I disagree. They weren't getting Jimbo or Herman and they wanted to save face by hiring the players' choice. Not exactly the best rationale for hiring a coach, granted, but in the end O should do well for LSU. As long as he is a CEO type coach and keeps recruiting like he does, LSU can pay assistants whatever they want to run the offense and defense. Hate to say it, but it was a good hire for them. I still think they put themselves in a bind by firing Miles mid season. But that being said your rationale is correct. Not a great candidate out there so just tread water with a popular guy. If it works you great, they can pull the plug on it anytime they want. I really think Michigan is kind of man handling OSU