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Ross Dellenger article on how everything unfolded from last night to Kelly’s firing

Posted on 10/26/25 at 9:56 pm
Posted by Byrdybyrd05
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Posted on 10/26/25 at 9:56 pm
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Some quotes I thought were interesting from the article

Kelly has expressed to those at LSU and elsewhere that he wants to coach again — a move that could drastically reduce the buyout or potentially result in a negotiated lump payment.

Earlier Sunday, as LSU officials and donors as well as Louisiana political figures considered all of these aspects, weighing the costs of keeping him versus cutting bait, the decision was clear: This wasn’t salvageable.

It was to the point that one leading LSU figure noted Sunday evening that Kelly couldn’t explain why his players weren’t playing harder. He’d lost the locker room, says another person.

“We are soft,” said a third.

“Apathy is second to this program,” said one LSU powerbroker Sunday. “What happened to Saturday night cannot happen.”

“After the dollars we spent, I’m shocked at how bad this team has played,” said one leading donor.

But is all the outrage justified?

As one person quipped Sunday, “This is the age of outrage. There is no more patience.”


Posted by Geaux2006
Member since Mar 2019
521 posts
Posted on 10/26/25 at 9:58 pm to
I’m actually surprised he wants to coach again. He seems like he wants to retire
Posted by NorthTxLSU
Dallas to Austin to Houston
Member since Nov 2018
13666 posts
Posted on 10/26/25 at 9:59 pm to
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I’m actually surprised he wants to coach again. He seems like he wants to retire


I hear Bowling Green might have an opening soon
Posted by JumpingTheShark
America
Member since Nov 2012
24591 posts
Posted on 10/26/25 at 10:00 pm to
He seems like a lock for Penn state honestly
Posted by Tiger in NY
Neptune Beach, FL
Member since Sep 2003
31329 posts
Posted on 10/26/25 at 10:00 pm to
His ego desperately wants the validation of a National Title. He wias never willing to work hard enough to gwt it though
This post was edited on 10/26/25 at 10:01 pm
Posted by Deuces
The bottom
Member since Nov 2011
16213 posts
Posted on 10/26/25 at 10:00 pm to
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It was to the point that one leading LSU figure noted Sunday evening that Kelly couldn’t explain why his players weren’t playing harder. He’d lost the locker room, says another person.


I may catch flack for this, but it’s becoming a problem everywhere.

It’s exactly why Saban retired.

Players didn’t necessarily like Saban for his beautiful personality.


NIL has made the game to where the players now run the program, and it’s going to be harder and harder for coaches to keep things together.
Posted by Lou the Jew from LSU
Member since Oct 2006
5202 posts
Posted on 10/26/25 at 10:01 pm to
I think he stopped coaching years ago.
Posted by Mr Roboto
Seattle
Member since Jan 2023
6672 posts
Posted on 10/26/25 at 10:04 pm to
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I’m actually surprised he wants to coach again

Boston College will hire him. They are 1-7 and Kelly is the perfect fit there
Posted by thelawnwranglers
Member since Sep 2007
41600 posts
Posted on 10/26/25 at 10:05 pm to
quote:


“We are soft,” said a third.


Mr Third knows his shite
Posted by Geauxgurt
Member since Sep 2013
12954 posts
Posted on 10/26/25 at 10:08 pm to
He did his master's bidding in the article by talking up Woody and ignoring both his poor hire McMahon, forcing of Pelini on O.

Woodward is the biggest issue with LSU right now and should have been fired alongside Kelly.
Posted by tunechi
Member since Jun 2009
10499 posts
Posted on 10/26/25 at 10:09 pm to
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Ross Dellenger


Take a shot every time he fits in a corny Louisiana pun
Posted by Jack Daniel
Gold member
Member since Feb 2013
28317 posts
Posted on 10/26/25 at 10:12 pm to
That’s buyout talk
Posted by MS_Tigers07
Atlanta
Member since Jul 2015
1578 posts
Posted on 10/26/25 at 10:17 pm to
Ross is the best in the business.
Posted by Oilfieldbiology
Member since Nov 2016
41079 posts
Posted on 10/26/25 at 10:18 pm to
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Take a shot every time he fits in a corny Louisiana pun


You’d die
Posted by AlwysATgr
Member since Apr 2008
19912 posts
Posted on 10/26/25 at 10:19 pm to
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Woodward is the biggest issue with LSU right now and should have been fired alongside Kelly.


Should've been a package deal. A bundle. A KellyWood bundle.
Posted by boosiebadazz
Member since Feb 2008
84155 posts
Posted on 10/26/25 at 10:20 pm to
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Should've been a package deal. A bundle. A KellyWood bundle.


Who is making that decision? Not an interim president? The governor himself?
Posted by WeeWee
Member since Aug 2012
43708 posts
Posted on 10/26/25 at 10:21 pm to
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He seems like a lock for Penn state honestly


I think VaTech is a better fit for him.
Posted by tigerfan84
Member since Dec 2003
25241 posts
Posted on 10/26/25 at 10:22 pm to
I think he would be a good fit at Michigan State assuming it opens up.
Posted by LaBR4
Baton Rouge
Member since Sep 2005
53356 posts
Posted on 10/26/25 at 10:32 pm to
a place that can correct his Peyronie's is a good fit for him
Posted by HEtiger
Member since May 2008
1488 posts
Posted on 10/26/25 at 10:34 pm to
He also says it appears Woodward will make the next hire…yikes
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