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Does anyone on here know about Landrys private equity fund for LSU
Posted on 9/26/26 at 1:57 pm
Posted on 9/26/26 at 1:57 pm
I heard about meeting with billionaires at the capital and that some huge earth shaking announcement was coming that Friday, then all the SEC kicking out LSU started and nothing ever was announced.
Then Moscona said that the “SEC vs LSU “ fiasco was really about Landrys move and not Kiffen which completely makes sense since they didn’t dismiss their lawsuit. He said the money was so much it would make conferences irrelevant or some shite like that.
The SEC stated they were going to go against LSU for lack of institutional control because of Landry’s involvement, which makes little sense because the Gov of Louisiana has always had a lot of power over LSU.
Anyone know details about this ?
Then Moscona said that the “SEC vs LSU “ fiasco was really about Landrys move and not Kiffen which completely makes sense since they didn’t dismiss their lawsuit. He said the money was so much it would make conferences irrelevant or some shite like that.
The SEC stated they were going to go against LSU for lack of institutional control because of Landry’s involvement, which makes little sense because the Gov of Louisiana has always had a lot of power over LSU.
Anyone know details about this ?
Posted on 9/26/26 at 2:01 pm to TutHillTiger
Hearing 100-150 million a year to start
Posted on 9/26/26 at 2:06 pm to TutHillTiger
I'm dumb apparently because I can't see how that is going to get them return on investment. Can they then sell their shares at some point in the hope they appreciate?
Walk me through this.
Walk me through this.
Posted on 9/26/26 at 2:08 pm to TutHillTiger
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He said the money was so much it would make conferences irrelevant or some shite like that.
This seems kinda fishy, since the reported "PE" type deal is dependant upon the SEC media contract, so seems like the conference would be very relevant in this proposal
Posted on 9/26/26 at 2:13 pm to TutHillTiger
That was why the LSU president was throwing out the losses over the last couple of years, hoping that that would get the lawsuit dismissed in the SEC would think it was only rumors.
Posted on 9/26/26 at 3:00 pm to Captain Rumbeard
I think OP is confusing private equity with a few billionaires having fun with their money. There is no possible monetary return other than political gains
Posted on 9/26/26 at 3:05 pm to JayVegas702
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This seems kinda fishy, since the reported "PE" type deal is dependant upon the SEC media contract, so seems like the conference would be very relevant in this proposal
Thats just the "explanation" lol
Posted on 9/26/26 at 3:12 pm to Motorboat
I don’t get it either Matt said it as well as several other national pundits. He used the term private equity not me. Others said private funding
Posted on 9/26/26 at 3:26 pm to TutHillTiger
Here it. fricking AI knows everything.
Instead of continually asking wealthy LSU boosters to donate money that LSU immediately spends, LSU wants to create an LSU-controlled investment vehicle whose capital can generate money year after year. That basic structure is supported by AP reporting and descriptions from donors who attended the Governor’s Mansion meetings.
How it would work
Gov. Jeff Landry hosted LSU’s leading donors at the Governor’s Mansion in August. LSU President Wade Rousse presented what LSU called a “first of its kind” athletics revenue model. About 40 of LSU athletics’ largest donors were invited, and organizers specifically said the meetings were not ordinary fundraising events.
The proposed structure appears roughly like this:
Major investors/donors ? LSU-controlled LLC ? investments in businesses/assets ? investment profits ? recurring money for LSU Athletics.
The critical feature is control. The AP reported that the proposed LLC would be controlled by LSU and make targeted investments intended to produce sustained revenue. The proposal was still undergoing legal and tax review when it was presented.
That’s why Moscona and donor Charles Harvey have emphasized that this is not supposed to be conventional private equity buying a piece of LSU Athletics. Harvey described the objective as creating a perpetual funding source while LSU maintains control.
Why Landry believes LSU needs it
The financial numbers help explain the urgency.
Rousse disclosed this week that LSU Athletics has cumulatively overspent its budget by $177.5 million over six years. LSU projects another $26 million deficit this year, after a $44 million shortfall in FY 2025-26. Athlete revenue sharing is now a major new expense.
So instead of this:
Booster gives $10 million ? LSU spends $10 million ? LSU goes back to booster
the concept is closer to:
Capital goes into LSU entity ? capital is invested ? profits support LSU ? underlying investment base potentially continues producing money.
That is why Moscona has described the existing system of continually “shaking the trees of your donors” as unsustainable.
Where Greg Williams fits
The involvement of Acrisure chairman/CEO Greg Williams is particularly interesting. He participated in the Governor’s Mansion discussions, and donor accounts indicate that the contemplated governance structure would give outside expertise representation while leaving LSU with control.
That makes his role potentially much more significant than simply writing LSU a large check.
And this is potentially bigger than athletics
This week’s development may be the most important one.
Rousse says LSU is currently waiting for an independent valuation of the LSU brand before announcing the final arrangement.
Instead of continually asking wealthy LSU boosters to donate money that LSU immediately spends, LSU wants to create an LSU-controlled investment vehicle whose capital can generate money year after year. That basic structure is supported by AP reporting and descriptions from donors who attended the Governor’s Mansion meetings.
How it would work
Gov. Jeff Landry hosted LSU’s leading donors at the Governor’s Mansion in August. LSU President Wade Rousse presented what LSU called a “first of its kind” athletics revenue model. About 40 of LSU athletics’ largest donors were invited, and organizers specifically said the meetings were not ordinary fundraising events.
The proposed structure appears roughly like this:
Major investors/donors ? LSU-controlled LLC ? investments in businesses/assets ? investment profits ? recurring money for LSU Athletics.
The critical feature is control. The AP reported that the proposed LLC would be controlled by LSU and make targeted investments intended to produce sustained revenue. The proposal was still undergoing legal and tax review when it was presented.
That’s why Moscona and donor Charles Harvey have emphasized that this is not supposed to be conventional private equity buying a piece of LSU Athletics. Harvey described the objective as creating a perpetual funding source while LSU maintains control.
Why Landry believes LSU needs it
The financial numbers help explain the urgency.
Rousse disclosed this week that LSU Athletics has cumulatively overspent its budget by $177.5 million over six years. LSU projects another $26 million deficit this year, after a $44 million shortfall in FY 2025-26. Athlete revenue sharing is now a major new expense.
So instead of this:
Booster gives $10 million ? LSU spends $10 million ? LSU goes back to booster
the concept is closer to:
Capital goes into LSU entity ? capital is invested ? profits support LSU ? underlying investment base potentially continues producing money.
That is why Moscona has described the existing system of continually “shaking the trees of your donors” as unsustainable.
Where Greg Williams fits
The involvement of Acrisure chairman/CEO Greg Williams is particularly interesting. He participated in the Governor’s Mansion discussions, and donor accounts indicate that the contemplated governance structure would give outside expertise representation while leaving LSU with control.
That makes his role potentially much more significant than simply writing LSU a large check.
And this is potentially bigger than athletics
This week’s development may be the most important one.
Rousse says LSU is currently waiting for an independent valuation of the LSU brand before announcing the final arrangement.
Posted on 9/26/26 at 3:38 pm to TutHillTiger
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Rousse disclosed this week that LSU Athletics has cumulatively overspent its budget by $177.5 million over six years
I think this is a misnomer. LSU spent more than they received and made up the difference with their regular TAF donations. They knew the money was there and spent it.
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