Ed Orgeron Shuts Down Rumors: ‘LSU Can’t Afford Me’ Amid Talk of His Potential Return After Current Crisis…
Ed Orgeron Shuts Down Rumors: ‘LSU Can’t Afford Me’ Amid Talk of His Potential Return After Current Crisis…
Baton Rouge was abuzz with speculation as LSU football faced an unprecedented crisis. The Tigers were struggling, sitting at 4-7 with one game left in the season, and their head coach was under immense pressure. The whispers grew louder: could Ed Orgeron, the coach who led LSU to a national championship in 2019, make a dramatic return?
Social media exploded with theories after a cryptic post from Orgeron, featuring a photo of him fishing in Venice, Louisiana, captioned, “Some of y’all got jokes.” The post was interpreted as a response to rumors linking him to LSU’s coaching vacancy. When reporters caught up with him at a charity event in New Orleans, Orgeron didn’t hold back.
“Listen, I love LSU. I gave everything I had to that program,” Orgeron said, leaning into the microphone with his signature gravelly voice. “But let me make one thing clear: LSU can’t afford me.”
The room erupted into laughter, but Orgeron’s expression remained serious.
“You know, they let me go with a big check, right? Paid me not to coach. And now they’re asking if I’d come back? That’s a bad business decision,” he said, chuckling. “But hey, I’m a businessman now too, and I know my worth. LSU’s a great place, but it ain’t happening.”
The crowd cheered, clearly entertained by his candor.
Orgeron’s statement sent shockwaves through the LSU fan base. While some fans were disheartened, others appreciated his honesty. LSU athletic director Scott Woodward declined to comment directly but issued a statement emphasizing the program’s commitment to finding the best fit for the future.
Meanwhile, Orgeron returned to his life of leisure, fishing trips, and occasional motivational speaking engagements. Despite his comments, some fans remained hopeful.
“Coach O says they can’t afford him, but we’ll start a GoFundMe if we have to,” one die-hard fan joked on a local radio show.
As LSU searched for its next leader, Orgeron stayed in the spotlight, reminding everyone why he was as much a legend off the field as on it. Whether or not he ever returned to Tiger Stadium, one thing was clear: Ed Orgeron would always be
a part of LSU lore.