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LSU's new defensive scheme

Posted on 8/29/16 at 9:20 am
Posted by LSU GrandDad
houston, texas
Member since Jun 2009
21564 posts
Posted on 8/29/16 at 9:20 am
I have read a lot of technical posts about Aranda's scheme and, on paper, it sounds like a good fit for us.

I know last years scheme (or whatever Steele did) left our secondary confused a lot. yes, it was a change from Chavis but Raymond was a constant. the net result was that LSU was 12th in the SEC in pass defense. imo, with the DB's we have that was pretty poor.

since this the our 3rd different DC in three years what should we expect, esp. in the early season games? will our learning curve be as difficult as last year? it seems we will have more LB's (or DE's) on the field at any one time and that should bolster our run D but will that adversely affect our pass D (esp the short passes where these guys have to cover)?

I hope those of you with playing experience will share some knowledge.
Posted by Peepdip
Member since Aug 2016
4946 posts
Posted on 8/29/16 at 9:25 am to
Last years poor secondary play was more about poor scheme than it was the learning curve. I'm sure there will still be a few blown coverages, but expect us to be in the top 3 in the sec in passing yards per game.
Posted by PT24-7
Member since Jul 2013
4393 posts
Posted on 8/29/16 at 9:25 am to
Too much is usually made of a new scheme. The truth about defense is if you can't win 1v1 match ups up front and make plays scheme doesn't do a whole lot for you. Now I do think being able to create the most favorable match ups for the situation goes a long way in helping that, but you still have to be able to beat a block and make a play.
Posted by redfishfan
Baton Rouge
Member since Oct 2015
4425 posts
Posted on 8/29/16 at 9:35 am to
quote:

since this the our 3rd different DC in three years what should we expect, esp. in the early season games? will our learning curve be as difficult as last year? it seems we will have more LB's (or DE's) on the field at any one time and that should bolster our run D but will that adversely affect our pass D (esp the short passes where these guys have to cover)? I hope those of you with playing experience will share some knowledge.


I'd imagine with our strength in the secondary we will be in 3-3-5 alot more than a 3-4. Considering Adams is a stud tackler he would most likely walk down into the box if dictated by formation. The base defense is a 3 man front. Formation and offensive personel will dictate the amount of LBs and DBs that are on the field.
Posted by thunderbird1100
GSU Eagles fan
Member since Oct 2007
68610 posts
Posted on 8/29/16 at 9:42 am to
Anytime I saw us play zone last season I wanted to choke out Steele. You dont play zone with the talent we have in the DB corps.
Posted by TriDitty
New Iberia
Member since Aug 2016
1272 posts
Posted on 8/29/16 at 9:45 am to
Although there were a lot of blown coverages and miscommunications, last year's lack of a pass rush didn't help the secondary very much.

I fully expect the front seven to not only get more pressure but to lock down the trenches against the rush much better which will allow more leeway against the pass.

Posted by icegator337
Lafayette
Member since Jan 2013
3511 posts
Posted on 8/29/16 at 10:12 am to
I like Aranda but I'm concerned about the transition from 4-3 to 3-4... there is a learning curve and our key guys need to learn new positions. We certainly have the talent to succeed but any major scheme change is difficult to get used to. I'm hoping we go through the ups and downs early while finding a way to win games and have it all ironed out by November
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