re: Are we LSU fans disrespecting Oregon?

In terms of the defenses, I think you have to buy what they are selling if you buy what we are selling.

We are selling that we'll be just as good if not better with the loss of our three best defensive players.

They are claiming a sort of addition by subtraction. They think their youngsters are more talented than the guys who just graduated (which may well be true - it is for us in many cases).

I see those rationales as similar.

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Cal had a stud D-line with no offense.

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I actually think Cal matches up very well with Oregon. They run a 3-4 with a traditional nose tackle. The 4 linebackers they have are actually very good - likely all NFL prospects. LSU will be smaller than Cal on the interior and will be a lot less experienced at the backer position.

I always expect a dogfight with Cal. Tedford coached at Oregon for years and the familiarity between the schools is pronounced.

Auburn used a traditonal 4-3 but had a monstor at DT and a lot of size across their two deep.

I am actually curious about how the mustang package works against Oregon. I think this MIGHT play to our favor. We have much more difficult time with a traditional base defense that is bigger.

The mustang package that I am presuming will use Mathieu inside and Hatcher in the middle will be different for sure. I think we can use your speed against you. Whereas Cal and Auburn played with big players that played assignment football.

Of course, I am not saying that Oregon will move the ball. Just that I am very intrigued by the matchup.