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re: Landry just fumbled the coaching search for LSU

Posted on 10/29/25 at 7:08 pm to
Posted by TeeteringBrink
Member since Feb 2007
1345 posts
Posted on 10/29/25 at 7:08 pm to
Did Louisiana really elect this dumbass?
This post was edited on 10/29/25 at 7:18 pm
Posted by HTX Horn
Houston
Member since Jul 2021
1319 posts
Posted on 10/29/25 at 7:12 pm to
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Whoa. This job just got a lot less attractive.

Yeah not sure who's going to raise their hand to and deal w/ that sh!t show.
Posted by Fleurs
Birmingham
Member since Dec 2016
1373 posts
Posted on 10/29/25 at 7:13 pm to
Wow, what a mess!
Posted by SidewalkTiger
Midwest, USA
Member since Dec 2019
67966 posts
Posted on 10/29/25 at 7:18 pm to
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I’m ignorant of the hiring and contractual arrangements of big time coaches. So, by the Governor saying the state is buying out the contract, then the original contract must been approved by the state?

I thought boosters ponied up money for coaches salaries etc.

Can someone please explain to me and those who are ignorant of how coach contracts are structured explain if you can.


The state isn't buying it out.

What Landry actually said -

quote:

“I’m tired of rewarding failure in this country and letting the taxpayers foot the bill,” Landry said.


He never specifically said taxpayers are paying the buyout, because they aren't. He just hinted at it to spark outrage and grandstand.

And of course, some gullible folks here ate it up.
Posted by ColonelBear
the vaught
Member since Sep 2013
196 posts
Posted on 10/29/25 at 7:18 pm to
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Did Louisiana really eject this dumbass?


I'm sure they'll eject him after this torpedoes any hope of getting a successful P4 head coach
Posted by SidewalkTiger
Midwest, USA
Member since Dec 2019
67966 posts
Posted on 10/29/25 at 7:19 pm to
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I know LSU is a state university and that the head football coach is a state employee, but it still can’t be too comforting knowing that the Governor is meddling in the search process and that the athletic director apparently won’t be leading the search. Seems like a recipe for division in the athletic department.


It sounds like Woodward will likely be terminated once a new president is in place.
Posted by Fleurs
Birmingham
Member since Dec 2016
1373 posts
Posted on 10/29/25 at 7:21 pm to
Pretty bad timing to be looking for a new football coach when they don’t even have a president and AD in place.
Posted by SidewalkTiger
Midwest, USA
Member since Dec 2019
67966 posts
Posted on 10/29/25 at 7:23 pm to
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Pretty bad timing to be looking for a new football coach when they don’t even have a president and AD in place.


Yep, I would have personally waited until after the new president was in place but that's just me.
Posted by Houag80
Member since Jul 2019
18570 posts
Posted on 10/29/25 at 7:25 pm to
What a fricking dumbass. Stay in your lane,governor .
Posted by TampaTiger87
Member since Jan 2024
362 posts
Posted on 10/29/25 at 7:27 pm to
Maybe, but the Governor not wanting the man who's responsible for the two biggest buyouts in history to be the man that hires the next at his State school, is kinda understandable

I get your point, but there is a level of tact & decorum needed here..& any politician worth his salt KNOWS THIS!

My goodness, this is was awful. Coaches crave control, and the HC / AD relationship is the most important on campus. This is ridiculous! This is a Top 5 job...I can't believe how poorly this was done.
Posted by Lg
Hayden, Alabama
Member since Jul 2011
8538 posts
Posted on 10/29/25 at 7:27 pm to
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I thought boosters ponied up money for coaches salaries etc.


Maybe the big money donors said, “we aren’t ponying up on the next guy!”
Posted by SidewalkTiger
Midwest, USA
Member since Dec 2019
67966 posts
Posted on 10/29/25 at 7:29 pm to
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I get your point, but there is a level of tact & decorum needed here..& any politician worth his salt KNOWS THIS!

My goodness, this is was awful. Coaches crave control, and the HC / AD relationship is the most important on campus. This is ridiculous! This is a Top 5 job...I can't believe how poorly this was done.


It will make more sense to you when you understand that Landry doesn't give a shite about LSU, he just wants to make headlines.

Why do you think he twice mentioned Trump in a conversation about a football coach?
This post was edited on 10/29/25 at 7:32 pm
Posted by Lg
Hayden, Alabama
Member since Jul 2011
8538 posts
Posted on 10/29/25 at 7:32 pm to
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It will make more sense to you when you understand that Landry doesn't give a shite about LSU,


We see that! He just torpedoed your coaching search!
Posted by SidewalkTiger
Midwest, USA
Member since Dec 2019
67966 posts
Posted on 10/29/25 at 7:33 pm to
I doubt it, he isn't calling the shots ultimately.

He won't even be involved once a new president is announced next week.
Posted by TampaTiger87
Member since Jan 2024
362 posts
Posted on 10/29/25 at 7:34 pm to
That clears it up for me...perfectly..I understand.

Thank you
Posted by Lg
Hayden, Alabama
Member since Jul 2011
8538 posts
Posted on 10/29/25 at 7:37 pm to
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He won't even be involved once a new president is announced next week.


He got involved today and everybody saw it! I’m pretty sure every HC wants to know WHO is calling the shots and your governor just kneecapped your AD. Good luck!
Posted by Arkapigdiesel
Faulkner County
Member since Jun 2009
15465 posts
Posted on 10/29/25 at 7:39 pm to
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Gov. Jeff Landry

He sounds like a mix of Boomhauer and Jimbo Fisher.
Posted by AGGIES
Member since Jul 2021
11253 posts
Posted on 10/29/25 at 7:49 pm to
First time hearing him speak…

He’s got a certain style of talking.

Can’t wait to hear more about the interview process.
Posted by cajunbama
Metairie
Member since Jan 2007
35041 posts
Posted on 10/29/25 at 7:59 pm to
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There's some other issues besides just the BK thing.



But that winning percentage wasn’t a problem
Posted by Mike C1
Member since Oct 2025
168 posts
Posted on 10/29/25 at 8:00 pm to
Doesn’t matter LSU gets whoever they want regardless of who is hiring
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