I don't know. That 2007 didn't sneak up on anyone. LSU was ranked #2 to start the season. Other than at safety, LSU returned most of their front 7 in 2007. This year the defense is going to have to replace some big time players at all three levels.

I agree with you about the offense though.

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With only facing three ranked teams and Bama losing so much on D I honestly don't see how things will get any easier after this year, especially if Aranda moves on and maybe even Canada too.

I tend to agree. The schedule absolutely won't be easy, but at least at the outset it appears you're getting some favorable matchups except for 2 games (Florida and Bama).

Auburn is here (LSU rarely leaves JHS with a win)
The Bama hangover game vs. Ark is here.
There's no short week vs. A&M.

Plus, while you get Tenn. on the road, it seems like last year was supposed to be their year. Now they have a HC very much on the hotseat going into a season with a new QB, new RBs, and having to replace some key guys on defense. Ole Miss seems like a mess and I'm not sold on Miss. St. being a really good team

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Posted on 8/3/17 at 12:55 pm to Alt26

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This year the defense is going to have to replace some big time players at all three levels.

I agree with you about the offense though.

Yeah the 07 feel is mainly about the O, but with Aranda I just can't be too worried about the D. Especially since we aren't facing any real powerhouse offenses, Bama included.

Losing Jamal is huge, but not any bigger than losing a 4 year starter in Laron. We are DBU, so we should have plenty for a coach like Aranda to make work. Maybe Paris is a veteran ready to lead like Steltz was, or maybe the hype with Harris or Delpit is real and they are the next true freshmen to step in and start Day 1 a la Laron and Jamal.

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I tend to agree. The schedule absolutely won't be easy, but at least at the outset it appears you're getting some favorable matchups except for 2 games (Florida and Bama).

Auburn is here (LSU rarely leaves JHS with a win)
The Bama hangover game vs. Ark is here.
There's no short week vs. A&M.

Plus, while you get Tenn. on the road, it seems like last year was supposed to be their year. Now they have a HC very much on the hotseat going into a season with a new QB, new RBs, and having to replace some key guys on defense. Ole Miss seems like a mess and I'm not sold on Miss. St. being a really good team

Agreed