What to know about Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry's intervention in LSU football Updated 16 mins ago Louisiana State University lost its football coach and athletic director amid criticism from Gov. Jeff Landry. Last Wednesday, Landry said that LSU athletic director Scott Woodward would not be selecting a replacement football coach Brian Kelly, who was fired four seasons into a 10-year, $100 million contract. LSU cut ties with Woodward the next day. Landry has also warned that the state could be on the hook to pay for Kelly’s $54 million buyout, though traditionally private donors and nonprofits have covered the costs. Landry’s allies said Louisiana governors have long sought to influence the football team, while critics said he was damaging the university’s reputation and would make it harder

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