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Looking at the 2013 LSU Defense...
Posted on 7/6/13 at 6:33 pm
Posted on 7/6/13 at 6:33 pm
Talking heads say we are in rebuild mode, but I'm a firm believer that LSU reloads on defense. Think back how many bad defenses have we really had in the past 15 years? Malveto? In all seriousness I think we will see some young guys step up and be great players. Our Linebacker squad is deep and these dudes will be nasty on the field, Kwon Alexander is a guy that is rarely talked about that made plays all over the field last year. Barrow is a tackling machine and Debo and Tahj will be solid...
Looking at our secondary, I'm looking for a big year from Mills, dude has the potential to be a great corner, and as far as depth in the secondary Sandolph, Thompson, Thomas are untapped potential that will turn some heads IMO.
As for the D Line we may be a little thin, but I think we will have enough support from linebackers that we won't notice any fall off if any at all from the D line. Look for some younger guys to fill up our line...
All in all I think our defense will be a huge surprise especially for people that think we will fall hard this season. Thoughts? And
Looking at our secondary, I'm looking for a big year from Mills, dude has the potential to be a great corner, and as far as depth in the secondary Sandolph, Thompson, Thomas are untapped potential that will turn some heads IMO.
As for the D Line we may be a little thin, but I think we will have enough support from linebackers that we won't notice any fall off if any at all from the D line. Look for some younger guys to fill up our line...
All in all I think our defense will be a huge surprise especially for people that think we will fall hard this season. Thoughts? And
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Posted on 7/6/13 at 6:35 pm to Tiger Nation 84
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D Line we may be a little thin
Scary. If we don't get a decent pass rush it's gonna be a long season.
Posted on 7/6/13 at 7:13 pm to Tiger Nation 84
The problem is not that you've had a poor defense in recent memory, per se. The problem is that with the lackluster, and fairly confused, offense you've generally fielded in recent years, you have to have a dominate defense to win consistently. You can have a good defense, hell, a defense that looks great at times, and still lose several games. A la 2008.
I'm guessing, and maybe what the talking heads are getting at, is that the defense will be good not great. You know what it takes to be in the top 5 in total defense? Its pretty tough. Unfortunately that's what the Tigers have needed to make championship runs.
I'm guessing, and maybe what the talking heads are getting at, is that the defense will be good not great. You know what it takes to be in the top 5 in total defense? Its pretty tough. Unfortunately that's what the Tigers have needed to make championship runs.
Posted on 7/6/13 at 7:24 pm to Tiger Nation 84
Heres what we lost.
6 DL that all started games and all 6 had more playing time than anyone left on the roster. Other than Johnson its not even close. We also lost Aghreye who could eat up a series or two in each game.
Our best MLB, maybe ever.
Our best safety
Our best CB.
U can understand why anyone would say we are rebuilding.
6 DL that all started games and all 6 had more playing time than anyone left on the roster. Other than Johnson its not even close. We also lost Aghreye who could eat up a series or two in each game.
Our best MLB, maybe ever.
Our best safety
Our best CB.
U can understand why anyone would say we are rebuilding.
Posted on 7/6/13 at 7:39 pm to Tiger Nation 84
If our new DEs can overrun plays out of control like Mingo, we'll be in great shape.
Posted on 7/6/13 at 8:02 pm to Tiger Nation 84
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Think back how many bad defenses have we really had in the past 15 years? Malveto?
You should have limited this to the last 10 years so as not to include the Lou Tepper defenses of 1998 and 1999. Worse than Malveto in my opinion. Even with Malveto and the interceptions from a RS-Fresh thrown to the wolves, we still turn in a winning season. 98 and 99, not so much and we actually had some decent offensive players those two years.
Posted on 7/6/13 at 8:44 pm to Tiger Nation 84
Only concern I have is Welter at mike. If Barrow plays there I will be way more comfortable. If the front 4 can't get a consistent pass rush, Chavis will use different schemes for Kwon, Micah and possibly Beckwith.
Wouldn't be surprised if atleast 6 guys off of D make All-SEC.
Wouldn't be surprised if atleast 6 guys off of D make All-SEC.
