“We’re taking receipts … and we’ll see you at the national championship,” said Brian Kelly after taking down Oklahoma last year. But the reality check hit this season. The Tigers were ranked No. 9 in the AP poll during the preseason and were in the top 10 for the first five polls. Losing to Mississippi and Vanderbilt on the road, and the most recent embarrassing 49-25 loss of Texas A&M at home, was enough to pull the trigger. Three losses, offensive struggles, and 3 seasons without playoffs were already pushing his fate, but political pressure acted as the last nail in the coffin.

Less than 24 hours after the defeat on Sunday night, Brian Kelly was fired. Conversations took place in the Governor’s office between LSU Board members and Jeff Landry, and after evaluating every detail, t

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