re: LSU Starting Linebacker's Thread

I saw mention of the fact that Welter only had 25 solo tackles as the 2nd leading tackler on the team. Barrow who was 1st in tackles had 23 solo. Barrow had 1.5 sacks vs 2.0 for Welter. They were also close to even in tackles for loss. Barrow ranked 9th in the SEC in tackles and Welter was 15th. Mills was 31st and Kwon 37th. Ego was the only other Tiger in the top 50 at 48th. The fact that Lotson as SS was not top 50 is surprising.

One interesting stat I saw was that we ranked 6th in the SEC in sacks (behind Vandy and Arkansas)and I can guarantee that our upfield pressure by our DEs and DTs was avg at best. I get that Welter struggled at shedding blockers, but Chief likes his LBs in the 220's and 230's so they aren't going to stand up too many 300+ guards and centers or 250 Lb FBs. LSU lists Welter at 235, but I bet he's closer to 225.