COACHING MOVES THAT COULD AFFECT RECRUITING: We are fast approaching the “silly season” of college football, and impending coaching changes could alter the recruiting landscape for the 2017 class. While Tom Herman is still a hot name, look out for Larry Fedora to possibly start a chain reaction in the musical chairs game, as it’s looking like he wants to leave North Carolina. The LSU job could get the ball rolling, assuming they make the first hire, and it’s looking like Ed Orgeron is not getting that job. While Herman is the hot “media” candidate, the real hot coach that the big guys are looking at is Virginia Tech’s Justin Fuente, but could he leave the Hokies after one year? I believe Brian Kelly is safe for another year, but I think Butch Jones could be in trouble at Tennessee. If LSU can’t pry Fuente away from Va. Tech, I’m hearing Lane Kiffin could be their guy. I also think Oregon is going to make a move on Herman if they decide to fire Mark Helfrich. Would any of this affect Ohio State? Hard to say right now, but all of this bears watching. Another couple guys to watch would be…
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