Former LSU head coach and national champion Ed Orgeron appeared on ESPN’s Unsportsmanlike on Wednesday to discuss the program’s head coach opening. Orgeron says that LSU’s new coach will have to be someone who is willing to embrace the state of Louisiana, which is something he believes Brian Kelly didn’t do.
“Is this the person that can (handle) the pressures of LSU and embrace the state of Louisiana? I think that’s one of the things that, whether or not it’s true or not, it looked from the outside. Brian Kelly never embraced the state of Louisiana,” Orgeron said.
Orgeron was asked if he would have any interest in being the next head coach at LSU. Orgeron says if they called, he’d be in Baton Rouge in no time.
“Oh, I’d love to, you kidding me? I’m one phone call away. I just got to get in my truck, I could be there today (laughs),” Orgeron said.
Orgeron was asked if there was a possibility he would join LSU as an assistant coach if Lane Kiffin became the head coach in Baton Rouge. Orgeron says it would be hard not to consider coming back to LSU.
“Yeah, I’d consider it. I love LSU. I’ve still got my home in Baton Rouge. Coach (Les) Miles named me the defensive line coach. I love the Tigers, and I’m getting back into coaching. For sure I’d consider it, no doubt,” Orgeron said.