Miles, Cameron out, Orgeron in for Tigers

For some, the wait is finally over, while others hoped this day would never come. Less than 24 hours after a tough loss to the Auburn Tigers, Saturday, September 24, Les Miles along with Offensive Coordinator, Cam Cameron, were relieved from Louisiana State University’s coaching staff.
The news about Miles and Cameron was given to the Tigers at their 5 PM team meeting on Sunday September 25. The interim head coach was announced as Defensive line coach, Ed Orgeron, at the meeting also.
Multiple players were not happy with the school’s decision but understood it was only business.
“It’s very shocking, but at the same time we understand it’s a business.” said LSU Running Back Leonard Fournette.
Former Running Back Jacob Hester, who played on Miles’ championship team, was going through a lot of emotions after hearing the news. “My heart hurts for my coach today,” said Hester. “There’s nobody in this world that I respect more. You’ve been a father to me. I love you, coach,” he added.”
Miles’ emotion made it difficult for Athletic Director, Joe Alleva, LSU’s Board of Supervisors, and LSU President F. King Alexander to make a decision on whether or not to keep Miles.
“Decisions like this are never easy ones to make,” said Alleva in a press release Sunday. “Coach Miles has done a tremendous job here, and he’s been a great ambassador for our University, which makes this even more difficult.”
Alleva went on to say, “The first month of the season is key, and LSU has a reputation to uphold for excelling at the highest level of competition.”
“It’s apparent in evaluating the program through the first month of the season that a change had to be made,” said Alleva. “Our commitment to excellence and competing at the highest level is unwavering, and our goals for the remainder of this season haven’t changed.”
This is a very drastic change for everyone on the team, as they battle through their emotions, most players are happy and expect great things for Interim Head Coach, Ed Orgeron.
“Coach O has the will and the power to bring new energy,” said Fournette.
“We’re all going to be out there playing for Coach O,” said Senior Center Ethan Pocic.
Even Orgeron’s son, Cody Orgeron, Quarterback for Mcneese State University in Lake Charles, Louisiana, was excited for Orgeron getting the interim head coach position.
“I couldn’t be prouder of my dad. With that being said, my dad is the new interim head coach at LSU,” said Cody Orgeron.