re: Early thoughts on LSU vs Wisconsin

That's ur opinion baw

Doesn't matter what it's based off of. If we didn't have different ones we wouldn't have boards like these. No reason to say things like da fuq. Or you are wrong.

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SouthdownsTiger
Early thoughts on LSU vs Wisconsin


All I know about Wisky is...

Offense..they will return a ton of good backs, probably have an above average offensive line, and lost most of their WR corp to graduation.

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LSU 10
Wisconsin 7

Not at all. It's just retarded. But hey that's the rant.

Wisconsin's defense will be fine, in my opinion.

The 'starting' front seven graduated, but Aranda's 3-4 defense calls for a lot of in-game substitutions, etc. Five out of the seven projected starters along the defensive front seven have started games in their career and seen plenty of meaningful game experience with the way Aranda runs his defense.

Is there cause for some concern? Sure. I'm more concerned about Wisconsin replacing Chris Borland than I am about the unit as a whole.

The defensive backs are very experienced, but they are also a good unit. Michael Caputo returns after being plagued by a head injury in the latter of last season. Likely would have been more than an honorable mention had he not missed/been limited for the final four games. Sojourn Shelton is one of the best young corners in the B1G. Started from Day One and recorded 36 tackles, 11 passes defended, seven pass breakups, and four interceptions. Darius Hillary will play opposite of Shelton. He saw a lot of playing time as a redshirt freshman and started all 13 games a year ago. Doesn't make a lot of mistakes, but certainly does not jump off the page.

A lot of questions surround the WR position. A lot of young guys and Wisconsin is attempting to replace Jared Abbrederis. Will be difficult. I like Jordan Fredrick. He doesn't have a lot of production, but his size (6'4" 215 pounds) and run-block ability has been noted. Here's to hoping he can produce in the passing game.

Jacob Pedersen will be difficult to replace at TE, too. However, Wisconsin has also been very good at developing TEs. The starter this season, Sam Arneson, has plenty of experience. He's been a spot starter for his first couple seasons and saw a lot of playing time in Wisconsin's two TE sets.

Running backs and offensive line are pretty self-explanatory. Backs are extremely talented. Everyone knows about Melvin Gordon's talented, but Corey Clement has drawn incredibly high praise and was very productive as a freshman. These are two of the most physically-talented RBs that Wisconsin may have ever had.

Offensive line returns four starters from a year ago, but it is not particularly deep. There is a lot of size up front, though, including Rob Havenstein (6'8" 330 pounds).

Like LSU, we are not sure what quarterback will look like yet. Gary Andersen would prefer a dual-threat QB, but McEvoy looks like an athlete playing QB and Stave (19 career starts) is anything but. With the offense's strength being in the run game, I would prefer the QB with 19 starts over McEvoy.

Both teams will need to develop a passing attack. I'm not buying the blowout some of you seem to be predicting. I simply don't see where the points come from. Better athletes you have? Of course. Will that turn into points? Remains to be seen.

Thanks for the contributions, Hoops Galore! Sounds like you also know a lot about basketball as well.

Both teams have some challenges and I think it will benefit both to start the season not playing at home vs. a quality opponent. This early in the season, I look for both teams to run the ball a lot and for turnovers as usual, to play a crucial role in deciding the game.

I live in Texas and will actually be attending this game--this will be the first time I've ever seen the Tigers play away from Tiger Stadium, and my first time to ever see a game at Reliant Stadium, so I am looking forward to it.

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The 'starting' front seven graduated

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Vs one of the top OLs in the SEC right out of the gate. Look for the valiant effort to fall well short late in the game and LSU to pull away.

Tigers - 41
Badgers - 24

contain the run and make them one dimensional.

just like they plan on doing to LSU

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Wisconsin better than Iowa and we didn't blow them out.

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It's obvious that yall don't pay attention to anything outside of LSU

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The three linebackers that were so integral to Iowa's defense, whom you also called the best corps in the country, have graduated. With those three backers on the field, Iowa still lost 28-9 in Kinnick to Wisconsin.

The Hawkeyes have won just one game against a ranked opponent in their last nine games.

I would be hesitant calling Iowa a better team. I don't necessarily think that's true.