Who will LSU hire?
What Dodd Says…
Sure, James Franklin is a favorite, but he probably won’t pass muster as Penn State’s season is trending toward 7-5. Cincinnati coach Luke Fickell is not a fit considering his Ohio-based background. That leaves Tucker, an SEC veteran who coached defensive backs for Nick Saban for one year in 2000. Word on the street is that Tucker will accept an interview if contacted. Tucker is a studious, fast-rising talent who could quickly get LSU back on top.
If there is a coach being considered for the job that knows the landscape, it is Mel Tucker. Just down the road, there is Billy Napier and you could make a case for him. If Tucker is the guy pegged to take over LSU, fans will quickly learn to love his style. Especially when they immediately improve over the next year plus. The roster is full of talented players, they just need to be put in a position to succeed. While the sample size is small, he feels like the guy who can do that.