Ice Cold

Has there been a search for a chancellor, president, and/or AD that was more phoned in than these were? Especially for AD?

Promoting the "one of us" guy certainly can work out, and I'll be rooting for him because he is "one of us."

That also makes it harder to evaluate him objectively. One inherent weakness in the process that led to this point is that Verge will be seen as owing allegiance to a person (or persons) and not to the university. That he owes favors and pledges not to rock the boat or to do anything without getting all the necessary blessings.

He's less expensive than the alternatives. He's also expendable.

I wish him well, but I just don't think a university and athletic department do themselves any favors by not seeking the most qualified candidate through a professional and organized search (for any position).

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Ok, a native of Hammond and he graduated from LSU. I'm onboard with this hire.

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The last LSU grad who found his dream job as AD was run out of town by an egomaniacal governor. I'm sure Josh is banging down the door to get some of that action.

I sure hope whoever replaces him makes sure Jay Johnson is happy and STAYS happy for as long as possible.

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Edwin Edwards was one of the most wretched individuals to ever hold political office

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Landry thinks he's Huey P (except for the chicken in every pot).

For his next tricks, Governor Farmer Fran will lead the GBFTL down the hill and replace Drum Major Catherine Mansfield for pre-game.

So Jeffy doesn’t know how foundation and athletic department work financially?

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Your original position was that LSU wouldn’t agree to a negotiated buyout. But OK, sure:

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For the record, my original position is that Kelly would not take a reduced buyout. Of course LSU would want pay less and hold on to money for the next coach.

All of that is great and certainly feasible but ignores the brute fact that lots of people litigate potentially embarrassing claims for a lot less money than what is involved here.

It could happen, but history says it’s very unlikely.

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Saban in 1 year Kirby 2 years Lanning 3 years Kiffin 3 years Freeman 4 years James Franklin 10 years

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The only guaranteed NC on that list is from Saban. Everyone else is a “maybe.”

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Only really Lane is a "proven" commodity

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Depends on how you define "proven."

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BK never fit in, couldn’t relate with his Yankee leanings, was too old and washed up at the end of his career.

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This is such a lazy take, so it's no surprise it came from Cowherd. DiNardo, Saban, and Miles all were from northern states. Each had their quirks, traits, and values and had a lot of success here. The one coach who fit the ""culture" (i.e., was a Waterboy caricature) flamed out just as DiNardo and Miles did because they could not sustain success.

There are lots of variables that go into whether a coach will be successful in a given job.