Why are you Miami fans comparing last years LSU/Miami teams to this years?

I assure you that this LSU defense will perform on a completely different level than the 2017 defense did. We bring back everyone that mattered last year plus added depth. We had guys who weren't eligible last year who are in their second year and now are eligible, we have guys who played in the first 2 or 3 games then RS who are coming back, plus we have the freshman big men we've added for depth.

There were like 4 LBrs who didn't play last year bc of injury who were going to have good seasons last year. Then added some JUCO guys and some freshman who have performed well. Same goes with the secondary, we added Fulton, Stevens, Harris, Alexander and Joseph.

This is a totally different LSU team with a helluva lot more talent and depth playing in 2018. Some of these guys were ready last year we simply didn't have room. We had guys that played for 3 years in front but they were ready. This D is so much more versital, deep and healthy then they were last year. We also had a front seven full of young players. That's not the case this year.

If there's one thing I'm not concerned with about Burrow is him getting rattled. He might make a mistake or two and pass the ball closer then he should have then get it picked but he will understand what the defense is showing. That's his strength. I think people are putting way too much into him being new to this offense. Steve E is great with QBs and knows how to keep them comfortable back there.

We have also added many more behind the scenes analyst and Jerry Sullivan who is helping with route trees within the offense which fit the college game. We have improved in one area that I will not say but we've traditionally been soft in this area and it's much improved now. They've been practicing it all offseason and was something Ed O wanted to get better at within the offense.

Miami WILL NOT just be able to pin their ears back in this game. There are also fakes that look exactly like these plays which can go for huge yards if Miami over reacts to it. I can't wait for this game! GT