re: Miles on the recognized want to ameliorate LSU's passing aptitude

As cool Hand Luke would say, "He's got his mind right, Boss"! lol

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I'm as frustrated with the passing woes as anyone but the responses in this thread are ridiculous. People whine that Miles won't practice or put emphasis on improving the pass game. He comes out and admits they are spending a ton of time practicing passing and people still complain.

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We say that because of this:

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LSU has underachieved, wasted talent and likely missed out on championships because of a dreadfully inconsistent passing game that is regularly ranked outside of the top 100. Miles can SAY whatever he wants in reference to improving the passing game. Until it actually happens however, people are justifiable in their doubt.

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The fact of the matter is that Miles says this stuff every year, only this time he is talking about it more in detail. I believed him like a fool every offseason only to be disappointed once the season begins. Of course he is going to say all this after the debacle late last season (on and off the field).

This year I'll wait til 2-3 games have been played before I believe anything. Remember going up 14-0 on Miss St only to completely shut the offense down like midway through the 2nd quarter? We were literally a missed FG by Miss St away of winning only 8 games (9 if you included the week one cancellation).

ill believe it when i see it. until then, piss off Miles.

If they really are, why publicize it?

Wow all that should have been done 5-6 years ago.

He's saying the right things at least

They have had plenty of film and time to study the two opponents passing games from the past few seasons that almost mirror our philosophy on offense, that being Ark and BAMA. I would say both have the "efficient" passing game we desire yet neither are true "spread offense" systems. Both have average QB to run the system. They seem to utilize more options in the pass game and not rely on the "down field" game as the primary option, unless an obvious mismatch exists. They also take full advantage of mismatches due to talent or formation. West Coast as it was called to me is an efficient passing game with big time quick strike capabilities with enough talent at wide out. Everyone think back to last years spring game and remember your feeling about the passing game then (i.e. Dupre diving end zone catch, TD passes aplenty etc.). If we see a passing O this spring game that has more hook, curl, slant, drag, combination routes while utilizing TE and RB in a shorter passing game to compliment our stout running game then we may be on to something. But if we see 5 TD's of 40 or more yards then.....

How many times are people going to fall for this schtick?

He does say similar shite every year, but he's saying way more of it this year and being more specific. He's never laid on the "we're working on passing game" this thick and this early.

Hopefully it's true. Honestly if we are just average in the sec in passing and top 3-4 in turnover margin we'll be very, very tough to beat.

Our defense will be stout as hell and our ST will be much improved.