re: The passing game is not going to open up

What's wrong is what you think makes for a team that can be considered a good passing team. What is correct is that LSU must be effective at passing.

They are so good at rushing the ball that they only need to throw the ball when a good team like Bama, who is physically capable of stopping them from running the ball goes into 9 men in the box to do it. AL has done this in previous years.

LSU has been effective running the ball with 8 men in the box because our OL has managed to get our RB to the second level. But this year if they go into a 9 man line on 1st or 2nd down LSU can and will make them pay.

If you have not noticed it LSU has 3-4 WR on the field about 1/2 the time. They have some passing plays into which they can check. Actual I think now they are calling pass plays and having Harris check into running plays.