False perception on LSU Offense

Not at all, you exploit the weakness of the team you play. TT is god awful against the run...

We gained nothing but a false sense of security and hope. I see right through the stats and score. Still much work to do with no offensive changes coming.

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We ran all over them, but while the game was still in doubt there were some amazingly terrible calls. Palmer and Pollack were openly questioning our play calling for the first 3 quarters. 3 and 2 Harris rolls left making him less of a double threat throwing across body, etc.

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I saw that. too. TT is one of those teams that our superior athletes dominate.

I thought TT tried very hard. They seemed to tackle better (form wise) early on. But LF is just too much.

We were a matchup nightmare for Texas Tech.

That game tells absolutely zero about anything. It was nice win vs a bad defense in a bad bowl.

But, your concerns are legit. Les will look at that victory as validation of his offensive philosophy and nothing will change.

Next year, no matter how good we may be defensively, will end up a lot like this one. Middle of the pack in the west and end the season in a no name bowl game. Wash and repeat until Les is gone.

I think this.

We were playing TT in the first half when BH couldn't hit the broad side of a barn if he was inside said barn. We were still playing TT later when he got rolling.
It was nice to see him actually IMPROVE as the game went along. We had ZERO delay of game penalties, when typically we'd have one or two and sometimes even coming out of time outs. I think having Cam on the sideline (at Harris' request) was helpful.

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The play calling was horrible. Sometimes I think they call plays by pulling plays out of a hat.

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There definitely seems to be no rhyme or reason to the plays called.

There is no question our superior players won out in the second half.
With that said, there is no doubt in my mind at least, that Les Miles knows he must change his philosophy with his offense.
I think starting with Cam on the sidelines was huge, and we have all seen from successes with Alabama having Lane Kiffin and Kirby Smart on the field has worked very well.
I believe LSU making a good decision to act quickly in hiring Dave Aranda was huge, and though it will show improvements going into next year, it will be vastly improved with that system he uses in 2-3 years with the scheme he uses.
As for me, I am looking at how we move forward with this team in improving its success in the air, and how our offense can help our defense by keeping them off the field.
Bottom line, what has transpired since the Bowl game, Les and LSU are doing what needs to be done from here moving into next year IMO.

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I see right through the stats and score. Still much work to do with no offensive changes coming.

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Many fans have a perception/concern that LSU will not change its offense. Those feel Coach Miles/Cameron will not make changes. I see it as they try to call what will work. Yes, Fournette off tackle with a stacked box is frustrating, but less so than Harris missing a wide open receiver on a 10-15 pass. My proof? Better passing and variety Mett's last year.

Although stubborn, Miles is not stupid. Hopefully, Harris improves enough to allow a greater variance in play calling. I'm not putting all on Harris-- of course he needs to be "coached" up. But I am optimistic about the future.