Lousiana Tech coach to have heart surgery

Aug 10, 2008 - 4:25 AM RUSTON, Louisiana (Ticker) -- Louisiana Tech offensive line coach Pete Perot will undergo double-bypass, open-heart surgery, the team announced on Saturday.

Perot experienced chest pains on Wednesday and had an arteriogram performed a day later. He will undergo surgery on August 14.

"Our primary concern is Pete's health," Louisiana Tech coach Derek Dooley said. "I'm confident he is in great hands."

Art Kehoe will fill in for Perot, who is entering his 20th season at Louisiana Tech.






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