LSU officially announces it is parting ways with DC Bo Pelini
By Adam Spencer
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On Monday night, it was reported that LSU was expected to part ways with embattled DC Bo Pelini.
Later that night, it became a reality, as LSU issued a statement saying the school and coach had agreed to part ways.
Per the release from the school, a financial settlement was agreed to and Pelini will receive a one-time payment for an undisclosed amount of money:
LSU and defensive coordinator Bo Pelini have agreed to mutually part ways.
LSU and Pelini agreed to a financial settlement to end Pelini’s employment agreement with the University. As part of the agreement, Pelini will accept a one-time payment in lieu of the liquidated damages detailed in his contract.
“While this year has been challenging in many ways, the decision to return to LSU – a place that I love with many wonderful memories – is something that I’m thankful for. However, after meeting with Coach O and discussing the future of the program, we have mutually decided that it’s best we part ways,” Pelini said. “I wish nothing but success for LSU, Coach O and the players that I thoroughly enjoyed coaching and getting to know this year. I was proud of how hard our team competed down stretch, the way our young guys stepped up and were developing and the overall direction we were headed.
“I am grateful to call Coach O a friend and I am thankful for the opportunity to come back to LSU, but I have decided to move on in my coaching career. I would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Coach O, the staff, the players and the entire LSU community. I will be pulling for the Tigers wherever my next stop may be.”
LSU wrapped up the 2020 season on Saturday with a 53-48 win over Ole Miss in Tiger Stadium to finish 5-5 overall.
The LSU defense took a major step back this year, finishing second-to-last in the SEC in total defense and passing defense.
Who the Tigers turn to next remains to be seen, but Pelini won’t be the coordinator in 2021.
Adam is a daily fantasy sports (DFS) and sports betting expert. A 2012 graduate of the University of Missouri, Adam now covers all 16 SEC football teams. He is the director of DFS, evergreen and newsletter content across all Saturday Football brands.
