re: LSU hires Eddie Kennison

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Was the Indy Bowl ever that big of a deal, other than being the best available at the time?

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For LSU it was.

Most coaches acknowledge that the biggest issue in program building, is getting a bowl and the extra weeks of practice (with a lot of guys who can't play until next season). That's a lot of the reason Tennessee has struggled to get moving again, they've been missing bowls outright.

Then, factor in that it's in Louisiana, and we were trying to rekindle excitement for the program (a lot like current basketball); it was a chance to showcase the team in front of a 'home crowd'.

And yeah, it was also "best/only bowl available".

Sounds like a perfect fit...

Job Description:

50% Oversee the assessment for the quality of life of student athletes and in conjunction with head coach, assistant coaches and support staff, assist the Academic Advisor with monitoring the academic accountability of current student athletes; Encourage positive attitude toward academic responsibilities and personal conduct.
20% In conjunction with head coach and assistant coaching staff, work as the liaison with the Champs Life Skills program to develop and coordinate a series of programs/events which enhance personal and career development of student athlete leadership skills and monitor required attendance at events; Assist student athletes with their career and professional development.
20% Liaison with current players' families, providing information to coaches concerning families and keeping parents abreast of pertinent information to provide the student athletes with an overall positive experience at LSU.
10% Assist with the Executive Director of the L Club to strengthen and develop strong connection between current and former student athletes; Other duties as assigned.


From article below:

Eddie Kennison, a former LSU and New Orleans Saints receiver, has enjoyed business success since his career ended.

Eddie Kennison wasn't exactly a superstar in the NFL, but he's a big success in his post-football life, as illustrated in a story by Entrepreneur Magazine.

Kennison, who played at LSU from 1993-95 and the Saints in 1999, heard the numbers about the troubles athletes faced when their playing days ended. He did something about it by taking executive coaching classes at Stanford University and the Kellogg School of Management in the off-seasons of his 13-year career.

Now he's collecting businesses like he used to collect pass receptions.

"[In football], it's 11 guys on the field at one time," said Kennison. "My job is to make sure I hold up my end of the bargain to make the guy next to me look good or be good. And for whatever reason, if he is having a down day, I have to become even stronger to make sure we hold each other accountable and hold each other up so that nothing is lacking, ever."

Kennison has also found time to work through his own foundation to help find a cure for lupus, a chronic autoimmune disease that has afflicted Shamika (his wife). Kennison's foundation has raised $90 million toward the cause during the past 10 years.


https://www.nola.com/sports/saints/article_74302946-49ff-52e4-90a4-7c6a57d5f37e.html

“Why did you field that punt 9 yards deep in the end zone, Eddie?”

“That was a punt? Thought it was a kickoff..”

Faulk and kennison were very exciting to watch

i know right it was a big game for me as well finally transitioning as an Auburn tiger growing up in Alabama until I was 10 to following LSU into my 11-12 grade year.
It was an into college my father is also a Michigan State grade so that was fun.

O is killing it with these hires

My uncle Jack catered his wedding. CSB, right!

No one cares about grammar because many of the posters aren't smart enough to understand it. You shouldn't attack the ones who speak the English language. Try to bring the others up to just a basic modicum of it all. If you finished the 7th grade, you should be conversant in English. If not, there are intelligence issues, like it or not.

I will eat some crow since it looks like it will be official soon.