Just last season, former LSU women's soccer goalkeeper Mo Isom tried out for as a Tigers placekicker.

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"The hope is there is some solution so we won't have to go through this all summer, " said Mr. Isom, adding that the FAA's handling of the problems has left airlines puzzled because seemingly small issues are causing delays.

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Isom said his recommendation "probably had an influence" in Clinton's decision to go with Smith.

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