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It's beyond comical how bad Blake Baker's defense is in the clutch
Posted on 11/9/26 at 2:52 pm
Posted on 11/9/26 at 2:52 pm
Despite getting blitzed and immediately going down 17-0, LSU claws back. Scores with under 2 minutes to go to make it a 10 point game, gets ball first to start the second half
What does Baker's defense do?
But hey thats ok. There are 2 halves in football. And LSU just tied the game in the 4th quarter
What does Baker's defense do?
After a questionable punt return, LSU shows it doesn't faze them. Gets in the endzone. Obviously Kentucky can't move the ball without busted plays and special teams.
But wait, what does Baker's defense do?
Man what a frustrating game. How did it even get the overtime? Oh shite, LSU just scored in 2 plays. Let's just get out of here with this frustrating win at this point.
But wait, what does Baker's defense do?
Ok game of the year. Playoffs on the line. The offense finally got it in the endzone in this slugfest. The crowd finally has a chance to get the game - the sun is setting on Tiger Stadium, blah blah blah
NOT SO FAST, my friend. Let's see what Baker's defense has for us.
What does Baker's defense do?
But hey thats ok. There are 2 halves in football. And LSU just tied the game in the 4th quarter
What does Baker's defense do?
After a questionable punt return, LSU shows it doesn't faze them. Gets in the endzone. Obviously Kentucky can't move the ball without busted plays and special teams.
But wait, what does Baker's defense do?
Man what a frustrating game. How did it even get the overtime? Oh shite, LSU just scored in 2 plays. Let's just get out of here with this frustrating win at this point.
But wait, what does Baker's defense do?
Ok game of the year. Playoffs on the line. The offense finally got it in the endzone in this slugfest. The crowd finally has a chance to get the game - the sun is setting on Tiger Stadium, blah blah blah
NOT SO FAST, my friend. Let's see what Baker's defense has for us.
This post was edited on 11/9/26 at 2:57 pm
Posted on 11/9/26 at 2:55 pm to Bodie
While the Bama result is not on Baker, you have a great point.
Defense isn't playing well enough to allow the team to extend the lead or keep it at one score. The Bama game, although majority on offense, was lost on that terribly executed 3rd & 9 that Keelon converted with his legs. Bad contain, LBs in the wrong spots. Gross.
Defense isn't playing well enough to allow the team to extend the lead or keep it at one score. The Bama game, although majority on offense, was lost on that terribly executed 3rd & 9 that Keelon converted with his legs. Bad contain, LBs in the wrong spots. Gross.
Posted on 11/9/26 at 2:56 pm to Bodie
It’s like he’s Belicheck when the offense stalls and Matt House when the offense breaks through and gives us the lead.
That 5 play scoring drive from bama after we took the lead was the most baffling thing I’ve ever seen.
That 5 play scoring drive from bama after we took the lead was the most baffling thing I’ve ever seen.
Posted on 11/9/26 at 2:57 pm to nmh3303
I just wonder if Week's was playing how much of a difference this game is especially that one play.
Posted on 11/9/26 at 2:57 pm to Bodie
We have a thread for this but I agree it's so maddening because his defenses play well until it's asked to in key situations. Someone needs to sit him down and help improve these areas. He's a young coach contrary to belief he can get better here.
Posted on 11/9/26 at 2:58 pm to Bodie
I said this after Kentucky. When you need a big stop, they fold. The 5 play drive after the TD is a prime example.
Posted on 11/9/26 at 2:58 pm to stax292007
Big time. If you rewatch it, you see Keys not only try to run Keelon down, but he starts attempting to GAIN GROUND on him in the backfield instead of playing the sticks. Whit can meet him at the line with his speed, but he's definitely not going for the sack instead of just preventing a 3rd & long conversion.
Posted on 11/9/26 at 2:59 pm to Bodie
We have lost three games because of our offense, not our defense. At Ole Miss, our defense held them to 24 points in regulation. That is winning defense.
