Brian Kelly explains what Tyrann Mathieu’s speech meant to LSU’s players
By Adam Spencer
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Brian Kelly is making sure his first LSU squad is familiar with some of the legends of the past.
That’s why, this spring, he brought Tyrann Mathieu (AKA the Honey Badger) in to talk to this year’s group of Tigers.
On Saturday, Kelly discussed the speech, saying it meant a lot for his players to hear from someone who they admire in the NFL ranks:
Brian Kelly on @Mathieu_Era’s speech to the team: “What makes him tick is the things I talk about, his traits, he’s built on the fundamentals of attention to detail, commitment, hard work. That resonates. It’s not the head coach talking about it, it’s a guy they revere.” pic.twitter.com/JdgjKuD94n
— Harrison Valentine (@HValentineLSU) April 3, 2022
“What makes him tick is the things I talk about,” Kelly said. “His traits. He’s built on the fundamentals of attention to detail, commitment, hard work. That resonates. It’s not the head coach talking about it. It’s a guy they revere.”
Kelly is absolutely right. Sometimes, switching up the messenger can be a big boost for a young team. We’ll see if the Honey Badger’s message resonates with the Tigers.
Adam is a daily fantasy sports (DFS) and sports betting expert. A 2012 graduate of the University of Missouri, Adam now covers all 16 SEC football teams. He is the director of DFS, evergreen and newsletter content across all Saturday Football brands.
