George Branigan begins his seventh year as a full-time member of the LSU equipment staff, where he serves as the head manager for baseball and softball, and assists with the nationally-ranked football team.
Prior to his full-time post, Branigan spent six months helping family members rebuild their personal businesses devastated during Hurricane Katrina.
While attending LSU, Branigan spent five years as a student equipment manager, working with the baseball team during his entire tenure and the football team during the 2002-03 season.
A native of Kenner, La., Branigan prepped at Brother Martin High School before earning his degree in general studies from LSU in May 2005. He is a member of the American Equipment Managers Association and the SEC Equipment Managers Association.