When Jay Clark was elevated to head coach in August, he fully understood the shoes he was filling.
Even as a 30-year veteran of college gymnastics, he probably would've doubted you if you told him he'd be LSU's third head coach in school history. But his excitement was short lived. It quickly turned to excitement about the team. And it has to be if you're going to replace a legend.
His first season will be one unlike any other. Lots of things will look different, but many aspects will remain the same. A new head coach.