re: Why would Lache

Is Lache graduating in Dec?

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Is Lache graduating in Dec?

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He said at one point he was going to try to, but I think he said later on that he wasn't going to be able to.

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pick LSU over Auburn given how the season is playing out for both teams offensively? Good majority of LSU fans were counting on Auburn falling apart once the season got going, but instead you have LSU rushing for 30 yards vs the same team AU put 400 on.

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don't be "that" guy.

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Auburn on the other hand has a clear cut plan for tailback in the coming years

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I would not say this. The jury is still out on McCalleb. He has had some nice runs where he got around the corner, but I am certainly not sold he would be a better back than Lache. I do not think the coaches are either. I expect his production to fall off as the year goes on, though I hope it does not.

Smith is a bruiser, fullback type that runs between the tackles. Fannin is in the slot and not a runningback.

Next year, we lose Tate. Our backfield will be wide open. I could see us having room for Dyer and Lache both without a problem. This of course depends on how McCalleb does the rest of the year, but I seriously am not sure if he continues to produce big. Dyer is more of the Tate type back. Tate and McCalleb are working well together so far and I think Dyer is most important to us to replace Tate, but I think Lache (should we get him) might very well beat out McCalleb next year.

Also, 31 players have seen playing time for AU this year for the first time. We are basically playing everybody and have plenty of room for freshmen to be big time contributors immediately.
We will see.

Hopefully a recruit can see that running against 8 defenders is tough. Yet, once Jefferson is allow/has full grasp/gets more experience, he will be able to look to open the game up. Eventually, the defense will have to defend the middle and long part of the field.

Difference between Lee and Jefferson last year and this year? Crowton let Lee use the entire playbook, which calls for middle reads/audibles when the defense is stuffing the run with too many defenders. That is one of the reason for the INTs by so many LBs. Last year, teams respected the LSU passing scheme/ability/attempts by dropping LBs and safeties into coverage. When that happens, you start to run.

Presently, teams are forcing Jefferson to learn NOW. They take away the safer running plays. They want to fouce the true sophomore into mistakes.

If Jefferson can progress enough where he can look off the primary deep receiver and find the other one or two...and recognize coverage so he can hit the middle receiver...then the running game will come around.

This calls for experience. This requires Jefferson to learn fast. So either LSU needs open the entire playbook and let Jefferson take more lumps (per Lee last year) or keep bring Jefferson along and hope for the close wins to keep coming.

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Clearly the problem is with coaching. Once Studrawa is fired and a better offensive line coach is brought in, the players on the offensive line will be better managed and the team will actually be able to block for the running backs.

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I can't put all the blame on Stud...isn't this Miles niche too. Listen, before people start blowing things out of proportion here, I'll say this: what I am saying is constructive type critizism and I will not down anyone. I think arguments can be laid down on both sides, but there are some logical arguments here.

Why aren't we seeing more of our talented younger guys?

I think Shep is truely one that makes the most sense to argue because you see his ability as soon as you touch the ball. Shep has a couple things hurting him. I think JJ is a rhythm type guy. Subbing in and out for him breaks tendancy just as I think the calling of a play, stop looking back at the line of scrimmmage, audibling to something else does. Personally, I think guys like Charlie Strong and Saban are licking their chops to get to play mind games with JJ during the audibling. Another, thing I think is hurting him is that no one can decide whether to keep him at QB or move him to a slot type of player in mold of Reggie Bush, Percy Harvin, what ever other person you think of.

Randle is a hard argument because from what I understand Crowton's playbook is large and heavy lean on Wr's being able to adapt to coverage makes it tough for a young guy to get in there. Plus he has two WR in front and some fifth year guys that are looking pretty good. Mitchell should have about three TD's already and Jackson is looking pretty good.

This leads to the second big issue... The offense and offensive playcalling.

What are we trying to do with this team? What are our strengths? What is our go to? We've been runng long pass routes, or running charles up the gut or keiland to the sidelines. If I'm a coordinator, I would be pinning the D's ears back and letting loose, ala Mississippi State. An offense like this should rely heavy on some jail break screens, middle screens for RB's and TE's. I never thought I'd see the day where I wish I had Jimbo Fisher calling the middle screen for Bowe...Ever. I can't understand why we run Charles out of the shotgun and Keiland out of the I. That just seems backwards to me. Put Charles in a two tight, single back formation and try that. The offense just seems off, and if the Oline is struggling, use the quick routes or misdirection or screens...anything to give the D something to think about and help alleviate the smash mouth football that isn't working yet.

Ultimately, I think the playcalling needs to get much better. Our creativity is lacking. Before Badcat and Sammobile get on here and start the usual, I know I'm not a coach, I know LSU is 4-0, and I know Miles is a winning coach, and I agree. I also know that I have no clue what happens behind close doors at practices and in meetings. I'm pleased with being 4-0 but not thrilled with the way we've done it. I think this team has the talent to be dominant; I just want to see it start to show. I really want to beat Georgia...Geaux Tiger.

Seems pretty obvious to me that NSD is a long way away but I would think he might see all of the senior RBS that we are losing and notice that the frosh RB at AU is looking pretty good so far. It's also obvious that Les is committed to a running attack.

If he's really in the gamne, he might also consider that GC is going nowhere yet Malzahn is likely to be gone in 2 years or less. Also, he might look at the OL recruiting and notice that AU will be relying on walk-ons and 2 stars for the next couple of years whereas LSU has some hosses coming up.

We looked a lot better that AU did at this point last year and look where that ended up.

If I was a recruit In his position I would be more interested in playing in a offense with Toliver, Sheperd, Randle, Jefferson, and Ford. Getting Reed to come along would make it even more interesting. The specialty position have to be considered far more appealing.

Auburn is my second favorite team. I grew up an Auburn fan because my dad is an alum. I just think it looks better from a football perspective.

I don't know where he goes, toss up!

I do know that LSU doesn't need him, but I sure as hell do want him to come here.

Ridley is the best running back on the team. That's right. I said it. Now throw in Ford, and Ware and I think we are stacked at RB. Murphy could be the KW type of back next year and Lache is probably better.

If we can get a killer offensive lineman (note the word killer) instead of Lache I think the TEAM would be better off with the lineman.

That said I know it doesn't work that way so I am hoping we pull him in.

Oh and did I mention RIDLEY is the best back on the team! I know I did but you needed to hear it again!

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What about Fannin? He's rolling out 7.5 yards per touch himself and will be a senior next season.

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Fannin really isn't utilized completely as a running back. He's put in the slot more often than not and runs the ball typically while running some sort of Wildcat play. I don't think this will change next year.