Perkins led the team in tackles against the Trojans, but Kelly and Co. expect more heading into Week 2.
Brian Kelly and the LSU Tigers will rely on their top playmaker in Harold Perkins this season to lead the defense, but his usage will be key in coordinator Blake Baker's scheme.
“We need him to narrow his focus a little bit more. He’s so eager to want to make plays as a playmaker, but when you work in the areas he works, your focus has to narrow down and training his eyes will be the difference from week one to week two," Kelly said on Tuesday. For Kelly, he was pleased with the direction the defense is going in but expects more from the unit moving forwardd.
When it comes to Perkins, he's the heartbeat of the defense. He's wearing the coveted No. 7 jersey in 2024 and will be pivotal in the success of his unit.
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