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LSU 2021 Spring game: Thoughts and Observations.
Posted on 4/18/21 at 11:35 am
Posted on 4/18/21 at 11:35 am
Only 1 Spring game but here is some things that I saw.
1: Kirklin is much improved
Just 1 spring game, but he was everywhere. Had what 2 TDs? Maybe he’s the guy that emerges behind Boutte.
2: We need Gilbert
We need consistent playmaker type guys and Gilbert is one of them. Don’t get me wrong we have some guys, but very inexperienced and unproven. Would be a huge boost on offense.
3: D line is scary good.
They were in the backfield every play. And it just wasn’t one guy. This was also without Anthony or Gaye playing. D line is legit imo.
4: QB race is down to Max or Brennan.
As of now I would give the nod to Max. But still plenty of time. This is a good problem to have, and I think either QB will give us a chance to win.
5: RBs have to be better.
Part of this is on the O line, but still. We need to be better at running the ball. Emery and TDP are explosive enough.
6: Secondary is legit:
I’m gonna say it right now. We have the best secondary in the nation. We have experience and talent everywhere. Stingley and Mcgoltheren (pardon my spelling) were great. Plus Sage Ryan and Ricks did not even play.
7: LBs have improved:
We seem to have a lot depth there. Young guys and experienced guys. Sampah made a great play yesterday. Mike Jones, Baskerville and Strong didn’t play I believe. And we still looked good. Lots of depth.
I definitely missed some things. So feel free to add to the list if you want. But overall I am pleased with the practice yesterday.
1: Kirklin is much improved
Just 1 spring game, but he was everywhere. Had what 2 TDs? Maybe he’s the guy that emerges behind Boutte.
2: We need Gilbert
We need consistent playmaker type guys and Gilbert is one of them. Don’t get me wrong we have some guys, but very inexperienced and unproven. Would be a huge boost on offense.
3: D line is scary good.
They were in the backfield every play. And it just wasn’t one guy. This was also without Anthony or Gaye playing. D line is legit imo.
4: QB race is down to Max or Brennan.
As of now I would give the nod to Max. But still plenty of time. This is a good problem to have, and I think either QB will give us a chance to win.
5: RBs have to be better.
Part of this is on the O line, but still. We need to be better at running the ball. Emery and TDP are explosive enough.
6: Secondary is legit:
I’m gonna say it right now. We have the best secondary in the nation. We have experience and talent everywhere. Stingley and Mcgoltheren (pardon my spelling) were great. Plus Sage Ryan and Ricks did not even play.
7: LBs have improved:
We seem to have a lot depth there. Young guys and experienced guys. Sampah made a great play yesterday. Mike Jones, Baskerville and Strong didn’t play I believe. And we still looked good. Lots of depth.
I definitely missed some things. So feel free to add to the list if you want. But overall I am pleased with the practice yesterday.
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Posted on 4/18/21 at 11:37 am to Tigerbait1977
TDP did well imo. He hit the hole hard, and ran with aggression.
And this may be the best secondary since who knows once Ricks is back
And this may be the best secondary since who knows once Ricks is back
This post was edited on 4/18/21 at 11:39 am
Posted on 4/18/21 at 11:38 am to Tigerbait1977
quote:
RBs have to be better
We only had one healthy scholarship RB playing yesterday. Should be fine.
Posted on 4/18/21 at 11:39 am to Tigerbait1977
I didnt watch the whole game but one thing that noticeable to me is it looked like all the players enjoyed being around each other and were having a good time out there. Definitely encouraging to see that after last year's disappointing season
Posted on 4/18/21 at 11:41 am to TankBoys32
Yep. Definitely noticed a different tone within the team. I can’t explain why this wasn’t there last season. Maybe Championship hangover?
Who knows.
Who knows.
Posted on 4/18/21 at 11:42 am to Tigerbait1977
Anything less than 10 wins is a disappointment this year.
Posted on 4/18/21 at 11:44 am to Tigerbait1977
Covid took the joy out of the game for young teams
Posted on 4/18/21 at 11:45 am to RogerTheShrubber
The fact that what we ran on offense was considered vanilla is very encouraging.
Posted on 4/18/21 at 11:46 am to Tigerbait1977
quote:
6: Secondary is legit:
I’m gonna say it right now. We have the best secondary in the nation. We have experience and talent everywhere. Stingley and Mcgoltheren (pardon my spelling) were great. Plus Sage Ryan and Ricks did not even play.
Don't forget about Langlois.
Posted on 4/18/21 at 11:50 am to Tigerbait1977
Really excited to see what Goodwin will bring to the rb room when he arrives. Agree on Gilbert. Max and Brennan are close but at this point I think Johnson is gonna have to lose the job, not Brennan winning it. He finished with a couple nice wins and with a new OC they are all new to him. Unless O butts in and says go with qb X. What I saw in TS yesterday is that we have the athletes to be very very good, with a few areas benefiting from the new guys coming in stepping up big time when they get here. What we couldn’t see is how good the new coaches are at what they do...game planning and coolness under pressure in game!! Really excited about the fall!!
Posted on 4/18/21 at 11:52 am to Tigerbait1977
quote:How did you deduce this from the spring game
RBs have to be better.
Posted on 4/18/21 at 12:20 pm to jimbeam
Since the run game was all but absent from the spring game I can’t wait to see how Peetz utilizes them like he did with mccaffrey
Posted on 4/18/21 at 12:22 pm to Tigerbait1977
TDP looked leaner with more quickness
Posted on 4/18/21 at 12:30 pm to Tigerbait1977
quote:
4: QB race is down to Max or Brennan.
As of now I would give the nod to Max. But still plenty of time. This is a good problem to have, and I think either QB will give us a chance to win.
Its a good feeling to have two QBs that you feel can go out and win a game.
Posted on 4/18/21 at 12:49 pm to TankBoys32
Ed ingram said as much.
I think it's different when kids aren't opting out and all that. It's getting bacn to normal and none of these kids are promised anything
I think it's different when kids aren't opting out and all that. It's getting bacn to normal and none of these kids are promised anything
Posted on 4/18/21 at 12:55 pm to Tigerbait1977
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We have the best secondary in the nation.
Secondary includes CBs and the Safeties
And while you could say our CBs are elite, I've seen nothing from Ward, Harris, or Toles that suggests they're "the best in the nation"
Posted on 4/18/21 at 1:01 pm to Tigerpride18
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Covid took the joy out of the game for young teams
Fans too
Posted on 4/18/21 at 1:09 pm to Tigerbait1977
Kirklin is a 5th year player who’ll turn 23 at the start of the season. I hope he’s a thing; just not sold. He’s older than everyone & was going against a defense without 6 starters
Posted on 4/18/21 at 1:10 pm to Tigerbait1977
2020 was an anomaly for lsu football. The rest of the country better have enjoyed last year.
Posted on 4/18/21 at 1:15 pm to Tigerbait1977
You say the D line was in the backfield a lot.
So what is your take on the O line? Are they in trouble?
So what is your take on the O line? Are they in trouble?
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