Brian Kelly faces harsh criticism from LSU football staffers after dismissal

Joel Klatt reacted to the LSU Tigers firing Brian Kelly. He revealed who he thinks LSU should call to replace Brian Kelly as head coach. Joel also analyzes whether the LSU head coaching job is the best coaching vacancy available.

After reaching unprecedented heights coaching the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Brian Kelly agreed to take on a new challenge in the Southeastern Conference. 

Kelly signed a lucrative 10-year contract with LSU in December 2021. The bold and often brash coach was tasked with bringing the proud football program another national championship. 

A look back at the last three coaches to hold the head coaching job at LSU — Ed Orgeron, Les Miles and Nick Saban — shows all three concluded their fourth seasons by hoisting a national championship trophy.

Not only did Kelly fail to have the Tigers on track for a trip to the College Football Playoff, but his fourth season at the helm ended prematurely. On Sunday, LSU athletic director Scott Woodward announced the school had decided to part ways with Kelly.

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Woodward was dismissed Thursday after he was criticized by Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry

LSU head coach Brian Kelly speaking at the Omni Dallas Hotel July 15, 2024. (Brett Patzke/USA Today Sports)

In the fallout from Kelly's unceremonious exit, individuals associated with LSU during the polarizing coach's tenure are speaking out.

While Kelly managed to reach double-digit wins in each of his first two seasons in Baton Rouge, current and former players took issue with his apparent hands-off approach and his failure to build strong relationships.

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A group of unnamed LSU staffers told The