BATON ROUGE — LSU has promoted interim athletic director Verge Ausberry to the full-time position, according to multiple reports.

The decision was made by new LSU president Wade Rousse, who was elected Tuesday by the LSU board of supervisors. A formal announcement will be made in the coming days.

Ausberry is a New Iberia native and former LSU linebacker. He has held a position within the athletic department for 34 years, including the last six as the executive deputy athletic director.

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