The Politics of Purple and Gold: How Gov. Jeff Landry's power play took down LSU's AD -- and what comes next

That might as well be the story of LSU athletic director Scott Woodward's time as the top boss of Tigers athletics. LSU fired Woodward on Thursday, one day after Louisiana governor Jeff Landry went nuclear on the LSU AD saying unequivocally he would not be hiring the next LSU football coach.

Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry Clarifies He Won't Pick LSU HC to Replace Brian Kelly

Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry said Thursday he won't choose who LSU hires to replace former football coach Brian Kelly.
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ESPN’s Ryan Clark Slams Jeff Landry Over LSU Coaching Threat — And ‘Ridiculous’ Charlie Kirk Statue Proposal

ESPN's Ryan Clark on Thursday took shots at Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry for his intervention of LSU football and his proposal of a Charlie Kirk statue on campus.

SI:AM | LSU’s Mess Just Got Even Worse

Athletic director Scott Woodward was forced out Thursday, throwing the school’s athletic department into further disarray.

Landry doubles down on LSU coaching remarks, says AD’s agent ties create ‘conflict of interest’

Gov. Jeff Landry defended his decision to block LSU Athletics Director Scott Woodward from selecting the school’s next football coach, saying on ESPN’s Pat McAfee Show that the athletic director’s relationships with coaching agents create a “conflict of interest.
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