It was just Saturday morning on ESPN’s ‘College Game Day’ where college football analyst and color commentator Kirk Herbstreit questioned the heart of the LSU football program. “What I see is individuality”, Herbstreit said. “I see guys that quit. I see guys who don’t want to play for the LSU brand, that’s very new.”
Following the Tigers’ 49-42 victory over the Florida Gators, his tune changed completely. Based on how the team performed against the Auburn Tigers and Kentucky Wildcats in the previous two weeks, it was hard to see the performance that was yet to come. Herbstreit took to Twitter to offer his congratulations to the team for their performance.
Congratulations @LSUfootball and especially Coach O!
Did NOT see this one coming. I’ve been very tough on this team and their passion to play for the LSU brand-glad you shut me up. That’s LSU football-congratulations!— Kirk Herbstreit (@KirkHerbstreit) October 16, 2021
For their efforts the LSU Tigers, head coach Ed Orgeron, and running back Tyrion Davis-Price made the list for Herbstreit’s top performers in week seven.
My top performing TEAMS from WEEK 7:
1-@BoilerFootball
2-@LSUfootball
3-@Utah_Football
4-@CowboyFB
5-@AF_Football
6-@WSUCougarFB
7-@BUFootball
8-@AuburnFootball
9-@AlabamaFTBL
10-@OleMissFB
11-@ULM_FB pic.twitter.com/EUzURWz0Px— Kirk Herbstreit (@KirkHerbstreit) October 18, 2021
My top performing COACHES from WEEK 7:
1- Ed Orgeron, @LSUfootball
2-Kyle Whittingham, @Utah_Football
3-Mike Gundy, @CowboyFB
4-Lane Kiffin, @OleMissFB
5-Nick Rolovich, @WSUCougarFB
6-Terry Bowden, @ULM_FB
7-Dave Doeren, @PackFootball
8-Jeff Brohm, @BoilerFootball pic.twitter.com/xO2NjHKesM— Kirk Herbstreit (@KirkHerbstreit) October 18, 2021
Top performing PLAYERS from WEEK 7:
1-David Bell @BoilerFootball
2-Tyrion Davis-Price @LSUfootball
3-Caleb Williams @OU_Football
4-Brock Bowers @GeorgiaFootball
5-Will Anderson Jr. @AlabamaFTBL
6-Jaylen Warren @CowboyFB
7-Bryce Williams @GopherFootball
8-Breece Hall @CycloneFB pic.twitter.com/AVMK5eMXlm— Kirk Herbstreit (@KirkHerbstreit) October 18, 2021
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