re: Hannagriff, my poker pal, please tell us which BR sports guys were more accurate

Buckeye Jeaux:

I was just about to post the same thing you posted. I think you are 100% correct. I think Chaisson's comments before the game about Sam Ehlinger being more a threat getting out of the pocket and having the run/pass option and Ehlinger being more of threat of a runner sort may have tipped off the LSU defensive game plan. The Cage rush was the plan with the thought that they did not think Ehlinger could beat them as a pocket passer.

Not to look ahead to next year but when Texas comes to Baton Rouge, scrap that "Cage rush" game plan. Ehlinger is a baller and can throw the ball from the pocket.

Ott just noted LSU defense will have to figure out how to play more snaps. Do you really want to pull back the reins on the LSU offense?

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The Advocate article about LSU's "Cage Rush"

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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.

If “the defense will be fine” then prepare for this LSU football team to win the national title. Wish I was as confident as you in regards to the defense. I would put this LSU offense up against any college football team, but not LSU’s defense.

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Ott just noted LSU defense will have to figure out how to play more snaps.

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It's very likely they will not play a QB as proficient as Ehlinger until they face Tua, and they'll never play on a field where the surface temp is probably pushing 120-130 again.

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He has done that time and again. O would be toast without him on staff.

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#5
#15
#39

That’s our rankings on points allowed per game the past 3 years. Put them in order.

#7
#11
#25

That’s our rankings on total yards allowed per game the past 3 years. Put them in order.

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#34

That’s our points per play allowed, which many folks say is a better indicator defensively. Put them in order.

Here’s a hint...they are all in order. So this is year 4 with ALL his players. I’ve read extensively here how Les left a bare cupboard, we had no line. We had no linebackers. Why have we gotten worse every year the past 3?

Disclaimer: this is from stat rankings and it excludes FCS games from all rankings for FBS teams. In other words, it’s a level playing field for all teams in the rankings.

Hannagrif is a hack.