Ed Orgeron dishes on LSU's offensive struggles versus Alabama

LSU interim head coach Ed Orgeron was none too pleased over the Tigers’ offensive effort in last weekend’s 10-0 loss to Alabama.

Alabama held LSU to only 125 yards of total offense. Known as a running team, the Tigers managed only 33 yards on 27 carries. Running back Leonard Fournette accrued 35 yards on 17 carries — equating to a paltry 2.1 yards per carry.

QB Danny Etling didn’t fare much better — as he was harassed and pummeled all evening long. The Purdue transfer finished 11-of-24 for 92 yards and an interception.

Orgeron addressed the offensive struggles on Monday during a press conference:

Coach O: "The game plan called for us giving Leonard the ball as much as he could." #LSU

— James Moran (@SmartestMoran) November 7, 2016

Coach O was asked if QB Etling was nervous: "It seemed like it. It was totally unlike his character." #LSU

— TigerDroppings (@TigerDroppings) November 7, 2016

Interestingly enough, Orgeron also spoke about Alabama LT Cam Robinson. Considered a potential top-5 pick in next year’s NFL Draft, Robinson hails from the state of Louisiana.

Should Orgeron get the full-time gig in Baton Rouge, it doesn’t appear as if he’ll allow the cream of the crop to leave the state:

Coach O on recruiting O-Linemen: "The left tackle at Alabama (Cam Robinson) should be here. We have to get bigger and stronger."

— TigerDroppings (@TigerDroppings) November 7, 2016