LSU athletic director Joe Alleva touts the football coaching hires, the football team, graduation success and other aspects of the athletics program in a letter posted on the school's athletic website.
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Dear LSU family,
"It would be impossible for me to think of 2016 without remembering the loss and struggle so many in the Baton Rouge area and across South Louisiana have experienced. My thoughts and prayers and the entire LSU family are with you this holiday season. My hope and prayer is 2017 will bring relief, rebuilding and rebirth for our community.