Nov 4, 2023; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; LSU Tigers head coach Brian Kelly looks on before the first half at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Butch Dill-USA TODAY Sports
LSU’s fall camp is winding down. With two weeks to go until kickoff vs. USC, practice and preparation from this point will resemble something closer to a regular season schedule than training camp.
The first two weeks of camp provided us with a fresh look at LSU. There were a lot of unknowns about this team leaving 2023. LSU was replacing a Heisman Trophy winner at QB, both coordinators and two first-round wide receivers. Spring practice provided a few answers, some of which have been further solidified in camp.
It’s the first time we’ve gotten a true look at some new faces too, notably defensive tackles Gio Paez and [autotag]Dominick McKinley[/autotag], who weren’t with LSU for spring ball.
Despite the offensive changes, there’s more certainty on that side of the ball. That’s led much of the recent fan focus to the defensive side, where LSU is hoping new DC [autotag]Blake Baker[/autotag] can turn it around in year one.
There’s still a lot to learn about this team but those answers will come when toe meets leather against USC. For now, we’ll look at six things we’ve learned about LSU in fall camp.
TAMPA, FLORIDA – JANUARY 01: Ashton Stamps #26 of the LSU Tigers celebrates after winning the ReliaQuest Bowl against the Wisconsin Badgers at Raymond James Stadium on January 01, 2024 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
Cornerback is a position of interest for LSU entering 2024. The pass defense was not up to standard in 2023, but LSU didn’t hit the portal and opted to bank on the development of its young guys.
Ashton Stamps is in that group. The sophomore drew rave reviews when he first arrived on campus in 2023. He was forced into action as…
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Publish date : 2024-08-19 22:41:55
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