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"LSU Shakes Up Coaching Staff, Hires Blake Baker as Top-Paid Assistant Amidst Defensive Revamp"

LSU has appointed former Missouri defensive coordinator Blake Baker as their new defensive coordinator, making him the highest-paid assistant coach in college football with a $2.5 million annual salary. Baker, who has a history of leading strong defenses, is returning to LSU after a stint at Missouri where his defense performed well in the SEC. The move comes after LSU's recent defensive struggles, and Baker is expected to revitalize the team's defense. LSU is set to open the 2024 season against USC.

via ESPN|

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"LSU Secures Blake Baker as Highest-Paid DC After Missouri's Stellar Season"

LSU has appointed Blake Baker as its new defensive coordinator after his successful tenure at Missouri, where he led the defense to an 11-2 season, including a Cotton Bowl victory over Ohio State. Baker, who previously worked at LSU as a linebackers coach, is set to become the highest-paid assistant in the country. He will be responsible for revitalizing an LSU defense that struggled significantly in the 2023 season.

via CBS Sports|

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"Defensive Coordinator Blake Baker Transitions from Mizzou to LSU Amidst Recruiting and Staffing Speculations"

Blake Baker, who recently signed a contract extension with Missouri football, is leaving his role as the team's defensive coordinator to take the same position at LSU. Despite improving Missouri's defense significantly during his tenure, Baker's departure comes shortly after head coach Eli Drinkwitz's extension through 2028. LSU's head coach Brian Kelly, who previously fired Baker as the LSU linebackers coach, has now hired him as the nation's highest-paid assistant at $2.2 million per year. The move follows a successful season for Missouri, including a Cotton Bowl victory, and raises questions about the liquidated damages Baker owes due to his contract termination.

via Columbia Daily Tribune|

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"LSU Secures Missouri's Blake Baker as Highest-Paid DC Amidst Recruiting and Staffing Buzz"

Blake Baker is set to leave his position as the defensive coordinator at the University of Missouri to take on the same role at Louisiana State University. During his tenure at Mizzou, Baker's defenses were known for their aggressive style and significant improvement, ranking 19th and 14th in defensive SP+ in his two seasons. This move marks a return to LSU for Baker, who previously coached linebackers there in 2021. Mizzou's head coach, Eli Drinkwitz, faces the challenge of hiring a fourth defensive coordinator in five years.

via Rock M Nation|

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"LSU Welcomes Blake Baker as New Defensive Coordinator Amid Coaching Shuffle"

LSU has appointed Blake Baker as its new defensive coordinator, making him the highest-paid assistant coach in the nation with a three-year contract averaging $2.5 million annually. Baker, who previously improved Missouri's defense significantly during his tenure there, returns to LSU where he once coached linebackers. The hire follows a staff overhaul by head coach Brian Kelly after a season with a subpar defensive performance. Baker's challenge will be to revitalize an LSU defense that ranked poorly in total defense and scoring against Power Five competition.

via NOLA.com|

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