Urban Meyer says Jeff Landry's reported role in Kelly firing is 'alarm' for LSU candidates

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Former Ohio State football coach Urban Meyer is not a fan of Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry's reported involvement in LSU's firing of Brian Kelly.

On "The Triple Option" podcast, hosted by commentator Rob Stone, Heisman Trophy winner Mark Ingram and Meyer, the former head coach called out the reported involvement Landry had in the decision.

"The way that the governor of the state of Louisiana was involved," Meyer said. "You can credit the writer and all of that later, Rob."

One of the writers who reported on Landry's presence in the decision was The Advocate's Wilson Alexander. On the night of the decision, Alexander reported Landry held discussions throughout the day about Kelly's buyout and his future with the program. Sources told Wilson Landry was "heavily involved" in the talks about Kelly at the governor's mansion.

LSU is still in the process of finding its next full-time president.

"If this really took place in the governor's mansion, and if the governor and other non-football people make a decision, as a coach, that's an alarm," Meyer said. "The alarm just went off, saying, 'Wait a minute. Really? Did that really happen?' Because first of all, we don't know until it comes out.

"But I did make a call to a very strong Republican, a strong friend I've known for quite a while. He is knee-deep into New Orleans and the state of Louisiana, and he said (Landry's involvement in the decision to fire Kelly) happened. And I just said, why would he ... Are the streets safe in New Orleans? Is the infrastructure set? Has the Governor met budget? I'd imagine there's a lot on (Landry's) plate, and now it's kind of hiring and firing coaches at their state institution."

Meyer has been a name loosely mentioned as a candidate to become the Tigers' next coach. BetOnline had Meyer at +2500 odds to become the next leader of LSU football.

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