They have a 3-4 defense with a guy in the middle less than 285. The guy would have to be pretty damn special to go up against an OL like ours. Pocic is 6'7" 301, for instance.

We play a 4-3 so our guys can be slightly smaller though most of our DTs are about 300 lbs. anyway (not Herron).

This post was edited on 8/26/14 at 11:29 am

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Posted by Chucktown_Badger

The banks of the Ashley River

Member since May 2013

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Posted on 8/26/14 at 11:24 am to BornKjun

With only 3 returning defensive starters for us, I can see it being more of a 42-31 type of game. I expect LSU to win, but wouldn't be overly surprised if UW pulled it out.

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Posted by Johnkester59

Minneapolis

Member since Apr 2014

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Posted on 8/26/14 at 11:36 am to BornKjun

It is a 3-4 built on quickness and unpredictable pressure, its not the NFL/Bama version with 320+ linemen eating blocks. You may be right and it won't work vs LSU but the size differential along the line is not surprising given the design of the D. We are going to try to bring more guys than you can block and attempt to disrupt plays before they develop, we'll see if it works.

As for the reverse, the other poster is right, we can say the same thing. Our O-line goes;
LT März 6'5" 321
LG Lewallen 6'6" 321
C Voltz 6'3" 311
RG Costigan 6'5 319
RT Havenstein 6'8" 333

Both defenses will be hard pressed.

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Posted by NotRight37

Nashville, TN

Member since Jul 2014

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Posted on 8/26/14 at 11:38 am to BornKjun

With QB and WR question marks on both teams(yes I know ours are more talented), I think this game comes down to both OL's and RB's against the defenses. It looks like to me both will stack the box and let the toughest team win. One or two long pass plays could determine this game... and of course turnovers and a play or two on special teams.

Tigers win 27-17