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Okay, our D sucks (per the Rant), but....
Posted on 12/15/08 at 8:19 pm
Posted on 12/15/08 at 8:19 pm
...Ga Tech has thrown for 217 yds in their last 4 games......combined! Yes, an average of 54 ypg!!
Haven't you always wanted to play a one dimensional team???
Oh, and did I mention that they are giving up almost 400 ypg in the last 4 games?
I find it hard to believe so many folks are suggesting we're going to get "embarrassed" or blown out. I just don't see it....even with our DC issues.
Haven't you always wanted to play a one dimensional team???
Oh, and did I mention that they are giving up almost 400 ypg in the last 4 games?
I find it hard to believe so many folks are suggesting we're going to get "embarrassed" or blown out. I just don't see it....even with our DC issues.
This post was edited on 12/15/08 at 8:21 pm
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Posted on 12/15/08 at 8:24 pm to LSUME86
Ga Tech also ran for over 400 yards AT UGA.
They also have probably the best front four LSU has seen all year.
They also have probably the best front four LSU has seen all year.
Posted on 12/15/08 at 8:47 pm to ATLienTiger
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They also have probably the best front four LSU has seen all year
Not even close... Florida, Alabama, Ole'Miss, have better D-lines by far.
Posted on 12/15/08 at 8:47 pm to ATLienTiger
quote:I'm sure they're good, but I doubt they're any better than Bama, UF, Ole Miss (I know...), etc.
They also have probably the best front four LSU has seen all year.
Posted on 12/15/08 at 8:49 pm to LSUME86
It's very possible. Georgia Tech is much better than anyone gives them credit for.
Michael Johnson might be a top 10 pick.
Michael Johnson might be a top 10 pick.
Posted on 12/15/08 at 8:50 pm to LSUME86
So what team hasn't been able to pass on us this season?
Posted on 12/15/08 at 8:53 pm to jlc05
What's your point? I'd give up 54 ypg passing anytime.
By the way, Stafford threw for 407 yds against Ga Tech.....100 yds more than he threw against us.
Funny how the stats seem to paint a different picture....
By the way, Stafford threw for 407 yds against Ga Tech.....100 yds more than he threw against us.
Funny how the stats seem to paint a different picture....
Posted on 12/15/08 at 8:56 pm to LSUME86
My point is GT will be able to pass on us even though it isn't their strength
This post was edited on 12/15/08 at 8:57 pm
Posted on 12/15/08 at 9:02 pm to jlc05
Not sure I'd worry too much about a team that ranks 116 out of 119 teams in passing stats.
Posted on 12/15/08 at 9:03 pm to LSUME86
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Funny how the stats seem to paint a different picture....
Maybe if you only have one color left in your crayon box.
You mention our passing yardage as being low, but fail to mention that we are 3rd in the country in rushing. WE DON'T PASS A LOT...but keep thinking that means GT is one dimensional.
UGA passed for 120 yards over their average against us, but they ran for 65 less than their average.
True, Stafford and Massoquai had a bit of a field day against our back 7 that has 0 juniors or seniors in it and a starter hurt. But LSU doesn't have a Stafford or a Massoquai.
As for our DL...we have 3 projected drafts picks this year, 2 first round, 1 possible top 10, and 1 projected first rounder for next year. I don't think Bama or OM can say that.
Not trying to talk trash, I think it will be a good game. But the OP was right, painting pictures IS easy.
Posted on 12/15/08 at 9:06 pm to TechinItEasy
Read my first post. I'm saying essentially the same thing.
Posted on 12/15/08 at 9:08 pm to TechinItEasy
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WE DON'T PASS A LOT...but keep thinking that means GT is one dimensional.
That's basically the definition of one dimensional.
Posted on 12/15/08 at 9:08 pm to LSUME86
I can see the argument for and against GT.
For, they beat Ga in Athens, they run wild vs most everyone, they put up serious points and yardage without much passing at all for the entire year, last two games they score plenty vs two bowl teams, serious interior size and assingment discipline team, etc..
