Ed Orgeron's path to LSU began with heartbreak and failure | College GameDay

Tom Rinaldi sits down with Ed Orgeron to discuss the Tigers' Week 11 victory against Alabama in the 2019-20 college football regular season, and the events that led him to coach LSU.
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[@Deancraft5692]

From a USC fan, we did him so dirty and we have sucked the last few years for a reason

[@thomasmckenzie4584]

As I diehard SC fan, I agree. But I will say at the time, I wanted no part of Orgeron as a head coach at SC. I didn't think he was right for the job. I was 100% wrong. But what do I know. I was pissed when SC hired Pete Carroll.

[@jeffnabors2063]

U,s c, yall wont miss nothing he's winning with the players he didn't recruit

[@thomasmckenzie4584]

That's where you're wrong. I haven't always thought he was head coaching material, but he has ALWAYS been a world class recruiter. LSU is going to be loaded with talent the next 5 years.

[@jeffnabors2063]

@@thomasmckenzie4584 MAYBE I like the guy I hope he keeps up the good work, I definitely know he is a good recruiter but SABEAN is better but, time will tell 1 out of 8 not that good. But I will give credit where it's due he did a helluva of a job own SABEAN this year, BUT IT'S NOT OVER YET???

[@mezmerszn8894]

Jeff Nabors buddy people are starting to not go to Alabama anymore due to it being like a factory. They really don’t care about u. That’s why people are going other places and y Alabama isn’t in a ny6 bowl

[@hiphoprbloverjon9180]

Let's not forget Ed Orgeron was the assistant coach and defensive line coach for those USC teams in the early 00's who also beat Oklahoma 55-19 in the National Championship.

[@kalbakhmigha]

I was a student back then and he's the only coach I met--he was a great, humble person. Our asshole egotistic dickhead AD, Pat Haden, didn't think Ed O. was country club-enough for him. Belly was too big, Cajun accent was unbecoming of a head coach, whatever other bull Haden was thinking.

[@chipwong4530]

Pat Haden and Lynn Swann have destroyed USC Football.

[@nickolascaldarera7182]

He also built all those great teams for Miami when Jimmy Johnson! This dude has been groomed by the best.

[@chaisesamargis3149]

He learned how to be a great head coach while he was under pete carrol and he loved being at usc

[@bfyrestone3059]

The difference between coach o and and alot of other coaches is that he really wants this job, most do it for the money (jimbo Fisher) coach o truly wanted this. Geaux tigers!

[@ShinyFlakesShinyFlakes]

I think history will treat Coach O as integral to LSU football as Mike The Tiger

[@toddmccraven7078]

I met Coach Orgeron when he coached at USC. Such a great guy with enthusiasm, spirit and grit. When he reaches his hand toward yours and grips it, you know your hand has been shaken. Pat Haden really screwed up not retaining Coach O. Ed, I wish you all the luck in the world. We miss you in LA but are happy with your successes in La. Fight On! Geaux Tigers!

[@paully1227]

Todd McCraven yes and he cared about all sports usc when there, a super man amongst others and honest. But they wanted the DRUNKBOY sark, they knew sark had this problem but the upper management at usc at that time was a lot like Adam schiff the drunk on the hill.

[@homanasiri843]

To good for USC!

[@rokyericksonroks]

At some point, Coach Orgeron must become head coach at Oregon.

[@CaptainXD]

he won a natty :')

[@gregorylumban-gaol3889]

I don’t think USC at that time would give him what he needed as coach like LSU did. Either way, he’s a fantastic recruiter, but I’m not sure if he would’ve succeeded as much as USC Head Coach. When he’s done with LSU, I would love to see him as USC’s Athletic Director.

[@DS-sh2lo]

From a bama fan I love coach O. Have been a fan for years.

[@hefner9756]

D S same bro like I dislike lsu but he’s just cool 😂

[@th12906]

Have to agree. Have nothing but respect for him

[@JRogersTV]

Lifelong LSU fan here Coach O is the greatest coach we have ever had. He would die for this football team. We love you coach O And yes I know we had Nick Saban. However for Saban being a coach is a legacy, for coach O being LSU’s head coach was a dream.

[@cdcolin1]

LSU can begin working on his statue now.

[@kayandaeddings4803]

JRogersTV I have to agree. Coach O kicks but.

[@lap0081]

I thought coach saban was best at LSU??

[@lap0081]

@@cdcolin1 I want to win than make statues lolol. I want to beat Arkansas I want to get revenge on Tx a&m LSU needs to keep winning and do a better job on defense. Statues are a waste of $$ right now. If LSU has the dollars to waste on a statue. They can use that money toward better facilities for Lsu sports

[@kayandaeddings4803]

chris L what? I didn’t know he worked with LSU also. But he is doing a great job with Alabama.

