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[TerryP]

See what a really bad UAB team did to a ranked Memphis team last week? I'm not predicting an LSU win, they are the same team and all. But they will have some new wrinkles, Bama can probably trash many or most of the tendencies they had charted, and I can almost guarantee LSU will play with a little more fire under their asses. Still, Bama should handle business, especially at home. I just wish LSU had waited a couple of weeks is all...

The play calling should remain with Joe Sloan. At least, I'd assume so. I look at that through these lenses. If Kelly has been criticizing Sloan's play calls throughout the season, which he has, and it continued why would it change now? I am weighing that against Kelly and his propensity to shift blame (we saw it Saturday night on the sidelines.)

Here's my other "counter thought." They have moved Frank Wilson in the the temp HC slot. He's not someone that people are unfamiliar with. His foundation, as I know it, is "run da ball."

And LOL at James Franklin slithering his way into one of the already open spots, or soon to be open spots... because that's coming.

I always appreciated and liked Frank Beamer. That came with the realization he didn't have much in the charisma department. Yet, that worked with Va Tech in spite of the "couch burning reputation" their fan base carries.

I see Franklin and Beamer 'neck to neck' in their race for the most charisma which leads me to think that might be a good landing spot. (May not have been the best use of a cliche there...)

 

[TerryP]

I saw this yesterday and dismissed it because it was LSU and Brando. We've all been down this road. This is a great example of the person Brando has become. His timeline provides a good laugh for a 'cuppa' on a Monday morning.

The fly in his ointment also starred with Alicia Silverstone circa 1995

 

[It Takes Eleven]

Dellenger had to be deep into his Sourhern Comfort by the time he finished that one.

 

[50+yeartidefan]

Brian Kelly thought....
65 years old .... just been awarded 50+ million dollars....

Nice litte retirement gift I would think...
No more 16 hour days...
No more recruiting
No more dailey criticism

You just hit the lottery BK.....congratulations

 

[alabama mike]

LSU fires Kelly, still finalizing his $54M buyout

A day after a 49-25 loss to Texas A&M in Baton Rouge, LSU fired coach Brian Kelly on Sunday night, with athletic director Scott Woodward announcing in a statement that "we had high hopes that he would lead us to multiple SEC and national championships."

www.espn.com

54 million is a pretty good chunk of change on the buyout.

 

[Justneedme81]

This from the athletic site: names we could see them getting promoted.

Power 4 assistants

Marcus Arroyo, Arizona State offensive coordinator

Tim Banks, Tennessee defensive coordinator

Max Bullough, Notre Dame linebackers coach

Shannon Dawson, Miami (Fla.) offensive coordinator

Buster Faulkner, Georgia Tech offensive coordinator

Collin Klein, Texas A&M offensive coordinator

Robert Livingston, Colorado defensive coordinator

Taylor Mouser, Iowa State offensive coordinator

Kirby Moore, Missouri offensive coordinator

Jeff Nixon, Syracuse offensive coordinator

Anthony Poindexter, Penn State co-defensive coordinator

Ra’Shaad Samples, Oregon running backs/assistant head coach

Scott Symons, SMU defensive coordinator

Holmon Wiggins, Texas A&M co-offensive coordinator

Jim Zebrowski, Kansas offensive coordinator

Group of 5 head coaches

Michael Desormeaux, Louisiana

Tyson Helton, Western Kentucky

G.J. Kinne, Texas State

Jon Sumrall, Tulane

Bryant Vincent, Louisiana Monroe:

Group of 5 assistants

Skyler Cassity, North Texas defensive coordinator

Drew Cronic, Navy offensive coordinator

Corey Dennis, UNLV offensive coordinator

Dean Kennedy, James Madison offensive coordinator

Craig Stutzmann, San Jose State offensive coordinator

 

[50+yeartidefan]

This from the athletic site: names we could see them getting promoted.

Power 4 assistants

Marcus Arroyo, Arizona State offensive coordinator

Tim Banks, Tennessee defensive coordinator

Max Bullough, Notre Dame linebackers coach

Shannon Dawson, Miami (Fla.) offensive coordinator

Buster Faulkner, Georgia Tech offensive coordinator

Collin Klein, Texas A&M offensive coordinator

Robert Livingston, Colorado defensive coordinator

Taylor Mouser, Iowa State offensive coordinator

Kirby Moore, Missouri offensive coordinator

Jeff Nixon, Syracuse offensive coordinator

Anthony Poindexter, Penn State co-defensive coordinator

Ra’Shaad Samples, Oregon running backs/assistant head coach

Scott Symons, SMU defensive coordinator

Holmon Wiggins, Texas A&M co-offensive coordinator

Jim Zebrowski, Kansas offensive coordinator

Group of 5 head coaches

Michael Desormeaux, Louisiana

Tyson Helton, Western Kentucky

G.J. Kinne, Texas State

Jon Sumrall, Tulane

Bryant Vincent, Louisiana Monroe:

Group of 5 assistants

Skyler Cassity, North Texas defensive coordinator

Drew Cronic, Navy offensive coordinator

Corey Dennis, UNLV offensive coordinator

Dean Kennedy, James Madison offensive coordinator

Craig Stutzmann, San Jose State offensive coordinator

They didnt list Grubb....Womack. .....

