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Where LSU turns with Frank Wilson HIRED by Ole Miss

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Frank Wilson is off to Ole Miss, leaving LSU to scramble for a new running backs coach and recruiting strategy.

Glenn West, a senior writer for Geaux247, analyzes the immediate impact of running backs coach Frank Wilson leaving LSU for Ole Miss. Wilson's departure, reported by Matt Zenitz of CBS Sports, follows Ole Miss head coach Lane Kiffin's hiring at LSU. Wilson previously hired Ole Miss coach Pete Golding as his defensive coordinator at UTSA in 2016 and also coached at Ole Miss from 2005 to 2007. His exit creates a significant void in LSU's high school recruiting, particularly in Louisiana and the New Orleans area, where he has deep relationships. Wilson was instrumental in securing recent LSU signees Richard Anderson and Lamar Brown, though he also missed on targets like Jakeem Stewart, who chose USC. Kiffin's historical strategy at Ole Miss heavily favored the transfer portal over high school recruiting, which influenced his decision not to retain Wilson. The expected replacement is Kevin Smith, the current Ole Miss running backs coach who has a long-standing working relationship with Kiffin. Smith's potential hiring could trigger a domino effect involving star Ole Miss running back Kwon Lacey, who rushed for over 1,300 yards and 20 touchdowns this season. Lacey's strong bond with Smith is considered a key factor if he were to enter the transfer portal and follow Smith to LSU. Wilson's move also puts LSU's current running backs, Harlan Berry and Caden Durham, in a position to reconsider their futures, potentially entering the portal or following Wilson to Ole Miss. LSU may need to add two to four running backs from the transfer portal to address these potential losses. The host suggests LSU must now balance Kiffin's portal-focused approach with renewed efforts to cultivate in-state high school recruiting ties through other staff members like Blake Baker and Corey Raymond. The show also briefly touches on linebacker Whit Weeks' potential return to LSU, noting his draft projection as a Day Three pick and his close relationships with defensive coordinator Blake Baker and his brother on the team. The tone is analytical and conversational, focused on roster management implications for LSU fans. This episode is ideal for LSU football fans seeking a detailed breakdown of coaching staff changes and their recruiting consequences. Listeners with no interest in LSU football or college football offseason mechanics would likely find it too niche.

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A focused LSU staff-change breakdown that stays tied to recruiting and roster fallout.

The piece keeps its attention on what Frank Wilson's move to Ole Miss changes for LSU, but the better material is the roster and recruiting fallout around him.

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