[@andrewe165]

Respect, even though im a bama fan he's still a great coach, and can't take away the things he's done.

[@mylaonellion3459]

I like coach Ed Orgeron his a Godly man. Since I married my husband who is a fan and love LSU football I kinda start like football and became a football LSU fan. Geaux Tigers. From Maui fan to Wake Island. God bless us all. Thanks ESPN

[@CuddyTG]

Watching LSU being a USC fan 🥺🥺🥺 hearing Reggie talk about how Coach O recruited him 😭😭😭

[@patrickgomez7429]

From an OU fan, i hope this guys has success for years to come. seems like a great guy with great intentions and morales

[@ghostfac3182]

Coach O was MADE for LSU

[@TyHamsa]

Glad he’s our guys coach

[@TwistedGorillaFab]

Love his passion, not bitter "it happened for a reason" Yes it did coach! yes, it did!.

[@chucksgarage7165]

I am a Bama fan, but I have the utmost respect for coach O. Gotta love him. Congratulations on a big win.

[@NickMac91]

Man USC had a chance to keep this guy......

[@TSHEFU]

Don't know if it would have worked the same way. This dude bleeds Louisiana

[@VonBluesman]

BetaMalePodcast Bama offered Coach Orgeron a recruiting job, thank GOD he turned Bama down. Coach O is one of the top recruiters in the nation. USC did make a major mistake not making him Head Coach, he would have given his heart and soul to make USC number 1 in the Nation. After the players that he signed to USC graduated, USC went a while without going to a bowl game, the same thing happened at Ole Miss., Coach O is that good. We are blessed to have Coach Orgeron at LSU, he truly loves LSU, the coaching staff, the players, and the fans. What is really amazing is he is so open to learning and change that he has implemented numerous things into the football program that he wanted to do and credits Pete Carroll for a lot of his knowledge, hired one of USC’s retired coaches, hired a player he signed while at USC for a coaching job at LSU and even has implemented suggestions from some of the fans. Coach O has the biggest heart of any coach I have ever met.

[@kalbakhmigha]

@@TSHEFU It would've worked perfectly for SC. The players played for him. The recruits wanted him. Look at your assistant coaches now and look at who the assistants were at SC when he was an interim. Lots of the same people. God bless Coach O--I'm very happy for him.

[@ArkWolf22]

Coach O is a national treasure, perfict guy to lead LSU...and I'm full hearted Hog fan.

[@VonBluesman]

Ark Wolf Thank you Ark Wolf. I wish ya’ll success in finding your next head coach this year. I saw on tv they already contacted Houston Nutt but there was no response or reply left on his decision.

[@cuhnation]

He’s a top 10 coach in the country. Without a doubt

[@cindysingleton8644]

Cuh Nation coming from a Nole fan......Coach O is in the top three! Geaux Coach O!!!

[@cuhnation]

Cindy Singleton yessir! Can’t wait to see how Norvell does at FSU!

[@matthewventola9451]

Thank you for this magical season Coach O

[@redwingsfan3621]

Always think of, “The Blind Side,” when I hear his voice.

[@MrStradia]

Man, me too.

[@Underrated606]

That's was him in it hahah

[@diegos9753]

I don’t have a father and I look up to Coach O as one he changed my life and I’m glad he coaches my team I love him and thanks God for him

[@sclarin2]

LSU destroyed my gators but i have so much respect for coach O and his team. Football needs more coaches like this guy.

[@jetsal4297]

Always loved coach O since his first stint with SC. I am a bigger fan now of coach O after this interview. What an a passionate, kind human being he really is.

[@gabrielfiol2311]

Die-hard Gator fan, but I love Coach O and have as much respect for him as I do Mullen. Grittiest coach in all of football and his passion is indomitable. Go Gators

[@derionsanders1394]

Our coach should be coach of the year go Gators

[@gabrielfiol2311]

@@derionsanders1394 I'd give the pass to Coach O for COTY. He beat 4 top 10 teams with one of them on the road vs Bama

[@derionsanders1394]

But he has five star players we don't

[@bowlchamps37]

The best college football coaches really love their players more than the game itself.

[@dmejia51]

Man I only wish Coach O the best at LSU. I truly wished USC kept him but oh well. I’m glad to see him being successful best of luck. From a SC fan

[@phillipayoung10]

From a Spartan/Crimson Tide fan, within due time this man will rack up some SERIOUS hardware!!!

