Ed Orgeron Comments On LSU's Punt Return Struggles

A costly muffed punt early in the 2nd half by LSU wide receiver Jonathan Giles vs. Texas A&M allowed momentum to shift back to the Aggies right after the Tigers tied up the game at 17-17 with a 90-yard scoring drive.

Following the drive, LSU's defense forced the Aggies to go three-and-out but Giles muffed the punt giving Texas A&M the ball on LSU's 29-yard line. Eight plays the later the Aggies scored to go up 24-17.

The muffed punt was a critical play in the game Saturday and LSU has dealt with punt returning issues all season.

Head coach Ed Orgeron joined 104.5 ESPN’s Off the Bench Tuesday morning and was asked whether or not the coaching staff will try out new options at punt returner with the time off before the bowl game.

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“Yes- no question," Orgeron said. "Kary Vincent came to me. We’ve been trying Jontre (Kirklin). Jontre can do it but we didn't want to put him back there in a pressure situation and fumble. Kary Vincent has come to me and he has done it, and I got a couple recruits now who are committed who are very good punt returners."

“But we need to get better in that area. No question about it.”

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You can listen to the full interview here.