TOP 5 PERFORMERS VS OLE MISS
by LONN PHILLIPS SULLIVAN
@LonnPhillips
Our Top 5 Tiger Performers vs Ole Miss was tough to gauge after LSU's arresting assault upon Kiffin's Rebels provided so many strong candidates for inclusion.
For instance, Jay Ward didn't have his best game, but his knockout hit on Jaxson Dart was the first domino to fall in LSU's pressure demonstration, rattling the young quarterback.
Micah Baskerville not only led the team in tackles (8), he added 2 pass breakups, 1 TFL and a crunching hit on Jaxson Dart which pressured the Rebel starter into a red zone interception, constantly battering & battling Kiffin's offense.
Ali Gaye rose up and enjoyed his best game of 2022, rarely breaking contain on the edge and contributing a tackle for loss alongside 4 tackles.
Freshman tight end Mason Taylor was a constant beast in run blocking, tacking on his first LSU touchdown as well as 3 total catches, highlighted by a 38 yard scamper that forced Gary Danielson to utter "that's a future pro tight end right there..."