Jon Wertheim: What's power hour? We put the obvious question to Tyler Shelvin, a defensive lineman. One time ain't enough. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: LSU football coach Ed Orgeron responds to Derrius Guice rape allegations; says victims must be heard, Like us on Facebook to see similar stories, First 'murder hornet' nest found in US successfully removed, An Alarming Amount of This Popular Herb Is Tampered With, New Study Finds. Jon Wertheim: A lot of money coming into this program, but these kids are getting an opportunity? The first woman was dating an LSU football recruit at the time of the alleged assault and told her then-boyfriend about the incident afterward. Players were back in the gym, but they weren't training in a bubble. Ed Orgeron during phone call with recruit: All right, you know we love you. And but for right now, my job is to coach this football team. “I told him what I would tell my own sons: ‘We all experience heartbreak growing up. Our data provider is having technical issues, live scoring and stats are impacted. It was expen-- you couldn't get a ticket even. USA TODAY’s investigation found that LSU does not appear to have investigated either woman’s complaint, despite federal Title IX policies in place at the time. And, really, who were we to resist seafood gumbo? Ed Orgeron: You know, it's constant contact with these young people nowadays. LSU's Ed Orgeron: The 60 Minutes Interview. And I really, my TV hasn't been on for six weeks now. Coco Orgeron: Thank you. What's your-- what's your play--. The team tracks players' temperatures, administers regular COVID tests, isolates those who test positive and quarantines anyone who comes into contact with the virus. LSU opens its season with the rest of the conference on September 26, facing off against Mississippi State. He said, "What?" But for all the talent coursing through Baton Rouge, the sun here rises and sets with Coach O. Jon Wertheim: And you've been outspoken. Jon Wertheim: How much of your day to day is devoted to this virus? In April, NFL teams drafted 14 players from LSU, tying a modern record for one school. As for the homegrown coach's dreams of playing college football as usual here this fall -- well, those may be fragile too. I've seen them get sick. Jon Wertheim: What are some of the stereotypes or misconceptions people might have about Cajun population? "I'm not gonna say all of 'em, but some players have caught it," he said. He'd dig his way back to Baton Rouge, of course, but it took him 35 years to go those 75 miles. And the phone rang. Broadcast associates, Annabelle Hanflig and Elizabeth Germino. The late Ed Orgeron Sr. would coach the local kids on a field across from their house. I-- I actually can understand it, 'cause I'm a Louisiana guy. Copyright © 2020 CBS Interactive Inc.All rights reserved. Read the full investigation: Two women say ex-Washington RB Derrius Guice raped them at LSU when he was a freshman. Orgeron’s statement comes the same day that LSU Interim President Thomas Galligan told WAFB, a local TV station, that the university has been investigating the matter “since we heard the story,” which was published online Wednesday morning. Their quarterback, Joe Burrow, won the Heisman trophy; another Tiger took home the award for best receiver - that's Ja'Marr Chase. On the day we left town, Orgeron let us inside Tiger Stadium, just as his father predicted: no ticket required. We're ready. Coco Orgeron: We could not afford these-- you know, that was an outing. Jon Wertheim: These players are-- they're unpaid, they're young, they don't have a union. “Any insinuation that I had knowledge of his girlfriend and Derrius Guice is completely false.”, When contacted by USA TODAY after Orgeron issued his statement, the former LSU player said, "Everyone knows the truth.". Jon Wertheim: We watched things get a little heated out there the other day no balls, no helmets, no pads--. Do you want it?" If you have a tip or sensitive information you want to share, reach out to USA TODAY Sports at SportsTip@usatoday.com. Ed Orgeron: Yeah, yeah. Ed Orgeron: I'm gonna find a way. Ed Orgeron: No, I don't think so. Coco Orgeron: You know, I love their stadium. But my father just looked at me and said, "Dig.". And I said, "Hell yeah." Orgeron was hired as an LSU assistant in 2015 and promoted to head coach the following year, earning an annual salary that's now swelled to $7 million. The South Lafourche Tarpons were the 1977 Louisiana State Champions. It’s not clear who is conducting LSU’s investigation and what specifically is being investigated. You think you're asking too much of them? I think they have that 90-day window, so most of the players that have caught it, we do feel like they'll be eligible for games. (LAUGH). They're bear-hugging the other guy. Not worldly. WATCH: @Coach_EdOrgeron addresses the media in a virtual press conference. Everyone here goes home at night. With kickoff one week away, SEC teams will bump up COVID testing to three times a week; players who test positive will have to pass cardiac evaluations before they can return to play. And he goes, "Hey, man, they