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So we're down to playing 2 freshmen on the Oline...
Posted on 10/7/12 at 3:20 pm
Posted on 10/7/12 at 3:20 pm
Turner and Vadal. Add Collins as a soph and this line is as young as they come. This just isn't going to allow us to get it done. We're simply not going to be able to run consistently nor have adequate time to throw. There aren't many options left for an offense that desperately needed a solid line for Mett to get his feet wet behind. I think many don't understand the necessity of a good line. The last time I saw a line this poor was the year after Alan Faneca left for the NFL. I believe we also lost Adam Perry and Ben Bordelon that year. Rondel Mealey had run all over defenses the year before but he and Herb Tyler were stymied behind a poor O line. It wasn't the scheme or the skill players we simply had no line. That season stunk. Unless something changes quickly this could continue to go downhill.
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Posted on 10/7/12 at 3:21 pm to geauxjo
If we were the number 2 rated O-line tandem in the country we should only drop to around number 20 now
Posted on 10/7/12 at 3:21 pm to geauxjo
A perceived strength became a weakness quickly.
Posted on 10/7/12 at 3:22 pm to geauxjo
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Unless something changes quickly this could continue to go downhill.
Agree. Our OL needs some serious help.
Posted on 10/7/12 at 3:22 pm to geauxjo
What class is Porter? He's been getting playing time when Lonergan gets hurt.
Posted on 10/7/12 at 3:22 pm to geauxjo
When we were healthy we were not impressive!
Posted on 10/7/12 at 3:23 pm to geauxjo
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Turner and Vadal. Add Collins as a soph and this line is as young as they come. This just isn't going to allow us to get it done
Some one gets it!!!!
Add poor offensive coaching and we have a losing trend up and coming.
Posted on 10/7/12 at 3:27 pm to geauxjo
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The last time I saw a line this poor was the year after Alan Faneca left for the NFL
2009 was bad.
Posted on 10/7/12 at 3:48 pm to geauxjo
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Unless something changes quickly this could continue to go downhill.
So if I was Miles, I would adjust my offense to not be based on overpowering the other teams front seven. Believe it or not, you don't HAVE to have an awesome o-line to play offense.
Utilize screens with your RBs and WRs (did miles not take any notes on Fishers WR tunnel screen?) Rely on misdirection, NOT power running. Use the TE more.
Usually coaches who are paid 5 million a year know how to do shite like this.
This post was edited on 10/7/12 at 3:53 pm
Posted on 10/7/12 at 3:51 pm to geauxjo
sad sad world.
Posted on 10/7/12 at 3:54 pm to geauxjo
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So we're down to playing 2 freshmen on the Oline...
Will not change Les Miles from unsuccessfully imposing his will against the opposing teams by running the ball for very small gains.
Big 10 football baby
Posted on 10/7/12 at 4:20 pm to geauxjo
There are ways to deal with a depleted O line. You throw quick passes to the RB's and use the slot receivers as well.
Posted on 10/7/12 at 4:38 pm to geauxjo
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Unless something changes quickly this could continue to go downhill
Can't change inexperience and youth aside from letting them get experience and grow up.
We are what we are on the OL. Good thing is these guys are young and getting great experience which means LSU's OL next year will be very good. Especially if Faulk comes back, which I think everyone expects with the injury this year.
I 100% agree with you on the veteran, experienced OL. YOu have to have it to be succesful in the SEC. You can have a young QB, young RBs, young WRS, but if the OL is young you will have troubles in this league. Add in injuries to the only experienced guys you got and it's a recipe for disaster. I still see LSU as a good team. We are still mathematically in the NC race, but realistically this looks like a 10-3 season with a Cotton Bowl win. You can't hide and scheme around an inexperienced OL....just not possible in the SEC.
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