PSC Commissioner Foster Campbell
Never at a loss for words, Louisiana Public Service Commission member Foster Campbell shares his feelings on LSU hiring Brian Kelly to lead the football program and the massive contract that he’s received.
“That’s way too much money!” says Campbell. Kelly’s contract – including incentives – is worth over $10-million a year. Campbell says he finds it all troubling, “I think it’s got out of hand. I don’t think anybody is worth ten million dollars a year to coach football!”
The north Louisiana PSC member says he’s been an LSU fan and season ticket holder for 40 years, so he’s not speaking against the school … but he questions LSU’s priorities.,
“I think we put too much emphasis on football and not enough on academics.”
Most of the LSU coach’s compensation comes from booster donations. Campbell feels investing over $100-million in a ten-year coaching contract is unwise and sends a poor message about LSU.
“I think it’s crazy,” says Campbell, “and somebody ought to be saying something about it. And if everybody thinks that football is more important than the classroom, I don’t agree.”
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