LSU vs. Auburn: Key Battles on the Bayou
By Scotty Nola
Leonard Fournette vs Rudy Ford
Sep 12, 2015; Starkville, MS, USA; LSU Tigers running back Leonard Fournette (7) runs for a gain during the 1st quarter of the game against the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Davis Wade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Bush-USA TODAY Sports
When asked about Leonard Fournette starting Auburn Safety Rudy Ford had some interesting comments.
Ford on Fournette: "It shouldn't be that difficult of a challenge."
— AUBlog (@AUBlog) September 15, 2015
Oooook, then.
Does Leonard Fournette remind Rudy Ford of anyone?
— AUBlog (@AUBlog) September 15, 2015
"He reminds me of Fournette. We played him last year."
To be fair, Ford did recognize that Fournette is going to be job 1-! Saturday.
Ford: "The challenge is just to stop No. 7," referring to Leonard Fournette
— AUBlog (@AUBlog) September 15, 2015
Fournette’s quickly deleted response was a classic.
For those wondering, here's the Leonard Fournette tweet from an hour ago, which has since been deleted pic.twitter.com/0H6gBZT3Rw
— AUBlog (@AUBlog) September 15, 2015
Just to be clear Rudy, this is what happens when a motivated Fournette meets a safety one on one in the open field.