The search for Brian Kelly's replacement at LSU is already off to a tumultuous start. Governor Jeff Landry has inserted himself directly in the middle of the process, and has taken multiple shots at LSU athletic director Scott Woodward. LSU is still among the best coaching gigs in all of college football, but the power dynamics at play may be enough to deter potential candidates away.
As the search for a new head coach gets underway, lists of potential hires have been making the rounds of social media. Along with the political sideshow, there are other reasons why a coach may not want to leave their current position for LSU.