LSU coach Brian Kelly addressed speculation about taking the Michigan job if Jim Harbaugh leaves for the NFL. Kelly expressed his love for LSU and desire to stay, despite his name being linked to a potential job at a B1G school. He discussed the potential impact of bowl practices on young players, including Da'Shawn Womack and other freshmen. Kelly also mentioned that conversations about players' roles at LSU will resume after the bowl game.
What's going on with #LSU freshman offensive tackle Zalance Heard? Brian Kelly addressed his status after Heard did not travel to Tampa: https://t.co/fylDlpyfUk
New: Brian Kelly opened up on #LSU freshman OT Lance Heard's status with the Tigers. Heard is not in the NCAA Transfer Portal, but also not on the bowl trip to Tampa. “He is looking at his role at LSU and evaluating it." More: https://t.co/UD6Gh665mD https://t.co/pdsm6luMd4
Brian Kelly on #LSU freshman Da'Shawn Womack: "We feel like it’s time for him to play. We’re going to put him in a position where we think he can help us. He’s done a good job this year of maturing." https://t.co/Zicim7bCJ7
Kelly on no Jayden Daniels: I'd love to play with Jayden Daniels. Who wouldn't? He's fun to watch. We feel good about Garrett Nussmeier and he's got the keys to the car in '24 going forward. #LSU
Kelly on Da'Shawn Womack: We feel like it's time for him to play. It's his maturation. We think he's ready. It'll be fun to watch him play. #LSU
Brian Kelly: "I think a lot of our young players, especially on the defensive side of the ball, get a great opportunity." He mentioned Jaxon Howard, Kylin Jackson and the freshman corners benefitting from bowl practices and an extra game. https://t.co/6LF3IH3Gvw
Asked about Zalance Heard not traveling with the team, Brian Kelly said "he’s looking at his role at #LSU, evaluating it." Conversations with Heard about his future will resume after the bowl game.
Brian Kelly addressed the absence of freshman OT Lance Heard. "He is looking at his role at #LSU and evaluating it ... We will pick up the conversations with him and his family after the bowl game." https://t.co/7thIGNvcIh
Kelly on Lance Heard: I think we'll have those conversations. He's looking at his role at #LSU, evaluating it. We're taking some time. We'll re-engage after the bowl with him and his family after.
Brian Kelly said #LSU's play calls will come from Joe Sloan in the press box, though Sloan and Cortez Hankton collaborated on the game plan. And Kelly has input. "I’ll get a chance to listen and make sure it’s the way I want it go."
Kelly on Nussmeier: When you're backup you can fake your way through it. There's no faking it now. And those guys want the ball. He's got a lot of pressure on him. He loves the bright lights. He walks around the building a little differently, no doubt. #LSU
Whit Weeks: “Definitely trying to fight for that job." Da'Shawn Womack: "I'm about to become Womack again.” Those two — and some other #LSU freshmen — may be using bowl prep as a stepping stone. https://t.co/Zicim7bCJ7
This #LSU team doesn’t have a lot opt outs, but bowls can still provide a jumping off point for young players. Here are a few freshmen who stand to benefit. https://t.co/REvTi1jZkN
Da’Shawn Womack said he’ll start at JACK linebacker in #LSU’s dime package against Wisconsin. Good chance for the former five-star to show what he can do at the end of his freshman year.
Michigan taking LSU coach Brian Kelly should Jim Harbaugh leave would be quite a catch, or would a younger fish be better? Column: https://t.co/8FGKAEb3SM https://t.co/b067qNfazb
#Badgers football: Brian Kelly is in is second season at LSU. Says he loves it there. Wants to stay. But his name is already being mentioned for another job that could open up after this season. It is a B1G school. https://t.co/81jghOa4rC
"Last stop" Brian Kelly addressed speculation he will take the Michigan job if Jim Harbaugh leaves for the NFL. Will LSU fans believe what he said? WATCH: https://t.co/9QNYgNRDSh https://t.co/zZC9STh2hY