[@offcampuspubs]

I'm a Florida Gator, but I have to say that I love Ed Orgeron.

[@rahchinate]

As a Texas fan my hats off to coach O. I’d love to have him as a coach.

[@gregnettles3677]

thanks you USC we love ed and his family...

[@juandelacruz8688]

Gotta love coach O

[@bmd1825]

Much respect to you Coach O ! I love your story and whom you are! Bring the SEC another NC my Cajun brother, much love from the Razorbacks!!

[@jamisons9971]

0:57 the most beautiful laugh ever recorded

[@t.d.hughart5121]

Coach O is the man ! Gotta love this guy.

[@rawyouout]

Goat coach, has nothing but love for everything

[@SafeGuardYourSoul]

Love O ! God is good!

[@sportsfan5548]

Coach O got a raw deal at USC. He could have been the head coach there, but they passed on him. Luckily, LSU didn't. Now look where both programs are at right now. Enough said.

[@walterlv01]

I think a couple of weeks ago it was Rick Neuheisel on CBS who said "If it wasn't for the way he talks he would probably still be coaching at USC" - it will forever be a black mark on USC football history that they had this guy and let him go.

[@rokyericksonroks]

Well, why didn’t anybody say so? After all, USC is “Southern” California, dad gum it all!!

[@das8771]

I hope he wins this year, College fans are what have you done for me lately.

[@mrsaturdaytm7558]

So your one of these fans as well..if not then hop off

[@bcajun1437]

Amazing. As an LSU fan, I've seen coach grow from that Ole Miss coach to my tigers. Shows anyone that sometimes failure turns into greatness in time. Much respect for Coach O for beating Bama. Bama is the dog to beat year in and year out in the SEC, shows this man is real.

[@patrickfrayer3019]

Got to love Coach O

[@randallmoyeracing5472]

Man I’m a Bama fan but Coach O is awesome. He coaches with so much enthusiasm and energy. He truly loves his players. Since Bama didn’t make the playoffs I hope the TIGAHS can take that Trophy back to Louisiana.

[@masoncole7331]

Wish Tennessee would go after a coach like this... much respect for coach O..

[@kalliou6up]

Man I love this guy

[@sheeeeeeesh54]

Beautiful!

[@st6tion]

Coach of the year! Glad he’s our coach!

[@rokyericksonroks]

You could’ve hired Tuberville. You could’ve hired Jimbo. You could’ve hired Muschamp. You could’ve offered Spurrier.

[@Louisianimal83]

I Love this man!!! Takes Pride & does it for the BOOT

[@rawyouout]

SAMS83 fa that boot bay bay!!!!!

[@Ryguy-lg2xz]

I find it stupid that USC thinks they can hire urban Meyer there not going to hire urban but they had The next Pete Carroll in their hands and they let him walk

[@BoomerKeith1]

I'm an Oklahoma fan, but love Coach O. He's what the college game needed and he was finally given the chance to prove he belongs. If the Sooners can't win it all this year, I wouldn't mind seeing the "Tigah's" win it all.

[@Bswinmo1]

Love Coach O

[@ryanneal9754]

Coach O, is my BOI

[@kevintross9778]

Coach O loves LSU, it’s written everywhere on him, LSU needs him and he needs LSU. He has his dream job. The passion is all over him!! It’s so beautiful to watch. Man I love this game

[@TheHarryDrew]

I’m literally don’t think there is a person more passionate about football than him

[@Adones09]

I was and STILL am pissed that SC let Coach O go. Wish nothing but the best for him

[@emma-nn9qe]

im so proud of LSU!!! they are doing amazing!! Coach O is the BEST and I mean the BEST coach we have had!! GEAUX TiGAS!!!!!💛💜💛💜

[@jonfranks6902]

Love Coach O!!!! Geaux Tigahs!!!! 💛💜💛💜

[@dakotaslim]

A huge Coach O fan since USC. SC screwed up and they're still paying for it.

[@kpsa7108]

How poetic that he then plays against Sarkisian with bama? And wins big

[@mcat3309]

Yes, and this time O's the head coach, while Sark is the assistant!!!!

[@mistertheking]

Passion. Grit. Determination. Coach O has it all.

[@rlsoutdoors997]

Good man !

[@allidoiswin230]

him and saban are my favirote and im a longhorns fan

[@speakingtruths4215]

You can’t help but root for Coach O, even if you aren’t an LSU fan. Such a good, humble dude.

[@farley202]

Dam Coach is a real

[@Dunewarrior00]

Well, I hope to be half as successful as coach O at LSU, someday. I've certainly got the heartbreak and failure down.

