re: Bama/LSU defense vs JFF

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So what gives? Is the scheme run by Chavis better against that type offense than the one implemented by Saban/Smart? I know LSU runs a base 4-3 and Bama a base 3-4 but both teams operate more often out of base formation. Anyway, it's clear that Chavis has JFF's number as they are the only team to make him look mortal each of the last two years. Just interested to hear opinions from some of the armchair coaches on the SECr on why LSU makes it look easy and Bama has struggled. I'll hang up and listen...

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Actually, LSU ran a lot of 3 man line yesterday but I would not call it a 3-4 scheme. LSU ran a lot of mush rush as Bama calls it and which they have shown to know how to run it (i.e. 1/9/12). It surprised me that JFF was that effective against Bama last year and this one because they were so effective against JJ and they knew what was coming.

What I believe is the difference is that LSU LBs are lighter and faster than Bamas and JFF was able to deal with the heavy cruisers Bama uses as opposed to the speed guys we use. In the long run I would rather have the bigger guys but Chavis' Mustang package has put JFF's fire out twice now...