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Over the last several days, rumors of defensive coordinator John Chavis leaving LSU for Texas A&M have gathered steam. The whispers turned to a roar before kickoff in the Music City Bowl, when multiple media outlets reported that Texas A&M had made an offer to Chavis that exceeded the extension Chavis had sitting on the table from LSU.
After LSU’s 31-28 loss to Notre Dame in the Music City Bowl, in which the Tigers defense fell apart, Miles was questioned about Chavis’ possible departure. From the sound of it, the issue comes down to Chavis wanting more money. Miles’ comments on the defensive coordinator could easily be interpreted to mean Chavis is on his way to College Station.
Whoa.. Les doesn't dodge the Chavis to Texas A&M question. "That's what I'm told" by people following media.
— Shea Dixon (@Sheadixon) December 30, 2014
Miles on Chavis being offered more $: "John Chavis was very productive for us. Great career for LSU."
— Ross Dellenger (@RossDellenger) December 30, 2014
Miles getting emotional discussing John Chavis. #LSU
— Ross Dellenger (@RossDellenger) December 30, 2014
Les asked about losing Chavis over money: "I'm going to keep that business internal." #LSU
— James Moran (@SmartestMoran) December 30, 2014
Les said he's going to "try to pitch him again" referencing trying to keep Chavis at #LSU.
— Shea Dixon (@Sheadixon) December 30, 2014
Miles on it losing Chief to A&M would look bad: "I don't know how it looks, to be honest with you, nor do I give a damn." #LSU
— Ben Love (@LAbenlove) December 30, 2014
Miles denies Chavis rumors affecting play of the game: "He put everything he had into preparation." #LSU
— Reveille Sports (@ReveilleSports) December 31, 2014
Chavis was also available to the media after the game, a rarity for the LSU coordinator. As you would expect, Chavis said he did not want to discuss rumors surrounding the Texas A&M opening. After several media members asked him about it anyway, the man called “Chief” began to lose his patience.
Chavis gets upset at line of questions regarding his future. "I can be an ugly ass sometimes. I don't want to be that tonight."
— Shea Dixon (@Sheadixon) December 31, 2014
Texas A&M coach Kevin Sumlin talked before his team’s bowl game about wanting to make his defensive coordinator hire within the week. With a reported offer out to Chavis, it could be just a matter of time now that LSU’s season is over.
A former freelance journalist from Philadelphia, Brett has made the trek down to SEC country to cover the greatest conference in college football.
