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Critics of the offense can't see the forest for the trees...(2009-2012)
Posted on 9/24/12 at 9:26 pm
Posted on 9/24/12 at 9:26 pm
2009
Avg yards per game = 304 (112th nationally)
Avg points per game = 25 (76th nationally)
Wins = 9
2010
Avg yards per game = 341 (86th nationally)
Avg points per game = 30 (45th nationally)
Wins = 11
2011
Avg yards per game = 355 (86th nationally)
Avg points per game = 36 (17th nationally)
Wins = 13
2012
Avg yards per game = 442 (42nd nationally)
Avg points per game = 39 (20th nationally)
Wins = ____?____
Do we have concerns on offense? Certainly. Liabilities? Certainly. Do we need an offense that can score 50 per game? Certainly not. Our offense has consistently gotten better each year since 2009 and appears on the path, despite its minor growing pains, to be improving again in 2012 with a dominant run game and capable QB. Let's all be patient, watch this offense continue to grow and see where it leads us. Based on the trendlines above, it's not a crazy bet that the ____?____ can be tentatively filled in with a 14. LSU most definitely can ride this defense and an improved, adequate offense to another national title.
NCAA Current Season and Archived Statistics
For those that learn better with pictures, this is our offense since 2009:
Avg yards per game = 304 (112th nationally)
Avg points per game = 25 (76th nationally)
Wins = 9
2010
Avg yards per game = 341 (86th nationally)
Avg points per game = 30 (45th nationally)
Wins = 11
2011
Avg yards per game = 355 (86th nationally)
Avg points per game = 36 (17th nationally)
Wins = 13
2012
Avg yards per game = 442 (42nd nationally)
Avg points per game = 39 (20th nationally)
Wins = ____?____
Do we have concerns on offense? Certainly. Liabilities? Certainly. Do we need an offense that can score 50 per game? Certainly not. Our offense has consistently gotten better each year since 2009 and appears on the path, despite its minor growing pains, to be improving again in 2012 with a dominant run game and capable QB. Let's all be patient, watch this offense continue to grow and see where it leads us. Based on the trendlines above, it's not a crazy bet that the ____?____ can be tentatively filled in with a 14. LSU most definitely can ride this defense and an improved, adequate offense to another national title.
NCAA Current Season and Archived Statistics
For those that learn better with pictures, this is our offense since 2009:
This post was edited on 9/24/12 at 9:57 pm
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Posted on 9/24/12 at 9:28 pm to JPLSU1981
Don't hit em with facts- they're busy looking at the sky falling. 
Posted on 9/24/12 at 9:29 pm to JPLSU1981
Level of competition should be considered thus far this year.
Though I do think our offense is better than it was at any point last year.
Though I do think our offense is better than it was at any point last year.
Posted on 9/24/12 at 9:32 pm to JPLSU1981
quote:
forrest
He doesn't play for LSU
Posted on 9/24/12 at 9:42 pm to JPLSU1981
Critics of the offense are simply Miles Haters. They will find fault regardless of what the team does. The fact that Alabama and their "God" Saban as coach, more closely resemble the LSU team than any other CFB team. Stats are are so close it is funny. But we have offensive problems and Alabama does what it does best. Funniest shite ever.
Posted on 9/25/12 at 9:53 am to JPLSU1981
quote:
Critics of the offense can't see the forest for the trees...(2009-2012)
Taking trends completely out of the equation, people just need to accept that Les Miles is never going to do more than necessary to win.
It can be frustrating, and I think sometimes he puts too much pressure on the defense in the process. But save a couple of games over the last 3 years, he's had success doing it.
Posted on 9/25/12 at 10:54 am to JPLSU1981
Do your statistics include only the first 4 games of each season?
I think the critics are upset that we are not dominating the four teams that have a combined 6 wins and 12 losses record.
That's where the problem is.
I think the critics are upset that we are not dominating the four teams that have a combined 6 wins and 12 losses record.
That's where the problem is.
Posted on 9/25/12 at 12:25 pm to JPLSU1981
Get that shite out!
You can't make people see when they have their heads buried in their butts.
You can't make people see when they have their heads buried in their butts.
Posted on 9/25/12 at 12:44 pm to JPLSU1981
I don't disagree with your conclusion.
But, you are being intellectually dishonest by ignoring the competition so far while comparing to entire years.
Why try and stretch the truth when you have a very sound argument to begin with?
But, you are being intellectually dishonest by ignoring the competition so far while comparing to entire years.
Why try and stretch the truth when you have a very sound argument to begin with?
Posted on 9/25/12 at 12:54 pm to JPLSU1981
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can't see the forest for the trees...
We have has 2-3 threads already about Mett's mustache. We cannot get past the mustache to see a QB, esp. after arguing about JJ/JL most of 2011.
Posted on 9/25/12 at 12:55 pm to JPLSU1981
quote:
2012
Avg yards per game = 442 (42nd nationally)
Avg points per game = 39 (20th nationally)
Wins = ____?____
(INSIDE JOKE WARNING - THIS IS FOR CHOCTAW)
Yeah, we were averaging almost 39 points per game (~38.5) before 1/9.
In all seriousness, we've griped for years that if we just got out of the 80s, total offense wise, and to an arbritrary level (I've even said "the 40s"), with our defense, we should be unbeatable.
Everybody else is adapting and nothing lasts forever. Our defense still looks smothering, but, thus far, have not appeared to have the big play ability of the last couple of years (particularly last year). Likewise, our special teams appear to have taken a step back - the OBJ 2 returns for touchdowns (*almost*) looked to be changing that. We're still kicking fairly well, but special teams does not appear to be the strength it was last year(some shanks, a missed FG and now fielding punts is an exercise so fraught with drama, it should be on AMC).
Having said all of that - a win is a win is a win. 4-0 is still 4-0. A win @ Auburn is still a win @ Auburn. This SAME b*tching was going on after Mississippi State last year and we rolled all the way to the big game.
The total offensive productivity improvement is DRASTIC - ~20%. Defense still looks smothering. Much of the complained about problems can be fixed - personal fouls, offensive penalties generally, execution problems in the passing game - none of these make it so that we don't have a servicable QB.
I'm excited about the stretch run to Atlanta.
This post was edited on 9/25/12 at 12:56 pm
Posted on 9/25/12 at 1:42 pm to JPLSU1981
JP, I think you need to keep in mind our strength of schedule as well. Easier to score point on weaker opponents than stronger ones, especially stronger D. Also, how many turnovers did we get that resulted in short fields? It is more complicated than just more yards and more points means our offense is way better.
Posted on 9/25/12 at 4:52 pm to JPLSU1981
Great post! Hope that arrow keeps pointing in the right direction!
Posted on 9/25/12 at 4:58 pm to JPLSU1981
quote:
Critics of the offense can't see the forest for the trees...(2009-2012)
Agreed.
But, please...PLEASE...don't use expressions Rex loves to use. Thanks!
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