LSU WR Jonathan Giles trying to overcome early-season slump with unique strategy
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Jonathan Giles is employing an unorthodox strategy to try to shake off his struggles through the first month of the season.
LSU’s junior receiver will don a different jersey against Florida on Saturday, swapping his No. 7 for No. 12, according to a tweet from Ross Dellenger of Sports Illustrated.
Random nugget here from Dallas: #LSU WR Jonathan Giles, the transfer from Texas Tech, plans to wear No. 12 today and not No. 7. He’s trying to shake out of a slump against the #Gators.
— Ross Dellenger (@RossDellenger) October 6, 2018
Giles was a breakout receiver for Texas Tech in 2016 before seeking a transfer and ultimately landing with the Tigers. Slated to be a key weapon in LSU’s more pass-friendly offense this year, Giles has just four receptions for 20 yards through the first five games.
The Gators sport the nation’s second-best passing defense, so a simple number change may not be enough for Giles to get back to old form. We’ll see if the swap does anything for him when the No. 5 Tigers (5-0, 2-0 SEC) take on No. 22 Florida (4-1, 2-1) at 3:30 p.m. ET in The Swamp.
Marcus covers SEC football for Saturday Down South.
