Roughly a month after LSU dismissed Bo Pelini, the Tigers appear to have their new defensive play caller, tapping Saints defensive line coach Ryan Nielsen to run the LSU defense, according to multiple outlets.
Although Nielsen may not have been the top choice, his name was always linked to the position once LSU opted to relieve Pelini.
A look at his resume, and Nielsen’s path to the Tigers has some similar elements to incoming OC Jake Peetz. Like Peetz, Nielsen is a career position coach who has never called plays, but has a proven track record of success at all his stops.