LSU vs Florida Week 12 Review

Erik Trosclair • November 19, 2024

Let's get into it.

Another week, another Tiger loss.


LSU received the opening kickoff and turned the ball over on downs. The teams trade punts. Florida has a 5 play 80 yard drive that was capped off by an Elijah Badger 23 yard receiving TD. Florida 7-0. LSU has a 13 play 41 yard drive, but Damian Ramos missed a 51 yard field goal. Florida punts back to LSU. LSU puts together an impressive 14 play 84 yard drive that was capped off by an Aaron Anderson 28 yard receiving TD. Tied 7-7. Florida has a 9 play 44 yard drive that was capped off by a Trey Smack 49 yard field goal. Florida 10-7. LSU has a 12 play 47 yard drive that was capped off by a Damian Ramos 50 yard field goal. Tied 10-10. Florida kneels out the 1st half. Florida opens the 2nd half with a punt. LSU has a 15 play 62 yard drive that was capped off by a Damian Ramos 45 yard field goal. LSU 13-10. Florida has an 8 play 38 yard drive that was capped off by a Trey Smack 55 yard field goal. Tied 13-13. On the 3rd play of LSU's next drive Garrett Nussmeier was strip sacked by T.J. Searcy, Emery Jones Jr. recovered the ball, Jones Jr. fumbles and Caleb Banks recovered. Florida ball. The teams trade 3 and out possessions. Florida has a 3 play 45 yard drive that was capped off by a Ja'Kobi Jackson 1 yard rushing TD. Florida 20-13. LSU has a 15 play 54 yard drive that was capped off by a Damian Ramos 38 yard field goal. Florida 20-16. Florida has a 3 play 75 yard drive that was capped off by a Jadan Baugh 55 yard rushing TD. Florida 27-16. LSU turns it over on downs. Florida kneels out the clock. Florida 27 LSU 16.


TAKEAWAYS


- The LSU redzone offense is horrible right now. You cannot trade 3's for 7's.

- This offensive line is not very good. LSU gave up 7 sacks in this one. The Tigers only gave up 6 sacks the entire season.

- Finally, the Tigers utilized Mason Taylor and Caden Durham. Both of the Tiger playmakers were very involved in this game plan.

- I am tired of seeing Brian Kelly blame others. You make way too much money to not take accountability.

- Slade Roy has the yips. I am a huge fan of Slade, but these snaps are a problem right now. He has to find it.


AWARDS

- Offensive MVP - Aaron Anderson - Big Play AA always shows up when he is needed the most.

- Defensive MVP - Dahvon Keys - The freshman stepped up in this one. Keys led the team in tackles and had a pass breakup.


The Tigers welcome Vanderbilt to Tiger Stadium Saturday night.


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NOLA Gold's win over Seattle secures 3rd place in the Major League Rugby Eastern Conference standings

By Tina Howell • April 28, 2025
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10th annual Covington Antiques and Uniques Festival

By Tina Howell • April 24, 2025
The 10th annual Covington Antiques & Uniques Festival will be held this Saturday, April 26, and Sunday, April 27, at the Covington Trailhead Museum. This two-day, juried festival features over 60 vendors offering an eclectic mix of antique furnishings, period collectibles, architectural salvage, and vintage-inspired fine crafts, as well as a live auction, car show, good food, music, and more. The Covington Heritage Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization whose mission is to preserve the city’s culture, character and community. Founded in 2015, the festival is coordinated with the support of the City’s Department of Cultural Arts and Events. As the festival grows and evolves each year, their goal remains the same- to offer a first-class juried event that reflects the unique charm and history of the city of Covington. The festival is open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. and admission is free. For more details, please visit https://www.covingtonheritagefoundation.com/
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