Now that Brian Polian has been relieved of his special teams duties LSU football can take the next step to winning a championship
Summary: LSU football special teams coordinator Brian Polian is transitioning into an "off the field role", announced by LSU football on Tuesday afternoon. Polian was the only coach from Brian Kelly's staff from Notre Dame that was retained in his move to LSU, however LSU's special teams ranked at the bottom of college football in most statistical categories. LSU ranked 116th in the nation in kickoff return defense, allowing an average of 23 yards per kickoff. They ranked 108th in college football in punt return defense allowing 11 yards per punt return. Beyond the statistics, LSU special teams hurt the football team on several occasions. Against Florida State, LSU muffed two punts and had a field goal and extra point blocked. LSU handed the Tennessee Volunteers a touchdown in the very first seconds of the game after a muffed kickoff return. It seemed like just about anything that could have gone wrong for the Tigers special teams unit this season, did go wrong. Polian is transitioning into an NFL general manager-esque role moving forward. He will focus his efforts full time on recruiting, NIL management, and scouting. But LSU won't be alone in such changes; as college football begins to resemble the NFL with NIL acting as contracts and the transfer portal acting as free agency, college staffs will accommodate the added challenges with designated general managers. Plus, LSU's 2022 leading receiver Malik Nabers was arrested in New Orleans Monday evening for the illegal possession of a weapon. He was arrested Monday evening and booked early Tuesday morning. What will be the aftermath of this for LSU football? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! LinkedIn LinkedIn jobs helps you find the candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at Linkedin.com/lockedoncollege Terms and conditions apply. Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. FanDuel Make Every Moment More. Place your first FIVE DOLLAR bet to get ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in Free Bets – win or lose! Visit Fanduel.com/LockedOn today to get started FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
