The only head-coaching change in Southeastern Conference football since this time last year occurred at LSU, where Ed Orgeron replaced Les Miles on an interim basis in late September before earning permanent status in late November.
If only things were so tranquil on the coordinator front.
The SEC will have 10 new coordinators for the 2017 season – five on each side of the ball. Among the newcomers is LSU offensive coordinator Matt Canada, whose Pitt Panthers averaged nearly two touchdowns more per game a year ago compared to what the Tigers were producing.
“He uses multiple shifts and formations, but he still wants to run the ball and can adjust to the skill sets of the quarterbacks on the roster already,” Orgeron said after spring practice. “He wasn’t tied to a pro-style offense or a dual-threat quarterback. He can do both, and we have both types of quarterbacks on our team.
“That made him a great candidate. That and averaging 41 points at Pitt and beating Clemson like he did. That was very impressive.”