Lane Kiffin’s team took the field in Tiger Stadium on Saturday afternoon. The new head coach mentioned this week that the defense had been in control of early spring workouts, and that continued throughout the day. The Tiger defenders intercepted Landen Clark (3) and Huson Longstreet (2) a total of five times.
There were 19 possessions, nine by the first team, seven by the twos and three for the threes. The first team only scored one touchdown.
Aiden Anding had a pair of the interceptions off Longstreet. The first came on a goal line jump ball that he came down with over Corey Barber. The second was on a flat route he jumped. On the return, he went to the ground and stayed there. The medical team had to assist him off the field. After a significant amount of time on the medical table, Anding was fitted for a boot on his left foot/ankle.
PJ Woodland had a great day at cornerback. He broke up a couple of passes and intercepted Clark.
The transfer quarterback from Elon sailed a pair of passes that were picked, one by Tamarcus Cooley and one by Ty Benefield.
It was a difficult day for the offense that had trouble keeping the pocket clean and separating from LSU’s sticky defensive backs.
Roman Mothershed, the Troy transfer, made a great catch on a go route for a touchdown. It was thrown by Emile Picarella. Mothershed also made a great adjustment on a back shoulder throw on the sideline in the red area.
Tight end Malachi Thomas had a long catch and run for a score of over 70 yards from Clark, and Winnie Watkins did the same on a seam route that he ran between the safeties. Faheem Delane and Jhase Thomas were in coverage. It was a nice throw from Longstreet.
One notable trend with the offense was the incorporation of Trey’Dez Green in the passing game. For good reason, he’s targeted a lot out there. Green is perhaps the most dynamic playmaker on the team. He won’t be short on targets.
