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LSU junior safety JaCoby Stevens said the Tigers have learned a lesson after giving up the most passing yards in nearly a decade.

At first it will sound cliché. Glib, even.

"I feel like we need to respect our opponents," Stevens said Monday.

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Orgeron had his defensive linemen execute what he called a "cage rush," in which the linemen bull rush their blockers to box in the opposing quarterback. Chaisson was also sent off the edge to jam another blocker into the pocket, creating pressure on the quarterback.

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He tabled the attacking scheme against Georgia Southern's gun option in Week 1, and Orgeron said Monday if he could go back and plan the Texas game again "I would go ahead and rush them the whole time."

The Advocate article about LSU's "Cage Rush"

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Posted by TrueTigerTale

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Posted on 9/11/19 at 10:29 am to TigerLunatik

Thanks TL!

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Posted by Buckeye Jeaux

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Posted on 9/11/19 at 10:41 am to TigerLunatik

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Orgeron had his defensive linemen execute what he called a "cage rush," in which the linemen bull rush their blockers to box in the opposing quarterback. Chaisson was also sent off the edge to jam another blocker into the pocket, creating pressure on the quarterback.

O called the "Cage Rush" a failure in his post-game interview (and he seemed pissed about it).

As I understand it, the cage rush is a containment tactic. The rushers make no attempt to break away from the D-linemen they engage with. Instead they form a "cage" that is designed to keep the QB from escaping out of the pocket.

Any D-Line guys out there that can put a finer point on this attempt at a description?

This post was edited on 9/11/19 at 10:42 am

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Posted by mikelbr

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Posted on 9/11/19 at 11:19 am to TigerLunatik

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The Advocate article about LSU's "Cage Rush"

As an old fat arse 1990s walk-on DE at LSU and avid LSU fan, It boggles my brain how many "fans" don't understand this concept of a 'cage rush'. It's been around for decades to contain mobile quarterbacks and make them use their arm to beat you. Like the prevent defense, When it works you're a genius and when it doesn't you're a goat(Houston Texans Monday Night).

The blame on any one person needs to cease and appreciation increased for just how well Ehlinger pulled a rabbit out his (arse)hat so many times, particularly on 3rd down.
Chaisson gets it(his post game comments). Most coaches and knowledgeable fans get it.

The rest of the "fans" need to step up their football IQ before pointing fingers.