COACH ORGERON SPEAKS

by LONN PHILLIPS SULLIVAN

@LonnPhillips

Speaking to former Tigers T-Bob Hebert & Jacob Hester, the hosting team of ESPN 104.5's OFF THE BENCH, Coach Orgeron detailed some interesting pieces of info:

- First off, he called Myles Brennan "phenomenal"

- He dubbed Andre Anthony as the "clear" leader of the defense

- Coach O pointed out how sophomores Max Johnson and B.J Ojulari are the two best young leaders on the team, guiding their teammates by example

- Ali Gaye is "comin' along"

- Damone Clark "they've been looking at him for months" by the defensive staff and they not only believe in him, but his leadership has been established

- Coach O values the leadership from veterans Austin Deculus & Andre Anthony. "Some of these guys started as freshmen when we beat Florida 17-16! Think about all the football they've played?!"

- Coach O talks about how well we've done on special teams, detailing how LSU were 5/6 on 50+ yard field goals last year & how Zach Von Rosenberg never had a blocked punt

- Talked about the Leadership Council and how great it was to kick back, relax and enjoy a night of dinner & discussion with his team

- "We need to invest in our team so that nothing can come between us..."

- LSU had academic meetings in which Austin Deculus & Liam Shanahan led the group

Make no mistake: Coach Orgeron has learned a lot from the 2020 season...this year has seen a massive focus on leadership, team continuity and togetherness, all of which will greatly aid these experienced Tigers during the season.

There's a vibe among this team...one of strong locker room character & a "tight but loose" character...

Putting the team's humanity above all else, including the game itself, will change the course of this program's future, both in the immediate & long term.

Coach Orgeron is pushing every right button at this point and the feeling among this LSU team couldn't be better....the work has already begun!!!

by LONN PHILLIPS SULLIVAN

@LonnPhillips

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