Read all the details of Brian Kelly's hiring at LSU (plus some basketball news, too)
| As we say in the biz, Brian Kelly has dominated the news cycle. We have had tons of content the past 24-48 hours about the Tigers' new football coach, who arrived Tuesday with his family in Baton Rouge and was officially introduced at a news conference Wednesday. Wednesday night, he fired up the crowd at halftime of the LSU-Ohio men's basketball game by saying he was going to work on helping LSU win its next national championship. As the great Jack Webb used to say on "Dragnet," just the facts, ma'am. Here's a list of the many, many stories we have for you in today's newsletter, including even some non-Kelly news on LSU's basketball teams: Kelly meets the media and talks about his "alignment" of goals and priorities with LSU leadership.My column on how LSU and Kelly are taking an aim at making history with his arrival.Want to know how the "sausage was made" in this coaching hire? LSU AD Scott Woodward isn't exactly telling.Kelly wanted to bring defensive coordinator Marcus Freeman and offensive coordinator Tommy Rees from Notre Dame. Apparently they're staying, with Freeman being rapidly promoted to replace Kelly.Find out all the lucrative details of Kelly's contract here.He's a complete transcript of Kelly at his news conference.Kelly electrifies the crowd at the LSU-Ohio men's basketball game.Kelly has had his share of controversies in his 31-year coaching career.Other LSU coaches call Kelly an "outstanding hire."Former Notre Dame QB Brady Quinn is none too happy with Kelly for abandoning his alma mater.LSU coach Will Wade is none too happy with his team's 66-51 win over Ohio.Kim Mulkey thinks her women's basketball team is ready for the challenge of hosting No. 14 Iowa State.For the latest dispatches from the Kelly news front, visit www.theadvocate.com or read the newest print edition of The Advocate. Until next time, Scott Rabalais A GREAT DEAL TO SUBSCRIBEIf you’re not a subscriber, come join us. We’re still running our BEST Black Friday special ever. We’ll keep you up to date on the latest news at LSU (and elsewhere). Please support our work. |
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