Talks between LSU and Tom Herman broke down when the Houston coach reportedly requested $6 million per year.
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Texas source says Tom Herman agent gave LSU a $6M figure, and LSU said no.
— Kirk Bohls (@kbohls) November 26, 2016
#LSU leaders knew Herman would go to #Texas.
They were not going to be "lunatics" in a bidding war for guy they'd lose, source says. https://t.co/3xIpMhw9AM
— Ross Dellenger (@RossDellenger) November 26, 2016
Herman's move comes after it was reported LSU was moving in to hire him and reports circulated that he could be using the Tigers as leverage to land at Texas. That eventually happened, as Herman reportedly has landed at Texas.
Related: Report: Texas has made its decision as head coach, with announcement shortly expected
LSU walking away from the table comes after the Tigers reportedly offered Florida State head coach Jimbo Fisher up to $6.8 million annually. Fisher said no, leading to interim coach Ed Orgeron eventually being named the head coach at LSU.
Orgeron, a significantly cheaper option in the long run, could keep Dave Aranda as defensive coordinator and is expected to chase Lane Kiffin as the team's offensive coordinator.
