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Defense Expectations
Posted on 1/3/24 at 1:03 pm
Posted on 1/3/24 at 1:03 pm
Curious, now that there is a complete defensive overhaul, what is the expectation for next year’s defense?
1. Top 15 ranked Defense
2. Top 30 ranked Defense
3. A Defense that can carry the team
4. A middle of the pack Defense
5. A Defense that makes good in game adjustments
1. Top 15 ranked Defense
2. Top 30 ranked Defense
3. A Defense that can carry the team
4. A middle of the pack Defense
5. A Defense that makes good in game adjustments
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Posted on 1/3/24 at 1:08 pm to Louisianaboy87
A mix of 4 and 5, can’t expect the defense to be world beaters with the terrible state it was in this year but it would be reasonable to expect better adjustments and overall improvement all across the board.
Posted on 1/3/24 at 1:28 pm to Louisianaboy87
Middle of the pack would’ve meant probably 11-1 or 10-2 at worst this year. If the offense can produce anything close to this year I think somewhere in the middle would be good. Once the roster is set I think you’ll get an idea of where the defense will end up. Gotta get some bigs playing well and some competent DB’s.
Posted on 1/3/24 at 1:30 pm to Louisianaboy87
4, 5 and add aggressive defensive play caller, no sitting back, attack
Posted on 1/3/24 at 1:32 pm to Louisianaboy87
An average defense puts LSU in the running for the SECCG and the expanded CFP. Nuss to Hilton and Lacy (and a third guy who may emerge) with Jackson and Holly at RB will be potent. They won't be the #1 offense in the country again, but they will be very good.
Posted on 1/3/24 at 1:33 pm to Louisianaboy87
Still don’t think the personnel is there for a top 15 defense.
With good coaching at top 30-50 defense is doable. And if the offense doesn’t fall apart, that should be good enough to get into a 12 team playoff.
With good coaching at top 30-50 defense is doable. And if the offense doesn’t fall apart, that should be good enough to get into a 12 team playoff.
Posted on 1/3/24 at 1:36 pm to Louisianaboy87
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Defense Expectations
The ability to tackle.
Posted on 1/3/24 at 1:57 pm to Louisianaboy87
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what is the expectation for next year’s defense?
6. Hustle and simple improvement....sound fundamentals like good tackling and good angles.
Posted on 1/3/24 at 2:02 pm to Louisianaboy87
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4. A middle of the pack Defense
5. A Defense that makes good in game adjustments
i think with the right coaches\scheme, you set 4 and 5 as reasonable expectations, but with noted improvement throughout the year which is not something we saw this year.
and, if you can get 4 and 5 consistently, simply having a defense that plays with heart, fire, aggression and a will to blow shite up. we looked soft this year in more than 1 area.
Posted on 1/3/24 at 3:37 pm to Louisianaboy87
All the above
Posted on 1/3/24 at 3:46 pm to Louisianaboy87
A defense that performs to the talent being sent out on the field. I have watched far too many other teams with far less talent playing at a much higher level defensively than LSU the last few years. I expect more disruption from our defensive front and better coverage in the secondary...along with better tackling.
Posted on 1/3/24 at 3:46 pm to Louisianaboy87
Next year at least 4 and 5.
Posted on 1/3/24 at 4:48 pm to Louisianaboy87
2 and 5 will suffice for me. Baby steps!
Posted on 1/3/24 at 4:49 pm to Louisianaboy87
A secondary that looks back for the ball in coverage. Its been non-existent the last few years.
Posted on 1/3/24 at 4:57 pm to Louisianaboy87
To get consistent stops on 3rd&10+… something House could not do
Posted on 1/3/24 at 5:09 pm to Louisianaboy87
#4 is the expectation and, frankly, would be significant progress.
Worth pointing out that with great coaching and 1 really good DB and 1 really good S we could be at #3 quickly.
The DL this year did not lack for talent (it did for coaching/technique for 1/2 the year). Good DBs make for good DLs. If we could have just shut down some TEs and flats (the safety) instead of it ALWAYS being open and limited their best WR (the DB) it would have looked like a #3, possibly #2, on your list.
How DBU has fallen so far is amazing to me. I keep asking "are we UF". But first Burrow and then CBK saved us from that demise. Just have to take it the rest of the way. And that will take some very good, if not great, coaching and some studs on the back end. Then it can all work together in a functional way, not this LA School for the Retarded (Monroe) cluster running around aimlessly watching other people struggle to make a tackle bullshite we had this year.
Worth pointing out that with great coaching and 1 really good DB and 1 really good S we could be at #3 quickly.
The DL this year did not lack for talent (it did for coaching/technique for 1/2 the year). Good DBs make for good DLs. If we could have just shut down some TEs and flats (the safety) instead of it ALWAYS being open and limited their best WR (the DB) it would have looked like a #3, possibly #2, on your list.
How DBU has fallen so far is amazing to me. I keep asking "are we UF". But first Burrow and then CBK saved us from that demise. Just have to take it the rest of the way. And that will take some very good, if not great, coaching and some studs on the back end. Then it can all work together in a functional way, not this LA School for the Retarded (Monroe) cluster running around aimlessly watching other people struggle to make a tackle bullshite we had this year.
Posted on 1/3/24 at 5:10 pm to Louisianaboy87
Don’t have the talent in the secondary
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