The contention that LSU defenders played distracted in the 2014 Music City Bowl are not true, defensive linemen Frank Herron says.
None of them knew for certain that their defensive coordinator, John Chavis, planned to leave for Texas A&M before that 31-28 loss to Notre Dame on Dec. 30, 2014 in Nashville, Tennessee. They only learned of Chavis’ move the next day. He did not fly back to Baton Rouge with the team.
Later that day, media members reported his departure via social media — just hours after his defense allowed more than 260 yards rushing and gave up a 14-play, 71-yard game-ending drive, capped by a game-winning 32-yard field goal.