Devin White reveals what he did during first half of Alabama game, thanks fans for #FreeDevinWhite campaign
The LSU Tigers were without star LB Devin White for the first half of Saturday’s blowout loss to Alabama.
That, as you all know by now, was the result of a targeting penalty that occurred late in the fourth quarter of LSU’s win over Mississippi State two weeks prior.
White came in for the second half and played well, recording eight tackles, but it wasn’t enough to help the Tigers avoid a 29-0 loss. So, what did White do during the first half, when he was confined to the locker room? He said he was doing pushups and pacing around trying to keep himself calm:
Devin White said he thinks he did at least 100 pushups in the first half. When he came out for the second half, "I was fired up." Said waiting on the sideline to start the second half helped keep his emotions in check.
— Cody Worsham (@CodyWorsham) November 5, 2018
What did Devin White do during those first 2 quarters of the #LSU vs. Alabama game?
“I was pacing. I did push ups. And I just watched the big plays.” pic.twitter.com/NyEfFB3ro5
— Madeline Adams (@TheMadAdams) November 5, 2018
LSU fans went all out to try to get White to play, starting #FreeDevinWhite campaigns and putting up billboards in Birmingham — home to the SEC headquarters. White said he appreciated LSU fans’ efforts to get the suspension lifted:
Devin White on #FreeDevinWhite: "It was very humbling. I knew LSU fans were crazy, they loved me, because I show them the same type of love. I was very thankful to see how much support I had. It made me want to continue to carry the university in my heart with great class."
— Cody Worsham (@CodyWorsham) November 5, 2018
The Tigers will have White back in the fold as they resume SEC play this weekend against Arkansas. White will be motivated to finish the year strong after missing the first half of Saturday’s loss.