Against Bama, our defense held them to 17 points at the end of the 3rd quarter when our offense/special teams started giving Bama the ball at our 25 and 18 yard lines. That’s winning defense.
Kentucky - Defense held them to 27 in regulation. That’s a mediocre performance, but our offense should be able to put up 30 against Kentucky? Right?
Against Bama, our defense held them to 17 points at the end of the 3rd quarter when our offense/special teams started giving Bama the ball at our 25 and 18 yard lines. That’s winning defense.
Kentucky - Defense held them to 27 in regulation. That’s a mediocre performance, but our offense should be able to put up 30 against Kentucky? Right?
Posted on 11/9/26 at 2:59 pm to mikejsjr0912
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I said this after Kentucky. When you need a big stop, they fold.
You said that after Kentucky?? We made multiple big stops & the offense laid an egg
Posted on 11/9/26 at 3:01 pm to Bodie
quote:
What does Baker's defense do?
But hey thats ok. There are 2 halves in football. And LSU just tied the game in the 4th quarter
You conveniently skipped the entire 3rd quarter huh?
Posted on 11/9/26 at 3:02 pm to Bodie
You can do this exact same thing with the LSU offense.
The team isn’t clutch at all
The team isn’t clutch at all
Posted on 11/9/26 at 3:03 pm to Bodie
The clown tent is filling but room for one moor.
Posted on 11/9/26 at 3:04 pm to Bodie
It is sad because as soon as we took the lead in the third quarter, I just knew Baker’s defense would give it right back.
Posted on 11/9/26 at 3:05 pm to JimTiger72
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You conveniently skipped the entire 3rd quarter huh?
Uh yeah because giving up the back-breaking touchdown occurred in the 4th quarter, not the 3rd
Posted on 11/9/26 at 3:06 pm to Bodie
Blaming Baker is a choice, but your screenshots are obviously leaving out the full story of the offense not doing their part.
Can they respond after Bama takes the lead? Nope, turnover on downs
Man, we need a stop now - Blake forces a 3 & out.
Ok, we still have a chance. Nope 3 & out for our offense
Can they respond after Bama takes the lead? Nope, turnover on downs
Man, we need a stop now - Blake forces a 3 & out.
Ok, we still have a chance. Nope 3 & out for our offense
Posted on 11/9/26 at 3:08 pm to Bodie
Situational defense, redzone, clutch, late half/game has definitely been a part of the game where Blake and the defense has performed poorly. Otherwise they have played extremely well as a defense.
Posted on 11/9/26 at 3:09 pm to JimTiger72
Even before that. Baker gets you a stop with 2 minutes left in the first half.
Offense is going to get us back in it. Nope, thrown into quadruple coverage
Offense is going to get us back in it. Nope, thrown into quadruple coverage
Posted on 11/9/26 at 3:22 pm to Bodie
Made the same point in a different thread. You are absolutely correct. Baker D is infuriating because it frequently folds at key junctures in the game when the outcome hangs in the balance.
You actually understated his incompetence in big moments. The defense had two additional chances to secure victory against KY: on the final drive of the game and on the two point conversion. All failures.
You actually understated his incompetence in big moments. The defense had two additional chances to secure victory against KY: on the final drive of the game and on the two point conversion. All failures.
This post was edited on 11/9/26 at 3:27 pm
Posted on 11/9/26 at 3:24 pm to AltrOfdaYear
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That 5 play scoring drive from bama after we took the lead was the most baffling thing I’ve ever seen.
Then the camera pans to him looking completely flummoxed with Lane lurking in the background.
Posted on 11/9/26 at 3:36 pm to JimTiger72
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Blaming Baker is a choice, but your screenshots are obviously leaving out the full story of the offense not doing their part.
Offense definitely gets a fair share of blame, but football is a momentum sport. And there might not be a better momentum-ending soul-sucking defense than Baker's
Imagine being this offense, finally breaking through to take the lead, and the defense just bends over and put you right back in the same spot
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