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Now that we've been officially screwed, state your real expectations for LSU

Posted on 1/11/18 at 6:30 am
Posted by FlatLakeTiger
New Orleans
Member since Nov 2015
2612 posts
Posted on 1/11/18 at 6:30 am
I don't like the Ensminger hire because there is nothing in his past work history that would indicate he is an innovative offensive mind or molder of QB's.

Of course, for LSU's sake, I hope I'm wrong.

That said, Coach O has made his bed. Time for him to lay in it. Anything less than 28 points per game won't cut it, IMO.

If the offensive doesn't score and consume clock, Aranda's defense will get tired. Look what happened to the Bama defense against Georgia in the first half when they played more snaps than they were used to. Then compare it to the second half when the Bama offense consumed clock and scored. Fresh defense.

So, Coach O/E/O I expect first downs and points, innovative play calling and being able to out scheme SEC defenses.

If you can do that, you'll keep the big paychecks. If not, you will be on the fricking street. Be better than expected, it's your only chance at being successful.
Posted by GeorgeReymond
Buckhead
Member since Jan 2013
10164 posts
Posted on 1/11/18 at 6:33 am to
We fired a NC winning coach because he couldn’t get over the 10 win mark anymore.

This expectation has not changed. Win championships or get the hell out, Yaw Yaw
Posted by hashtag
Comfy, AF
Member since Aug 2005
27539 posts
Posted on 1/11/18 at 6:42 am to
NIT this year, NCAA next. Anything better is gravy.
Posted by emanresu
Member since Dec 2009
9396 posts
Posted on 1/11/18 at 6:44 am to
Here's how I see next season going:

Defense:
Significantly better on the line. Slightly better at LB. A noticeable step back at DB. Overall, improved.

Offense:
Significantly better on the line. Precipitous dropped off at RB that has not been seen since the early 2000s. WR-no Clue. QB - more physical talent but much less experience. Scheme-no clue. Overall, mediocre, with roughly the same ppg.

Special teams:
FGs:Significantly improved with a new kicker. Returns: Better, because Chark was mostly just competent with a couple of high spikes that he is remembered for.

7-5 on the season. Our schedule is harder. The other SEC teams won't suck as bad. We're starting all over again on offense. We have poor leadership and questionable offensive staff.
Posted by TDcline
American Gardens building 11th flor
Member since Aug 2015
9281 posts
Posted on 1/11/18 at 6:46 am to
The only expectations I have are to get Orgeron and Alleva the frick out ASAP.

Any member of the administration that backs them at this point can get the frick out too.
Posted by BlindTiger7
Houston
Member since Sep 2016
2683 posts
Posted on 1/11/18 at 6:52 am to
Including the bowl game, 10-3.

Myles and the offense will be a pleasant surprise. The spring will be a major key.
Posted by Nick Papa Georgio
Member since Mar 2009
4664 posts
Posted on 1/11/18 at 7:24 am to
I'll give you a prediction: It's gonna be cold, it's gonna be grey, and it's gonna last you for the rest of your life.
Posted by LSU CRAZY
Da Bestbank!!
Member since Dec 2004
3456 posts
Posted on 1/11/18 at 7:40 am to
Omaha or bust!
Posted by Ace Midnight
Between sanity and madness
Member since Dec 2006
89613 posts
Posted on 1/11/18 at 7:42 am to
quote:

We fired a NC winning coach because he couldn’t get over the 10 win mark anymore.


I think this will be the break year for O - either we win 10 games or he's gone. If 9 wins wasn't good enough to keep Les, it definitely shouldn't be good enough for O. If Ensminger's offense works, we'll know it soon enough. Now, I could live with the option of firing O, the offensive staff, and allow Aranda's promotion (and Raymond's to DC) AND THEN LET ARANDA PICK ALL HIS COACHES.

For the 2019 and 2020 seasons we should be absolutely in the hunt for the SEC - and, using the Bama analogy - if we win them all, except Bama, we should still get into the playoffs.

Right?
Posted by Damone
FoCo
Member since Aug 2016
32966 posts
Posted on 1/11/18 at 7:43 am to
7 wins, 8 if they get lucky.
Posted by Lou Pai
Member since Dec 2014
28149 posts
Posted on 1/11/18 at 7:48 am to
Miami- W
Southeastern- W
Auburn- L
La Tech- L
Ole Miss- W
UF- L
UGA-L
Miss St- W
Bama- L
Arkansas- W
Rice- W
A&M- W

7-5 and a trip to the Texas Bowl
Posted by FlatLakeTiger
New Orleans
Member since Nov 2015
2612 posts
Posted on 1/11/18 at 8:01 am to
quote:

7-5 and a trip to the Texas Bowl


Ok, name the interim coach....lol
Posted by deathvalleyfreak43
Baton Rouge
Member since Jul 2008
13252 posts
Posted on 1/11/18 at 8:04 am to
quote:

7-5 and a trip to the Texas Bowl


And more importantly, 0 gets canned
Posted by Andychapman13
Member since Jun 2016
2728 posts
Posted on 1/11/18 at 8:05 am to
The biggest problem Brennan is gonna have compared to Etling is turnovers. I know Etling was a terrible passer, but who gets through an entire SEC season with only 2 INTs?!?! Brennan had 2 in the 5 min he played. Ha he played more throughout the season as Canada wanted, even if Canada is still gone, Brennan is a better game manager. Ensminger is a pro style west coast offense guy from all reports and what we saw last year. He’s gonna put a lot on a QB who might not be quite ready for all that yet. I’m predicting he’ll throw at least a dozen picks and with our schedule and negative impact of losing early to teams like Miami and UGA I think we go 6-6.
Posted by tigerfan84
Member since Dec 2003
20345 posts
Posted on 1/11/18 at 8:17 am to
I'm thinking more like 6-6 or 5-7
Posted by texastigerr
Texas
Member since Jan 2005
8310 posts
Posted on 1/11/18 at 8:19 am to
8-4
Posted by hg
Member since Jun 2009
123680 posts
Posted on 1/11/18 at 8:25 am to
9-4
8-5

Ed somehow keeps his job for another year and we do this same shite all over again.
Posted by AlxTgr
Kyre Banorg
Member since Oct 2003
81727 posts
Posted on 1/11/18 at 8:27 am to
quote:

state your real expectations for LSU
1 loss. Playoffs.
Posted by Tchefuncte Tiger
Bat'n Rudge
Member since Oct 2004
57343 posts
Posted on 1/11/18 at 8:28 am to
quote:

Miami- W
Southeastern- W
Auburn- L
La Tech- L
Ole Miss- W
UF- L
UGA-L
Miss St- W
Bama- L
Arkansas- W
Rice- W
A&M- W



You seriously thin we lose to LTU?
Posted by HooDooWitch
TD Bronze member
Member since Sep 2009
10276 posts
Posted on 1/11/18 at 8:28 am to
Regardless of who is the OC or the HC I have the same expectations. I want a National Championship. The bar has not moved. If they can't get it done then replace them, but now it's time to stop the melt, it was fun while it lasted, and get excited about the program.

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