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re: Our offensive production depends HEAVILY on the true freshmen. True or False?
Posted on 7/17/14 at 8:00 am to LSU=Champions
Posted on 7/17/14 at 8:00 am to LSU=Champions
Yep, I agree with 100% of that. We had 2 last year in Beckham and Landry (2 of LSUs best WRs ever) with Mett (One of LSUs best QBs ever) throwing. I don't think we are going to be throwing the ball that much this year and I don't think we need to.
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Posted on 7/17/14 at 8:11 am to LSUtillidie311
False.
2 maybe 3 will see PT worth mentioning.
2 maybe 3 will see PT worth mentioning.
Posted on 7/17/14 at 8:13 am to TIGRLEE
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2 maybe 3 will see PT worth mentioning
At least 4 of them COULD see very significant playing time
Fournette
Dupre
Quinn
Harris
Posted on 7/17/14 at 8:22 am to LSUtillidie311
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It's not like it is unheard of to only use 2 running backs. It may be unheard of for LSU, but its not impossible.
In the SEC, as much as Les likes to run the ball, i dont think 2 RBs would last long. You know there are a couple games each season where 1 RB gets knicked and has to sit. That would leave one guy to take every carry.
It wouldnt be pretty.
Posted on 7/17/14 at 8:26 am to PurpleAndGold86
The freshmen will see significant PT. I just don't think that we will have to depend on them to get production out of the offense.
Posted on 7/17/14 at 8:27 am to LSU=Champions
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In 2012, we had a national championship contender offense
whoa now, I can't agree with that at all..
Posted on 7/17/14 at 8:30 am to monsterballads
Were we not one defensive breakdown away from going to Atlanta?
This post was edited on 7/17/14 at 8:31 am
Posted on 7/17/14 at 8:32 am to LSU=Champions
True
And what's the big deal? It's common knowledge, if not common sense, that the skill positions are often where freshman can make an immediate impact as opposed to the line positions.
And what's the big deal? It's common knowledge, if not common sense, that the skill positions are often where freshman can make an immediate impact as opposed to the line positions.
Posted on 7/17/14 at 8:32 am to LSU=Champions
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Were we not one defensive breakdown away from going to Atlanta?
yes, but the offense wasn't great in 2012. you had a qb that threw 12 total TD's in a full season with 7 int's.
Posted on 7/17/14 at 8:34 am to monsterballads
We were one play away from playing in the SEC champ game. If we would have beaten UGA in ATL, we would have won it all. The statement still stands.
Posted on 7/17/14 at 8:38 am to LSU=Champions
statistics wise, LSU didn't really have that great of an offense.
29 rushing TD's scored in 13 games and 12 passing TD's
29 rushing TD's scored in 13 games and 12 passing TD's
Posted on 7/17/14 at 8:41 am to monsterballads
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statistics wise, LSU didn't really have that great of an offense.
Exactly and we were still only a defensive breakdown and a win against UGA away from playing Notre Dame in the National Championship. The point is that no one needs to have these outstanding individual performances with Heisman numbers for the team to be good. The other guy said we NEED a freshman WR to put up 800 yards. LCs comment just proves that we don't at all need that.
This post was edited on 7/17/14 at 8:42 am
Posted on 7/17/14 at 8:44 am to LSUtillidie311
overall freshman WR's or backs don't always hurt you. it's two positions where freshmen can shine.
the two where it does hurt is OL and QB. our OL is fine. our QB's are young.
it's not ideal. but it's not dire either.
the two where it does hurt is OL and QB. our OL is fine. our QB's are young.
it's not ideal. but it's not dire either.
Posted on 7/17/14 at 8:44 am to PurpleAndGold86
Posted on 7/17/14 at 8:46 am to PurpleAndGold86
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LCs comment just proves that we don't at all need that.
LSU doesn't need a championship offense to get to the big dance, you're right.
but they still didn't have a great offense in 2012, no matter how you spin it.
Posted on 7/17/14 at 8:51 am to monsterballads
I agree, it wasn't great. But it was sufficient.
Posted on 7/17/14 at 8:58 am to LSU=Champions
from 2012, I'll remember all the drops and the unwillingness to give jeremy hill carries until he broke out against USCe.
and the bama game...
and the bama game...
Posted on 7/17/14 at 9:18 am to LSUtillidie311
Fournette is supposed to be like the next AP so I would think that he will play a large role in the offense this year.
I also think Harris eventually beats out Jennings.
I also think Harris eventually beats out Jennings.
Posted on 7/17/14 at 11:07 am to LSUtillidie311
Since we are, and have always been, a run first team, then the answer is yes. With the stoute O-Line, questions at QB, and inexperienced WR corps, LF will play a significant role on this years team.
We'll need at least a credible threat in Dupre and Quinn to keep the backfield honest and aware of a pass attack - if for no other reason than to allow Dural to get his catches. I doubt they'll contribute "Heavily" in terms of stats, but they will be invaluable.
I'm pretty excited about this year. The O could surprise and I think the D will be back to LSU form.
We'll need at least a credible threat in Dupre and Quinn to keep the backfield honest and aware of a pass attack - if for no other reason than to allow Dural to get his catches. I doubt they'll contribute "Heavily" in terms of stats, but they will be invaluable.
I'm pretty excited about this year. The O could surprise and I think the D will be back to LSU form.
Posted on 7/17/14 at 11:38 am to LSUtillidie311
I have zero concern about the freshmen WRs and RBs, they will make an impact for sure but won't be relied upon. However, if Harris wins the job then the chances of us getting double digit wins rests squarely on his shoulders. Like usual, QB play will determine our fate this season.
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