There were a couple of changes in the manner in which interim Ed Orgeron is going to conduct the LSU football program.
First, the Tigers normally have a walk-through after reviewing the previous game's tape and receiving the scouting report on the next opponent on Mondays. Under coach Les Miles, that walk-through would last up to 90 minutes. Under Orgeron, the walk-through lasted 30 minutes.
In addition, members of the media were permitted to watch all 30 minutes of the practice. Miles had closed practice to the media this year since the opening weekend. Members of the media will be allowed to observe one hour of Tuesday's practice.
Following a stretching period, the No. 1 and No. 2 offenses ran plays against the scout defense and the scout offense ran plays against the No. 1 and No. 2 defenses. Then, the No. 1 units went against each other and the No. 2 units went against each other -- all at 3/4 speed with no tackling. The players wore no helmets.
There were a lot of enthusiasm from the players during the initial stretching period. However, that emotion began to decrease from a lot of players during the 30-minute workout. Orgeron will have his work cut out for him to keep this team energized.
The last period was also a conditioning period as all the players on the field had to run about 30 yards to the end zone at the conclusion of each play. One could see a number of linemen were having trouble with the running.
Frank Herron, who replaced the suspended Davon Godchaux at defensive end, appeared to be out of breath on numerous occasions. Offensive linemen Josh Boutte and Maea Teuhema seemed to be favoring injuries.
Running back Leonard Fournette and center Ethan Pocic were not at practice. Derrius Guice took Fournette's spot with the first team, while Andy Dodd stepped in for Pocic. Will Clapp also took some snaps at center.
Cornerback Kevin Toliver was in uniform, but did not participate in practice. Tre'Davious White was at cornerback and Dwayne Thomas was at nickel in the sub packages.
New offensive coordinator Steve Ensminger was very quiet during these drills. Line coach Jeff Grimes was the lone very vocal offensive assistant.
First, the Tigers normally have a walk-through after reviewing the previous game's tape and receiving the scouting report on the next opponent on Mondays. Under coach Les Miles, that walk-through would last up to 90 minutes. Under Orgeron, the walk-through lasted 30 minutes.
In addition, members of the media were permitted to watch all 30 minutes of the practice. Miles had closed practice to the media this year since the opening weekend. Members of the media will be allowed to observe one hour of Tuesday's practice.
Following a stretching period, the No. 1 and No. 2 offenses ran plays against the scout defense and the scout offense ran plays against the No. 1 and No. 2 defenses. Then, the No. 1 units went against each other and the No. 2 units went against each other -- all at 3/4 speed with no tackling. The players wore no helmets.
There were a lot of enthusiasm from the players during the initial stretching period. However, that emotion began to decrease from a lot of players during the 30-minute workout. Orgeron will have his work cut out for him to keep this team energized.
The last period was also a conditioning period as all the players on the field had to run about 30 yards to the end zone at the conclusion of each play. One could see a number of linemen were having trouble with the running.
Frank Herron, who replaced the suspended Davon Godchaux at defensive end, appeared to be out of breath on numerous occasions. Offensive linemen Josh Boutte and Maea Teuhema seemed to be favoring injuries.
Running back Leonard Fournette and center Ethan Pocic were not at practice. Derrius Guice took Fournette's spot with the first team, while Andy Dodd stepped in for Pocic. Will Clapp also took some snaps at center.
Cornerback Kevin Toliver was in uniform, but did not participate in practice. Tre'Davious White was at cornerback and Dwayne Thomas was at nickel in the sub packages.
New offensive coordinator Steve Ensminger was very quiet during these drills. Line coach Jeff Grimes was the lone very vocal offensive assistant.
