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Keys to beating Georgia
Posted on 9/29/09 at 11:43 am
Posted on 9/29/09 at 11:43 am
Georgia has not dominated their opponents statistically or on the scoreboard but they find ways to win games (excluding Oklahoma State). Georgia is a very dangerous team that has the ability to make plays on offense and defense. Admittedly, I have not watched all of Georgia's games, but they appear to resemble LSU in many ways.
Neither LSU nor Georgia is overrated or underrated. Each team is ranked where it is using the accepted methodology of the respective poll. Polls weigh different factors more heavily and produce vastly different results. Polls are fun to discuss and debate, but at this point in the season they are overrated and, to a certain extent, meaningless. I would venture to say that the polls used in the BCS formula are not intended to correlate to Las Vegas odds, but they can approximate the relative strength of a team based on the views of oddsmakers and resulting point spreads.
Having said that, none of the polls matter on game day. In my opinion, LSU will need to do the following in order to beat Georgia on the scoreboard (in no particular order of importance).
Red zone defense. Hopefully, the defense can limit long, sustained drives. However, if Georgia does get inside the 20s, LSU needs to hold them to field goals. Considering the Mississippi State game, success in goal line situations cannot be stressed enough.
Eliminate stupid penalties. These types of mistakes will stall offensive drives, give Georgia first downs, and get LSU beat. LSU needs to play with discipline and intelligence while still playing aggressively and opportunistically.
Win the special teams battle. For example, no bad snaps on punts and kicks!!!! In the kickoff and punting game, field position will be a key to winning the game. Our coverage teams need to be solid. LSU must force Georgia to sustain long drives to score points. A big game by Trindon Holliday could be the difference between a win or a loss (ex. Chad Jones versus MSU).
Do not give up big plays. This has been a real problem for LSU's defense. And, I mean plays of 20 yards or more. Realistically, during the course of the game, they are bound to happen. But, LSU's defense must limit them. LSU's safeties and DB's must keep the ball in front of them. The DL and LBs must play the gaps soundly to prevent Georgia's running backs from running loose into the secondary. LSU will need to be strong up the middle. In my opinion, Charles Alexander and Drake Nevis need to have big games.
No breakdowns in coverage or missed assignments. This is related to the previous point. I believe this will be a function of LSU's preparation, game planning and coaching. On the other hand, Georgia is preparing and game planning to create mismatches and exploit LSU's game plan where it sees opportunities. Hopefully, LSU will limit these mistakes as they can be "game changers."
Don't commit turnovers. Arguably, this should be #1. Fumbles and interceptions. After last year, can enough be said? These kill drives and have an unusually strong relationship to the amount of points the opposing team scores. Conversely, Georgia's defense will be trying to create turnovers. LSU's offense has been pretty good about not turning the ball over so far this season. I believe we will see more of the same defense by Georgia as LSU has faced in the previous four games. You can bet that Georgia's coaches have seen the same tendencies as we have. They will load up the box to stop the run. They will blitz on obvious passing downs. They will disguise coverages and blitz packages to attempt to confuse Jefferson. They will attempt to force Jefferson to throw to the middle of the field.
Our offense needs to cut down on "three and outs." No more than three the entire game and hopefully only one or two. I believe LSU will have 10 to 12 possessions. LSU must make the best of each one of them. They are an opportunity to score points and to keep Georgia's offense off the field. Ball control is effective. It will wear down Georgia's defense and keep our defense fresh.
That's my two cents on a boring Tuesday morning. It's time to do some work.
Neither LSU nor Georgia is overrated or underrated. Each team is ranked where it is using the accepted methodology of the respective poll. Polls weigh different factors more heavily and produce vastly different results. Polls are fun to discuss and debate, but at this point in the season they are overrated and, to a certain extent, meaningless. I would venture to say that the polls used in the BCS formula are not intended to correlate to Las Vegas odds, but they can approximate the relative strength of a team based on the views of oddsmakers and resulting point spreads.
Having said that, none of the polls matter on game day. In my opinion, LSU will need to do the following in order to beat Georgia on the scoreboard (in no particular order of importance).
Red zone defense. Hopefully, the defense can limit long, sustained drives. However, if Georgia does get inside the 20s, LSU needs to hold them to field goals. Considering the Mississippi State game, success in goal line situations cannot be stressed enough.
Eliminate stupid penalties. These types of mistakes will stall offensive drives, give Georgia first downs, and get LSU beat. LSU needs to play with discipline and intelligence while still playing aggressively and opportunistically.
Win the special teams battle. For example, no bad snaps on punts and kicks!!!! In the kickoff and punting game, field position will be a key to winning the game. Our coverage teams need to be solid. LSU must force Georgia to sustain long drives to score points. A big game by Trindon Holliday could be the difference between a win or a loss (ex. Chad Jones versus MSU).
Do not give up big plays. This has been a real problem for LSU's defense. And, I mean plays of 20 yards or more. Realistically, during the course of the game, they are bound to happen. But, LSU's defense must limit them. LSU's safeties and DB's must keep the ball in front of them. The DL and LBs must play the gaps soundly to prevent Georgia's running backs from running loose into the secondary. LSU will need to be strong up the middle. In my opinion, Charles Alexander and Drake Nevis need to have big games.
