LSU names Ed Orgeron head coach: Ed Orgeron said “build a championship program fast. Very fast”
“build a championship program fast,” Ed Orgeron said. “he’s been here all along,” Joe Alleva said.
Published Nov 26, 2016.
Facts
- Named, per NCAA.com
- Saturday, November 26, 2016NCAA.com, Nov 26, 2016
- Interim record, per NCAA.com
- 5-2NCAA.com, Nov 26, 2016
What was said
LSU
Joe Alleva, LSU athletic director
We got our man and he's been here all along. Coach Orgeron has demonstrated his ability to run this program with excellence, even under difficult circumstances.
Joe Alleva, LSU athletic director
I don't think there's a person I've met that has a bigger heart and a bigger desire to succeed than Coach O,
Ed Orgeron, LSU head coach
We understand LSU, what it means to Louisiana, and winning championships. My goal is to build a championship program fast. Very fast,
Reports
This decision also sets in motion Herman becoming Texas' next head coach. The Longhorns fired coach Charlie Strong on Saturday.
Ed Orgeron, who led the Tigers to a 5-2 mark as interim coach over the past two months, has been named LSU's head football coach, vice chancellor and director of athletics Joe Alleva announced on Saturday.
Sources
- NCAA.com, Nov 26, 2016
“LSU names Ed Orgeron as head coach”
NCAA.com's copy of LSU's announcement
- NFL.com, Nov 26, 2016
“LSU promotes Ed Orgeron to full-time head coach”