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re: Should we be worried about LSU this season?

Posted on 2/23/15 at 4:15 pm to
Posted by GCTiger11
Ocean Springs, MS
Member since Jan 2012
45350 posts
Posted on 2/23/15 at 4:15 pm to
quote:

What makes LSU fans think they will field the better team?


At this point, I'm not even sure we will. That's why I made sure I said "It would be because I think we'd field the better team". I have 0 expectations as of now tbh.
Posted by cas4t
Member since Jan 2010
71183 posts
Posted on 2/23/15 at 4:17 pm to
I think we finally have the OL we've been waiting for, barring injury. we've dealt with a lot of injuries in the trenches, and this is one of the best group of skill players I've seen for LSU in a long time (offense).

I literally am not worried about any position on O exceot for the most important one I've said it before, but I think even slightly above average QB play and LSU is a top 5 team next year. ex: 2011

Defensively my only concern is LB and I think the talent is there, just unproven. Same for WR to be honest, but I'm less concerned with that because a lot of young guys got a lot of PT last year.

eta to be clear I don't think that today LSU is better than AU. I think that 100% depends on what happens at QB. Which is obviously a big deal.
This post was edited on 2/23/15 at 4:20 pm
Posted by TTsTowel
RIP Bow9den/Coastie
Member since Feb 2010
91871 posts
Posted on 2/23/15 at 4:17 pm to
I think I'll throw out my full expectations of Auburn right before week 1.

As Auburn fans, we should know about what the starting offensive unit will look like, but Will Muschamp's defense is a big change in philosophy from Ellis Johnson's and we don't really know what to expect personnel wise.
Posted by Tornado Alley
Member since Mar 2012
27131 posts
Posted on 2/23/15 at 4:18 pm to
I feel as if both Auburn and LSU will go as far as their new QBs will carry them, which could be all the way.

Posted by cas4t
Member since Jan 2010
71183 posts
Posted on 2/23/15 at 4:19 pm to
What's the differences in philosophies?

eta I gotta go but will check later on
This post was edited on 2/23/15 at 4:22 pm
Posted by Herman Frisco
Bon Secour
Member since Sep 2008
17580 posts
Posted on 2/23/15 at 4:26 pm to
I look for LSU and Auburn to play in Atlanta for the SEC Championship.
Wiener take all.
Posted by TTsTowel
RIP Bow9den/Coastie
Member since Feb 2010
91871 posts
Posted on 2/23/15 at 4:27 pm to
quote:

What's the differences in philosophies?
Ellis Johnson mainly ran the 4-2-5 with long, rangy cornerbacks and safeties. He liked defensive backs that could play more zone.

Will Muschamp wants to run a defense with 4-3, 3-4 and 3-3-5 (with a BUCK rush end) principles (a lot of flexibility). However, he doesn't care much about size on defense and wants defensive backs that can play man.
Posted by Tornado Alley
Member since Mar 2012
27131 posts
Posted on 2/23/15 at 4:37 pm to
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wants defensive backs that can play man


Physical DBs are a hallmark of a Boom Defense. He puts a ton of them in the league too.

Will Muschamp as HC or DC defensive back draftees
2014 - 1
2013 - 1
2012 - 0
2011 - 3
2010 - 1
2009 - 0
2008 - 2
2007 - 1
2005 - 2
2004 - 0
2003 - 1
2002 - 0
Posted by GeorgeReymond
Buckhead
Member since Jan 2013
10276 posts
Posted on 2/23/15 at 4:54 pm to
That data is old. Les Miles currently has 103 wins
Posted by Jenar Boy
Elsewhere
Member since Aug 2013
12957 posts
Posted on 2/23/15 at 5:15 pm to
Nope, we suck tDecline is real. We probably go 3-9 this year. No QB, lost our DC. We are done.
Posted by MetryTyger
Metro NOLA, LA
Member since Jan 2004
15632 posts
Posted on 2/23/15 at 5:17 pm to
3 wins are you crazy?



We may be lucky to beat McNeese....
Posted by cas4t
Member since Jan 2010
71183 posts
Posted on 2/23/15 at 5:19 pm to
well dayum
Posted by Jenar Boy
Elsewhere
Member since Aug 2013
12957 posts
Posted on 2/23/15 at 5:21 pm to
quote:

3 wins are you crazy? We may be lucky to beat McNeese....
you're right I was just holding out hope on that McNeese St and Western Kentucky game.
Posted by auburnphan23
Member since Jan 2014
5862 posts
Posted on 2/23/15 at 5:23 pm to
Not only do their quarterbacks suck per usual, but I can easily see their defense going back to the Gerry Dinardo and Curley Hallman days with Kevin Steele as the coordinator
Posted by cas4t
Member since Jan 2010
71183 posts
Posted on 2/23/15 at 5:28 pm to
so in other words you couldn't name 3 starters for LSU's defense
Posted by Gladius Veritas
Fayetteville, Arkansas
Member since May 2012
13189 posts
Posted on 2/23/15 at 5:29 pm to
quote:

Kevin Steele


= Lou Tepper
Posted by cas4t
Member since Jan 2010
71183 posts
Posted on 2/23/15 at 5:31 pm to
terrible comparison and phan doesn't know who Tepper is without googling

eta and at least Steele has coached in the SEC. Robb Smith was a very Arkansas-like hire. He had one good season at Rutgers.
This post was edited on 2/23/15 at 5:34 pm
Posted by TeLeFaWx
Dallas, TX
Member since Aug 2011
29278 posts
Posted on 2/23/15 at 5:37 pm to
They have no defensive coordinator and no QB.
Posted by Gladius Veritas
Fayetteville, Arkansas
Member since May 2012
13189 posts
Posted on 2/23/15 at 5:44 pm to
quote:

terrible comparison and phan doesn't know who Tepper is without googling


Not going to lie and say I know the differences between their coaching, but after having successful seasons Dinardo hired a dud at DC and it led to his firing. Miles hired a dud at DC, will lead to his firing.

quote:

at least Steele has coached in the SEC.


this matters why?

quote:

Robb Smith was a very Arkansas-like hire. He had one good season at Rutgers.


I agree, a coach who can turn the 78th ranked defense into the 10th ranked one is a very Arkansas-like hire.
Posted by cas4t
Member since Jan 2010
71183 posts
Posted on 2/23/15 at 5:47 pm to
I don't feel like doing this all night, but I think Robb Smith is a mediocre hire and I think Steele was a mediocre hire. The difference IMO is talent on each defense.
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