LSU Tigers’ Defensive Staff Overhaul Sparks Celebration
Following a disappointing season in Baton Rouge, the LSU Tigers have decided to make significant changes by letting go of most of their defensive coaching staff. Head coach Brian Kelly announced the firings of defensive coordinator Matt House, safeties coach Kerry Cooks, cornerbacks coach Robert Steeples, and defensive line coach Jimmy Lindsey.
This decision was met with joy from LSU fans, who were happy to see the team taking steps to address their defensive struggles. The team’s defense, which allowed an average of 416 yards per game, was ranked 105th in college football. This poor performance led to the massive shake-up in the coaching staff.
The move puts pressure on Coach Kelly, who has been unable to replicate the success of the team’s 2019 National Championship under previous coach Ed Orgeron. Kelly’s job security now hinges on the performance of the defense in the upcoming season. If he is unable to turn things around and improve the SEC’s worst defense, he could face a similar fate as his predecessors.
