re: Great Example of LSU Good Ole Boy Network Re: Stovall Firing

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Bob Brodhead was no outsider. I wouldn't believe a thing this guy said or wrote in a book about the place he resigned from because of pending ethics charges: LSU Athletic Director Resigns After Ethics Charges Oct. 22nd 1986 HEADLINES

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Bob Brodhead was no saint. However, I see credible evidence regarding the bugging scandal to recognize elements of "kangaroo court" and "set-up." That does not excuse Brodhead's carelessness.

However, as others said, his hires-Bertman, Pat Henry, Sue Gunter, Arnsparger--set the tone for LSU's consistent excellence across the board culminating in the Saban-early Miles era.

His vision for athletic facilities is STILL ahead of its time. While the Tiger Stadium expansion is commendable, Brodhead's idea to include nice residential facilities for all athletes in the stadium is STILL ahead of its time, considering we are paying to house the football team in off-campus housing.

I don't have the time or the inclination to go into every detail. Read Brodhead's side of the "ethics charges" in his book very carefully and make your judgement from there.