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Governor previews an upcoming LSU athletics plan, says details will be released after stakeholder meetings
Summary
The governor said the state has worked with LSU's new leadership on a model intended to strengthen athletics finances and that a public announcement is expected within about a week.
Asked about a large upcoming LSU Athletics event, the governor said the administration has been working with a new university president, athletic director and coaches on a model to bolster financial stability for LSU and other programs. He said officials hope to present a plan that could serve as a model for other universities.
"I'm hoping within the next week or so after that, we'll make a public announcement," the governor said, adding that the approach "has the potential to really change the game at LSU and... be a model for many universities around the country as well." The governor did not provide details on funding, legal authority or partners and said a detailed summary will follow the meeting.
