An estimated 23,000 fans gathered in Tiger Stadium on Saturday to watch LSU’s annual Spring Game in which the White team, comprised primarily of projected starters for next season, dominated the Purple team 37-0.
Fans anxious to see what new offensive coordinator Cam Cameron’s play calling looks like will have to wait longer than expected, as the quarterbacks called their own plays in the scrimmage.
Despite a shaky start, senior quarterback Zach Mettenberger finished the game completing 12 of his 19 passes for 236 yards and two touchdowns.
“It was tough out there,” Mettenberger said. “Coach Cameron allowed us to call our own plays and it was the first time I’ve ever done that. It was kind of a slow start to get going, but we turned it around and had a pretty good day.”
Early enrollee freshman quarterback Anthony Jennings started under center for the purple team.
The dual-threat quarterback threw 8-for-21 for 98 yards and added anouther 26 yards on the ground.
The Tigers’ defensive line did what they could to silence any critics that say it will struggle next season.
Junior defensive lineman Danielle Hunter gave the Purple squad’s offensive line fits, finishing the game with eight tackles and two sacks.
Junior defensive tackles Ego Ferguson and Anthony Johnson also proved to be a force on the inside, combining for 12 tackles.
“A lot of people said that we couldn’t do it and that we were a lot thinner of a defensive line since we lost a few people,” Ferguson said. “… I feel like [Anthony Johnson and I] are going to be the best duo in the country this year. I feel like if we keep pushing each other, then the sky is the limit for us.”
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Junior defensive back Tre’ Sullivan (21) tackles junior wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (3) April 20, 2013 during the white squad’s 37-0 victory against the purple squad in the National L Club Spring Game in Tiger Stadium.
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Senior quarterback Zach Mettenberger (8) passes the ball April 20, 2013 during the white squad’s 37-0 victory against the purple squad in the National L Club Spring Game in Tiger Stadium.
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Junior running back Kenny Hilliard (27) resists a tackle from sophomore safety Micah Eugene (34) April 20, 2013 during the white squad’s 37-0 victory against the purple squad in the National L Club Spring Game in Tiger Stadium.
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Freshman cornerback Kavahra Holmes (36) wraps his arms around junior wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (3) April 20, 2013 during the white squad’s 37-0 victory against the purple squad in the National L Club Spring Game in Tiger Stadium.
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Junior wide receiver Jarvis Landry (80) celebrates with junior wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (3) after a score April 20, 2013 during the white squad’s 37-0 victory against the purple squad in the National L Club Spring Game in Tiger Stadium.
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Junior placekicker James Hairston (30) kicks an extra point after a score April 20, 2013 during the white squad’s 37-0 victory against the purple squad in the National L Club Spring Game in Tiger Stadium.
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Freshman quarterback Anthony Jennings (10) is tackled by senior linebacker Lamin Barrow (57) April 20, 2013 during the white squad’s 37-0 victory against the purple squad in the National L Club Spring Game in Tiger Stadium.
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Junior wide receiver Jarrett Fobbs (5) is lifted off the ground by senior safety Craig Loston (6) April 20, 2013 during the white squad’s 37-0 victory against the purple squad in the National L Club Spring Game in Tiger Stadium.
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LSU senior fullback J.C. Copeland (44) drops the football Saturday, April 20, 2013 after scoring a touchdown for the white squad in the National L Club Spring Game in Tiger Stadium.
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LSU junior wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (3) leaps in the air in celebration with senior fullback J.C. Copeland (44) Saturday, April 20, 2013 after a play that resulted in a touchdown for the white squad in the National L Club Spring Game in Tiger Stadium.
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LSU senior safety Craig Loston (6) runs out of the endzone Saturday, April 20, 2013 after intercepting a pass in the National L Club Spring Game in Tiger Stadium.
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LSU junior wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (3) jumps to receive a pass Saturday, April 20, 2013 in the National L Club Spring Game in Tiger Stadium.
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LSU sophomore running back Jeremy Hill (33) fends off a purple squad defender Saturday, April 20, 2013 in the National L Club Spring Game in Tiger Stadium.
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LSU sophomore running back Jeremy Hill (33) leaps over two purple squad defenders Saturday, April 20, 2013 in the National L Club Spring Game in Tiger Stadium.
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LSU junior running back Terrence Magee (14) scans the oncoming purple squad defense Saturday, April 20, 2013 after taking a hand off from sophomore quarterback Stephen Rivers (17) in the National L Club Spring Game in Tiger Stadium.
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LSU junior running back Terrence Magee (14) braces himself against a tackle from purple squad junior defensive back Tre’ Sullivan (21) Saturday, April 20, 2013 in the National L Club Spring Game in Tiger Stadium.
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LSU senior safety Craig Loston (6) celebrates Saturday, April 20, 2013 after successfully blocking a pass in the National L Club Spring Game in Tiger Stadium.
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LSU sophomore running back Jeremy Hill (33) guards the football as he makes his way down the field Saturday, April 20, 2013 in the National L Club Spring Game in Tiger Stadium.
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LSU sophomore running back Jeremy Hill (33) takes a hand off from senior quarterback Zach Mettenberger (8) Saturday, April 20, 2013 in the National L Club Spring Game in Tiger Stadium.
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LSU senior quarterback Zach Mettenberger (8) bends down to recover a fumbled snap Saturday, April 20, 2013 in the National L Club Spring Game in Tiger Stadium.
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LSU junior wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (3) leaps in the air in celebration with freshman wide receiver Travin Dural (83) Saturday, April 20, 2013 after a play that resulted in a touchdown for the white squad in the National L Club Spring Game in Tiger Stadium.
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LSU junior wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (3) celebrates a touchdown for the white squad with junior wide receiver Jarvis Landry (80) Saturday, April 20, 2013 in the National L Club Spring Game in Tiger Stadium.
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