LSU went with an unorthodox approach on special teams in 2017.

Coach Ed Orgeron made the decision to have five different coaches take charge of one special teams unit, and he brought in Greg McMahon — who was the New Orleans Saints special teams coach from 2008-2016 after serving as the assistant in 2006 and 2007 — to oversee everything as an analyst.

The coaches implemented McMahon’s schemes and had weekly meetings with him as well. However, due to his role as an analyst, McMahon was not allowed to have contact with players on or off the field.

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