Brian Kelly critical after LSU Tigers' 'unacceptable' loss

 

After LSU's 27-20 season-opening loss to USC, head coach Brian Kelly expressed significant frustration and disappointment. He criticized the team for not finishing strong when they had a chance to secure the win. Kelly was visibly upset, even slamming his fist on the table during the post-game press conference, calling the loss "unacceptable." He took responsibility, stating that he needs to coach the team better, as the performance did not meet the program's standards​.

Brian Kelly, after LSU's 27-20 loss to USC, was visibly frustrated, slamming his fist on the table during a press conference. He expressed anger over his team's inability to finish the game, despite leading with six minutes left. Kelly criticized the team's lack of a "killer instinct" and took responsibility for not coaching them well enough, calling the loss "unacceptable" and "ridiculous."

After LSU, ranked No. 13, lost 27-20 to No. 23 USC, despite holding a four-point lead with just under six minutes left, Coach Brian Kelly was visibly frustrated. He criticized the team's inability to close out the game and expressed anger over their lack of a "killer instinct." Kelly took responsibility for the defeat, calling it "unacceptable" and stating that he needs to do a better job coaching the team.

After LSU's loss to USC, Coach Brian Kelly expressed his frustration, noting that despite some players giving their all, the team failed to finish strong. He slammed the table as he emphasized how the team repeatedly lets opportunities slip away, feeling the game is over too soon instead of putting their opponent away. Kelly was visibly upset, stressing the need for a stronger, more decisive mentality on the field.

Brian Kelly, after LSU's loss to USC, stated that this was the first time during his tenure at LSU that he felt "angry" at his team. He pointed out the team's lack of a "killer instinct," which contributed to their failure to close out the game despite having a lead late in the fourth quarter.

Coach Brian Kelly, after LSU's frustrating loss to USC, expressed intense anger, acknowledging that he needs to improve as a coach. He emphasized that it's unacceptable for the team not to find a way to win, calling the situation "ridiculous" and "crazy." Kelly took responsibility for the lack of a "killer instinct" in his players and committed to doing better in his role to ensure such losses don't happen again.

Despite LSU gaining 421 yards of offense and controlling the time of possession by six minutes, the team struggled to capitalize on opportunities. Their first drive, which spanned 74 yards over 13 plays in more than seven minutes, ended without points. Although they trailed for most of the first half, LSU managed to take the lead twice in the third quarter but ultimately failed to maintain it, leading to a disappointing 27-20 loss to USC.

Coach Brian Kelly expressed his disappointment after LSU's loss to USC, highlighting that the team struggles to maintain focus and intensity when leading in a game. He pointed out that when LSU gets ahead, they become complacent, leading to more mistakes instead of displaying a "killer instinct" to close out the game. Kelly emphasized the need for the team to learn how to handle themselves when in a winning position to avoid such outcomes in the future.

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