Ed Orgeron has filled out his staff.
Former University of Southern California coach Tommie Robinson and former Louisiana Tech coach Mickey Joseph are the newest additions to Orgeron’s coaching staff, LSU announced on Feb. 7.
Robinson and Joseph are replacements for former running backs coach Jabbar Juluke and wide receivers coach Dameyune Craig, who were let go by LSU one day after National Signing Day.
Juluke was hired by Texas Tech on Feb. 7 as running backs coach and assistant head coach.
Joseph will coach the wide receivers and Robinson will be the running backs coach, in addition to holding the title of recruiting coordinator and assistant coach.
Joseph, a New Orleans native, was hired last January by Louisiana Tech to become the Bulldogs’ running backs coach. Prior to Louisiana Tech, Joseph worked as the wide receivers coach at Grambling State from 2014-15.
The 48-year-old coach played quarterback under former Nebraska coach Tom Osborne from 1987-91 and is also the brother of Denver Broncos head coach Vance Joseph.
“We are very excited to bring on board two outstanding coaches in Tommie Robinson and Mickey Joseph,” Orgeron said in a statement released by LSU. “Mickey is well-known in our state, and he has strong ties to New Orleans. He’s an outstanding coach with a great deal of experience on the offensive side of the ball. He’s an outstanding recruiter with a great work ethic and will be a tremendous addition to the staff.”
Robinson has some familiarity with Orgeron.
Orgeron worked on the same staff as Robinson in 2013 when Orgeron was the defensive line and interim coach. Robinson spent last season working at USC as a running backs coach and has three decades worth of coaching experience on the collegiate and professional level.
Robinson worked in the NFL for the Dallas Cowboys from 1998-2000 as an offensive assistant and with the Arizona Cardinals from 2010-12 as a running backs coach.
“Tommie was recently named the Pac-12 Recruiter of the Year and is considered one of the top running back coaches in college football,” Orgeron said.
“Tommie brings an impressive resume to our staff, one that includes six years of coaching in the NFL. He’s going to be a tremendous asset to our program and will be a great resource for all of us.”
Robinson and Joseph’s contracts are pending approval from the LSU Board of Supervisors.
LSU wide receivers coach Mickey Joseph
