LSU head coach Brian issued an apology to WBRZ sports director Michael Cauble today after Kelly lost his cool in the Florida postgame press conference when Cauble opened up with a question about the offense’s struggles. Kelly says that he has to do a better job with the media moving forward.
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Kelly also gave injury updates on two key players during his Monday press conference. Kelly said that quarterback Garrett Nussmeier has been dealing with a torso injury since fall camp. Kelly says that the injury is not affecting Nussmeier’s play. Kelly also gave an update on linebacker West Weeks. Kelly said that Weeks has a calf strain and that he will be questionable going into this week’s game. Kelly said he expects Weeks to be back on the field at some point this week.
LSU and Brian Kelly received a major commitment from four-star quarterback Peyton “Pop” Houston. He’s currently a junior from Evangel Christian Academy in Shreveport, and ESPN has him rated as the number one pocket passer in the country. Lee Brecheen with Louisiana Football Magazine says Houston has a big-time arm..
Multiple Louisiana quarterbacks earned weekly conference honors. Tulane redshirt senior quarterback Jake Retzlaff was named American Offensive Player of the Week after his performance against Duke in the 34 to 27 win. Retzlaff registered 356 total yards of offense including four rushing touchdowns which tied Tulane’s program record for a quarterback.
McNeese sophomore quarterback Jake Strong was named Southland Conference Offensive Player of the Week after his performance in a 42 to 41 loss to Weber State. Strong threw for 278 yards and two touchdowns while rushing for two additional touchdowns.