[@wtk6069]

LSU isn't my team, but I can plainly see that no college coach in America is more perfectly suited for his school than Ed Orgeron. You couldn't even invent a fictional coach who is a better fit.

[@ShinyFlakesShinyFlakes]

You really can’t, his story is even better than fiction

[@miajane3878]

Amen God bless you boys from who Dat Nation 💪🙏🙏👍👍🏈💛💜🐯🐯💯💯💯👍👍👍

[@RETRO_BELL]

He has the perfect voice to coach LSU....

[@gameboss6900]

Geaux Tigers! Finish strong

[@robertacosta1293]

I hope he wins coach of the year

[@stevenburrito7032]

I love coach O. Who doesn’t? But OSU is the underdog this year. And I’m convinced they will win it all. Let’s all hope for an LSU-OSU title game. Greatest championship of the decade.

[@shawnmierczynski9830]

The way he talked about the athletes at USC tells me he should have been able to keep his job.

[@genehess4801]

Ed Orgeron now in driver seat LSU forever.

[@blkprl34]

so usc chose sarkisian over orgeron....i bet they’re rueing that decision

[@NickMac91]

blkprl34 lol yep we are.....

[@themotioninpoetry5142]

Yes we are

[@BoomerKeith1]

Sark was definitely an up and coming coach and there was no way for USC to know what was going to happen with him, however, Coach O was already showing he could win at SC. They really blew that one!

[@rokyericksonroks]

It’s all politics, football is not even in the conversation about who gets hired.

[@faydenereed4056]

Wanna bet!

[@robertacosta1293]

Best coach in the country

[@cadencrawley2759]

Let’s bing it back to Louisiana coach O

[@ElTinyy]

His laugh tho😂😂😂 0:56

[@GuySmithSmoke]

Family and southern roots is the strongest bond on earth.

[@kengrady6727]

WOW!!!

[@pupdog_24]

Reminds me of Ron Swanson, tough, low tone, encouraging, and a hilarious girly laugh

[@ryanjoseph8694]

Goddam Right Go Tiger's!!!!!!

[@williebeamen2x]

South Carolina needs someone like him

[@jarrettsimoneaux4627]

Amen

[@sportland9441]

I want my Ducks to win it this year, but if anybody else, it better be LSU and Coach O.

[@MicahHeard]

I know this is negative, but I'm not trying to be because I LOVE Coach O for what he's done for my team! But for him getting all this praise, I wish I our defensive line would get more pressures and sacks, being that he is pretty much only known for his defensive line coaching (assuming that's still predominantly his job in terms of teaching/practicing), besides an excellent recruiter and father type figure to his guys.

[@ToneRetroGaming]

Who wouldn't want their son to play for this man? Who?

[@redwingsfan3621]

Saban! ha.

[@joshuahand407]

This is the best coach in college football. The worthiest of opponents. Still screaming War Eagle, though. Gus needs a little O in him.

[@ethanreed8400]

won two titles at the U as a d-line coach

[@hiramabiff7421]

Life long Razorback fan supposed to hate LSU. Arkansas is an absolute dumpster fire. Glad to see a new champ in the west

[@altongrimes]

He seems like a Marine Sergeant Major. Great man.

[@danielmoore411]

Ed has had to grow into the role as HC and let’s face it, he stunk at Ole Miss. But the guy has been a perfect fit for LSU. And I tell you what, don’t underestimate him. He might sound like a goof but he isn’t one.

[@MrJustin978]

0:57 who would have thought that a man with a voice like Coach O has a giggle that sounds like that

[@dylanburch4973]

He makes me want to clear my throat 😂😂

[@validity7256]

Dabo and O best college coaches today

[@B1ackwell17]

That laugh at 00:57 ...... lol

[@pglover2010]

Bet USC wished they hadn't let him go! Imagine with the money, brand and talent pool in southern calif., what the school could've achieved with Orgeron.

[@cameronfrankfather9112]

That laugh at 0:57

[@sjplhavebrainwilltravel5700]

GEAUX TIGERS!!!! GEAUX COACH O!!! GEAUX LSU!!!!

[@RicardoGarcia-li7bw]

I can't even imagine how much of a power house USC would've been if they kept Coach O

[@johnbailey3782]

Geaux Tigers god bless him

[@calvinwillis1639]

not gone talk about how it all started at nsu as a assistant coach to sam goodwin

[@Moonroofmusik]

I like his.voice lol

[@AlexBarnes516]

He has made me a LSU fan again. From day 1 of being our HC..I believe in this man