Verge Ausberry has been tabbed as the new LSU athletic director, The Advocate confirmed Tuesday through sources familiar with the decision.

Ausberry takes over following LSU's decision to part ways with former athletic director Scott Woodward . New LSU system president Wade Rousse made the decision to let Ausberry lead an LSU athletics department that’s currently tasked with finding a new football coach to replace Brian Kelly .

Here are five things to know about Ausberry, who is a native of New Iberia, Louisiana.

Familiar with LSU

Ausberry is in his 24th year with the LSU athletics department. He most recently served as deputy athletic director before his recent promotion and has held multiple positions in the athletics department during his time at LSU. He also played football f

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