"He’s trying to become a new Herm Edwards": Paul Finebaum reacts as Brian Kelly's "ingenious" postgame remark steals spotlight after Florida win

Image Credit: @finebaumshow/Instagram, @headcoachbriankelly/Instagram
Image Credit: @finebaumshow/Instagram, @headcoachbriankelly/Instagram

Brian Kelly's LSU Tigers defeated the Florida Gators 20-10 on Saturday for their third consecutive victory this season. After the game, however, one of the major talking points was LSU's struggles on offense.

Ad

The Tigers managed just one touchdown on offense, a 23-yard strike from Garrett Nussmeier to Zavion Thomas late in the second quarter. The Tigers' only other trip to the endzone came when Deshawn Spears picked off a pass and returned it 58 yards in the third.

When a reporter asked Kelly about the lacklustre offense, the coach issued a fiery response:

"Stop. Really, is that the first question?. We won the game 20-10. Try another question. What do you want me to tell you? I just laid it out for you. We played the game to win the game."
Ad
Ad

College football insider Paul Finebaum found Kelly's response entertaining and likened him to Herm Edwards, who is known for his motivational speeches and soundbites at press conferences.

“I’m ‘Paul In’ because that guy asked him a question, that was me four years ago, and I would still be asking another follow up,” Finebaum said, as per On3 Sports. “But give Brain Kelly credit. He came after Dabo a couple weeks ago, and now he’s trying to become a new Herm Edwards.
Ad
“I mean, you have to give Brian Kelly credit for being ingenious, because that was such a great answer, and that’s all people are going to be talking about. But don’t forget, his team wasn’t bad defensively. Offensively? I’m sorry, I don’t want Brian Kelly coming after me.”

Florida piled up more yards than LSU, but DJ Lagway got intercepted five times, wiping out that advantage. LSU's offense sputtered, going 4-of-14 on third downs and running 24 fewer plays than the Gators. Nevertheless, it came away with the win to maintain its perfect start to the season.

LSU Tigers Fan? Check out the latest LSU Tigers depth chart, schedule, and roster updates all in one place.

Quick Links

Edited by Neha Joshi
Sportskeeda logo
Close menu
WWE
WWE
NBA
NBA
NFL
NFL
MMA
MMA
Tennis
Tennis
NHL
NHL
Golf
Golf
MLB
MLB
Soccer
Soccer
F1
F1
WNBA
WNBA
down arrow icon
More
bell-icon Manage notifications