After the firing of Les Miles, everyone is wondering who will become the next coach of LSU football. Some are even taking it a step further and applying for the job.
ICYMI:
Troy Elliott coaches Middle School football in Gadsden, Alabama. Troy isn’t just any middle school coach, though. His squad sits undefeated with a 5-0 record and only two games remaining.
The self proclaimed “2nd most successful defensive coordinator in Etowah County” sought out LSU athletic director Joe Alleva’s email address to sure up an interview for the head coaching position.
Troy's email to Joe Alleva pic.twitter.com/FN4595JKOx
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The letter reads:
Dear Mr. Alleva,
I am writing this letter in response to your opening labeled HEAD FOOTBALL COACH FOR LSU FIGHTING TIGERS. I am available immediately and will be happy to coach at 1/4 the salary of your previous coach. I understand money is tight.
As I’m sure you are already aware, I am the 2nd most successful public middle school defensive coordinator in Etowah County. My defense this year has been impetuous, and my style has been impregnable. It is good to have impregnable things when you coach boys going through puberty.
Our defense has been labelled “The Hairless Bears” due to our lack of leg hair and tendency to maul our opponents. We have only surrendered 48 points this year, 28 of which I blame squarely on an inept offensive coordinator. I don’t want to say who he models his playbook after, but it rhymes with Spam Spameron. I also have impeccable time management. I have managed to be 5 minutes late for work with consistency for the past 5 years.
I will be right at home in Baton Rouge. Although I have lived in Northeast Alabama my whole life, I am a Cajun at heart. I am a regular at a local authentic Cajun restaurant named “Popeye’s” (Pronounced PO-pies). I am a fan of their fresh seafood menu. Their red beans and rice are award winning and among the finest in the world. Just make sure you order your chicken extra mild. The heat is real. I also put Tony Chachere’s seasoning on everything, including my ice water and communion wafers.
Aside from my culinary expertise, I have also lived a life that helps me fit right into Louisiana. I fell for my common law wife after seeing her expose herself for the honor of plastic beads at Mardi Gras. Our first child was conceived that night on Bourbon Street. We named him Tabasco to commemorate the occasion. Our second son, Zatarain’s, was conceived in a Krystal’s in January 2012. Thank goodness there was another incident that night that took the attention off us.
I have been preparing for the possibility of this job opening since last year. My lawn has been carefully eaten the entire summer. I haven’t had a solid bowel movement in 8 months, but I believe that my dedication proves I am the man for the job.
I’m glad Mike is doing better, and I look forward to hearing from you,
Troy Elliott
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Troy actually emailed Joe Alleva this application, as you saw in the screen shot. After speaking with Troy, he believes he’s “running third behind Herman and Fisher.” Here’s to LSU doing the correct thing and giving Mr. Elliott his shot.