The NFL Network reports that if Ravens defensive coordinator Don Martindale gets a job as a head coach, his top choice as offensive coordinator is LSU passing game coordinator Joe Brady. But LSU Coach Ed Orgeron remains confident Brady will stay in Baton Rouge once a new contract is finalized.
“I just feel that everything is wrapped up and I feel good about where we are,” said Orgeron. “Football you can never tell what’s going to happen, but I feel confident that Joe is going to be with us at LSU.”
Brady has been named the top assistant in college football.
Orgeron says senior linebacker Michael Divinity will play in the national championship game against Clemson. Divinity has missed the last six games because he reportedly violated team rules. In five games, Divinity has three sacks and Orgeron expects his role in the title game will be to rush the passer.
“Mike has been a tremendous pass rusher for us, I know we are definitely going to use him, he’ll be back in his role,” said Orgeron
One of Clemson’s best players on offense is running back Travis Etienne. The Jennings native is an explosive back, who is averaging eight yards a carry and has 18 touchdowns. Orgeron says when he took over for Les Miles, he tried to recruit Etienne to come to LSU.
“I offered Travis really late as an interim, I had a home visit with him, told him how much we wanted him, but it was too little too late, something I think we should have done a better job of,” said Orgeron.
