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MY outlook for 2015 (football)
Posted on 5/4/15 at 1:18 pm
Posted on 5/4/15 at 1:18 pm
ESPN just came out with another preseason poll and they put us at #16, which I think is about right.
For me, I think this team has it all with two key pieces being the difference from 7-6 and the play off/sec title.
1) QB play, I don't even need to get into it so I won't. If it's great, the offense could be really great. All the other pieces are there (big deep OL, several really pass catching options, stable of back/heisman candidate) just comes down to who's driving.
2) Kevin Steele. Our D has talent everywhere. Coach O will have our DL ready to go (this will be a strength, mark my words), our LBs are strong and seasoned, our secondary should be the best in the country. The unit coaches Raymond/Steele/O are all very good position coaches with lots to work with so I expect each unit to play at a high level.
BUT someone has to pull it all together and make the D play as one. I think KS can do it, I just don't know for sure he can do as good as job as Chavis did.
If those two spots (DC & QB) come together, BIG YEAR. If not, well, might be rough.
What say you rant? If you have to boil the outcome of the season down to 1,2 or 3 key pieces, who/what would it be?
My prediction: Both spots perform slightly above average and we're in the hunt for the west, 10-2 reg season record.
Geaux Tigers
For me, I think this team has it all with two key pieces being the difference from 7-6 and the play off/sec title.
1) QB play, I don't even need to get into it so I won't. If it's great, the offense could be really great. All the other pieces are there (big deep OL, several really pass catching options, stable of back/heisman candidate) just comes down to who's driving.
2) Kevin Steele. Our D has talent everywhere. Coach O will have our DL ready to go (this will be a strength, mark my words), our LBs are strong and seasoned, our secondary should be the best in the country. The unit coaches Raymond/Steele/O are all very good position coaches with lots to work with so I expect each unit to play at a high level.
BUT someone has to pull it all together and make the D play as one. I think KS can do it, I just don't know for sure he can do as good as job as Chavis did.
If those two spots (DC & QB) come together, BIG YEAR. If not, well, might be rough.
What say you rant? If you have to boil the outcome of the season down to 1,2 or 3 key pieces, who/what would it be?
My prediction: Both spots perform slightly above average and we're in the hunt for the west, 10-2 reg season record.
Geaux Tigers
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Posted on 5/4/15 at 1:22 pm to mwade91383
LSU finishes on top in the West. Book it.
Posted on 5/4/15 at 1:29 pm to mwade91383
quote:
If you have to boil the outcome of the season down to 1,2 or 3 key pieces, who/what would it be?
How many times do we give it to LF?
Posted on 5/4/15 at 1:29 pm to mwade91383
With average QB play, this team will not lose more than one game. The defense will be better, the offense will be better, and special teams will be better. We were young last year, and just the extra year alone of experience will pay dividends.
More specifically, defense: the runs up the middle we struggled with early in 2014 are now plugged with our improved DT and MLB play! Our secondary is going to make it VERY tough to complete passes against. My only question here is a good pash rush from the DE spots, as well as who fills Kwon's playmaking at OLB.
Offensively, LF will lead a Hesiman campgain, DW will be a bull, and Dural/Dupre/Chark are uncoverable on deep balls as evidenced in the Spring game against our second team and walk ons.
We WILL win the SEC, (remember that other SEC West teams have to replace key spots) and be one of the final four teams!
More specifically, defense: the runs up the middle we struggled with early in 2014 are now plugged with our improved DT and MLB play! Our secondary is going to make it VERY tough to complete passes against. My only question here is a good pash rush from the DE spots, as well as who fills Kwon's playmaking at OLB.
Offensively, LF will lead a Hesiman campgain, DW will be a bull, and Dural/Dupre/Chark are uncoverable on deep balls as evidenced in the Spring game against our second team and walk ons.
We WILL win the SEC, (remember that other SEC West teams have to replace key spots) and be one of the final four teams!
Posted on 5/4/15 at 1:31 pm to mwade91383
two things need to happen for us to make the playoff.
#1 Fournette gets no fewer than 20 touches a game (no reason he should get fewer)
#2 we have 2003/2007 QB play, hell even sparks of 2011
#1 Fournette gets no fewer than 20 touches a game (no reason he should get fewer)
#2 we have 2003/2007 QB play, hell even sparks of 2011
This post was edited on 5/4/15 at 1:32 pm
Posted on 5/4/15 at 1:33 pm to mwade91383
Steele will do better with the talent at hand than Chavis would do with it this year. His approach to teaching defense as a whole and not separate position groups will unify the defense so that they play as a single entity. If Kevin Steele can do that, then Coach O can bring the defense to an entirely new level that we haven't seen since Dorsey was here.
Posted on 5/4/15 at 1:38 pm to mwade91383
I think 10-2 is very reasonable, lose off a tie breaker and go to great bowl. But honestly I just want to be competitive in every game. Last year hurt.
