Brian Kelly speaks on win over Florida: 'Our guys deserved to win that game'
LSU lost the first game of the Brian Kelly era.
Since, the Tigers are 5-1 with wins over Mississippi State and Florida and a respectable loss to Tennessee. The Tigers look good and they’re looking to make a splash in the SEC West.
Head coach Brian Kelly let his emotions get the better of him just after the game.
Brian Kelly on fist pumps on sideline:
“We didn’t get a lot of breaks tonight…I just felt like our guys deserved to win that game so when something went right, my emotions showed a little”#LSU
— Brian Holland (@BHollandSports) October 16, 2022
Kelly praised Kayshon Boutte for his performance Saturday. The receiver totaled 6 receptions for 115 yards, the leading receiver on the day for the Tigers.
Brian Kelly effusive in his praise for Kayshon Boutte. Said he named him captain this week because he practiced harder and faster than anyone on the team.
“If he plays at that level, we’re a different football team.” #LSU #GeauxTigers pic.twitter.com/tZQEQrU0rg
— Cody Worsham (@CodyWorsham) October 16, 2022
Kelly also touched on play from the offensive line.
Brian Kelly on his two true freshman tackles: “They’re physically gifted but they’re mentally strong.” pic.twitter.com/sKfyvun1pA
— Cody Worsham (@CodyWorsham) October 16, 2022
LSU’s player of the game according to Kelly? Josh Williams. He rushed for 106 yards on 14 carries, but did more for the Tigers than the stat sheet will let on.
Brian Kelly says Josh Williams got the game ball tonight.
“He did a lot to help us offensively.”
Williams has been the epitome of a Tiger this season, doing the dirty work and succeeding when called upon.
He also had his first 100-yard rushing game tonight. #LSU
— Zack Nagy (@znagy20) October 16, 2022