Scott Woodward was a highly effective athletic director who cared deeply about the university and acted in the institution's best interest.

“I believe that Scott Woodard did an amazing job at being the athletic director at LSU. I believe he focused on all sports as much as you could focus on all sports. I believe he cared about the university. I believe the university was important to him. It wasn't just a stepping stone job”

Athletic success in the modern era requires full alignment between the university administration, the athletic director, the coaching staff, and NIL support.

“I mean, clearly to make it work in the universities that work well, everybody uses that word alignment. You you have to have an alignment between the administration of the university, between the athletic director and his team or her team, and the set of individuals who going to support you in NIL.”