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For those saying "Blake Baker isn't good enough"
Posted on 10/27/25 at 1:30 pm
Posted on 10/27/25 at 1:30 pm
Get real.
You saw how Kelly was talking to the other assistants (Sloan and the ST Coordinator) so disrespectfully?
Go back and watch how he approached Baker... It was a calm and polite conversation. And the defense was getting worked.
Kelly knew that Baker doesn't stand for that crap. Baker has been great this season. Yes, he is blitz heavy, but we have many more sacks, turnovers, and forced punts this season than we have in a LONG time at LSU.
I get it, we want blood when the standard isn't met. Baker is the only real reason we had any hope for getting back to that standard at all early in the season during and post-Florida game.
You saw how Kelly was talking to the other assistants (Sloan and the ST Coordinator) so disrespectfully?
Go back and watch how he approached Baker... It was a calm and polite conversation. And the defense was getting worked.
Kelly knew that Baker doesn't stand for that crap. Baker has been great this season. Yes, he is blitz heavy, but we have many more sacks, turnovers, and forced punts this season than we have in a LONG time at LSU.
I get it, we want blood when the standard isn't met. Baker is the only real reason we had any hope for getting back to that standard at all early in the season during and post-Florida game.
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Posted on 10/27/25 at 1:31 pm to DByrd2
That’s fine and all, but his leash better be short.
He is trending in a direction where this team cannot stop any offense with a pulse.
He is trending in a direction where this team cannot stop any offense with a pulse.
Posted on 10/27/25 at 1:31 pm to DByrd2
I wouldn't be mad if Kiffin retained him
Posted on 10/27/25 at 1:32 pm to burke985
Whit being hurt has been tough to overcome.
Posted on 10/27/25 at 1:33 pm to DByrd2
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Kelly knew that Baker doesn't stand for that crap. Baker has been great this season.
I wouldn't go that far. LSU has given up over 600 rushing yards in it's last 3 games. They gave up 50 to A&M, what should've been 38 to Vandy and got gashed by SCAR. This defense has not been good for a month.
LSU defensively in it's last 4 games has averaged giving up 406 YPG and 29 PPG. LSU's defense is not good right now.
This post was edited on 10/27/25 at 1:37 pm
Posted on 10/27/25 at 1:34 pm to DByrd2
Baker’s defensive style is a liability vs good play callers. We leave people open all the time. Clemson couldn’t see it, Kiffin did. Vandy and Aggies did too.
Posted on 10/27/25 at 1:34 pm to DByrd2
The loss of Whit and knowing your offense will never have your back has got to be taxing.
Only a matter of time before the dam broke.
Only a matter of time before the dam broke.
Posted on 10/27/25 at 1:35 pm to DByrd2
The difference is in person versus headset
Posted on 10/27/25 at 1:37 pm to JiminyCricket
I can’t argue you solid numbers point. But how many times has it been video high highlighted with LB’s being out of place or over persuaded. To the point our Safety has to call the defensive play. Oh and the overall improvement last year when Perkins got hurt. And Perk is a hella athlete. Just not a QB of the defense!
Posted on 10/27/25 at 1:37 pm to bayou85
Baker needs someone that can help him with mobile QBs (how to stop them). Like Baker's scheme but he needs to get that aspect figured out. Its football now.
Posted on 10/27/25 at 1:38 pm to DByrd2
quote:
Baker has been great this season
Did the defense not just give up 426 yards and get out scored 35-7 in one half or am I missing something?
Posted on 10/27/25 at 1:38 pm to mfiredog
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I can’t argue you solid numbers point. But how many times has it been video high highlighted with LB’s being out of place or over persuaded. To the point our Safety has to call the defensive play. Oh and the overall improvement last year when Perkins got hurt. And Perk is a hella athlete. Just not a QB of the defense!
I like Blake but he's the LB's coach. If they suck and you recruited and developed them.........
Posted on 10/27/25 at 1:39 pm to Safety Blitz
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Whit being hurt has been tough to overcome.
Sure. But you cannot base a defense on one man.
They started tackling ball carriers’ shoulder pads. I cannot figure that one out.
Posted on 10/27/25 at 1:39 pm to NatalbanyTigerFan
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Did the defense not just give up 426 yards and get out scored 35-7 in one half or am I missing something?
The defense is giving up over 400 YPG and almost 30 points in it's last 4 games and that includes a bad SCAR team and a mercy kneel from Vandy.
Posted on 10/27/25 at 1:40 pm to DByrd2
What games have you been watching?
Defense played well against Clemson, but they are currently ranked 60th in total offense and have already lost 4 games.
Against teams with a pulse on offense (Ole Miss, Vanderbilt and A&M, all 3 of whom are in the top 30 in total offense) they have been awful.
Those three teams are converting over 50% of their third downs and we have allowed them to score on half of their drives as well.
Defense is far from the main problem, but Baker is the highest paid DC in the country and this defense ain't what people make it out to be. He needs to go too.
Defense played well against Clemson, but they are currently ranked 60th in total offense and have already lost 4 games.
Against teams with a pulse on offense (Ole Miss, Vanderbilt and A&M, all 3 of whom are in the top 30 in total offense) they have been awful.
Those three teams are converting over 50% of their third downs and we have allowed them to score on half of their drives as well.
Defense is far from the main problem, but Baker is the highest paid DC in the country and this defense ain't what people make it out to be. He needs to go too.
This post was edited on 10/27/25 at 1:41 pm
Posted on 10/27/25 at 1:40 pm to Safety Blitz
quote:I understand he’s our best player on that side of the ball, but if 1 guy goes out and your whole defense goes to shite, that’s a serious problem.
Whit being hurt has been tough to overcome.
This post was edited on 10/27/25 at 2:09 pm
Posted on 10/27/25 at 1:40 pm to NorthTxLSU
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That’s fine and all, but his leash better be short.
What do you mean, shirt leash?
We aren’t going to fire him this year. And the next coach will decide who the next DC is.
It’s a moot point now.
Posted on 10/27/25 at 1:41 pm to Safety Blitz
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Whit being hurt has been tough to overcome.
He’s responsible for depth on D too
Posted on 10/27/25 at 1:44 pm to DByrd2
If you look at the multitude of 3rd down conversions from our opponents, that tells me all I need to know about Baker.
3rd & Baker is a thing however you might want to dismiss it
3rd & Baker is a thing however you might want to dismiss it
Posted on 10/27/25 at 1:48 pm to DByrd2
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Baker has been great this season
Please provide data to substantiate
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