re: Steve Ensminger Q&A, Part Two: LSU’s 2018 X’s and O’s on offense and

I got to talk to him recently while traveling. I didn’t ask any questions about personnel development or depth charts because I wouldn’t get an honest answer. But I asked questions about schemes and overall mindset and he was very happy to talk about it. I don’t think he wanted to get into specifics of our current team but he has a lot of memories of previous teams he has been with on things that worked well or didn’t work and has a great vision. I enjoyed talking to him and think he can lead a solid offense if we can get the right pieces to the puzzle and overcome injuries.

New Tiger fan here, still learning about the team and its players, but after reading what Ensminger said and looking at tight end Foster Moreau’s history, I’m thinking that he could become one of Burrow’s favored targets, and might more than double his receiving yardage this year, going from 181 yards last year to 400 or so. Does that sound right to all of you who know the team better?

Burreaux to Moreaux geaux for another TD sounds like a catchy phrase to me!

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He has had numerous meetings with some of the top offensive minds in the country including the likes of Sean Payton and Pete Carroll.

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Pete Carroll is a defensive guy.

Flexibility and a plan, two things we haven't had together at once on this team in a loooooooong time, at least offensively.

He said things he look for in a QB is that he’s accurate and is a football junkie. In an interview posted here like two weeks ago he stated that Joe has those same qualities which lead me to believe he’s the guy

No I don’t want him to tailor those to our current skill set

If he is truly starting from scratch why not do just that? I understand borrowing concepts but if you haven’t schemed an offense in 20 years but you have 4 talented QBs at your disposal why not play to their strengths

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If he is truly starting from scratch why not do just that?

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Agreed. Besides, we would need a bald headed white guy who runs like a ghost? (Sammy Martin)

Quote: ETA - I freaking despise the Jet Sweep in the SEC.

It serves it's purpose when used correctly. It makes the linebackers have to be honest with their assignment and not trying to cheat one way or another. That being said, I only like it when used as an occasional tool. I do not like it as a staple of your offense like Canada was using it.

During Ensminger’s time as the OC in 2016, I was really impressed with his in game playcalling. He had to keep the game plan simple because it was mostly Cam Cameron’s playbook the offense knew. Now that he has had a whole offseason to put in HIS scheme and philosophy I’m excited to see the product. Good OC’s are creative and have good schemes, but GREAT OC’s are good “PLAYCALLERS”. I think Ensminger has that trait.