Louisiana State thought it had its next coach in Tom Herman, but when negotiations became public earlier this week, the Tigers balked. They knew what they had in interim coach Ed Orgeron. In the end, they went with the devil they knew.
From theadvocate.com LSU beat reporter Ross Dellenger:
Ed Orgeron "blew away" #LSU decision-makers in a meeting Friday.
— Ross Dellenger (@RossDellenger) November 26, 2016
He brought with him a massive binder detailing long-term plans.
#LSU will nail down and finalize Orgeron's contract this AM (expected around $3M/year)
— Ross Dellenger (@RossDellenger) November 26, 2016
He will go after Lane Kiffin for his OC position.
Reports by @ChipBrownHD on Thursday were accurate, source confirms. #LSU was deep in talks w/Herman & school believes his camp leaked story.
— Ross Dellenger (@RossDellenger) November 26, 2016
This clears the way for Texas to hire Herman, if it indeed fires Charlie Strong later today.
