Blake Ruffino and Matt Zenitz of CBS Sports and 247Sports report that former LSU defensive coordinator Dave Aranda is in Baton Rouge. For now, the plan is for him to be around LSU observing and assisting over the next few weeks. We explain what that means, why it isn’t a full analyst hire yet, and why Blake Baker’s and Charlie Weis Jr.’s names will keep coming up on the coaching carousel. We also cover three things this move says about Lane Kiffin: he’s always learning, LSU has real alignment from the administration on down, and he always has a plan for what comes next. For LSU, it’s a win-win.
Then it’s Keys to Victory Part 2 for LSU vs. Alabama. Sam Leavitt can’t turn the ball over against an opportunistic Bama defense that jumps routes, and he has to use his legs. We get into why he’s the best quarterback Alabama has faced, how pressure on Keelan Russell has wrecked Bama’s passing game (PFF numbers from the Georgia and Tennessee games), and why true freshman Deuce Geralds could be a game wrecker. Plus why Lane may have some surprises for Bama, and your Super Chats.
(00:00) – Dave Aranda in Baton Rouge: what we’re reporting
(06:00) – Blake Baker’s name is trending on the carousel
(08:25) – What the move says about Lane Kiffin: always learning
(10:42) – LSU has true alignment
(28:35) – Keys to Victory Part 2: LSU vs Alabama
(30:10) – Sam Leavitt can’t turn the ball over
(35:35) – Sam Leavitt is the best QB Bama has faced
(42:12) – Sam has to use his legs
(45:32) – Send the house: pressure wrecks Keelan Russell
(48:01) – Deuce Geralds can be a game wrecker
(57:16) – Lane has some surprises for Bama
(58:00) – Super Chats: how does Blake Baker feel about Aranda?