Posted on 5/4/15 at 1:50 pm to mwade91383
The QB situation needs to be decided before LSU heads to Starkville. If we're still splitting time between Jennings & Harris throughout the season. This team will lose 3-5 games.
Posted on 5/4/15 at 2:10 pm to mwade91383
quote:
BUT someone has to pull it all together and make the D play as one.
You mean better pass rush, no prevent D, no 3rd and Chavis, and not losing the game in the last 2 minutes.
Posted on 5/4/15 at 2:31 pm to mwade91383
If we can get competent QB play, the offense will roll. Honestly I worry about our linebackers. Chavis did a horrible job in recent years recruiting linebackers. If there are injuries, we are in trouble.
Posted on 5/4/15 at 2:36 pm to mwade91383
9-3, one big win and the obligatory two losses that can't be explained.
Posted on 5/4/15 at 9:30 pm to mwade91383
Leonard fournette pulls off the unthinkable and wins 2 Heismans in 1 year...... Book it!
Posted on 5/4/15 at 9:47 pm to mwade91383
One question... Does anyone know if Steele and/or Orgeron will be in the box or on the sideline? I wouldn't mind seeing both of them on the sideline. Cam too, I don't remember if Cam is usually in the box, but I think he is.
Posted on 5/4/15 at 9:50 pm to mwade91383
Because LSU was so poor at QB last year, they are getting largely overlooked by the media. Hell that troll Bo Bounds has already eliminated them from contention from the West.
The truth is they went 8-4 last season with horrendous QB play. They will be better at every level this coming year......RB, WR, TE, OL, DL, DE, LB, and secondary. They are going to surprise a lot of these "experts" early on. I think at one point Vegas had them top 10 to win it all this year....so Vegas isn't bias.
The truth is they went 8-4 last season with horrendous QB play. They will be better at every level this coming year......RB, WR, TE, OL, DL, DE, LB, and secondary. They are going to surprise a lot of these "experts" early on. I think at one point Vegas had them top 10 to win it all this year....so Vegas isn't bias.
Posted on 5/4/15 at 10:29 pm to mwade91383
quote:
what say you?
4 or 5 losses plus maybe another in bowl game.
Posted on 5/5/15 at 12:00 am to mwade91383
I'll take average QB play with anything above that just being a bonus. Not concerned about defense at all..to much talent. I agree with earlier post that LF will be depended on and pushed for the heisman. Offense will need to be clutch and get TDs in the redzone. Must be able to move the ball late in games and put teams away.
Health is a key piece to how this season turns out for this team and the West in general.
I think its going to be lsu and auburn at the top of the west. My prediction 12-1 win SEC and make playoffs.
Health is a key piece to how this season turns out for this team and the West in general.
I think its going to be lsu and auburn at the top of the west. My prediction 12-1 win SEC and make playoffs.
Posted on 5/5/15 at 11:08 am to mwade91383
There is no reason, especially after the spring game, to think that QB will be anything but god-awful...So sad. 
Posted on 5/5/15 at 2:15 pm to mwade91383
If AJ starts, it'll be more of the same. If Harris starts, he's playing his first full season and will make some mistakes.
I'm thinking ...
LSU - 49 McNeese State - 10 Win
LSU - 31 @ Mississippi State - 28 Win
LSU - 24 Auburn - 31 Loss
LSU - 31@ Syracuse - 14 Win
LSU - 45 Eastern Michigan - 6 Win
LSU - 24 @ South Carolina - 27 Loss
LSU - 34 Florida - 21 Win
LSU - 41 Western Kentucky - 14 Win
LSU - 17 @ Alabama - 21 Loss
LSU - 21 Arkansas - 14 Win
LSU - 34 @ Ole Miss - 31 Win
LSU - 28 Texas A&M - 21 Win
9-3
I'm thinking ...
LSU - 49 McNeese State - 10 Win
LSU - 31 @ Mississippi State - 28 Win
LSU - 24 Auburn - 31 Loss
LSU - 31@ Syracuse - 14 Win
LSU - 45 Eastern Michigan - 6 Win
LSU - 24 @ South Carolina - 27 Loss
LSU - 34 Florida - 21 Win
LSU - 41 Western Kentucky - 14 Win
LSU - 17 @ Alabama - 21 Loss
LSU - 21 Arkansas - 14 Win
LSU - 34 @ Ole Miss - 31 Win
LSU - 28 Texas A&M - 21 Win
9-3
Posted on 5/5/15 at 7:49 pm to mwade91383
quote:His previous stints at DC were less than impressive. I'm not filled with confidence, but the talent is there.
BUT someone has to pull it all together and make the D play as one. I think KS can do it, I just don't know for sure he can do as good as job as Chavis did.
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