Lately, the LSU football program has been on a bumpy ride. First, there was the firing of football head coach Brian Kelly . At the same time, their Athletic Director, Scott Woodward, stepped away from the hiring process for a new coach.

However, one spot has been filled . Earlier this week, LSU officially hired Verge Ausberry as its new full-time Athletic Director. Recently, Ausberry served as the interim AD and was a former LSU linebacker who had previously worked in the athletic department.

In the process, Ausberry has become the first black AD in LSU history. A moment that was celebrated by none other than Magic Johnson . On social media, Johnson congratulated Ausberry.

“I want to congratulate Verge Ausberry on becoming the first Black Athletics Dire

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