Ed Orgeron after LSU’s win over Central Michigan: ‘I think we took the next step’
By Keith Farner
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Ed Orgeron watched his team knock off Central Michigan 49-21 on Saturday as Max Johnson passed for 372 yards on 26-for-35 passing with 5 touchdowns and an interception.
The LSU defense, meanwhile, allowed just 56 rushing yards as the Tigers built a 35-7 lead at halftime.
Here’s a sampling of what Orgeron told the media after the game:
Ed Orgeron at the mic for his postgame presser.
“We made some improvements tonight.”
Liked what he saw as far as tempo, the play of the young freshmen and what he saw from Max Johnson.
— Julie Boudwin (@Julie_Boudwin) September 19, 2021
Ed Orgeron on tonight’s offense…
“It’s the beginning. We were in sync the first and second quarter. … We should be a lot better on offense as we continue to grow.”
— Julie Boudwin (@Julie_Boudwin) September 19, 2021
Ed Orgeron postgame: “Was very pleased with the up-tempo of our offense, pleased with the play of our young receivers. We have to continue to grow in our offense and let our players make plays.”
— Harrison Valentine (@HValentineLSU) September 19, 2021
“I think we took the next step. We’re not there yet. … We worked very hard this week and we’ll go back with the same attitude next week.” – Ed Orgeron
— Julie Boudwin (@Julie_Boudwin) September 19, 2021
Orgeron: “Jack Bech is a baller.”#LSU
— Glen West (@glenwest21) September 19, 2021
Ed Orgeron says the defense had a very strong night, but “we were very disappointed that we gave up those big plays. We had a missed assignment. We’ve got to fix that and fix it fast.” #LSU
— WWL Radio (@WWLAMFM) September 19, 2021
Ed Orgeron on Deion Smith and Jack Bech: “It was fun seeing them do it in Tiger Stadium. I’ve been seeing them do it all the time in practice.”
— Harrison Valentine (@HValentineLSU) September 19, 2021
Ed Orgeron on the breakout game for #LSU freshman WR Deion Smith, who was the No. 1 ranked prospect out of Mississippi.
“He reminds me of Justin Jefferson in a lot of ways.”
— Shea Dixon (@Sheadixon) September 19, 2021
Ed Orgeron: “It was all about protection first. … We did a decent job protecting the quarterback tonight but still have a ways to go.”
— Julie Boudwin (@Julie_Boudwin) September 19, 2021
A former newspaper veteran, Keith Farner is a news manager for Saturday Down South.
