BATON ROUGE, LA – Governor Jeff Landry announced Sunday that LSU is an independent institution fully capable of making its own football decisions, effective immediately following the Alabama game.
“I have always believed politicians should stay out of things they cannot personally take credit for,” Landry said, carefully removing a purple tie.
The governor, who supported the effort to bring Lane Kiffin to Baton Rouge, clarified that his involvement covered recruitment, enthusiasm and photographs, but did not extend to fourth downs.
Landry emphasized that Kiffin’s $13 million annual compensation demonstrates Louisiana’s commitment to attracting elite talent, adding that beating Alabama apparently costs extra.
Asked whether he still considered the hire a major accomplishment, the governor requested reporters submit that question after the Texas game.
His office later released a statement affirming his support for LSU’s student athletes, university traditions and whoever was responsible for “hiring that basketball coach.”
