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Brian Kelly sent the following message out on social media Thursday to say farewell to LSU fans:
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Dear Tiger fans:

Moving to Baton Rouge four years ago, my family and I were clear. There would be no halfway. We would be all-in for LSU and for Louisiana.

This journey began with great expectations with my own vision of how to get there. Sometimes the journey does not end the way we hope.

But when I think of our time together, I will remember and appreciate what we did accomplish. All of the exceptional student-athletes I had the privilege to coach. A Heisman Trophy winner and more than a dozen Tigers playing on Sundays. 39 players earning SEC Academic Honor Roll honors in 2024 alone. My daughter and son earning advanced degrees from LSU and a third who began his career working at the University.

The roar of Death Valley when we beat Alabama.

The losses will always hurt, but I will remember all of the wins.

I don't need to tell any of you how special Saturday nights in Tiger Stadium are. I am honored to have worn the purple and gold and been a part of it.

As everyone heads on their way to see the Tigers play, I wish Coach Wilson, the coaches and our players the best this weekend. I know they will do their best for themselves and for LSU. We will be watching and cheering for you.

This journey may have ended, but it's a journey that will stay with me and my family forever.

Geaux Tigers.
Brian Kelly
Filed Under: LSU Football
Originally published on TigerDroppings.com
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Popstiger15 days
Nice letter. Thank you Coach Kelly for trying to get us to our goal. Good luck moving forward!
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Herodijontiger15 days
This is the way you reply to a message like that. Great Job.
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We have some real losers for "fans".
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theballguy15 days
Tell me about it.
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mikejsjr091215 days
One of the most toxic fan bases out there.
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t308madness15 days
Even when he does something alot of coaches wouldn't, something he didnt have to do, he is still hated by so many Lsu fans. Sad people can hate so much for so little.
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genuineLSUtiger15 days
People who hate like that are sad people. They hate themselves and then project it outward onto other people.
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LSUsince7416 days
He is an exceptional speaker
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Cosmo15 days
Hey chatGPT, write me a nice goodbye letter to Tiger fans
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BBQ15 days
Even if it was chat GP or a lawyer, it's still a message and told that he chose to send at the same time a lot of hate was coming his way. Say what you want but he walked away with class. He may actually be bitter inside, but he still chose the high road and that was a choice. Next you'll tell me that's just sort of look good to his next employer. So we'll just do everything they can not to say anything nice about a person because it's got to be black or white you have to completely love him or completely hate him. It's okay to be glad we're moving in a different direction but also say that he handled himself well on the way out even while shots were being fired at him.
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Matt Feauxly15 days
Classy move.
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Bill W Tiger15 days
Nice and glad he did it!
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pitchandcatch2715 days
Class act to say the least. He did beat Bama. Would you have gone for two?
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Herodijontiger15 days
A lot of people forget, we won the SEC West, when some people thought we would only win 6 games. LOL
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Jayden beat bama. Sit down.
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porge710615 days
Thanks coach!!! Geaux tigers!!!
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Nix to Twillie15 days
Well said.
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JescoWhite15 days
Managed to work in "my family" twice. Not sure if intentional but I can't read that without his Cajun Kelly accent.

Nice message though.
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JackieSonnier15 days
That man is a class act. Thanks coach and best of luck to you and yours down the road. Geaux Tigers
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otowntiger15 days
Very nice and classy!
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6R1215 days
Give him a game ball and find a new coach. I wish it would have worked out much earlier when he arrived at LSU.
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CjNola7515 days
shite if I was owed $54M I would write a very nice letter also!
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Barbellthor15 days
Hey screw it. I choose to end on a warm handshake and well wishes. Whether it was the bottle, ego, misfortune, a combination, or otherwise, it didn't work out. But I appreciate the statement. I wish him well and am grateful for the Heisman and the wins we did have.
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LSUDAN115 days
So glad he is gone.
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mcpotiger15 days
Best of luck in the future .
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UncleLester15 days
All Class by CBK to not reference the time he filed papers to divorce his wife and then his family called local media/Tiger Fans crazy for talking about it.
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HarryHoudini15 days
He would be a great politician
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KCT15 days
Where was "this guy" for 4 years? He was almost always scowling when I saw him
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