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Malik Nabers to follow in Odell Beckham Jr.’s footsteps with Giants

The Giants will count on Malik Nabers to make a similar rookie impact to Odell Beckham Jr.’s.

The New York Giants selected LSU’s [autotag]Malik Nabers[/autotag] on Thursday night, making him the third LSU receiver since 2010 to be drafted by the franchise, joining [autotag]Odell Beckham Jr.[/autotag] and [autotag]Reuben Randle[/autotag].

In 2014, the Giants chose Beckham with the 13th pick. Ten years later, New York went back to the well, using another top 10 pick on an LSU pass catcher.

Nabers was the second receiver off the board after Marvin Harrison Jr. went to the Cardinals with the No. 4 pick. Nabers at No. 6 was not a surprise; plenty of mocks slotted him there entering the night.

The Giants will count on Nabers to make the same impact Beckham did as a rookie in 2014. Beckham racked up 1,305 yards in 12 games during his rookie campaign.

Beckham played five seasons with the Giants, totaling 5,746 yards and 44 touchdowns in that span. The two parted ways after Beckham’s initial contract, but those five years worked out pretty well.

If Nabers puts up similar numbers, the Giants will be happy with their pick.

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LSU’s best wins vs. Florida: 2011 season

LSU dominated the Florida Gators in 2011 by a score of 41-11 on their way to one of the most memorable seasons in school history.

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The 2011 season for LSU was a memorable one. The blowout win over the Florida Gators showed the country that the Tigers were a true national championship contender.

LSU entered the game ranked No. 1 with a 5-0 record, while the Gators were No. 21 and held a 4-1 record entering Baton Rouge.

Tigers running back Spencer Ware torched the Gators defense for 109 yards and two touchdowns on 24 carries, quarterback Jarrett Lee went 7-of-10 for 154 yards and one touchdown.

For the Gators, quarterback Jacoby Brissett finished 8-of-14 passing for 94 yards with one touchdown and two interceptions. Florida accounted for 213 total yards of offense in the 41-11 loss.

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LSU totaled 453 yards on offense and the defense was equally productive, forcing two turnovers.

The Tigers opened the game with a quick score as Lee completed a 46-yard pass to wide receiver Rueben Randle to give the Tigers a 7-0 lead. Ware scored on a two yard touchdown run with 6:40 left in the first quarter to put LSU up 14-0.

In the second quarter, LSU went up 17-0 on a 35-yard field goal by kicker Drew Alleman. With 6:50 left before the half, Ware ran an eight yard rush for another touchdown as the Tigers took a 24-0 lead.

Florida would add their first points of the game just before halftime as Caleb Sturgis sent a 34-yard field goal through the uprights with eight seconds left in the quarter.

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The Tigers hit a 23-yard field goal by Alleman with 4:40 left in the third quarter to take a commanding 27-3 lead. With 40 seconds remaining in the quarter, Brissett found receiver Andre Debose for a 65-yard touchdown to cut the deficit to 27-9. Florida converted a two point conversion and trailed 27-11 heading into the fourth quarter.

With 12:20 left in the fourth, Tigers quarterback Justin Jefferson hit tight end Mitch Joseph in the end zone for a two yard touchdown to extend the Tigers lead to 34-11. Then with 1:27 left, running back Alfred Blue scored from two yards out to give LSU a 41-11 lead to close out the victory in dominant fashion.

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LSU’s best wins vs Mississippi State: 2011 season

The 2011 LSU Tigers team went into Starkville and defeated Mississippi State by 13 points to continue their path for an SEC Championship.

The 2011 season for the LSU Tigers was a memorable one, at least until the BCS National Championship game. The team cruised through the regular season with a 12-0 record and undefeated in SEC play.

One of those marquee wins came against the Bulldogs of Mississippi State. The Tigers won 19-6 in Starkville in a defensive battle.

Both teams earned a field goal in the first quarter to be tied at 3-3. Then in the second, LSU kicker Drew Alleman nailed a 42-yard attempt to put LSU up 6-3 at the half.

Tigers quarterback Jarrett Lee finished the game 21-of-27 for 213 yards with one touchdown and one interception. The LSU offense recorded 361 total yards of offense. Receiver Reuben Randle hauled in six catches for 98 yards and a touchdown.

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Out of the backfield, Spencer Ware carried the ball 22 times for 107 rushing yards.

However, the Tigers defense was the storyline of the game. Mississippi State only had 193 total yards of offense and 13 first downs while also turning the ball over twice. Bulldogs quarterback Chris Relf completed 11-of-17 passes for 96 yards and an interception. Running back Vick Ballard had 38 rushing yards on 10 attempts.

What set LSU apart in this game was their ability to stuff the run and react quickly to the ball. The 2011 season was a historic one, especially on the defensive side of the ball for the program. Holding Mississippi State to six points on two turnovers helped set the tone for an elite defense in a remarkable season for LSU.

The win moved the Tigers to 3-0 on the season while Mississippi State fell to 1-2 on the season, and 0-2 in SEC play.

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