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Brian Kelly's Rough Patch with LSU

11/17/2024

TLDR: LSU head coach Brian Kelly found himself in hot water on Saturday as his Tigers fell to an unranked Florida team, marking their third consecutive loss this season. The game, ending 27-16, stirred up emotions on the sidelines, caught on camera with Kelly in heated conversations with his players, showcasing the mounting frustration. The struggles continue for LSU, now 6-4, 3-3 in SEC play, prompting concerns among the fanbase about Kelly’s leadership. Despite a lengthy control of the game, LSU was unable to secure a victory, speculating on Kelly’s streak of ten-win seasons being potentially broken. This season is testing LSU’s resilience and the capability of its head coach in navigating through difficulties.


The tension reached a boiling point for LSU head coach Brian Kelly during Saturday’s showdown against an unranked Florida team. As the Tigers bore the brunt of their third straight loss, captured vividly on camera was a visibly upset Kelly—an image that speaks volumes of the frustrations simmering under the surface. Indeed, with the Tigers now sitting at a middling 6-4 overall and 3-3 in the SEC, the haunting possibility of slipping out of the polls looms for a team hungry for success. And boy, the LSU faithful aren’t happy, their expectations as high as the muggy southern sky.

Kelly’s sideline interactions highlighted the intensity of the game, where at one moment, he found himself in a heated exchange with wide receiver Chris Hilton Jr. Speculation arose among the fans watching at home, as Kelly’s verbiage suggested player dissatisfaction, with the term “uncoachable” tossed around. Tensions flared even further in the latter part of the game when fellow receiver Kyren Lacy was caught jawing back at Kelly after another failed drive. The cameras quickly cut away, but not quick enough to miss the fiery exchange that underscored LSU’s frustrations.

Despite an impressive 92 plays and maintaining control of the ball for over 41 minutes, LSU couldn’t seal the deal, falling to Florida for the first time since 2018. Kelly, reflecting on this agonizing run with losses to Texas A&M, Alabama, and now Florida, recognizes the path forward isn’t an easy stroll on campus. With resolute determination, he vowed to field players ready to scrap and fight to correct course, understanding all too well the pressure facing him as the Tigers head further into the season. This marks a crucial test for Kelly, formerly of Notre Dame fame, threatening to interrupt his decade-long streak of seasons with ten victories or more. The next chapter for LSU and Kelly requires earnest effort to get back to their winning ways.


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Authored by Bruce Ailer

Bruce Ailer

Bruce Ailer is a charismatic and unapologetically passionate football aficionado hailing from the South. With a lifelong love for the game, particularly the Alabama Crimson Tide, Bruce's boisterous personality and undeniable charm make him an unforgettable presence in any football conversation.