"We thank Scott for the last six years of service as athletic director, said Scott Ballard, LSU's board of supervisors chair. He had a lot of success at LSU, and we wish him nothing but the best in the future. Our focus now is on moving the athletic department forward and best positioning LSU to achieve its full potential."
"Rather, I will focus on the absolute joy that LSU Athletics brings to our state's residents and to the Baton Rouge community. I will cherish the incredible relationships I have built within the University community and beyond our campus borders. And I will fondly remember the national and SEC championships for the joy that they brought to our student-athletes, coaches, staff, campus com"
Scott Woodward is no longer LSU's athletic director, announced Thursday night, days after LSU fired coach Brian Kelly following a 5-3 start. Verge Ausberry, the executive deputy athletic director, was named interim athletic director. LSU board chair Scott Ballard thanked Woodward for six years of service and emphasized moving the athletic department forward. Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry publicly criticized Woodward and said Woodward would not hire the next football coach, citing problematic contracts. Woodward is expected to be paid more than $6 million remaining on his contract and wrote a letter expressing optimism and gratitude.
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