Dandy's Q&A with Mike Detillier on LSU's offense

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If there was an MVP in the spring it was Matt Canada. Totally different look and more up-tempo. Gives the defense a look one play and then takes it away the next. Keeps a defense guessing. There is still a place for that man-on-man “power” game, but you have to be diverse

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That physical element will always be in play for LSU. You are just trying to put defenders in a spot that takes them from “acting” to “reacting” to a play or a formation. I have no concerns about them having a physical game. That part is still very much there.

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I know Coach O talks about it being an open competition, but for right now Etling is your best option at QB. He looked solid in the practice sessions, but not so much when the lights came on. I know that for him to not perform at a high level really lit Orgeron’s fire

I think Coach O was just lighting the fire under him to be a leader and take charge of this team. He is the starter unless an injury occurs.

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There is no “Joe Montana,” as Coach O says, waiting in the wings. But this staff likes what they saw from Lowell and I think they will like Myles a lot also.

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I think many of the young QBs in the past looked and saw little to no development here at LSU at quarterback under Coach Miles and Cam Cameron. It has been the sinkhole for the Tigers.

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I know Coach O and the offensive coaches liked what they saw from true freshman Austin Deculus inside at guard. The young man is talented. Healthy, that is a good unit. The key upfront is having a healthy Malone and Weathersby in the lineup at tackle all year. And also Clapp at center.

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Lanard ran hard. Now, he is not a heavy-duty back, but in this offense you could see his role expand because of his pass catching skills and his edge ability as a reserve. But he’s a role player.

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But I’m telling you, there is a spot open here for Clyde Edwards-Helaire at running back and also as a receiver coming out of the backfield.

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Gage made great improvement a year ago and the coaches have raved about Drake Davis and Dee Anderson too. Real young at wide receiver and no time to waste. You have to be ready and a greater emphasis on running more precise routes and hitting the mark.

When everything is real, I want to see how they get the speedy Derrick Dillon involved.

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I think in addition to getting the ball in the hands of the backs more as receivers, the expanded role of the tight end will be seen under Canada. Foster is a really good run blocker and receiver

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