LSU soccer’s seek for a brand new defensive position coach will proceed. In keeping with a report from Bruce Feldman, Florida’s Gerald Chatman is opting to stay with the Gators.
When it was reported that LSU’s earlier defensive position coach Bo Davis was leaving for the New Orleans Saints, Chatman was instantly thought-about a candidate. Chatman’s ties to Louisiana school soccer run deep. He was an analyst at LSU below Ed Orgeron in 2021 earlier than becoming a member of Colorado’s employees in 2022.
Chatman returned to LSU within the spring of 2023 as an analyst, however served because the interim defensive position coach within the spring. Shortly after, Chatman was named defensive position coach at Tulane. That led Chatman to his present place with the Gators.
Chatman’s connections to LSU and Brian Kelly made Chatman a powerful candidate for the job. In 2021, LSU’s entrance seven made massive strides with Chatman contributing on the teaching employees.
Chatman did good work with Florida in 2024.
If Chatman made the soar, it could be his sixth cease in as many falls. His selection to stay in Gainesville permits Chatman to ascertain some continuity.
SOURCE: After numerous consideration, Gerald Chatman who was a prime goal for the LSU D-line teaching emptiness, has opted to stay at Florida. In his first season at UF, the Gators made massive jumps in sacks, TFLs and turnovers. LSU is trying to rent its EIGHTH D-line coach since…
— Bruce Feldman (@BruceFeldmanCFB) March 1, 2025
Alongside together with his collegiate expertise, Chatman made a cease within the NFL with the Cincinnati Bengals.
LSU will shift its focus to different candidates. Davis is a giant loss and he was probably the most vital members of the LSU teaching employees.
This text initially appeared on LSU Wire: LSU’s prime defensive position coach goal opts to stay with SEC rival
