Dear Jeff Driskel, The LSU Defense is Filled With Nice Guys

Upshaw chainsawed Brantley out of the Game.
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Dear Jeff Driskel, 


My name is Carter Bryant and I am the Sports Director for 91.1 KLSU fm. I cover LSU Football and their defense this year is ferocious.


You are a true freshman quarterback that was forced into early action las week when John Brantley was knocked out of the game by Alabama linebacker Courtney Upshaw. Their defense could be one of the best in college football history. When you entered the game, you were crushed.


But you are now the starter of one of the best offenses in college football with some spectacular speed in skill positions. Congrats!


This coming week in Death Valley, the same outcome that happened to Brantley can easily happen again to you. But I want to urge you the players hitting you aren't bad people.

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LSU Players Use Twitter to Support Jordan Jefferson's Return

Jefferson scored in his first game back w/ LSU.
Photo via AP

Social media has changed sports.


LSU quarterback Jordan Jefferson made his return to the LSU football team versus the Kentucky Wildcats last Saturday. He was showered with boos when entered the game in the first half.


Les Miles wasn't pleased with LSU fans after the game. He said he had never booed at a sporting event and fans should be their to support the team.


His players reiterated the same message to the media. But some even went to Twitter to voice their opinions, all backing the senior quarterback.


LSU receiver Rueben Randle left Tiger fans no wiggle room with his tweet.


"I don't preciate how our fans booed JJ wen he got in. Either u wit US or not. That wasn't necessary."


LSU offensive guard T-Bob Hebert said fans who showed their displeasure shouldn't be Tigers fans anymore.


"Anybody who booed #jj9 today needs to stop watching #LSU games and stop cheering for the tigers, we don't need you and don't want you"

Nothing changes on the defensive side of the ball. Morris Claiborne, who was written Jefferson's number on his bicep for every game the quarterback has missed this season, said the team will never leave the Jefferson's side.


"S/O to my boy JJ9 it's good to have u bk man. U no we will always have your bk #team LSU!!"


Twitter has revolutionized sports. With limited interview access to student athletes, Twitter allows them to voice their opinion at any time.


Last week I took a deeper look into which players use Twitter.

LSU Cornerback Tyrann Mathieu Deserves Heisman Recognition

Mathieu has scored twice this season.
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TIGER STADIUM -- Logic can be simple. 


The most dominant player on the No. 1 team in the country deserves Heisman recognition. 


Tyrann Mathieu has been the most dominant player for LSU this season. LSU is the No. 1 team in the country. Thus, he deserves Heisman recognition. 


"You can't deny he is one of the best players in college football," said LSU linebacker Ryan Baker. 

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The One Player I Want to Add to LSU Football This Season

It seems Burfict is choosing Matt Barkley as his next victim
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As much I as love Jarrett Lee's play as the starting quarterback, I would rather have Andrew Luck.


But of course that's the case. Luck, according to ESPN NFL Analyst Trent Dilfer, is the best pro quarterback prospect he has ever seen.


I'm not going down that route. It's too easy. 


I'm going to pick a player at a position of need for LSU. And as impressive as LSU as been, it comes to no surprise there is only one position where the Tigers have struggled.


The player I want to choose is Arizona State linebacker Vontaze Burfict.

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KLSU Tailgate Show -- Former LSU Quarterback & Eagle 98.1 Analyst Alan Risher

Risher was consistent at LSU
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Former LSU quarterback and Eagle 98.1 Analyst Alan Risher will join me in the LSU Student Union tomorrow at 11:30 am for the "LSU Tailgate Show" on 91.1 KLSU fm or www.klsuradio.fm. 


Risher was an All-SEC quarterback in 1982 an was a three-time offensive MVP for LSU. Risher held 23 offensive records at LSU when he finished his career in 1982. 


Student Government Athletics Director Chas Kelly will also join me at the end of the show to talk about the "Pink Out" game this Saturday versus Kentucky in honor of former LSU linebacker Bradie James' "Foundation 56."


YOU CAN LISTEN TO KLSU ON THE WEB ANYTIME, ANYWHERE BY CLICKING HERE. 


Follow KLSU Sports on Twitter @KLSUsports. 

Tiger TV -- LSU Football Sports Showtime Analyst

Richard Fischer of Tiger Rag Magazine joined Sports Showtime Anchor Jacob Kransow and I to discuss the Tiger's performance four games into the regular season and their No. 1 national ranking. 


YOU CAN WATCH THE FORUM BY CLICKING HERE.


This week has been extremely difficult as I have been sick. But it was well worth talking with one of young up and coming writers here in Baton Rouge. 


You can follow Tiger TV Sports Showtime on Twitter @TTV_Sports.  

Jarrett Lee is the Offensive MVP After Four Games

The LSU Tigers are the No.1 team in college football after today's new AP Poll was released. 

Lee has been on point for the Tigers this season.
Photo via LSU Hub 

With the Tigers beating three ranked opponents away from home this year on national television, it comes to a surprise to nobody. And the Bayou Bengals has been stifling, led by National Players of the Week Tyrann Mathieu and Morris Claiborne.

The offense has been efficient. The rushing attack behind the offensive line has been dominant at the line of scrimmage. 

But the Most Valuable Player for the Tigers offense has been quarterback Jarrett Lee. 

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