LSU Football: Top 5 Things Ed Orgeron Needs To Do in 2017

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Nov 12, 2016; Fayetteville, AR, USA; LSU Tigers head coach Ed Orgeron walks onto the field to watch his players warmup before the game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-USA TODAY Sports /

Now the Ed Orgeron has officially been named the permanent LSU football coach, it’s time to look at what must be done as he takes over the program in 2017.

After all the drama, rumors and unflattering looks from the LSU football program, a new permanent head coach is in place. Ed Orgeron, who took over as interim coach when Les Miles was fired, was officially named head coach after leading the Tigers to a 7-4 record (5-2 with Orgeron as coach).

Now the planning will begin to assemble a staff, find new recruits and get the Tigers back on track to competing in the SEC.

Oregeron – whose only FBS head coaching experience was at Ole Miss from 2005-2007, and interim coach at USC in 2013 – has his work cut out for him. There is always pressure to win in the SEC, but with all the support shown to Coach O by the players and fans, he’ll need to deliver in a hurry.

Ed Orgeron’s head coaching record in the FBS.

Here are the five things that Ed Orgeron must focus on getting accomplished in 2017 to get his first year off to a good start.

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