Last year there was an opportunity with the departure of OC Mike Denbrock, but Kelly and LSU mitigated it by promoting QBC Joe Sloan to OC. Sloan was and is Underwood's primary recruiter.
This year, the open secret is that Kelly is not long for Baton Rouge.
In order for Michigan to get back in it with Underwood, the following things have to happen:
1. Kelly departs. He'll need an escape plan; he's not retiring or quitting without an offer elsewhere.
2. LSU does NOT promote Joe Sloan to HC.
3. Michigan offers a nonstandard NIL package. LSU's cash per annum is easily beatable but their overall offer is nonstandard.
We are trying, and he is listening. But nothing is going to proceed without a proper shakeup at LSU.
This year, the open secret is that Kelly is not long for Baton Rouge.
In order for Michigan to get back in it with Underwood, the following things have to happen:
1. Kelly departs. He'll need an escape plan; he's not retiring or quitting without an offer elsewhere.
2. LSU does NOT promote Joe Sloan to HC.
3. Michigan offers a nonstandard NIL package. LSU's cash per annum is easily beatable but their overall offer is nonstandard.
We are trying, and he is listening. But nothing is going to proceed without a proper shakeup at LSU.
