Even after a remarkable comeback in the game against UCLA and ending up winning it with a high margin score of 34-17. LSU Tiger’s head coach Brian Kelly is getting a hard time from fans. As team’s consistently mediocre performance is raising a question about Kelly’s coaching techniques. Let’s see what the fuss is all about.
The much-anticipated matchup was turning into a big nightmare for LSU head coach Brian Kelly. Last week, after almost losing to South Carolina with a neck-to-neck score of 33-36, fans had high hopes for Brain and the team. But looks like the team is only giving them disappointment. In today’s LSU Tigers vs UCLA faceoff, the teams are going head to head with a score of 17-17, which made the Tigers’ fanbase quite furious. A fan took to X to express dissatisfaction with LSU’s entire gameplay, saying, “Brian Kelly has destroyed LSU football”
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Brian Kelly has destroyed LSU football
— ddter23 (@ddter23) September 21, 2024
However, the team picked up their game after halftime with quarterback Garrette Nussmeier showcasing an incredible game for the LSU Tigers. Garrette finished the game by finishing 32 out of 44 passes, running for 325 yards with three touchdowns. Even tight end Mason Taylor finished his game with a reception for 77 yards, which gave LSU quite an edge over UCLA. But looks like fans are not satisfied with their performance as they straightway target head coach Brian Kelly.
Brian Kelly facing fan’s fury
Fans are totally against Brain Kelly’s coaching techniques and recruitment. Which was quite visible till halftime when both teams were on a 17-17 score. Following this, a fan took to X to express their disbelief in Kelly, saying, “Fire Brian Kelly and stop hyping up these portal players. They were in the portal for a reason.” Another fan had the same opinion on Brian Kelly; however, they took a sarcastic jab at Brain, saying, “And Brian Kelly wonders what I have against him, bro.” It looks like fans are still upset with the LSU Tigers’ poor performance against the USC Trojans, which ultimately resulted in a loss of 20-27 for them.
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A fan straightaway raised a question on the Tigers’ defense, saying, “They should take some of Brian Kelly’s $100 million and buy a defense.” However, looking at today’s matchup against UCLA, the defense was vigorous as they forced turnovers against the Bruins, recovering a fumble. This time fans are not even giving Brian Kelly the benefit of the doubt; another fan had the same opinion about the Tigers and said, “It’s Brian Kelly what you expect; his team always underperforms.” Well, looking at players struggling against UCLA in the first half, what else you can expect from the fans? Let’s see if the team could improve their gameplay in the coming matchups. Till then let them enjoy their win with no regrets.
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