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LSU’s Ed Orgeron reveals initial response to Brian Kelly’s Southern accent

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Former LSU Tigers head football coach Ed Orgeron is back in the Bayou. Earlier this week, new LSU head coach Lane Kiffin hired “Coach O” as a special assistant focused on defense and recruiting. MORE: Tom Brady roasts Patrick Mahomes’…

Former LSU Tigers head football coach Ed Orgeron is back in the Bayou. Earlier this week, new LSU head coach Lane Kiffin hired “Coach O” as a special assistant focused on defense and recruiting. MORE: Tom Brady roasts Patrick Mahomes’ alma mater with grad speech jab LSU fired Orgeron during the 2021 season after he led the Tigers to the 2019 national championship.

His replacement, Brian Kelly, took over to start the 2022 campaign. During a recent appearance on Barstool Sports’ “Pardon My Take” podcast, Orgeron shared his reaction to a famous moment from Kelly’s early days at LSU. Kelly employed what many described as a fake Southern accent while addressing fans at an LSU basketball game.

On3 shared Orgeron’s response . “It’s over,” Orgeron said. “You ain’t got a chance, man.

Not only do the fans see it, the players see that. … You guys know this, man. Players gotta trust you.