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LSU has also lost another starter to an injury. Cornerback Eli Ricks will miss the rest of the season as he needs surgery on a nagging injury. It’s reportedly his shoulder. Ricks, receiver Kayshon Boutte and defensive end Andre Anthony have suffered season-ending injuries and there’s still no word on when star cornerback Derek Stingley Junior will return. Coach Ed Orgeron says his depth will be tested.
“It does make it tough, but next man up, somebody’s got to rise up to the occasion, we’ve lost several starters especially on defense and some young guys are going to have to step up,” said Orgeron.
Orgeron announced Ricks’ season-ending surgery during the SEC Coaches teleconference, where he was once again asked about the speculation that he could be fired soon.
“We don’t pay attention to what’s going on out there…I’m sure a lot of people around the program are listening to it and I understand it’s pretty bad, I get that,” said Orgeron. “But my job is to come to work with a positive attitude every day and do the best job I can on a daily basis.”
LSU hosts 20th ranked Florida this Saturday. Gators Coach Dan Mullen is aware Orgeron is on the hot seat. He calls Orgeron a great coach who won a national championship two years ago but today you’re rated as a coach week to week.
“You go to anybody in the SEC and they’ll tell you it’s pretty much you’re either really smart, or really dumb and there’s nowhere in between, and it’s a week to week deal,” said Mullen.
Kick-off Saturday is at 11 AM.
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