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How is LSU's 3rd down Offense?
Posted on 10/30/14 at 7:09 am
Posted on 10/30/14 at 7:09 am
Bama has been stellar on 1st, 2nd and 4th down(0-8) but, for some reason has given up 3rd and plus yardage (3rd and 7 or more) a bunch of times(run or pass)...
I'm sure that will be a point of emphasis within this bye week...
But how has LSU fared in 3rd and 5 or more so far?
I'm sure that will be a point of emphasis within this bye week...
But how has LSU fared in 3rd and 5 or more so far?
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Posted on 10/30/14 at 7:14 am to BamaStepL
I don't know about 3rd and long, but currently LSU ranks 82nd in the nation converting at 39%.
Alternately, LSU is ranked 7th in the country (1st in the SEC) in 3rd down defense with a 29% conversion rate.
ETA: When you can't pass the ball, every 3rd down is 3rd and long.
Alternately, LSU is ranked 7th in the country (1st in the SEC) in 3rd down defense with a 29% conversion rate.
ETA: When you can't pass the ball, every 3rd down is 3rd and long.
This post was edited on 10/30/14 at 7:16 am
Posted on 10/30/14 at 7:15 am to BamaStepL
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But how has LSU fared in 3rd and 5 or more so far?
I have no stats for support, but from watching the games that count (SEC and Wisconsin), I'd say we're doing okay, especially as the season has progressed. I even believe we've made a couple 3rd-and-5 or longer first downs THROUGH THE AIR. If we do this against your team, I'd advise the EMT's to be nearby Saban when he goes into shock.
Posted on 10/30/14 at 7:16 am to BamaStepL
Unlike most Gumps, we don't mind having a black QB
Posted on 10/30/14 at 7:17 am to TigerPanzer
coming off of last years nation leading team on third downs the only way to go was down, and down we went. i dont have stats or rankings but i can gaurantee you they are middle of the pack at best. that auburn game absolutely killed us in that regard
Posted on 10/30/14 at 7:19 am to BamaStepL
2nd down gives the Tigers most problems...
Posted on 10/30/14 at 7:20 am to roguetiger15
Compared to last year, horrible
Posted on 10/30/14 at 7:26 am to Restomod
What's troublesome is that even teams that are just OK have been able to extend drives... Arky extended several 3rd and longs by running it... maybe it's because we assumed they would pass which would make it a good coaching call by Bret... our best effort was ironically against aTm (only gave up 2 conversions) a team that should have had more success on 3rd down...
This Bama team is hard to read this year.
This Bama team is hard to read this year.
Posted on 10/30/14 at 7:41 am to Statestreet
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Unlike most Gumps, we don't mind having a black QB
When I look at a person, I don't see race.
I wasn't aware that LSU fans were so racist.
Posted on 10/30/14 at 7:44 am to BamaStepL
My guess is the stat you are looking for is very poor.
They converted 2 4th quarter 3rd and 20s to win some important games (UF and Wisconsin).
They converted 2 4th quarter 3rd and 20s to win some important games (UF and Wisconsin).
This post was edited on 10/30/14 at 7:45 am
Posted on 10/30/14 at 7:44 am to skrayper
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wasn't aware that LSU fans were so racist.
it is true.
we hate people that wear crimson red
Posted on 10/30/14 at 7:47 am to Statestreet
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Unlike most Gumps, we don't mind having a black QB
What does this have to do with 3rd down conversions?
Regardless, it's a pretty ignorant statement.
Posted on 10/30/14 at 7:48 am to BamaStepL
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Bama has been stellar on 1st, 2nd and 4th down(0-8) but, for some reason has given up 3rd and plus yardage (3rd and 7 or more) a bunch of times(run or pass)...
3rd down = passing play = shitty secondary exposed.
Posted on 10/30/14 at 8:06 am to BamaStepL
We're averaging something ridiculous like 7+ per play on first down. Second the poster above about second down. the problem is we find ourselves in a lot of 2nd and 2-5 situations and then piss away second down.
Posted on 10/30/14 at 8:09 am to Statestreet
Piss off statestreet. nothing to do with the conversation
Posted on 10/30/14 at 8:11 am to BamaStepL
I like this matchup. Alabama has a stout rushing defense against traditional smashmouth rushing attacks. I think we will do fine in third down situations.
My concern is how well we win first down. Against a rushing attack, that is everything. If we consistently give them 4-5 yards in situations where we have to defend everything, we are in trouble.
My concern is how well we win first down. Against a rushing attack, that is everything. If we consistently give them 4-5 yards in situations where we have to defend everything, we are in trouble.
Posted on 10/30/14 at 8:32 am to Restomod
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Compared to last year, horrible
yep
Posted on 10/30/14 at 10:10 am to drtoboggan
We are deadly on 3rd down !
Posted on 10/30/14 at 10:12 am to BamaStepL
I recall lots of third downs against Auburn. I recall very few first downs immediately following them.
Posted on 10/30/14 at 10:47 am to ChewyDante
Young ones are growing up. This is not the same team auburn played.
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