LSU athletic director Scott Woodward resigned under pressure following the firing of football coach Brian Kelly and political interference from Governor Jeff Landry, amid ongoing tensions over coaching decisions and university leadership.
LSU athletic director Scott Woodward resigned under pressure four days after firing football coach Brian Kelly, amid controversy involving university governance and financial liabilities, with Verge Ausberry to serve as interim athletic director and lead the coaching search.
LSU athletic director Scott Woodward resigned after the firing of football coach Brian Kelly, amid political pressure and controversy over the university's leadership and financial liabilities, including large buyouts for previous coaches. Verge Ausberry will serve as interim athletic director as LSU searches for a new coach and president.
Scott Woodward has stepped down as LSU's athletic director amid public criticism from Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry, following the firing of football coach Brian Kelly; Verge Ausberry will serve as interim athletic director, and LSU plans to hold a news conference to discuss the change.
LSU has fired athletic director Scott Woodward shortly after firing football coach Brian Kelly, amid controversy over contract liabilities and leadership decisions, with LSU now seeking new leadership for its athletic programs.
Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry announced that LSU's athletic director Scott Woodward will not be involved in selecting the next football coach, as the university prepares to replace fired head coach Brian Kelly, with a new hiring committee to be formed by the LSU Board of Supervisors.
Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry criticized LSU's athletic director Scott Woodward for his role in coaching decisions and contracts, asserting he would prefer President Trump to select the next football coach and emphasizing the need for successful, financially responsible coaching hires after LSU's recent coaching change and Kelly's firing.