No breakdowns in coverage or missed assignments. This is related to the previous point. I believe this will be a function of LSU's preparation, game planning and coaching. On the other hand, Georgia is preparing and game planning to create mismatches and exploit LSU's game plan where it sees opportunities. Hopefully, LSU will limit these mistakes as they can be "game changers."
Don't commit turnovers. Arguably, this should be #1. Fumbles and interceptions. After last year, can enough be said? These kill drives and have an unusually strong relationship to the amount of points the opposing team scores. Conversely, Georgia's defense will be trying to create turnovers. LSU's offense has been pretty good about not turning the ball over so far this season. I believe we will see more of the same defense by Georgia as LSU has faced in the previous four games. You can bet that Georgia's coaches have seen the same tendencies as we have. They will load up the box to stop the run. They will blitz on obvious passing downs. They will disguise coverages and blitz packages to attempt to confuse Jefferson. They will attempt to force Jefferson to throw to the middle of the field.
Our offense needs to cut down on "three and outs." No more than three the entire game and hopefully only one or two. I believe LSU will have 10 to 12 possessions. LSU must make the best of each one of them. They are an opportunity to score points and to keep Georgia's offense off the field. Ball control is effective. It will wear down Georgia's defense and keep our defense fresh.
That's my two cents on a boring Tuesday morning. It's time to do some work.
This post was edited on 9/29/09 at 11:55 am
Posted on 9/29/09 at 11:47 am to TigerfFaithful
All this would pretty much assure LSU a win over any team. But if they couldnt do it against Wash, or Vandy, or Moo, then I just dont know how it would suddenly all come together at UGA.
Posted on 9/29/09 at 11:51 am to TigerfFaithful
I think we should focus on scoring more points than them.
Posted on 9/29/09 at 11:52 am to biglego
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All this would pretty much assure LSU a win over any team. But if they couldnt do it against Wash, or Vandy, or Moo, then I just dont know how it would suddenly all come together at UGA.
Good point.
LSU just needs to do it better than Georgia this week.
Posted on 9/29/09 at 11:53 am to WM88
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I think we should focus on scoring more points than them.
Do the above, the points will come.
Posted on 9/29/09 at 11:57 am to TigerfFaithful
I agree with the overall message. LSU does need to limit the negatives during a game.
Posted on 9/29/09 at 11:59 am to TigerfFaithful
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Georgia has not dominated their opponents statistically or on the scoreboard but they find ways to win games (excluding Oklahoma State). Georgia is a very dangerous team that has the ability to make plays on offense and defense. Admittedly, I have not watched all of Georgia's games, but they appear to resemble LSU in many ways.
Neither LSU nor Georgia is overrated or underrated. Each team is ranked where it is using the accepted methodology of the respective poll. Polls weigh different factors more heavily and produce vastly different results. Polls are fun to discuss and debate, but at this point in the season they are overrated and, to a certain extent, meaningless. I would venture to say that the polls used in the BCS formula are not intended to correlate to Las Vegas odds, but they can approximate the relative strength of a team based on the views of oddsmakers and resulting point spreads.
Having said that, none of the polls matter on game day. In my opinion, LSU will need to do the following in order to beat Georgia on the scoreboard (in no particular order of importance).
Red zone defense. Hopefully, the defense can limit long, sustained drives. However, if Georgia does get inside the 20s, LSU needs to hold them to field goals. Considering the Mississippi State game, success in goal line situations cannot be stressed enough.
Eliminate stupid penalties. These types of mistakes will stall offensive drives, give Georgia first downs, and get LSU beat. LSU needs to play with discipline and intelligence while still playing aggressively and opportunistically.
Win the special teams battle. For example, no bad snaps on punts and kicks!!!! In the kickoff and punting game, field position will be a key to winning the game. Our coverage teams need to be solid. LSU must force Georgia to sustain long drives to score points. A big game by Trindon Holliday could be the difference between a win or a loss (ex. Chad Jones versus MSU).
Do not give up big plays. This has been a real problem for LSU's defense. And, I mean plays of 20 yards or more. Realistically, during the course of the game, they are bound to happen. But, LSU's defense must limit them. LSU's safeties and DB's must keep the ball in front of them. The DL and LBs must play the gaps soundly to prevent Georgia's running backs from running loose into the secondary. LSU will need to be strong up the middle. In my opinion, Charles Alexander and Drake Nevis need to have big games.
No breakdowns in coverage or missed assignments. This is related to the previous point. I believe this will be a function of LSU's preparation, game planning and coaching. On the other hand, Georgia is preparing and game planning to create mismatches and exploit LSU's game plan where it sees opportunities. Hopefully, LSU will limit these mistakes as they can be "game changers."