have an assistant strength coach job at Arkansas. I-- I really don't. LSU Football Coach Ed Orgeron's journey from the bayou to defending a national championship in the time of COVID. Whatever it is they tell me to do, I do, and then I coach. And the high-up said, "We-- we need the kind of guy who's got golf clubs in his trunk.". LSU belongs to the SEC, the college football conference whose games are broadcast on CBS. Now, I c-- I'm not a country club guy. Orgeron did get in. For starters, there's his voice. According to the women and six friends and family members interviewed by USA TODAY, school officials at the time didn’t believe the women and provided questionable explanations as to why their alleged assaults wouldn’t be investigated. Ed Orgeron started his news conference Tuesday by confirming that three or four of the team's 105 players are currently sidelined with the virus, but overall the reigning national championship team is "very healthy.". You want there to be football this fall--. The fans loved you. a lot of our guys are goin'-- goin' into the NFL and makin' a lot of money. Jon Wertheim: --influenced that decision? And look, let me tell you something about that unpaid stuff and everything. Years of coaching forged that rasp, but Orgeron's accent was born in Lafourche Parish, about 75 miles down the bayou from Baton Rouge. LSU football coach Ed Orgeron issued a statement Thursday night denying that he’d made light of a sexual assault allegation against Derrius Guice. Orgeron was a defensive assistant under then-head coach Les Miles when the alleged assaults occurred. I-- if it's quiet, it ain't good to me. A member of the Southeastern Conference-LSU forges ahead. The Tigers capped an undefeated season by winning the national championship. He told us he didn't know about the alleged assault. Edited by Peter M. Berman. Jon Wertheim: You think where you're from, even your-- your accent--. The ditch was the 50 yard-line and the sideline was a hedge. But some players have decided risk outweighs opportunity. You gotta be here by Monday." No, not today. Jon Wertheim: I'm getting a sense of what it must be like to sit on that couch and watch a game with you. And I follow it. As the team deals with COVID protocols and shifting lineups, we found Orgeron making the most of this new reality. Ed Orgeron: I love power hour, man. They say opponents' dreams die on this field. Most of LSU's football players have contracted and recovered from COVID-19, coach Ed Orgeron, leaving the staff hopeful those players will remain eligible to play the bulk of the season. But that's just the steps that they've got to take. Jon Wertheim: You want to hear that story I heard? Ed Orgeron to Tyler Shelvin: Big T-- Who was the first one to offer you a scholarship? You can also contact the reporters directly, narmour@usatoday.com for Nancy Armour or kjacoby@gatehousemedia.com for Kenny Jacoby. LSU football coach Ed Orgeron issued a firm rebuttal Thursday to remarks attributed to him in a recent USA Today report on rape allegations against former Tigers running back Derrius Guice. The family lived to play football. However, later in the interview while sharing how the team has to make adjustments due to the virus, he shared more information. Ed Orgeron: I know there's a lot of stuff goin' on out there. This is a coach who made his name as much for his recruiting savvy as for his X's and O's. Ed Orgeron: No. The Orgerons are Cajun, descended from French Canadians who were exiled to Louisiana's swamps in the 1700s, and have, proudly, resisted assimilation ever since. "You couldn't take it." Remember Ja'Marr Chase, the award-winning wide receiver, and Tyler Shelvin, the lineman? Universities were required to “promptly investigate” sexual assault allegations to determine what occurred and then take appropriate steps to resolve the situation. Coco Orgeron: Oh, that was the playground of the whole neighborhood. It was the worst day of my life. He spent the next quarter-century pinballing around the college football landscape, resigning from Miami while he struggled with alcoholism. “Of course, I would also be concerned if we did not follow our procedures and our policies.”. Ed Orgeron: He's gonna have to tell me no about a thousand times. LSU Coach Ed Orgeron Says Florida Postponement was a "Good Thing" for Program Tigers worked on fundamentals, found some answers on both sides of the ball Glen West The coaches loved you. WAFB reported that Galligan said LSU is investigating both the allegations against Guice and “how the university initially handled the situation.”, “I can’t say too much about the details, but I can say, given my time at LSU, that I would be surprised if we did not follow our procedures and our policies,” Galligan told WAFB. When you sign, you get-- just like I did-- you get an opportunity in life. CNN's Kevin Dotson contributed to this report. Sober he says for 20 years, Orgeron has still been dealt his share of blows by the profession. “I will always stand up for what is right and without question, I have complied — and I will continue to comply — with all university Title IX protocols and procedures.”.