Against, if so good then why not in the mediocre ACC's title game? Medicore passing stats on 100 tosses for the entire season. Lost 2 of their final 5 games, struggled vs Gardner-Webb & Clemson. Tussles vs BC, VT, Va, FSU. 4 of 5 games played away from Dodd, were basically 3 pt games, winning but 3 of 5,etc..
For, they beat Ga in Athens, they run wild vs most everyone, they put up serious points and yardage without much passing at all for the entire year, last two games they score plenty vs two bowl teams, serious interior size and assingment discipline team, etc..
Against, if so good then why not in the mediocre ACC's title game? Medicore passing stats on 100 tosses for the entire season. Lost 2 of their final 5 games, struggled vs Gardner-Webb & Clemson. Tussles vs BC, VT, Va, FSU. 4 of 5 games played away from Dodd, were basically 3 pt games, winning but 3 of 5,etc..
This post was edited on 12/15/08 at 9:13 pm
Posted on 12/15/08 at 9:10 pm to moneyg
quote:Every option play we run has at least 2 dimensions to it.
That's basically the definition of one dimensional.
You're missing the forest for the trees.
Posted on 12/15/08 at 9:11 pm to LSUME86
Our D only sucks per the Rant?
Posted on 12/15/08 at 9:16 pm to TheRoarRestoredInBR
quote:Nobody is really saying we're "so good"...at least I'm not, the media might be drinking the kool-aid a bit.
Against, if so good then why not in the mediocre ACC's title game? Medicore passing stats on 100 tosses for the entire season. Lost 2 of their final 5 games, struggled vs Gardner-Webb, Clemson..tussles vs BC, VT, Va, FSU..4 of 5 games played away from Dodd were basically 3 pt games(winning but 3 of 5)..etc..
But with the way our offense has played this year, when we get up against defenses with tendencies similar to your own, we have run pretty wild.
UVA, UNC played sound defense and tackled well, they managed to stop us + we turned it over 3 times in each game(leading to 21 of UNC's 28 points).
Gardner Webb we did not run our offense. Our third string QB is literally incapable of it(he is solely a drop back passer)..We called "dive, keep, or pitch" before every play, no option at all.
FSU we were stomping until our starting QB went out. FSU fans will tell you this.
Our first 3-4 games of the year we didn't have a clue what we were doing, BC and VT were total crapshoots...everyone seems to forget that this is the first year we have run this offense, with players recruited for something else.
Posted on 12/15/08 at 9:17 pm to TechinItEasy
quote:You do realize that we have the 17th ranked run defense?
But with the way our offense has played this year, when we get up against defenses with tendencies similar to your own, we have run pretty wild.
Posted on 12/15/08 at 9:18 pm to TechinItEasy
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Every option play we run has at least 2 dimensions to it.
You're missing the forest for the trees.
You are arguing semantics.
The OP is making the point that our major weakness this year (passing defense) should not be a problem in this game.
It's a fair point.
We all know that GT runs the option. But, thanks for the info.
Posted on 12/15/08 at 9:20 pm to LSUME86
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You do realize that we have the 17th ranked run defense?
He does not.
Posted on 12/15/08 at 9:22 pm to LSUME86
Not talking about rankings or stats...we've played highly ranked(statistically) teams with mixed success. VT at 19, BC at 7 in run defense and 3 of the top 15 teams in total defense. This is why I used the word "tendencies" and not "statistics"
My point was that your D has a tendency to not wrap tackles or play with discipline, a lot like Miami and UGA. Or at least that's what everyone on here has told me.
And yes, I am aware that your Run D is ranked #17. Are you aware that the "Run D" stat has been pretty much thrown out the window as a basis for whether or not you can stop an option team?
My point was that your D has a tendency to not wrap tackles or play with discipline, a lot like Miami and UGA. Or at least that's what everyone on here has told me.
And yes, I am aware that your Run D is ranked #17. Are you aware that the "Run D" stat has been pretty much thrown out the window as a basis for whether or not you can stop an option team?
This post was edited on 12/15/08 at 9:26 pm
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