Don't commit turnovers. Arguably, this should be #1. Fumbles and interceptions. After last year, can enough be said? These kill drives and have an unusually strong relationship to the amount of points the opposing team scores. Conversely, Georgia's defense will be trying to create turnovers. LSU's offense has been pretty good about not turning the ball over so far this season. I believe we will see more of the same defense by Georgia as LSU has faced in the previous four games. You can bet that Georgia's coaches have seen the same tendencies as we have. They will load up the box to stop the run. They will blitz on obvious passing downs. They will disguise coverages and blitz packages to attempt to confuse Jefferson. They will attempt to force Jefferson to throw to the middle of the field.
Our offense needs to cut down on "three and outs." No more than three the entire game and hopefully only one or two. I believe LSU will have 10 to 12 possessions. LSU must make the best of each one of them. They are an opportunity to score points and to keep Georgia's offense off the field. Ball control is effective. It will wear down Georgia's defense and keep our defense fresh.
That's my two cents on a boring Tuesday morning. It's time to do some work.
If we do all of that, we won't ever lose another game. You need to be on the coaching staff!
Posted on 9/29/09 at 12:00 pm to Tubedog13
Key to a victory is LSU throwing the ball ever single play the first two drives, regardless of what happens (within reason).
Posted on 9/29/09 at 12:01 pm to Tubedog13
I always say the key to the game is to drink more beer than the opposing fans. It has worked pretty well over the past decade.
Posted on 9/29/09 at 12:01 pm to TigerfFaithful
Funny thing about this game, chances are regardless of who wins or loses, BOTH sets of fans are going to walk out complaining. I don't know if LSU can pull it all together this week & make us forget the ills of the past, same with uga. So one team will have to win but I have a feeling, win or lose, uga & LSU fans are going to walk away dissatisfied with their teams performance.
Don't get me wrong, I HOPE & PRAY this is the weekend it all comes together for the Tigers but I think that will have to come in baby steps, as with the slight improvements we've seen thus far. Hopefully the uga fans are walking out moaning & complaing but also with the "L". At least if we come away from the hedges with a "W", our dissatisfaction may be a little easier to swallow. Again, it ain't pretty but ask ole missy, Cal, usc, fsu, miami, & Penn State how much uglier an L feels than a W. We are 4-0, they ain't & they were the ones who had it all together!
G E A U X T I G E R S!!!
Don't get me wrong, I HOPE & PRAY this is the weekend it all comes together for the Tigers but I think that will have to come in baby steps, as with the slight improvements we've seen thus far. Hopefully the uga fans are walking out moaning & complaing but also with the "L". At least if we come away from the hedges with a "W", our dissatisfaction may be a little easier to swallow. Again, it ain't pretty but ask ole missy, Cal, usc, fsu, miami, & Penn State how much uglier an L feels than a W. We are 4-0, they ain't & they were the ones who had it all together!
G E A U X T I G E R S!!!
Posted on 9/29/09 at 12:01 pm to TigerfFaithful
The one thing LSU has been really great at so far this year is T.O. Differential.
LSU's defenses takes the ball away and LSU's offense has done a good job protection it for the most part. UGA has had T.O. issues.
LSU's defenses takes the ball away and LSU's offense has done a good job protection it for the most part. UGA has had T.O. issues.
Posted on 9/29/09 at 12:13 pm to STEVED00
Sometimes when the world turns against you, a real team is born. Here is hoping my Tigers come together Saturday and chomp on some bulldawgs.
Posted on 9/29/09 at 12:44 pm to STEVED00
Thats what Crow/Less is trying to fix from last year, turnovers. But to do that you have to be pretty conservative, and we obviously have. Now its time to bust a move. Pass, play action pass, trick plays. Georgia want know what hit em.
Posted on 9/29/09 at 1:11 pm to TIGERFANZZ
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Funny thing about this game, chances are regardless of who wins or loses, BOTH sets of fans are going to walk out complaining.
I, for one, will not be complaining about a win this week against UGA on the road. Undoubtedly, neither LSU nor Georgia will play perfect games. Any win against a good SEC opponent is a good win.
LSU better put it all together soon. The "preseason" is over. If they don't put it together, the rest of the season is going to be depressing.
This post was edited on 9/29/09 at 1:12 pm
Posted on 9/29/09 at 1:25 pm to biglego
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Keys to beating Georgia
All this would pretty much assure LSU a win over any team. But if they couldnt do it against Wash, or Vandy, or Moo, then I just dont know how it would suddenly all come together at UGA.
Well said and excellent point. Why all of a sudden would all of past tendencies change? The probabilities suggest that they will not.
Posted on 9/29/09 at 1:26 pm to Texascajun4LSU
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Keys to beating Georgia
Score more than them
Posted on 9/29/09 at 1:41 pm to LSUcjb318
The only way to "run the rock" (I assume you ment to type football instead of rock) is to pass the ball enough to get those Bulldogs off the line of scrimage.
Posted on 9/29/09 at 1:44 pm to omegaman66
seriously....cliff notes.
Posted on 9/29/09 at 1:44 pm to TigerfFaithful
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Georgia has not dominated their opponents statistically or on the scoreboard but they find ways to win
Kind of like LSU
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