We thought maybe it was his track record. Or maybe his knowledge of the game or his offensive philosophy. Or the fact he, too, has a head not suited for wearing white caps with high fronts.
Alas, it was none of these things. A single quote from Gary Crowton’s introductory press conference at LSU explains everything. It’s all so clear now.
Well dang. Former Catholic High star, (and Texas Longhorn Shoulda-Been-a-Star-but-got-Hosed), Major Applewhite has joined Nick Saban’s coaching staff at Alabama in an undisclosed capacity. We were kinda hoping the kid was coming back home. Best we can tell, this leaves Gary Crowton at the top of LSU’s list, although it’s still entirely possible that Les promotes Todd Monken.
We’re all about people moving UP the ladder, but it seems like Les Miles’ assistant coaches are content to make lateral moves. Jimbo Fisher has flirted with Florida State and Alabama for Offensive Coordinator jobs, and now coach Searels is taking over the offensive line at Georgia. Given that LSU’s assistants are some of the highest paid in the land, what’s the reason for this? Keep reading →
(New Orelans, LA) Allstate Sugar Bowl officials today threatened to send a hefty bill to Notre Dame University if second-year head football coach Charlie Weis continued to eat the little football players off the tops of Sugar Bowl trophies during media events.
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