Overview
- Wade Rousse made the decision on his first day as president, with multiple outlets reporting a formal announcement is forthcoming.
- The Board had already granted Ausberry full authority to run athletics and direct the football coaching search, and he said a search committee is in place.
- LSU is not conducting an external AD search, and Ausberry brings 24 years in the department as a former Tigers linebacker and senior administrator.
- The promotion follows Brian Kelly’s firing and Scott Woodward’s exit, with LSU owing about $54 million on Kelly’s contract that could be negotiated.
- Coverage notes recent governance pressure from Gov. Jeff Landry and recalls Ausberry’s 2021 suspension over handling of abuse complaints.