Posted on 7/6/13 at 9:19 pm to Tiger Nation 84
The dline is thin and we need a middle linebacker. Those are two glaring weaknesses. But it won't be quite as bad as some would have you think.
Posted on 7/6/13 at 11:49 pm to Tiger Nation 84
I think LSU will field a top 3 SEC defense like they did last year. Last year it went Florida, LSU, Alabama. Sam Montgomery admitted that some members of the team only showed up for the big games.
I could see the same ordering this year. Nowadays, top 3 in the SEC equates to at least top 10 in the nation.
I could see the same ordering this year. Nowadays, top 3 in the SEC equates to at least top 10 in the nation.
Posted on 7/7/13 at 12:37 am to Tiger Nation 84
Don't listen to the talking heads. I make it a point to not watch any college football live or anything until football season starts.
Same here. I look for good things from him and Collins. Loston, provided he stays healthy, will provide leadership on the defensive side of the ball.
I'm not really worried about the DL. We've got a great DE in Rasco, the other end will be worked out in the next few months. With Ego and Freak as the DTs, I feel good there.
LB's make me wonder. Not really concerned but I do look for them to play tough. Kwon, Debo, Lamar Louis, Feist, all are hungry for playing time.
Ready for the season to get here!
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I'm looking for a big year from Mills
Same here. I look for good things from him and Collins. Loston, provided he stays healthy, will provide leadership on the defensive side of the ball.
I'm not really worried about the DL. We've got a great DE in Rasco, the other end will be worked out in the next few months. With Ego and Freak as the DTs, I feel good there.
LB's make me wonder. Not really concerned but I do look for them to play tough. Kwon, Debo, Lamar Louis, Feist, all are hungry for playing time.
Ready for the season to get here!
Posted on 7/7/13 at 6:32 pm to Tiger Nation 84
I really don't see many difference between this year and 2011.
We have two young corners in Mills and Collins who saw plenty of action in 2012, ala Claiborne and Mathieu.
We have almost an entirely new starting d-line with players who have been quite productive in their previous limited contributions like Johnson and Rasco similar to Mingo and Montgomery.
We have established starter in Barrow returning (ala Baker) who will lead a slew of promising, talented, and now even a little experienced themselves LBers (ala Minter and Tahj Jones.)
Not to mention promising freshman everywhere like Tre White, Beckwith, and the ton of new d-line guys like Gilmore, Neal, etc.
If anyone's sleeping on this team simply because there's new faces, they're going to be sorely mistaken. I'm actually enjoying all the downplaying we're getting from the media bc the true football gurus know we have just a good a chance as any to get to Pasadena.
We have two young corners in Mills and Collins who saw plenty of action in 2012, ala Claiborne and Mathieu.
We have almost an entirely new starting d-line with players who have been quite productive in their previous limited contributions like Johnson and Rasco similar to Mingo and Montgomery.
We have established starter in Barrow returning (ala Baker) who will lead a slew of promising, talented, and now even a little experienced themselves LBers (ala Minter and Tahj Jones.)
Not to mention promising freshman everywhere like Tre White, Beckwith, and the ton of new d-line guys like Gilmore, Neal, etc.
If anyone's sleeping on this team simply because there's new faces, they're going to be sorely mistaken. I'm actually enjoying all the downplaying we're getting from the media bc the true football gurus know we have just a good a chance as any to get to Pasadena.
Posted on 7/7/13 at 10:13 pm to Tiger Nation 84
I'm particularly excited about this group that I think will play with a chip on their shoulders. Some of the linebackers we have brought in the last few years are crazy athletic, and our Dline and Dbs always speak for themselves. The schedule will force our guys to grow up fast and hopefully it benefits them in the long run.
Posted on 7/7/13 at 11:59 pm to Tiger Nation 84
Posted on 7/8/13 at 8:41 am to Tiger Nation 84
I am most excited about our linebackers, I think we got some guys in that rotation that will explode this year. The amount of athleticism is scary.
Posted on 7/8/13 at 1:30 pm to Tiger Nation 84
quote:Linebacker can't help if our D-Line can't keep the OL off of them
As for the D Line we may be a little thin, but I think we will have enough support from linebackers
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