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Outgoing O-line coach Jeff Grimes 'sold LSU the whole time,' Ed Orgeron says

Although Jeff Grimes is set to leave LSU after the Jan. 1 Citrus Bowl against Notre Dame, the offensive line coach never stopped recruiting for the Tigers.

LSU coach Ed Orgeron said Grimes "sold LSU the whole time" even as he accepted the offensive coordinator position at BYU and with the start of the early signing period looming.

LSU added four offensive linemen among the 18 players announced Wednesday.

"I want to compliment coach Grimes for No. 1, he got a better job, he got an offensive coordinator job to better his career," Orgeron said. "We wish him the best.