Ed Orgeron refuses to discuss moral victories, vows, ‘We’re coming and we ain’t backing down’
By Keith Farner
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LSU put up a fight against Alabama in a 24-10 loss, but coach Ed Orgeron was not in the mood to discuss the possibility of a moral victory.
The Tigers somewhat contained the Crimson Tide, but couldn’t generate an offensive threat to close the gap in the second half.
LSU quarterback Danny Etling was 12-for-26 for 137 yards, no touchdowns and one interception. He gave way to backup Myles Brennan, who was 3-for-5 for 18 yards.
It was Alabama’s seventh straight win in the rivalry. LSU fell to 6-3 and 3-2 in the SEC.
After the game, Orgeron discussed what happened with reporters:
Orgeron on moral victories: "We came here to beat Alabama." #LSU
— Ross Dellenger (@RossDellenger) November 5, 2017
Orgeron: I️ thought we played very well on defense on tonight. Thought difference was we couldn’t cover their WRs man to man. #LSU
— Andrew Lopez (@_Andrew_Lopez) November 5, 2017
O: "Our guys busted their tails on the game plan. Didn't make the plays when we needed to." #LSU
— Ross Dellenger (@RossDellenger) November 5, 2017
Orgeron says on deep throws to Chark it looked like some were underthrown and some were on the money.
Has to review film.
— Andrew Lopez (@_Andrew_Lopez) November 5, 2017
Orgeron on Etling INT: "That was critical. Got to talk to Matt. I'm sure the throw wasn't right."#LSU
— Ross Dellenger (@RossDellenger) November 5, 2017
O on biggest difference between #LSU and #Bama: "Played well on defense. We could not cover their receivers man to man like usual."
— Ross Dellenger (@RossDellenger) November 5, 2017
"On offense … we've got to be able to move the ball. Got to convert." https://t.co/DV35Ww6jKG
— Ross Dellenger (@RossDellenger) November 5, 2017
Orgeron: "We're coming. We're coming and we ain't backing down." #LSU
— Ross Dellenger (@RossDellenger) November 5, 2017
Orgeron: "A lot of beliefe in that locker room. Those guys would be ready to play tomorrow morning." #LSU
— Ross Dellenger (@RossDellenger) November 5, 2017
A former newspaper veteran, Keith Farner is a news manager for Saturday Down South.
