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On Saturday, it was announced that Ed Orgeron has been elevated from an interim standing to being LSU’s official head coach.
The Louisiana native will now have control of his dream job — with the hopes of bringing multiple championships back to Baton Rouge.
Orgeron had an introductory press conference on Saturday afternoon. He had this to say about his appointment as the head coach:
EO coaching with motivation: I'm just happy to be at LSU. I believe everything happens for a reason and I'm happy to be the LSU coach today
— LSU Football (@LSUfootball) November 26, 2016
Coach O: Every step I went my goal was to get back to be the coach at #LSU and be the best coach I could be. I'm prepared.
— Scott Rabalais (@RabalaisAdv) November 26, 2016
#LSU coach Ed Orgeron: This is bigger than life. I just wanted to be an assistant coach here. Take it one step at a time.
— JimKleinpeter (@JimKleinpeter) November 26, 2016
O: "It's not about me. It's about the people of Louisiana." #LSU
— Ross Dellenger (@RossDellenger) November 26, 2016
#LSU coach Ed Orgeron: We plan on Dave Aranda being with us. Spoke to him this morning.
— JimKleinpeter (@JimKleinpeter) November 26, 2016
Orgeron: Talked to staff today and will evaluate staff after some recruiting. #LSU
— Sheldon Mickles (@MicklesAdvocate) November 26, 2016
Coach O: "My goal is to build a championship program fast, very fast." #LSU
— TigerDroppings (@TigerDroppings) November 26, 2016
Coach O: “We always believed. Thank you from the prayers from the state of Louisiana." #LSU
— TigerDroppings (@TigerDroppings) November 26, 2016
O: "My plan is to take the time and assemble the best staff in America. We plan on (Dave Aranda) being with us. Spoke to him this AM." #LSU
— Ross Dellenger (@RossDellenger) November 26, 2016
#LSU coach Ed Orgeron: Dameyune Craig is our recruiting coordinator. We are going to evaluate everyone after the bowl game
— JimKleinpeter (@JimKleinpeter) November 26, 2016
Coach O: Everyone in state of LA should have a hope and a dream. Goes to show if you work hard … #LSU
— Scott Rabalais (@RabalaisAdv) November 26, 2016
Ed Orgeron asked about Lane Kiffin as possible OC: "All I'll say is I'm going to try and get best OC in football." #LSU
— TigerDroppings (@TigerDroppings) November 26, 2016
Full statement from @LouisianaGov about @Coach_EdOrgeron hire. #LSU pic.twitter.com/214GeotqU6
— Elizabeth Crisp ⚜️ (@elizabethcrisp) November 26, 2016
Coach O: "I believe that nowadays, you have to run the spread offense, you have to have dual-threat QB that can run and throw ball." #LSU
— TigerDroppings (@TigerDroppings) November 26, 2016
Orgeron: Have a blueprint on who (offensive coordinator) I want to get and we're going to go get him. #LSU
— Sheldon Mickles (@MicklesAdvocate) November 26, 2016
