An inside look at Brian Kelly’s short-lived, failed tenure at LSU

After reaching unprecedented heights as coach of the Notre Dame Preventing Irish, Brian Kelly agreed to tackle a brand new problem within the Southeastern Convention.

Kelly signed a profitable 10-year contract with LSU in December 2021. The daring and infrequently brash coach was tasked with delivering one other nationwide championship to the proud soccer program.

A glance again on the final three coaches to carry the top teaching place at LSU – Ed Orgeron, Les Miles and Nick Saban – exhibits that every one three capped their fourth seasons by hoisting a nationwide championship trophy.

Not solely did Kelly fail to get the Tigers on monitor for a visit to the Faculty Soccer Playoff, however his fourth season on the helm ended prematurely. On Sunday, LSU athletic director Scott Woodward introduced that the varsity had determined to half methods with Kelly.

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Woodward was fired Thursday after receiving criticism from Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry

LSU head coach Brian Kelly speaks on the Omni Dallas Lodge on July 15, 2024. (Brett Patzke/USA At this time Sports activities)

Within the fallout from Kelly’s unceremonious departure, people related to LSU throughout the polarizing coach’s tenure are talking out.

Whereas Kelly posted double-digit wins in every of his first two seasons in Baton Rouge, present and former gamers took problem along with his obvious hands-off method and incapacity to construct robust relationships.

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A gaggle of unnamed LSU staffers stated this The Athletics Kelly generally had bother remembering the total names of the gamers he coached.

“[LSU’s rivals would] use that in opposition to us: ‘He won’t ever discuss to you. He does not even know the names of the gamers,” an worker instructed the outlet.

LSU head coach Brian Kelly walks the sideline throughout the second half of a sport in opposition to Texas A&M on Oct. 25, 2025, in Baton Rouge, La. (AP Picture/Gerald Herbert)

An worker additionally accused Kelly of ruining LSU’s tradition and never absolutely understanding the variations between an SEC program and what he might have develop into accustomed to whereas discovering success at Notre Dame.

“He actually stripped the tradition of what this place is. this place is just not regular, man,” the LSU worker stated.

Kelly’s representatives couldn’t be reached for remark.

LSU head coach Brian Kelly watches from the sidelines throughout the second half of a sport in opposition to Alabama in Baton Rouge, La., Nov. 9, 2024. (AP Picture/Gerald Herbert)

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The usually packed and raucous Tiger Stadium was almost empty within the remaining quarter of LSU’s loss to Texas A&M on Saturday. Kelly met with Woodward on Sunday after which with the gamers.

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