Senator Cassidy on Louisiana Governor's Influence in LSU Coaching Search

Governor's Role in LSU Coaching Decision

• 💡 Senator Bill Cassidy states that Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry "can do what he wants" regarding the LSU coaching search, acknowledging the significant public interest in LSU football in the state.
• 🎯 Cassidy clarifies that Governor Landry's role is to facilitate the decision-making process, not to pick the coach directly, with the Board of Supervisors ultimately appointing the new coach.
• 📌 A commission or committee will assist the Board of Supervisors in selecting the coach, a process Cassidy notes is not unusual and has historical precedent at LSU.

Historical Context of Coaching Hires

• 🔑 Cassidy recalls that past LSU coaching hires, such as Nick Saban, involved the university president and the Board of Supervisors, suggesting the current approach is a return to previous practices.
• 🔍 The senator implies that the athletic director is not always the sole decision-maker in these high-profile university athletic program appointments.