In Reply to: LSU AD fired* posted by TheHappyBurgermeister on October 31, 2025 at 08:41:21
Louisiana governor says he'll let Donald Trump pick next LSU football coach before athletic director does.
LSU athletic director Scott Woodward oversees the Tigers football program. However, Gov. Jeff Landry (R) does not want Woodward making the call on the Tigers’ coaching search.
Landry made it quite clear Wednesday that Woodward would not be leading the mission to find Brian Kelly’s replacement.
“This is a pattern,” Landry said. "The guy here now [Woodward] that wrote that contract cost A&M $77 million. Right now, we have a $53 million liability and we are not doing that again. And you know what? I believe we’re going to find a great coach. Maybe we’ll let President Trump pick it. He loves winners.”
When asked straight up if Woodward would make the decision, Landry was even more direct.
“No, I can tell you right now Scott Woodward is not selecting the next coach,” Landry said. “Hell, I’ll let Donald Trump select it before I let him do it.”