For those who remember LSU sports from the early 80s (1 Viewer)

[Bill]

(Though I posted this in the pandemic thread on the EE board, I'm sure the story will soon be lost in that mega-thread. So I'm reposting it here for any who missed it.)

Coach: Former LSU standout, Denver Broncos WR Orlando McDaniel dies of COVID-19

An LSU track star and football standout who was drafted by the Denver Broncos, Orlando McDaniel is dead at 59.

www.yahoo.com

I remember watching McDaniel playing football at LSU.

 

[gboudx]

He was well known and respected here in DFW. Here’s the Dallas Morning News article:

Orlando McDaniel, club coach for area’s top girls track athletes, dies from coronavirus

The impact of the coronavirus pandemic has hit close to home for the Dallas-area track and field community. The Advocate in Baton Rouge, La., reported that...

www.dallasnews.com

 

[JimEverett]

I vaguely remember him. What I do remember is that those were some tough years for LSU football. I always like guys who stick with programs during lean years and set the tone for programs' future success.