re: Will the Porous Run Defense be Improved in 2014?

Also, factor in that LSU played against some outstanding o-linemen last year.

I think the competition takes a short step back this year.

Q Thomas played with great pad level in the bowl game. I think he continues to play well in '14. Improved LB play will make a big difference.

When the '14 season is over, the final stats will reflect more on the offense's productivity than anything else. This D does not have the combination of talent and experience to dominate without an offense that can put pressure on the opponent and force them to gamble. The '11 team had that ability. Don't look for the same type of dominance out of any other LSU squad, perhaps ever. But if LSU's offense can dictate the opponent's game plan to be pass-happy, the shootouts of last season will become blowouts this season.