The first spring practice for the 2018 season is in the books, and a press conference with coach Ed Orgeron followed the practice gave to more insight of what the spring will entail.
A few of Orgeron’s main talking points revolved around the quarterback situation, offensive line play and how the offense will look now after the losses of running backs Derrius Guice and Darrel Williams.
Brennan, Narcisse, McMillan all look good
Orgeron made it clear that while sophomore Myles Brennan took the first team snaps, sophomore Lowell Narcisse and junior Justin McMillan both will have a good opportunity to challenge Brennan for the starting role.
“It’s gonna be an exciting battle to see all of three of those guys compete,” Orgeron said.
Orgeron said that Narcisse looks as good as he ever have and is very pleased with the performance of McMillan.
He also noted that no quarterbacks will be hit during spring practice and that the competition for a starting role will most likely continue throughout summer and into fall camp.
Couldn’t beat him on the pass rush
The first position that Orgeron noted was the offensive line, specifically JUCO transfer Damien Lewis.
“[At left guard], couldn’t beat him on the pass rush,” Orgeron said. “Looked tremendous in 1-on-1 blocking. I think he’s going to be a tremendous football player.”

He also noted the additions of true freshmen Cole Smith and JUCO transfer Badara Traore, the return of Junior Donavaughn Campbell from injuries, and his overall satisfaction with how the line performed.
Offense will be forced to get creative
It’s no question that LSU is faced with a difficult running back situation this upcoming season. Losing Guice and Williams is a major blow to what the Tigers are working with.
Guice and Williams combined for 2,071 total rushing yards in 2017, and LSU will somehow have to account for that in 2018.
Of the returning running backs, none of them have a rushing touchdown in their respected careers. With that, under new offensive coordinator Steve Ensminger, fans can expect a pass-based offensive scheme.
“We’re gonna have a plan, to do what [the running backs] can do, but it’s gonna force us to throw the football, force us to be more creative on offense,” Orgeron said. “Until we find a feature back, the offense will not be featured obviously by a running back.”