Mike Gundy Might Be LSU’s Third Choice Behind Herman, Fisher

Don’t shoot me. I’m just the messenger.

Mike Gundy to LSU could be a real thing. The Times-Picayune is reporting that Jimbo Fisher is choice No. 1 with Tom Herman serving as backup. One problem: Jimbo probably won’t leave Florida State, and Herman is likely to go to Texas.

Then what for the Tigers? All the OSU coaches, apparently.

LSU also has contacted North Carolina’s Larry Fedora and Oklahoma State’s Mike Gundy about the job. Gundy, a source said, would be a top option if either Fisher or Herman falls through.

LSU’s target date for the hire continues to be near the end of this month or early December at the latest, according to sources. The college football regular season concludes this week.

LSU officials want an answer from Fisher, a former Tigers assistant, and his representatives by the end of this week, ahead of when Texas will reportedly fire Strong. [Times-Picayune]

James Franklin’s name was also mentioned along with the prize for securing the job: $6 million a year. That’s a 60 percent raise from what Gundy makes at Oklahoma State.

Do I think Gundy would leave Stillwater? I don’t. If somebody offered me 60 percent more than what I make right now to come do the same job, would I listen? Yes I would. If I was happy where I’m at would I then leverage that potential move to get more money at my current job?

You tell me …

"Texas, LSU and Oregon are all going to be open, and I'm probably underpaid right now. Sounds like a new tractor to me." pic.twitter.com/S9V3lCxbzC

— Pistols Firing (@pistolsguys) November 21, 2016

Hat tip to Carson Cunningham on the find.