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Daverin “Deuce” Geralds and “Big” Richard Anderson both 1st team Defense for Practice #2
Posted on 8/6/26 at 11:56 pm
Posted on 8/6/26 at 11:56 pm
Both true freshman starting at interior defensive line at the start of practice #2.
Overreactions only please.
Malik Blocton and Stephiylan Green second team.
Dominik McKinley and Brandon Brown third.
Overreactions only please.
Malik Blocton and Stephiylan Green second team.
Dominik McKinley and Brandon Brown third.
This post was edited on 8/7/26 at 12:18 am
Posted on 8/7/26 at 12:17 am to Wind
DTs rotate more than any other position on the team. You always want a fresh pair of guys in there. They can wear down quick. It's good that we have 5 solid guys we can count on there.
Posted on 8/7/26 at 12:20 am to 304tiger
Agreed! Hope they stay healthy and make life miserable for opposing QBs.
Everyone talks about pass rush coming from the edge, but interior pressure A/B gap up the middle between either guard and center is QB worst nightmare. Can’t step up into the pocket. Ruins passing game timing.
Everyone talks about pass rush coming from the edge, but interior pressure A/B gap up the middle between either guard and center is QB worst nightmare. Can’t step up into the pocket. Ruins passing game timing.
Posted on 8/7/26 at 12:21 am to Wind
The worry about this is how much of this is due to the freshmen being studs vs. the vets and transfers not stepping up
This post was edited on 8/7/26 at 12:22 am
Posted on 8/7/26 at 12:25 am to Tigerfan016
Nailed it. Between Peoples, Orgeron and Lucas + Baker; I wonder who has the most influence on starting rotation.
Really only McKinley has experience in Baker’s scheme, but I don’t think that matters much for a defensive tackle.
Thought McKinley would have developed into a stud by now. I think Blocton and Green will play a lot.
Really only McKinley has experience in Baker’s scheme, but I don’t think that matters much for a defensive tackle.
Thought McKinley would have developed into a stud by now. I think Blocton and Green will play a lot.
This post was edited on 8/7/26 at 12:26 am
Posted on 8/7/26 at 12:27 am to Wind
Might be to light a fire under upperclassmen arse. Then again, it may just be that the talent difference is so great, they can't overlook it on account of inexperience.
Posted on 8/7/26 at 12:30 am to Ironhead985
I think you are closest to the truth with this take. I expect the same thing is being done with putting Thomas out there over Cooley at safety.
Sending a message to your older guys that they need to step it up; don’t get complacent because no one is guaranteed a job.
Sending a message to your older guys that they need to step it up; don’t get complacent because no one is guaranteed a job.
This post was edited on 8/7/26 at 12:31 am
Posted on 8/7/26 at 12:32 am to Wind
McKinley didn't look incredibly explosive last year. Although he had a strong bull rush. That was all I saw from him
Posted on 8/7/26 at 12:37 am to Gonadballbarian
McKinley is listed at 6’6” on the LSU website. Pad level is no doubt a major issue. I have not studied him much but imagine wasted/ineffective first steps really hinder a guy that tall.
Kind of reminds me of Maason Smith recently. Another huge body guy that never seemed to take over and dominate with that size advantage.
Kind of reminds me of Maason Smith recently. Another huge body guy that never seemed to take over and dominate with that size advantage.
This post was edited on 8/7/26 at 12:41 am
Posted on 8/7/26 at 3:19 am to Wind
I heard that at one point we had an all freshman front. Occasionally play them together as the Baby Boy Brigade.
Brown, Anderson, Geralds, Henderson.
Brown, Anderson, Geralds, Henderson.
This post was edited on 8/7/26 at 3:43 am
Posted on 8/7/26 at 7:50 am to Wind
They're going to play a lot. I just have to believe right now they are rewarding people who are working hard in the offseason. While also trying to motivate the older heads.
There will be a big rotation in the interior defensive line so I'm not worried about them yet but it is worth keeping an eye on throughout camp.
There will be a big rotation in the interior defensive line so I'm not worried about them yet but it is worth keeping an eye on throughout camp.
Posted on 8/7/26 at 8:47 am to Wind
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Dominik McKinley
What's up with this dude??
Posted on 8/7/26 at 8:51 am to Broham
He was overrated coming out of high school. The 5 star label was due to size and potential not his production.
Posted on 8/7/26 at 8:51 am to Wind
Coach O doing work
Posted on 8/7/26 at 8:55 am to Wind
Anderson and Geralds are both going to be studs for us. I think Brown is a freak of nature, but those guys are just nasty DL types.
I still wonder if Brown moves to OT one day in future seasons, his ceiling there is so insane. Not that he wouldn't be great at DE, but he's just perfect physically for OT.
I still wonder if Brown moves to OT one day in future seasons, his ceiling there is so insane. Not that he wouldn't be great at DE, but he's just perfect physically for OT.
Posted on 8/7/26 at 9:02 am to Ironhead985
McKinley never gave off the vibe of a guy that loves football
Posted on 8/7/26 at 9:05 am to Wind
Lamar Brown playing OL only?
Posted on 8/7/26 at 9:09 am to Wind
Love it. Rotate them all in through the first few games and let game performances decide who starts down the stretch.
Posted on 8/7/26 at 9:12 am to CatfishJohn
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I still wonder if Brown moves to OT one day in future seasons
I disagree. I think his ceiling is equally high or slightly higher on the defensive line because he can slide anywhere on the defensive line which is invaluable. If he can add 15-20 lbs then sure they might want to put him out there at OT. But I don't think his ceiling is higher at OT.
Posted on 8/7/26 at 9:12 am to PUB
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Lamar Brown playing OL only?
It's his second day of college practice, I don't think we know what we have with him yet. Kiffin was careful to say temper expectations when asked about him (although he said he meant generally, I think it was particularly about Brown).
He'll be great for us, just needs to get acclimated.
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