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Completely convinced we will have a solid offensive game plan on Saturday
Posted on 11/5/14 at 11:13 am
Posted on 11/5/14 at 11:13 am
2010: In 2010 (probably Alabama's 2nd best team under Saban, IMO) LSU put up a total of 433 offensive yards, including 208 passing. In one of the most fundamentally sound offensive games (given the opponent), LSU came out and did what it had to do. I'm not going to dig up the stats because that was a painful year offensively, but 24 points and 433 yards off offense was FAR more than what we averaged.
2008: In 2008, we managed to put up 388 total yards of offense with Jarrett Lee at QB. We ran the ball extremely well, and made the passing plays when we absolutely needed it to make it a game. Obviously, the outcome completely sucked.. but a 5 loss LSU went into OT with an undefeated regular season Alabama.
2012: In 2012, LSU put up 435 yards of offense, 296 of those through the air. Not ideal to our current talent or scheme, but the point I'm trying to make will be said after this.
This is not intended to be a Les hating post, or praising post. My opinion is that Les goes into almost every game knowing he has the better team, and draws up a game plan to not lose. Do enough to not lose, and allow our defense to win us the game. Since 2008, when we have played Alabama at home, our offense magically opens up and we put up numbers ABOVE our average against the best team we play. Coincidence? Maybe because it's death valley magic? I think not.
The playbook has been opened up just like the last 3 LSU/Alabama home games. Jennings won't be relied on AS MUCH as Mett was in '12, but expect to see more shot gun, more throws over the middle, and a heavy dose of screen game. We are going to win this game people. Whatever happens, I'll be yelling my arse off and suffering from a migraine in the process (happened against Ole Miss).
2008: In 2008, we managed to put up 388 total yards of offense with Jarrett Lee at QB. We ran the ball extremely well, and made the passing plays when we absolutely needed it to make it a game. Obviously, the outcome completely sucked.. but a 5 loss LSU went into OT with an undefeated regular season Alabama.
2012: In 2012, LSU put up 435 yards of offense, 296 of those through the air. Not ideal to our current talent or scheme, but the point I'm trying to make will be said after this.
This is not intended to be a Les hating post, or praising post. My opinion is that Les goes into almost every game knowing he has the better team, and draws up a game plan to not lose. Do enough to not lose, and allow our defense to win us the game. Since 2008, when we have played Alabama at home, our offense magically opens up and we put up numbers ABOVE our average against the best team we play. Coincidence? Maybe because it's death valley magic? I think not.
The playbook has been opened up just like the last 3 LSU/Alabama home games. Jennings won't be relied on AS MUCH as Mett was in '12, but expect to see more shot gun, more throws over the middle, and a heavy dose of screen game. We are going to win this game people. Whatever happens, I'll be yelling my arse off and suffering from a migraine in the process (happened against Ole Miss).
Posted on 11/5/14 at 11:17 am to VermilionTiger
I'll believe it when I see it, but think we have a good chance to win.
Posted on 11/5/14 at 11:18 am to VermilionTiger
LSU rushes for over 280 yards. Special teams comes up big. Amari is smothered. Sims throws two interceptions.
Posted on 11/5/14 at 11:23 am to VermilionTiger
I'd just love to see us run right at those c-suckers and make their arse quit.
Posted on 11/5/14 at 11:24 am to VermilionTiger
I'd love to see the Tigers expose the middle of the field with TEs, crossing routes and RB screens. Throwing to Fournette over Bama backers in between the hashes..
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Posted on 11/5/14 at 11:25 am to VermilionTiger
I too think that we'll have a solid offensive game plan on Saturday, but absolutely no way in hell 2010 was Saban's 2nd best team at Alabama. I'm curious to see how you think this.
I'd rank Bama's best teams as
1)2011
2)2012
3)2009
4)2008/2013
5)2010/2014?
6)2007
I'd rank Bama's best teams as
1)2011
2)2012
3)2009
4)2008/2013
5)2010/2014?
6)2007
Posted on 11/5/14 at 11:28 am to VermilionTiger
There will be a lot of heroes for the Tigers on both offense and defense this Saturday night - Book it!
Posted on 11/5/14 at 11:30 am to VermilionTiger
Still want the 21 point spread back. Never Forget.
Posted on 11/5/14 at 11:32 am to VermilionTiger
Our current passing game is way behind any of those years. But I hope you're right.
Posted on 11/5/14 at 11:39 am to VermilionTiger
Its not the game plan its the execution by the QB...we have had open guys down field and the QB has not been very consistent in making the right decisions or the accurate throw. CAm knows how to call plays on 3rd down to beat the other team's scheme but the qB has to hit the guy
Posted on 11/5/14 at 12:15 pm to VermilionTiger
I'll be there and we are gonna
that tail
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Posted on 11/5/14 at 12:56 pm to VermilionTiger
I thought the consensus was we've had a solid game plan all season but we just lacked execution?
. I don't have faith in Jennings to execute. We may win, but it will be in spite of QB play (or lack thereof) if we do IMO.
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Posted on 11/5/14 at 1:22 pm to VermilionTiger
LF takes a kickoff return to da house! Book it!!
Posted on 11/5/14 at 2:03 pm to VermilionTiger
LSU averaged 30 ppg in 2010 but your point is well-taken. The offense did open things up that day and the yardage was nearly 100 more than they averaged, against a defense loaded with NFL talent. Same in '12 when only unnecessary trick plays gone wrong did the Tigers in. They dominated both lines of scrimmage in both of those games. They'll hold their on this week too, IMHO.
Posted on 11/5/14 at 3:14 pm to VermilionTiger
quote:
Completely convinced we will have a solid offensive game plan on Saturday2010: In 2010 (probably Alabama's 2nd best team under Saban, IMO) LSU put up a total of 433 offensive yards, including 208 passing. In one of the most fundamentally sound offensive games (given the opponent), LSU came out and did what it had to do. I'm not going to dig up the stats because that was a painful year offensively, but 24 points and 433 yards off offense was FAR more than what we averaged. 2008: In 2008, we managed to put up 388 total yards of offense with Jarrett Lee at QB. We ran the ball extremely well, and made the passing plays when we absolutely needed it to make it a game. Obviously, the outcome completely sucked.. but a 5 loss LSU went into OT with an undefeated regular season Alabama. 2012: In 2012, LSU put up 435 yards of offense, 296 of those through the air. Not ideal to our current talent or scheme, but the point I'm trying to make will be said after this. This is not intended to be a Les hating post, or praising post. My opinion is that Les goes into almost every game knowing he has the better team, and draws up a game plan to not lose. Do enough to not lose, and allow our defense to win us the game. Since 2008, when we have played Alabama at home, our offense magically opens up and we put up numbers ABOVE our average against the best team we play. Coincidence? Maybe because it's death valley magic? I think not. The playbook has been opened up just like the last 3 LSU/Alabama home games. Jennings won't be relied on AS MUCH as Mett was in '12, but expect to see more shot gun, more throws over the middle, and a heavy dose of screen game. We are going to win this game people. Whatever happens, I'll be yelling my arse off and suffering from a migraine in the process (happened against Ole Miss).
I'm with you!
I sure hope you are right! have an upvote!
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