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5 Things about LSU that have improved since Nov 5th
Posted on 1/5/12 at 4:21 pm
Posted on 1/5/12 at 4:21 pm
1. Tyrann Mathieu as a punt returner.
Tyrann didn't return a single punt against Bama, and honestly I hadn't been impressed all season. But he has turned it on and gained more than half of his season Punt return yards in the last tow games, not to mention 2 touchdowns.
2. Kevin Minter as MLB
He ha gotten more playing time, and as a result has chalked up 23 of his 56 tackles since the Bama game. He also really brought the wood against UGA. Karnel Hatcher has 22 in all games up to and including the Bama game.
3. Jordan Jefferson as a passer
Took a step back against Georgia, but had a 208 yard game against Arkansas, an 88 yard game against ole MIss 9only threw7 passes) and a 168 yard game against western kentucky. Im not saying he is better than JL but he is threw at least as well as him, and bring the running element to the game in a one QB package.
4. Getting to the QB
In the last four games we have had 16 sacks. That is 16 of our 37 sacks in the last four games.
5. Spreading the Ball around in the running game.
Kenny Hilliard and Blue have ran for 520 of their combined 859 yards since the Bama game, and that is with blue sitting out a game against arkansas, and Hilliard only getting the ball on the goal line against WKU. They have also scored 10 of their combined 15 touchdowns in those games. In the Bama game Blue got 0 carries, and Hilliard got 2 (I am not sure if they were from RB or FB) Combines Ford, Ware, Blue and Hilliard have run for 921 of their total 2314 yards in the last 4 games (40%)
I know this has been talked to death, but do you ever really get tired of hearing it?
Meanwhile Bama has missed 2 more field goals from 40+ yards
Tyrann didn't return a single punt against Bama, and honestly I hadn't been impressed all season. But he has turned it on and gained more than half of his season Punt return yards in the last tow games, not to mention 2 touchdowns.
2. Kevin Minter as MLB
He ha gotten more playing time, and as a result has chalked up 23 of his 56 tackles since the Bama game. He also really brought the wood against UGA. Karnel Hatcher has 22 in all games up to and including the Bama game.
3. Jordan Jefferson as a passer
Took a step back against Georgia, but had a 208 yard game against Arkansas, an 88 yard game against ole MIss 9only threw7 passes) and a 168 yard game against western kentucky. Im not saying he is better than JL but he is threw at least as well as him, and bring the running element to the game in a one QB package.
4. Getting to the QB
In the last four games we have had 16 sacks. That is 16 of our 37 sacks in the last four games.
5. Spreading the Ball around in the running game.
Kenny Hilliard and Blue have ran for 520 of their combined 859 yards since the Bama game, and that is with blue sitting out a game against arkansas, and Hilliard only getting the ball on the goal line against WKU. They have also scored 10 of their combined 15 touchdowns in those games. In the Bama game Blue got 0 carries, and Hilliard got 2 (I am not sure if they were from RB or FB) Combines Ford, Ware, Blue and Hilliard have run for 921 of their total 2314 yards in the last 4 games (40%)
I know this has been talked to death, but do you ever really get tired of hearing it?
Meanwhile Bama has missed 2 more field goals from 40+ yards
This post was edited on 1/5/12 at 5:43 pm
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Posted on 1/5/12 at 4:23 pm to SammyTiger
i think these will be the reasons we win larger than last time. i think our offensive line will play with williford and lonergan at full speed
Posted on 1/5/12 at 4:38 pm to SammyTiger
Good post. Solid analysis and the numbers to back it up. 
Posted on 1/5/12 at 4:41 pm to SammyTiger
Not to be negative, but we have had slow starts in the last 2 games. I hope that gets improved.
Posted on 1/5/12 at 4:44 pm to SammyTiger
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Meanwhile Bama has missed 2 more field goals from 40+ yards
You make good points about our team. Especially because they are in aspects that were weaknesses on 11/5. I know we got a couple sacks, but still. The last comment really tells the tale, we have improved on our weakness, Bama still tries to and misses kicks from beyond 40
Posted on 1/5/12 at 4:47 pm to TexasTiger1185
#1 only counts if we make them punt. They only punted twice the first time. That said, I agree with urinalysis.
Posted on 1/5/12 at 4:48 pm to SammyTiger
Great points! It also can't be overemphasized that Jefferson has played far, far better with lengthy preparation time. I think the usual week between games does not help his performances.
