“Natty, or Nothing!” – Whit Weeks Sends FIERY Message to Nussmeier as LSU Prepares for 2025 Revenge Tour
The linebacker’s bold declaration demonstrates one thing: LSU isn’t just interested in making the playoffs; they want to win the national championship, as reports claim that…
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The message wasn’t subtle.
It wasn’t politically correct.
And it sure as hell wasn’t cautious.
It was bold, fiery, and undeniably LSU.
During a closed-door summer workout earlier this week, sophomore linebacker Whit Weeks turned to quarterback Garrett Nussmeier, clenched his fist, and fired off a battle cry that instantly became the unofficial mantra of LSU’s 2025 season:
> “Natty, or nothing.”
And just like that, the tone was set.
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💣 The Message That Rocked the Locker Room
Multiple sources inside the Tigers’ locker room have confirmed the exchange. As LSU players wrapped up their early morning reps inside the Tigers’ state-of-the-art Performance Innovation Center, Weeks reportedly walked straight up to Nussmeier, looked him in the eye, and delivered the line without flinching.
No hype.
No cameras.
Just conviction.
> “He wasn’t joking,” one teammate said. “He meant it. Everyone felt it.”
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🐯 The Context: LSU’s Redemption Mission
The 2024 season ended in bitter disappointment for the Tigers. After a promising start, a string of injuries and defensive breakdowns left LSU just outside the College Football Playoff, finishing with a respectable—but not satisfying—10–3 record.
Head coach Brian Kelly, still seeking validation in Baton Rouge, has now entered his fourth season without a CFP win, and the pressure is boiling.
But the return of Nussmeier, Weeks, and other core veterans has turned 2025 into a make-or-break campaign—and it appears the locker room knows it.
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🔥 Who Is Whit Weeks?
For those outside the LSU bubble, Whit Weeks may not yet be a household name—but inside Baton Rouge, he’s a rising defensive star and a vocal leader.
A former 4-star recruit out of Georgia, Weeks impressed in 2024 with:
82 total tackles
11 tackles for loss
4.5 sacks
1 forced fumble
And an attitude that fans fell in love with
He’s not the loudest guy on social media. But when he speaks in the locker room, people listen.
> “He’s the dog in the room,” said one LSU staffer. “Always has been.”
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🧠 Why Nussmeier?
Nussmeier enters 2025 as the full-time starter, finally stepping out of Jayden Daniels’ Heisman-winning shadow. He’s waited years for this moment, and the pressure is astronomical.
That’s why Weeks’ message was directed at him. Not in doubt—but in belief.
> “It wasn’t a challenge,” another teammate added. “It was a demand. Whit was saying: ‘We believe in you. So now go finish it.’”
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📈 The Stakes: National Title or Bust?
Weeks’ “Natty or nothing” mantra isn’t just lip service. According to insiders, LSU players and coaches have privately discussed how anything short of a CFP national title would be considered failure.
Key reasons for the sky-high expectations:
Nussmeier’s arm strength and film IQ
The return of Malik Nabers (who opted to delay NFL for one more run)
Defensive overhaul under new coordinator Glenn Schumann
Top-5 recruiting class with immediate-impact freshmen
Add it all up, and LSU fans aren’t just hoping—they’re expecting.
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👀 What the Fans Are Saying
The “Natty or Nothing” phrase has already exploded on social media.
Custom T-shirts are being printed
Fan pages are adopting it as their 2025 motto
One post on TigerDroppings reads:
> “Whit Weeks just said what all of us have been screaming since January. NO MORE EXCUSES.”
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🧨 SEC Reaction: Bulletin Board Material?
Other SEC schools have noticed. Alabama and Georgia insiders reportedly laughed off the comments as “premature hype”, with one Bama fan tweeting:
> “LSU is all bark in July. Let’s see where that fire is come November.”
But if Weeks wanted to light a fire—mission accomplished.
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🏆 Can LSU Actually Do It?
It’s a fair question. The path to a national title is brutal.
The SEC West is still stacked, despite realignment changes
Alabama, Georgia, and Texas all return playoff-caliber squads
LSU’s defense must prove it can stop elite QBs
Nussmeier, while talented, has never started a full season
But the locker room doesn’t care about doubt.
They’re not aiming for a New Year’s Six bowl.
They’re not hoping for a top-10 finish.
They’re saying it out loud: National Championship or this season is a failure.
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🗣️ Coach Kelly’s Response
When asked about the incident at a recent media availability, Brian Kelly smiled and said:
> “I love it. This group has high standards. They should. I want every guy in that room thinking about the title—not just the next rep.”
But behind closed doors? Sources say Kelly has embraced the mindset—even if he’s trying to temper expectations publicly.
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Final Thought: The New LSU Identity
Gone are the days of cautious optimism.
This isn’t a rebuild. It’s a reckoning.
Whit Weeks’ declaration has now become the banner for LSU’s 2025 revenge tour, a program-wide movement that demands more than playoff consideration. It demands dominance.
And for Garrett Nussmeier, that message isn’t just motivation.
It’s a mandate.
> “Natty or nothing.”
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