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Under the radar advantages
Posted on 1/8/20 at 1:33 pm
Posted on 1/8/20 at 1:33 pm
With the extended break this game has been discussed ad nauseum. I don't watch Sportscenter et. all so I don't know if these things have been discussed but I think LSU has a few somewhat overlooked advantages.
First, would be the kicking game. Clemson's place kicker, B.T. Potter has had an up and down year going only 12/20 (60%) for FG's and only 8/15 (53%) for field goals over 30 yards. Whereas Cade York is 21/26 (81%) and 13/18 (72%) over 30 yards. If this game ends up being close I trust York a lot more than Potter to deliver.
Second, I think Shelvin is going to present a major matchup problem for the Clemson O-Line. Their O-Line has been fine but I don't think they have faced anyone at NT the caliber of Shelvin. Whether or not he shows up in the box score or not I think he makes a big impact. Either making plays himself or freeing up Chaisson, Divinity Jr. and Queen to make sacks and TFL's.
Third, Noise. A lot is being made of the Superdome advantage and where it could come into play most is with regards to noise. Clemson has played in very few truly hostile / loud environments. Probably their toughest away game over the past two years was A&M last year, a game they won 28-26. For as good as Lawrence is I expect the Superdome to be the loudest and most hostile environment he has played in, it will be interesting to see how he handles it.
First, would be the kicking game. Clemson's place kicker, B.T. Potter has had an up and down year going only 12/20 (60%) for FG's and only 8/15 (53%) for field goals over 30 yards. Whereas Cade York is 21/26 (81%) and 13/18 (72%) over 30 yards. If this game ends up being close I trust York a lot more than Potter to deliver.
Second, I think Shelvin is going to present a major matchup problem for the Clemson O-Line. Their O-Line has been fine but I don't think they have faced anyone at NT the caliber of Shelvin. Whether or not he shows up in the box score or not I think he makes a big impact. Either making plays himself or freeing up Chaisson, Divinity Jr. and Queen to make sacks and TFL's.
Third, Noise. A lot is being made of the Superdome advantage and where it could come into play most is with regards to noise. Clemson has played in very few truly hostile / loud environments. Probably their toughest away game over the past two years was A&M last year, a game they won 28-26. For as good as Lawrence is I expect the Superdome to be the loudest and most hostile environment he has played in, it will be interesting to see how he handles it.
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Posted on 1/8/20 at 1:37 pm to rationaltiger
espn made the point that more than half the team is from Louisiana (obviously) and handful from new orleans and with the long gap could be a disadvantage with distractions.
Nothing all year has shown any signs of a game being to big for any of these guys
Good point on the kicking game but if im being honest if the game is close i would give clemson the advantage...personally i think we win by 10
Nothing all year has shown any signs of a game being to big for any of these guys
Good point on the kicking game but if im being honest if the game is close i would give clemson the advantage...personally i think we win by 10
Posted on 1/8/20 at 1:38 pm to Danielsu21
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personally i think we win by 10
Agreed, i think we win by 2+ score or we lose outright
Posted on 1/8/20 at 1:50 pm to rationaltiger
Agreed on Shelvin, one of the most underrated if not THE most underrated of our starters on defense this season.
Also agreed on kicker and the dome, but I don't think those will be as big a factor as our defense stuffing their running and flushing Lawrence to the outside on scrambles.
Also agreed on kicker and the dome, but I don't think those will be as big a factor as our defense stuffing their running and flushing Lawrence to the outside on scrambles.
Posted on 1/8/20 at 2:03 pm to Danielsu21
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espn made the point that more than half the team is from Louisiana (obviously) and handful from new orleans and with the long gap could be a disadvantage with distractions.
Nothing all year has shown any signs of a game being to big for any of these guys
They are all holed up at the practice facility in BR till Friday, at which point they will basically be holed up in the Team Hotel till the game.
This ain't Arnsparger letting the team drive to New Orleans at their leisure and come and go from the hotel as they please for the Sugar Bowl.
Posted on 1/8/20 at 2:07 pm to rationaltiger
like all these points.
I think 72 will be defensive MVP (wont win the award because of lack of stats, but think he has that impact)
I think 72 will be defensive MVP (wont win the award because of lack of stats, but think he has that impact)
Posted on 1/8/20 at 2:11 pm to rationaltiger
Clemson doesn’t have a Thaddeus Moss.
Posted on 1/8/20 at 2:48 pm to rationaltiger
1) They cant get pressure with the front four at all
2) They have at least 2 guys in the back 7 who cannot cover man to man worth a damn
3) The red zone defense is good but they are especially vulnerable to long pass plays
we match up well with these clowns - I totally agree about Tyler Shelvin
2) They have at least 2 guys in the back 7 who cannot cover man to man worth a damn
3) The red zone defense is good but they are especially vulnerable to long pass plays
we match up well with these clowns - I totally agree about Tyler Shelvin
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