re: From SBNation--Good read on the offense

I agree partially with his statements here, but some not so much. The OL and FB blocking on the season have been excellent when it comes to run blocking, but he is ignoring much of Fournette's vision and quickness/agility that are keys to his big play ability.

Contact is only part of the equation. Barry Sanders, for example, likely had a good ypc before contact as well, but everyone and their mother knew it wasn't because his OL was dominant. They were mediocre. It was because Sanders was so damn shifty and fast that he'd make everyone miss and avoid contact.

Fournette doesn't always avoid contact, but ignoring his subtle shifts and his acceleration do nothing but minimize just how great a RB he is. The guy has the power of an Earl Campbell and shiftiness to make people miss along with speed to leave them in the dust.

That all said, LSU's OL is great, and they allow him to get to top speed unimpeded in the backfield and open up holes for him to go through. It will be a fun year, especially if/when the passing game starts clicking.