aren’t even a Top 25 program without Nike).
Only teams listed that I think is a better job:
- UGA most
- Bama 2nd
- Ohio St 3rd (although Louisiana has significantly better recruiting than Ohio, Ohio goes into other states. However Ohio St would suck if they picked up as many in state recruits as LSU does).
- Notre Dame (not even close, Indiana recruiting vs Louisiana)
- Texas (Texas is average in NFL players per capita and splitting players between 6 schools. Although Texas has more money)
- Florida (splitting between 3 major universities)
- USCw (Oregon seems to get first picks in California now with Nike money, and splitting between many other schools, although it definitely has potential bc Cal and Stanford and UCLA suck)
- Oregon (Pacific Northwest has the worst recruiting in the country. They are entirely dependent on poaching kids thousands of miles away. As soon as Nike money stops, if it ever does, they aren’t even a Top 25 program without Nike).
Only teams listed that I think is a better job:
- UGA most
- Bama 2nd
- Ohio St 3rd (although Louisiana has significantly better recruiting than Ohio, Ohio goes into other states. However Ohio St would suck if they picked up as many in state recruits as LSU does).
This post was edited on 10/28/25 at 5:20 pm
Posted on 10/28/25 at 5:21 pm to Weatherman0892
What LSU has is dynasty set up. Because in state recruiting and Louisiana ranks first in country in per capita nfl players.
If LSU can get a home run hire coach, they can be a dynasty. Georgia can too bc their in state recruiting is as good as Louisiana. Bama less so because their in state recruiting isn’t as good as Louisiana, and they have to split with Auburn.
LSU and UGA have the foundation to be dynasties more than any other 2 programs in college football.
If LSU can get a home run hire coach, they can be a dynasty. Georgia can too bc their in state recruiting is as good as Louisiana. Bama less so because their in state recruiting isn’t as good as Louisiana, and they have to split with Auburn.
LSU and UGA have the foundation to be dynasties more than any other 2 programs in college football.
This post was edited on 10/28/25 at 5:23 pm
Posted on 10/28/25 at 5:23 pm to Weatherman0892
All what I said to say that LSU is the #4 best job in college football.
Ole Miss isn’t even top 15. Maybe not even top 20. Idk.
All that to say, Lane baby, OM holding you back. Come where you can shine your bright little gay feathers.
Ole Miss isn’t even top 15. Maybe not even top 20. Idk.
All that to say, Lane baby, OM holding you back. Come where you can shine your bright little gay feathers.
This post was edited on 10/28/25 at 5:25 pm
Posted on 10/28/25 at 5:28 pm to graves1
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I would say top 3 of teams looking for a head coach right now.
Now this is obtuse. You won’t find a single sports media analyst put anything but LSU at 1st now.
Posted on 10/28/25 at 5:35 pm to RD Dawg
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In state talent "advantage" means less and less these days with NIL and portal and the talent base in Louisiana isn't close to Georgia.
Disagree.
It gives you first right of refusal.
If a Georgia kid is wanted by Georgia, Ohio State, Alabama, and Texas he is much more likely to pick Georgia as long as their offer is in the same ball park as the other schools.
Same goes for LSU. And.. actually more so for LSU, because unlike Georgia, the overwhelming majority of kids in Louisiana were all born and raised here.
Posted on 10/28/25 at 5:42 pm to Weatherman0892
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You won’t find a single sports media analyst put anything but LSU at 1st now.
But do you have a credible source?
Posted on 10/28/25 at 5:49 pm to Uga Alum
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