Posted on 1/5/12 at 4:51 pm to L-S-U-L-S-U
Also, the Chief surely will do a better job of covering Richardson out of the backfield on pass route. That was the biggest difference in their offense vs. ours last time, imo.
Posted on 1/5/12 at 4:52 pm to SammyTiger
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I know this has been talked to death, but do you ever really get tired of hearing it?
Not when it's worded as well as you've put it and backed up with facts
Posted on 1/5/12 at 4:53 pm to SammyTiger
Also like the fact that LSU has had to play from behind in score a couple of times this year.
Posted on 1/5/12 at 5:02 pm to Benchwarmer
Benchwarmer - true re punts, but in regulation Bama attempted I believe 6 field goals (4 were long - 3 missed & 1 blocked) and made 2 of the 6. We only attempted 2 regulation field goals, making both, & elected to punt & pin them deep several times instead of trying 50 yard plus field goals. That explains the "punt v. punt" discrepancy, I think !
Posted on 1/5/12 at 5:40 pm to Mandeville Tiger
I am starting to think it was part of their strategy, kick a bunch of fields goals, if you miss it looks like you didn't execute, not weren't good enough to get into field goal range.
This post was edited on 1/5/12 at 5:41 pm
Posted on 1/5/12 at 5:42 pm to SammyTiger
Am I the only one that reads (long) as (I am not reading that shite) every time I see it?
Posted on 1/5/12 at 5:43 pm to hobo with a rolex
quote:
Am I the only one that reads (long) as (I am not reading that shite) every time I see it?
Maybe not, changed it. Maybe more people we read now... or ill get some sweet tl,dr gifs
Posted on 1/5/12 at 10:47 pm to SammyTiger
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LSU (has) improved since Nov 5th
That's what jumps out at me. Looking at the two teams, Alabama is pretty much the same team they were on Nov. 5th, while we have changed (and improved) a lot since then. Kenny Hilliard, Jefferson as the starter, Mathieu out of his post-suspension funk, etc. are all major upgrades from the team that took the field to start the game on Nov. 5th.
Posted on 1/5/12 at 10:53 pm to SammyTiger
Lonergran and Ken Adams will also be healthy this time around.
Posted on 1/5/12 at 10:53 pm to Nuts4LSU
6. Two more months passed in the history of the university where LSU was not Alabama.
Posted on 1/5/12 at 11:21 pm to Nuts4LSU
You have to remember that was a road game and Les does not allow the Team a lot of freedom like likes to do at Home. That to me kept LSU off the score board as much as it was Bama's Defense.
I believe Team to Team LSU is the better equipted Team in all of College Football with the level of Talent and depth. Bama does not go that deep.
One thing the OP did not mention in his opening list was LSU will play to stop TR and make AJ McCarron try to beat LSU with his arm. Mingo, Baker, Minter and all the LB's will go where ever TR goes the LB's have improved and were the reason LSU held TR below 100 rushing. (89 rushing & 80 recieving)
If that be the case with LSU's DB's and Safeties it will be a long night. 2/3rds of TR carries and recieving yards was in the 1st half last time that had a lot to do with their OL's depth not able to sustain for the whole game.
TR had 3 yards in the 3rd quarter on 3 carries and 30 in the 4th on 8 carries and 0 yards 0 carries 0 passes in the OT. That tells me that LSU can and will stop TR I do not believe he will get 100 yards. LSU has a better overall Defense than Bama.
I believe Team to Team LSU is the better equipted Team in all of College Football with the level of Talent and depth. Bama does not go that deep.
One thing the OP did not mention in his opening list was LSU will play to stop TR and make AJ McCarron try to beat LSU with his arm. Mingo, Baker, Minter and all the LB's will go where ever TR goes the LB's have improved and were the reason LSU held TR below 100 rushing. (89 rushing & 80 recieving)
If that be the case with LSU's DB's and Safeties it will be a long night. 2/3rds of TR carries and recieving yards was in the 1st half last time that had a lot to do with their OL's depth not able to sustain for the whole game.
TR had 3 yards in the 3rd quarter on 3 carries and 30 in the 4th on 8 carries and 0 yards 0 carries 0 passes in the OT. That tells me that LSU can and will stop TR I do not believe he will get 100 yards. LSU has a better overall Defense than Bama.
This post was edited on 1/5/12 at 11:22 pm
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