As much as others on here. .....

 

[alabama mike]

I really like Tim Banks, Tennessee's defensive coordinator. He deserves a shot, I just do not think it will be at LSU or FL. The defensive game plan he and his staff put together is very impressive.

 

[50+yeartidefan]

I really like Tim Banks, Tennessee's defensive coordinator. He deserves a shot, I just do not think it will be at LSU or FL. The defensive game plan he and his staff put together is very impressive.

But Arkansas.....might be worth a shot....
But Banks this year...didnt help his resume....

Womack or Grubb????????

 

[TerryP]

I really like Tim Banks, Tennessee's defensive coordinator. He deserves a shot, I just do not think it will be at LSU or FL. The defensive game plan he and his staff put together is very impressive.

You remember that Tennessee's total defense is literally at the bottom of the conference? Their scoring defense? Same place.

 

[alabama mike]

You remember that Tennessee's total defense is literally at the bottom of the conference? Their scoring defense? Same place.

I do remember that they are very low this year, a very good point you make. Overall, IMO, he has done a good job at UTe. He plays an aggressive, attacking style of defense.

 

[Brandon Van de Graaff]

The play calling should remain with Joe Sloan. At least, I'd assume so. I look at that through these lenses. If Kelly has been criticizing Sloan's play calls throughout the season, which he has, and it continued why would it change now? I am weighing that against Kelly and his propensity to shift blame (we saw it Saturday night on the sidelines.)

FWIW, Sloan was done when Kelly was done.

But it's not so much about them being a better team all of a sudden. To me, it's the likelihood of them being more engaged and a possibly more "dangerous" team. Bama should still handle business, but this does make things more difficult as far a prep, if nothing else.

 

[It Takes Eleven]

FWIW, Sloan was done when Kelly was done.

But it's not so much about them being a better team all of a sudden. To me, it's the likelihood of them being more engaged and a possibly more "dangerous" team. Bama should still handle business, but this does make things more difficult as far a prep, if nothing else.

I think the LSU players embrace the "us against the world" approach, and that there will be more LSU fans in our stadium than if Kelly was still coaching. We are lucky that it's at home. If it was in Baton Rouge under these circumstances, I think we lose. Still, they could fold like a paper tiger if we get out a couple of TDs.

I'm not a gambling man, but what has happened to the spread since yesterday morning?

 

[Brandon Van de Graaff]

I'm not a gambling man, but what has happened to the spread since yesterday morning?

I haven't seen it. What happened with it?

 

[It Takes Eleven]

I haven't seen it. What happened with it?

I don't track it, was wondering from those who do. I just poked around and saw one site that appeared to indicate it had opened at -7 and now at -5.5, that may not be correct.

 

[OldPlayer]

Why wouldn't they reach out to CNS and offer him anything he wants? If they do not then they are dumber than I think. As AD that is the first call I make and I would ask him to name a price and terms and conditions that it would take.

Before anyone gets bent out of shape not implying he would take it.

Saban IS NOT returning to coaching. He’s making more money and living a better life outside of coaching.

 

[24and7]

LSU fires Kelly, still finalizing his $54M buyout

A day after a 49-25 loss to Texas A&M in Baton Rouge, LSU fired coach Brian Kelly on Sunday night, with athletic director Scott Woodward announcing in a statement that "we had high hopes that he would lead us to multiple SEC and national championships."

www.espn.com

54 million is a pretty good chunk of change on the buyout.

In the words of Henry Hill ( Goodfellas) "Fuck you pay me!"

 

[OldPlayer]

Brian Kelly, LSU still negotiating buyout terms after firing

 

[24and7]

Saban IS NOT returning to coaching. He’s making more money and living a better life outside of coaching.

He would not be able to apply his brand of coaching to these prima donna's anyway (all teams)... He already tried the NFL thing...

 

[TerryP]

I don't track it, was wondering from those who do. I just poked around and saw one site that appeared to indicate it had opened at -7 and now at -5.5, that may not be correct.

You can find it in between those two numbers as well. It's negligible movement. The ML hasn't moved.