What's the latest buzz on LSU's defensive coordinator search?
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*** On top of that, LSU would have to hire a linebackers coach with Jones as the defensive coordinator. The name we're hearing the most is Miami defensive coordinator and linebackers coach
Blake Baker. After 2019 in which Miami ranked 13th nationally in total defense and 12th in yards per play, things have changed between Baker and head coach
Manny Diaz, who assumed play calling duties during the season.
Prior to arriving in Coral Gables, Baker spent the previous four seasons as defensive coordinator at Louisiana Tech. Under Baker’s direction, the Bulldogs defense ranked among the nation’s best in several categories. In 2018, Louisiana Tech was fourth nationally in team sacks (3.46 per game), 12th nationally in team tackles for loss (7.8) and 33rd nationally in turnovers gained (22).
The Houston native was a four-year letterman and three-year starter at Tulane from 2000-04, helping lead the Green Wave to a win in the 2002 Hawaii Bowl. He earned his bachelor’s degree from Tulane in 2008.
Clearly, Baker has ties to Louisiana and is a solid recruiter from what we've gathered. His name makes sense with maybe a change of scenery necessary. We'll keep an eye on him if he does in fact make a move.