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LSU and Alabama get head start on building “super staffs”

LSU and Alabama get head start on building “super staffs”

Nick Saban hired proven coach Kevin Steele as director of player personnel, and LSU moved QB coach Steve Kragthorpe into an administrative position, prompting a question about the rise of super staffs in college football.

Published February 19, 2013 - 9:46am

Dumbfounded

Dumbfounded

If you didn’t believe in Voodoo or Zombies before Monday night, witnessing the resurrection of the 2010 LSU offense surely changed your mind. 2010 was a season of offensive ineptitude that was buried by LSU’s magnificent 13-0 season in 2011. Apparently, it was a shallow grave as 2010’s offense reared its ugly head again in the BCS.

Published January 10, 2012 - 12:20pm

LSU QB Rotation: Strength or Liability?

LSU QB Rotation: Strength or Liability?

Before anyone saw the fruit of Kragthorpe’s labor on the field, many fans thought Zach Mettenberger would be leading the LSU offense by October. When Jefferson was suspended, most thought Mettenberger would be leading by the second half of the Oregon game. Then something fascinating happened. Lee looked great. The team rallied around him. LSU started to roll. Zach who?

Published October 27, 2011 - 2:43pm

The End Is Not Nigh Tiger Fans

The End Is Not Nigh Tiger Fans

The headlines have been ugly for the LSU football program in recent weeks. Despite unfortunate personnel losses, Robert Hopkins is here to tell Tiger fans that 2011 can still be a very special season. Let’s not count LSU out of the SEC race before the season even starts.

Published August 26, 2011 - 9:30am

LSU vs. Oregon Preview

LSU vs. Oregon Preview

The Matchup: No. 3 Oregon vs. No. 4 LSU When: September 3, 2011 Where: Arlington, Texas – JerryWorld Game Time: 7:00 PM TV: ABC What You Need To Know About Oregon: The Oregon Ducks are the preseason Pac-12 favorite, and they are the defending runner-up to the Auburn Tigers in …

Published August 21, 2011 - 8:15pm

Three Hot Issues In Fall Camp: LSU

Three Hot Issues In Fall Camp: LSU

The LSU Tigers are just a mere two weeks and some change away from facing Pac-12 opponent Oregon in Dallas at JerryWorld. LSU has three hot issues they need to get worked out in Fall camp.

Published August 15, 2011 - 11:18am

The Bayou Bengals National Championship Punch List

The Bayou Bengals National Championship Punch List

The LSU Tigers are on a mission, but there are several punch items they check off the list in order to do so. Here is the Bayou Bengals National Championship punch list.

Published August 11, 2011 - 7:51am

Steve Kragthorpe Steps Down At LSU

Steve Kragthorpe Steps Down At LSU

Newly hired offensive coordinator Steve Kragthorpe has stepped down at LSU because of a recent diagnosis of Parkinsons’ Disease. The school made the announcement via Twitter. Kragthorpe was hired in January to lead the offense, and we wish Steve and his family all the best. Greg Studrawa takes over the …

Published August 4, 2011 - 1:13pm

Power Rankings: SEC Assistant Coaches

Power Rankings: SEC Assistant Coaches

The next great head coach could be coaching your team this year. Here are the top eight assistant coaches in the SEC – some will take head-coaching jobs in the future and some will not.

Published August 2, 2011 - 6:31am

5 Important New Assistant Coaches In The SEC

5 Important New Assistant Coaches In The SEC

There are plenty of new faces on each coaching staff; however, here are five coaches who have stepped into a tough situation at their respective schools this year.

Published July 22, 2011 - 2:15pm