The LSU Tigers coaching search was going to be one of the biggest media circuses in the world, no matter what. Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry's involvement has only stoked the flames.

During a news conference in the state capitol on Wednesday, Landry let his involvement in the selection of the new head coach be known.

"My role is about the fiscal effect of firing a coach under a terrible contract," said Landry. "All I care about is what the taxpayers are going to be on the hook [for]. I was also not happy with the fact that we were raising ticket prices while we were having a losing season. And we were paying a coach $100 million, and we were not getting the results."

Maybe more importantly, he made it known who would not be involved in selecting the next Tigers coach: Scott Woodward.

"Hell, I'd let Donald Trump pick [the next coach] before I let [Woodward] do it," said the empassioned governor.

Landry cited the failed contracts of Brian Kelly and Jimbo Fisher, resulting in a total of $130 million in buyouts from LSU and the Texas A&M Aggies, respectively, as the reason that Woodward would not be making this decision/in charge of the next contract.

Instead, it will be the job of the LSU Board of Supervisors, who are in charge of putting together a committee to search for the coach.

Landry's involvement to this point has been larger than it would normally be because the university is currently without a president. William Tate decided to get out of his rat race this past Summer, and his position is still vacant. Leaving a void of power in Baton Rouge.

There are a couple of important things to note from Landry's comments.

Most importantly, is that the Louisiana taxpayers are not at all footing the bill for getting rid of Kelly and the buyout that ensued. It's something that Landry has made a focal point of his media run.

"The only reason that I'm really involved is because this Brian Kelly contract leaves the taxpayers of this state on the bill," said Landry while appearing on Pat McAfee.

In reality, the money is being paid fully by private donors and self-raised funds by the Tigers football program. While raising ticket prices could be worth talking about, the actual act of firing and hiring a head coach does not have any fiscal impact on the people of Louisiana.

Secondly, this will certainly not do LSU any favors in terms of getting the coach that they want. College coaches do not want any governmental involvement at all. It's partially inescapable at a public university, but this level of circus surrounding the program will turn people away.

It was, seemingly, just a joke made by Landry. But it has made national news with really nothing to do with actual football. That level of distraction and noise coming from outside of the football team will give pause to many.

It has already lead to some of the biggest alumni voices coming out and attacking Landry on the biggest stages, namely ESPN's Ryan Clark on the ever-popular "First Take."

One thing is for sure, this is going to an entertaining couple of months for Baton Rouge.