re: Who are LSU's Front Seven?

DE- No. 59, Jermauria Rasco 6-3 262, JR
DT- No. 90, Anthony Johnson 6-3, 294, JR
DT- No. 9, Ego Ferguson 6-3 309, JR
DE- No. 98, Jordan Allen 6-6 254, JR
OLB- No. 58 Tahj Jones 6-2, 205, SR
MLB- No. 31 D.J. Welter 6-1, 226, JR
OLB- No. 18 Lamin Barrow 6-2, 232, SR


Rasco and Allen, while (arguably) not as good talent-wise as Mingo and Montgomery were last year have done well in their first year as starters. But Danielle hunter plays almost as much as these guys and he's got talent to burn.

All 3 of those guys are very good.

At DT, Johnson is the more heralded of the 2 starters, but he's been commanding a lot of double teams, so furguson has racked up more stats with only one man to beat. These guys are both fantastic defensive tackles, but there's definitely a depth issue behind them. The third and fourth DTs are Quinton Thomas and Christian LaCouture. Thomas is older, but lacks the raw talent of some of the guys, whereas lacouture is a true freshman but is incredibly talented without the experience.

At OLB, Barrow and Jones are both very quality LBs. Neither are world beaters and Barrow has had some injury issues, but they're very good at what they do. Kwon Alexander may also start or play ALOT, he's the most talented LB we have. He will also be seen covering slot WRs, thats how quick he is

at MLB, Welter has had his ups and downs. He clearly knows the defense very well and is usually in the right place to make a tackle. Not the talent that Kevin Minter was, but a good leader in the LB corps

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At OLB, Barrow and Jones are both very quality LBs. Neither are world beaters and Barrow has had some injury issues, but they're very competent at what they do.

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I think you mean Barrow and Alexander. Kwon has looked really good since stepping on campus.

Kwon is almost in the team lead for tackles and I think he's only started 1 game. He hasn't played as much as other LBs have. He's our best LB.

our starters vs Auburn were Tajh, Welter, Barrow

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OLB- No. 58 Tahj Jones 6-2, 205, SR
MLB- No. 31 D.J. Welter 6-1, 226, JR
OLB- No. 18 Lamin Barrow 6-2, 232, SR

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Don't know why I though Kwon Alexander was starting this year. I have only caught parts of LSU games, but every time it seems like he is in the game. Is this one of those situations where the back up plays as much as the starter?

ETA: Never mind, saw the discussion above.

In the words of our dear friend Anthony "Freak" Johnson.....


The front 7 "is Gucci"

Our front seven seems to get more pressure on the qb than we have in the past year or two. The ends contain pretty well and are very quick in space.
The tackles are very strong and agile. They are not hole cloggers as much as they are playmakers who penetrate and make tackles for loss.
The linebackers substitute a good bit and have been kind of off/on thus far. I don't like them in coverage a whole lot but they can run and do a great job forcing plays inside or stringing out outside runs.
Our corners are very young and have not been great on the deep ball. They are very athletic and will be very good before they leave LSU.
Our safety's hit hard and cause turnovers regularly. They will also take some bad angles and give up a long run or yac.

Jorden Allen plays with best motor on the line. Ego is the one you have to watch out for because Freak will double teamed all night long. Kwon Alexander is easily the best linebacker on our team and one of the best in the SEC for that matter.

I do not think yalls run game will gash us like Auburn did because lack of threat of running by Murray.

Guys are playing with a sense of urgency unlike some players from the team last year...especially the end who said he took plays off against weaker competition.

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Ego Furgeson

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good lord