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Hanagriff lowered the boom on his post-game show....

Posted on 10/11/26 at 9:12 am
Posted by Cajun75
Member since Mar 2022
986 posts
Posted on 10/11/26 at 9:12 am
Said it was the worst performance by Blake Baker as a coach since he's been at LSU. Said we hired Kiffin to make a fourth and 1 play but he punted instead. Said Sloan completely dominated Baker last night. Personally, I hate the attempt to draw the defense offsides when attempting to get a first down on fourth down, then taking a time out to then punt. It just seems weak.
Posted by Swagga
504
Member since Dec 2009
19635 posts
Posted on 10/11/26 at 9:14 am to
I don’t disagree with any of that.

Kiffin was paid a lot of money to make the difficult choices like going for that 4th and 1. We could have kept Kelly to punt there.


Baker has no excuses, I’m firmly off his train. Nobody gets more overhyped by beating up on lesser teams and getting totally out schemed when he’s playing a QB who has a pulse.
Posted by H2A2
South
Member since Jun 2023
253 posts
Posted on 10/11/26 at 9:16 am to
In what world is 1 long run on 2nd play, 1 long drive, KR TD, OT TD... and a bunch of short field stops a bad look for Baker. People are freaking delusional. He deserves hate for other games but not this
Posted by medium_okra
City of Central
Member since Oct 2019
606 posts
Posted on 10/11/26 at 9:19 am to
Sure, just go ahead and discount that 80 yard play to start the game. Down 7-3 before the defense ever made contact with a UK player.
Posted by Shanks A Lot
Member since Dec 2023
2073 posts
Posted on 10/11/26 at 9:20 am to
quote:

In what world is 1 long run on 2nd play, 1 long drive, KR TD, OT TD... and a bunch of short field stops a bad look for Baker. People are freaking delusional. He deserves hate for other games but not this


He’s not going to fuk you.
Posted by nosaj
Member since Sep 2010
2828 posts
Posted on 10/11/26 at 9:21 am to
That opening run was more on Cooley than anyone else. He completely played himself out of position. He’s supposed to be covering that hole.
Posted by Alt26
Member since Mar 2010
36728 posts
Posted on 10/11/26 at 9:22 am to
If you are a great DC needing one stop to close out a win you get it. Baker’s defense, in the two losses this year had situations where it needed on stop…and he was passive and could not get it done. In those moments he’s hesitant
Posted by 1999
Where I be
Member since Oct 2009
34509 posts
Posted on 10/11/26 at 9:22 am to
Yep, you hire Kiffin to have a play to get 4th and 1.
This post was edited on 10/11/26 at 9:23 am
Posted by RB10
Member since Nov 2010
54482 posts
Posted on 10/11/26 at 9:23 am to
I don’t agree that is was Bakers worst performance. Both aTm games in 2024 and 2025 were worse.

This one was still bad though.
Posted by S
RIP Wayde
Member since Jan 2007
175362 posts
Posted on 10/11/26 at 9:23 am to
Baker needs to sort out these slow road starts too. Congrats on the halftime adjustments but how about we quit spotting teams 24 first half points before we decide to start playing fast and physical.
Posted by cfish140
BR
Member since Aug 2007
9462 posts
Posted on 10/11/26 at 9:23 am to
quote:

In what world is 1 long run on 2nd play, 1 long drive, KR TD, OT TD... and a bunch of short field stops a bad look for Baker. People are freaking delusional. He deserves hate for other games but not this


Because when you really need a stop to win the game he fricking chokes and its a fact. He did it against Ole miss and he just did it again against Kentucky twice. Went zone deep safety on their last drive and let them eat us up with seam routes just like Ole miss, then in OT he dosent see the qb sneak coming from a mile away.

I like his agressive style but we have enough of a sample size now, he cant get the big stop at the end of the game.
Posted by medium_okra
City of Central
Member since Oct 2019
606 posts
Posted on 10/11/26 at 9:25 am to
And Cooley works for Baker. What is your point ? The D got out-coached by Joe fricking Sloan.
Posted by npt817
Prairieville, LA
Member since Sep 2010
1706 posts
Posted on 10/11/26 at 9:27 am to
quote:

In what world is 1 long run on 2nd play, 1 long drive, KR TD, OT TD... and a bunch of short field stops a bad look for Baker.


In a world where he is one of the highest paid defensive coordinators in the country to not lose games like this in the last few minutes, no matter the situation.
Posted by js1591
Member since Jan 2020
3072 posts
Posted on 10/11/26 at 9:28 am to
Totally agree
Posted by 18handicap
Member since Jul 2014
6681 posts
Posted on 10/11/26 at 9:32 am to
Is there a link anywhere to listen? Im getting ready to get on a plane and have plenty of time to listen.
Posted by Tigerstark
Parts unknown
Member since Aug 2011
7256 posts
Posted on 10/11/26 at 9:37 am to
Both road games bakers defense has been suspect at the start. Terrible before half giving up TDs and then terrible at the end of the game.

That’s not what’s expected from the highest paid DC in the land.

Posted by Tiger Ryno
#WoF
Member since Feb 2007
109171 posts
Posted on 10/11/26 at 9:38 am to
Classic pussy ball.
Posted by medtiger
Member since Sep 2003
22034 posts
Posted on 10/11/26 at 9:43 am to
Gave up 3 points in the 2nd half. The opening play counts, but Baker can't go out there and physically stop LB from tripping over the DL in front of him or the safety from running into the wrong gap. Kentucky got a short field twice in the 2nd half, but the defense held them to FG attempts both times.

Meanwhile, the offensive genius scores 1 TD against a bottom quartile SEC defense on a play that wasn't a gimmick. The offense was a bigger problem than the defense.
Posted by DBG
vermont
Member since May 2004
81162 posts
Posted on 10/11/26 at 9:44 am to
Baker is Dennis Allen. Objectively a good defensive coordinator but can’t be counted on to end a game. We’ve seen enough.
Posted by lsuguy84
Madisonville
Member since Feb 2009
28317 posts
Posted on 10/11/26 at 9:45 am to
Who do we realistically think is going to replace him?
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