It earned the right to be national champions last season, but there was a moment for Louisiana State University where it took things too far.
After defeating the University of Alabama at Bryant-Denny Stadium, Ed Orgeron took it upon himself to fire up his players in saying the Tigers will beat the Crimson Tide in everything from here on out.
He gave a ‘Roll Tide, F-U!’ speech in the locker room and following its 46-41 victory, a few of LSU’s student-athletes went to the stands and started talking to Tide recruits about flipping from Alabama to the Tigers.
Whether it was a sign of ignorance or LSU feeling confident about the future, no one from the Tide took kindly to the gesture. The trio of Dylan Moses, Christian Harris and Christopher Allen all hail from Baton Rouge, La. and will have this year’s matchup circled on the calendar.
Ale Kaho, a junior, is still bothered from the incident.
He took to Twitter on Wednesday to remind college football and LSU that a new season is coming and Alabama is out for blood.
New Season. Another opportunity. RUN DAT SHIT BACK! We gon let the HIT talk this season? #BAMA https://t.co/Gr8w7tYn1m
— Brandon Kaho?? (@Brandonkah0) April 8, 2020
Kaho, a native of Reno, Nev., flipped from Washington to the Crimson Tide in the 2018 recruiting cycle and made big plays in 2019 on special teams. He blocked three punts (two returned for touchdowns) and totaled 20 tackles.
The 6-foot-1, 228-pounder is a stalwart on kickoff and punt coverage, but he also excels as a lead blocker in goal line situations.
He has the quickness, instincts and big-play potential to be a marquee contributor at inside linebacker.
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Hopefully, he can break more into the rotation as he wants another chance at the Bayou Bengals.
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Stephen M. Smith is the managing editor and senior writer for Touchdown Alabama Magazine. You can “like” him on Facebook or “follow” him on Twitter, via @CoachingMSmith.
