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Austin Deculus

Posted on 9/2/19 at 11:50 am
Posted by The Levee
Bat Country
Member since Feb 2006
11750 posts
Posted on 9/2/19 at 11:50 am
I’m still a critic. Last year he was a massive liability. I know it was GSU, but his footwork looked 100% better and he easily handled his man on every play.

Kudos for improving enough to dominate those you are supposed to dominate.

Hope he can translate that into winning a majority of the snaps this week.
Posted by ipodking
#StopTalkingAboutWomensSports
Member since Jun 2008
58877 posts
Posted on 9/2/19 at 11:52 am to
He looked slimmed down which was really good to see. He can move a lot better
Posted by rjokerlsu
Big Spring, TX
Member since Apr 2007
7394 posts
Posted on 9/2/19 at 11:55 am to
I believe he will have a very good season.

Those talented running backs should gain lots of yards running behind the blocks of Deculus, Lewis and Cushenberry this season.
Posted by tigerbait2010
PNW
Member since May 2006
33347 posts
Posted on 9/2/19 at 12:00 pm to
I'm just excited to see our OL get to work with a 21st century offense. an actual 21st century offense can mask at lot of shortcomings on the OL. Just look at Ole Miss under freeze; always had a mediocre line (minus Tunsil and Little) and put up 40 a game.


eta: what an insane idea to not let teams put 8 in the box on us half the game. I get pissed just thinking about it. wtf Les
This post was edited on 9/2/19 at 12:04 pm
Posted by Ace Midnight
Between sanity and madness
Member since Dec 2006
95309 posts
Posted on 9/2/19 at 12:05 pm to
Because I know what we're facing down the stretch (Alabama, Florida, Auburn, even aTm and others), I'm still not crazy about the pass blocking. These were a lot of quick throws and I'm still not ecstatic about the tackle play.

Having said that, I agree with you that Deculus' footwork looks improved - he played with more balance and control than last year. My impression is he had a better game than Traore.
Posted by LSU_30A
Member since Jan 2019
2921 posts
Posted on 9/2/19 at 12:16 pm to
It’s obvious Deculus is about 15 lbs lighter this year. He dominated this week but you still need to see him do it agai st a team like Texas. Traore played well if you ask me. He looks much improved compared to last year when he was a turnstile RT. I’m crossing my fingers Ed Ingram can get cleared. Plug him right in at LG next to Saadihq.
Posted by mhc4tigers
Member since Aug 2016
4575 posts
Posted on 9/2/19 at 12:48 pm to
Ingram is not coming anytime soon
Posted by PenguinPubes
Frozen Tundra
Member since Jan 2018
11819 posts
Posted on 9/2/19 at 12:48 pm to
It’s all in the hair...
Posted by Penrod
Member since Jan 2011
54621 posts
Posted on 9/2/19 at 1:15 pm to
quote:

I’m crossing my fingers Ed Ingram can get cleared. Plug him right in at LG next to Saadihq.


There's this guy named Hines...
Posted by DaCajun1
Member since Jul 2007
1513 posts
Posted on 9/2/19 at 1:28 pm to
Deculus had a good game. However, Burrow getting the ball out quick covered up a lot of missed assignments and poor blocking at LT and LG. Traore was the only guy in the rotation on the left side that was consistent.
Posted by Bayou_Tiger_225
Third Earth
Member since Mar 2016
12678 posts
Posted on 9/2/19 at 1:47 pm to
quote:

Burrow getting the ball out quick covered up a lot of missed assignments and poor blocking at LT and LG.
I noticed this as well. I'm hoping Hines can step up into that LG role and Charles comes back to hold it down at LT.
Posted by LSUFreek
Greater New Orleans
Member since Jan 2007
16245 posts
Posted on 9/2/19 at 1:50 pm to
Having a smart QB get rid of the ball quickly always makes the OL look great. Brees has made many OT sacks allowed stats look better than they actually were.

Anyone notice Deculus on the FG block team when GaSo kicked their only points? He and Traore were in a bunch alignment and Deculus was the designated lineman to jump up/block the kick.
Posted by CP3LSU25
Louisiana
Member since Feb 2009
52570 posts
Posted on 9/2/19 at 4:53 pm to
quote:

Ingram is not coming anytime soon

Link
Posted by DaCajun1
Member since Jul 2007
1513 posts
Posted on 9/2/19 at 5:44 pm to
Surprisingly, considering he started several games last year, Hines had several missed assignments. I noticed Cushingberry (spellcheck) getting on his a$$ after one missed assignment where Hines gave the DL a free release when Cush passed the DL off to him.
Posted by Russianblue
Member since Nov 2007
1890 posts
Posted on 9/3/19 at 3:39 am to
how do you guys see all these assignment and footwork details? I am being serious. I played and have been watching football my entire life and watching the QB and other skill positions is plenty to keep me busy. do you guys rewatch and rewind plays etc?

or is this possibly a function of having played/coached OL yourselves and just knowing what to look for?
Posted by Tigerpride18
Lakewood Colorado
Member since Sep 2017
32420 posts
Posted on 9/3/19 at 3:47 am to
There having to go back or look for it before it happens. I mean i have to.
Posted by Good Times
Hill top in Tn
Member since Nov 2007
24758 posts
Posted on 9/3/19 at 3:58 am to
I rewatch and rewind plays. Especially the scoring and really good plays. I will also rewatch busted plays. Doing this without the emotion involvement allows me to see the details of each selected play. I’ll even do some of it during the live action, to have my own replays. That saves up some of the broadcast so that I can fast forward through commercials.

I’ve also used this to teach my wife or grandson some of the details of the game.

I agree with the comments about Deculus. He looks quicker and better balanced.
Posted by boxcar willie
kenner
Member since Mar 2011
16149 posts
Posted on 9/3/19 at 4:13 am to
I'm not nearly as worried about LT as I was before the game. Traore can play and if Charles isn't there or can't get it done this season, Traore could very well hold it down. Magee and Hines are solid enough at LG but getting Ingram back would be huge
Posted by Geauxst Writer
Atlanta
Member since Dec 2015
4960 posts
Posted on 9/3/19 at 6:15 am to
Why are you still a critic and who gives a frick on your opinion? He is a kid who is working his arse off to play better and it seems to be working.
Posted by The Levee
Bat Country
Member since Feb 2006
11750 posts
Posted on 9/3/19 at 6:19 am to
I watch the o line first. And then I replay and watch again after the game. Just a habit from coaching. Watch the line play and you can figure out who’s going to win
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