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And So, the Brian Kelly Era Begins at LSU … With a Thud

Brian Kelly and LSU lost its season-opener on the last play of the game against Florida State

NEW ORLEANS—Special teams are a special part of my family.

My father was a longtime high school football coach and served as a special teams coordinator for much of his career, one that ended in retirement just a year ago. On Sunday night, he was in Section 645 of Caesars Superdome to watch one of the most disastrous special-teams performances you’ll ever see from a major conference football program.

Naturally, Dad delivered a predictable comment minutes after Florida State secured its 24-23 victory against LSU.