TJ Dottery praises LSU defensive coordinator Blake Baker at SEC Media Days
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 27, 2026, 3:03 PM
Last updated Jul 27, 2026
LSU linebacker TJ Dottery expressed admiration for defensive coordinator Blake Baker during SEC Media Days on July 23, 2026. Dottery highlighted Baker's intelligence and understanding of the linebacker position, noting their positive relationship since his transfer from Ole Miss. Baker has helped the Tigers improve defensively since his arrival in 2024, fostering an energetic practice environment. Dottery will bring his starting experience to form a strong linebacker duo as LSU integrates new players for the upcoming season.
- •TJ Dottery transferred to LSU from Ole Miss.
- •Dottery called Blake Baker 'awesome' and praised his approach.
- •Baker has significantly improved LSU's defense since 2024.
- •Dottery will join eight new players starting for LSU.
- •The Tigers look to strengthen their linebacker corps this season.
- 3:03 PMYahoo Sports — LSU transfer offers high praise for Tigers' defensive coordinator
"LSU linebacker TJ Dottery spoke high of Tigers' defensive coordinator Blake Baker at SEC Media Days.
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