Ad Disclosure
LSU AD Joe Alleva pens letter to fans and updates hiring of new head coach
By Adam Spencer
Published:
Ahead of Saturday’s matchup against Florida, LSU AD Joe Alleva penned a letter to Tiger fans updating them on the school’s coaching search.
In the letter, Alleva listed a set of skills he expects the new coach to have:
He must have the highest standards of integrity and work ethic LSU fans have come to expect.
He must be a skilled and relentless recruiter, attracting the most gifted student-athletes to our university while instilling pride and confidence in parents who entrust their children to our program.
He must be able to motivate our players to perform at the highest level, and to hold them accountable to certain standards of behavior both on and off the field. He must be committed to continuing a tradition defined by character and integrity.
He must have the instinct to adapt to changes in the game of college football, allowing LSU to compete for championships every year.
Finally, he must be an accomplished leader of the young men who will rely on him for strength and guidance and from whom they will learn valuable lessons that will have a lasting impact on their lives.
To be fair, Alleva didn’t really say much in the letter. It would be more newsworthy if LSU were targeting a coach who didn’t have high standards of integrity and a low work ethic.
LSU fans are looking for specific names to be mentioned, like interim coach Ed Orgeron or Houston’s Tom Herman.
However, it looks like Tiger fans will have to wait until after the season before Alleva is willing to discuss the particulars of the job.
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.
