LSU and Canada to part ways after bowl game

I think a lot of the negativity around the program and Orgeron is a little early (as in, give the man a chance), but I understand the frustration. The first year under Ed O did not go smoothly. It did not look like a clear upgrade from the previous regime. It's still early, but so far, I'd say Orgeron and Co. have failed the eye test.

Well, therein lies the problem. When you fire the most successful coach in program history, who is still bringing in top recruiting classes and keeping the program running smoothly and relatively scandal free, you better have a damn good reason for doing so.

That reason was not to replicate those same (apparently) unsatisfactory results while also undermining the image, institutional stability, and prestige of the program in the meantime. Saban built and Miles sustained a program where 10 win seasons were considered bitter disappointments by the end of Les' tenure. Many schools in power conferences with good histories and big money boosters would pay top dollar for 10 win seasons. I'm not saying LSU should be satisfied with these results, but the reality of CFB can be harsh.

"Give the man a chance" is a tired canard. He was an unmitigated failure at Ole Miss, literally setting the program back years. He is an elite D-Line coach and recruiter, but like many position coaches/coordinators, he has never proven to be cut out for a head coaching job. And this is what you fire your national championship-winning, widely admired and beloved coach for?