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

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Sep 3, 2016; Arlington, TX, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide offensive coordinator Lane Kiffin reacts during an NCAA football game against the USC Trojans at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /

Hire a Top Offensive Coordinator

While coach Orgeron’s offense certainly showed more fire than Les Miles, there’s still a long way to go when facing top SEC defenses.

The key to making this work will be finding a top offensive coordinator who can develop the talent and utilize the star power on the offensive roster.

The first name which leaps to mind is, of course, Lane Kiffin – who has a long-standing relationship with Orgeron and coached with him at both USC and Tennessee. Pulling Kiffin away from the glitz and glamour of Alabama won’t be easy, and there’s always a possibility he’ll be offered one of the many head coach jobs that will open up.

If not Kiffin, there are several other candidates who would be worthy. What Orgeron can’t do is stand pat with the current staff. Some changes need to come in philosophy and scheme to bring the Tigers offense to a competitive level.

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