re: Orgeron was also asked if he felt his program was on the rise.

quote:

---

I think you're assuming a lot here. I'm not saying those things can't happen, but you're speaking as if the improvement has already happened. We've heard a lot of this stuff before outside of the QB

---

Well unless Dave Aranda was lying his arse off (which he has been known to do) about Fehoko, Shelvin, Travez Moore and Jarrell Cherry, it will be an improved line. I have seen Rashard Lawrence play and he will be back after getting his first start last year.

Greedy will also be back for his second season as a starter.

Devin White will also be back after getting his first start last season.

The O-line started two true freshmen the majority of last season. Those guys will be back along with Badara Traore who is a huge OT with a lot of starting experience.

The 30+ freshmen besides the 12 that started will be veterans next season.

A "lyin Dave" quote:

quote:

---

Have you ever had a defense where you have to play so many young guys?

No (laughs).

What has that been like to have to weave in so many guys who haven’t played Division I football before?

I remember talking to Pete and saying how we’re growing up in front of everybody. Just the maturity, running to the ball, the maturity it takes to finish a play or a game, to prepare for whoever you’re playing. Those are all things that take maturity. We’ve learned that throughout the year. I would like if we could go back to have that at the beginning of the year, but that was not the case. I give a lot of credit to the coaches and Coach O for that.

---

https://www.theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/sports/lsu/article_b3f7899c-ecb7-11e7-9dfe-db83b0492711.html