Ed Orgeron says USC didn't hire him as head coach because of his accent

CBS News: When Ed Orgeron was named head football coach of the Louisiana State Tigers in 2016, the local joke went like this: “It’s about time the job went to someone who didn’t speak with an accent.” See, Orgeron is a native Cajun with a perpetually hoarse voice; born on the bayou, not far from Baton Rouge. Coach O, as he’s known, struck a chord with the LSU fan base, first with his flavor and familiarity, and then by winning.

LSU Football Coach Ed Orgeron's journey from the bayou to defending a national championship in the time of COVID

Jon Wertheim speaks with Ed Orgeron about recruiting, coaching in the middle of the coronavirus pandemic and why he thinks his accent played a part in the decision not to make him the full-time head coach at USC.

www.cbsnews.com

Author
Recent Posts

News Feed

The SuperWest Sports News Feed does not link to stories behind a paywall. News is added periodically throughout the day, so check back regularly.