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Anyone else getting 2003 vibes for this defense??

Posted on 8/25/25 at 6:19 pm
Posted by NorthshoreTiger76
Pelicans, Saints, & LSU Fan
Member since May 2009
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Posted on 8/25/25 at 6:19 pm
2003 was an awesome defense which only one team scored over 20 on LSU. This defense might rival that or be even better
Posted by FriscoTiger
Frisco, TX
Member since Aug 2005
4536 posts
Posted on 8/25/25 at 6:22 pm to
Nope, not even close.
Posted by geaux2019
Member since Dec 2023
377 posts
Posted on 8/25/25 at 6:22 pm to
No. I’m bullish on this defense and think they can be really good, maybe even elite, but it’s not going to take seven days from now until someone drops over 20 on us. Don’t forget 03 had some insane defensive lineman and a few all Americans in the secondary. We have really good players but not to that extent.
Posted by tibebecolston
Member since Mar 2013
4513 posts
Posted on 8/25/25 at 6:23 pm to
Not quite. I’m getting more of the ‘85 Bears vibe.
Posted by Fat Bastard
2024 NFL pick'em champion
Member since Mar 2009
89087 posts
Posted on 8/25/25 at 6:24 pm to
better? based on what? 2003 and 2011 were great legendary defenses.

similar stats.

2007 and 2019 were good enough to win a natty.

2003 had the best d line ever at LSU.

let's wait and see what happens before we crown them.
Posted by ipodking
#StopTalkingAboutWomensSports
Member since Jun 2008
58516 posts
Posted on 8/25/25 at 6:27 pm to
Lol keeping teams under 20 would be a huge accomplishment for this team
Posted by The Hurricane
Gulf of Mexico
Member since Aug 2011
9791 posts
Posted on 8/25/25 at 6:30 pm to
If they average less than 20, we’re gonna need a new DC.
Posted by KennabraTiger
Kenner, LA
Member since Sep 2013
7671 posts
Posted on 8/25/25 at 6:31 pm to
quote:

Anyone else getting 2003 vibes for this defense??

LSU hasn’t played one game yet. Wtf are you on?
Posted by kajunman
Member since Dec 2015
8330 posts
Posted on 8/25/25 at 6:34 pm to
quote:

If they average less than 20, we’re gonna need a new DC.
Yup. Blake will be gone in a flash if that happens.
Posted by Tiger2tiga
Member since Sep 2023
1186 posts
Posted on 8/25/25 at 6:45 pm to
Why will he be gone?
Posted by dstone12
Texan
Member since Jan 2007
38591 posts
Posted on 8/25/25 at 6:46 pm to
I dont think anyone really knows since we haven’t seen a lot of them play for this team.
Posted by kajunman
Member since Dec 2015
8330 posts
Posted on 8/25/25 at 6:46 pm to
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Why will he be gone?
If LSU defense allows less than 20 a game. He will get hired as a head coach. See Venables.
Posted by Havoc
Member since Nov 2015
37622 posts
Posted on 8/25/25 at 6:47 pm to
I think the pieces and talent is there but damn, need to see some play on the field before speculating further.
Posted by Fat Bastard
2024 NFL pick'em champion
Member since Mar 2009
89087 posts
Posted on 8/25/25 at 6:54 pm to
shite is hilarious

will this D even be on the 2005 or 2006 level? #3 in the nation? just like 2007 was?

will they be on the 2010 teams level?

with the shite defenses we have had lately immediately thinking we are rising from the ashes and attain the 2003 teams level is ridiculous.
Posted by TigerCard
Cleveland, OH
Member since Nov 2009
986 posts
Posted on 8/25/25 at 6:55 pm to
quote:

Lol keeping teams under 20 would be a huge accomplishment for this team


Hell, given the way football has changed over the past 20+ years, consistently keeping teams under 20 would be a huge accomplishment for ANY defense!
Posted by Fat Bastard
2024 NFL pick'em champion
Member since Mar 2009
89087 posts
Posted on 8/25/25 at 6:56 pm to
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Not quite. I’m getting more of the ‘85 Bears vibe.


or 2000 ravens?
Posted by Big EZ Tiger
Member since Jul 2010
26275 posts
Posted on 8/25/25 at 6:59 pm to
As good as 2003 or better? Very few defenses anywhere have ever been that good. I'd just be happy with an above-average D which I think this D could be based on the depth from the portal transfers and returning players like Weeks, Perkins, etc. I expect a good, play-making D. We'll see pretty quickly what we have starting on Saturday.

Posted by Draconian Sanctions
Markey's bar
Member since Oct 2008
88044 posts
Posted on 8/25/25 at 7:09 pm to
iirc all 11 regular starters on the 03 defense played in the NFL
Posted by cphill
Member since Sep 2009
1393 posts
Posted on 8/25/25 at 7:15 pm to
They haven't even played one down, yet. Let's just wait and see,
Posted by Tiger2tiga
Member since Sep 2023
1186 posts
Posted on 8/26/25 at 1:22 pm to
Yeah it took Venables years to leave Clemson. Maybe he just wants to be DC. Lot less headache and still pays well.
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