re: Upgrade at DC or not?

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but we also returned a bunch of upperclassmen that historically would’ve gone pro.

Lawrence and Fehko? that's "a bunch"? who else am i missing from the D?

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that’s what I was wondering.

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Will miss Aranda’s creativity and ability to get the best players on the field And he was the best 2nd half DC in CFB. Elite adjuster

i agree with this

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Me too, and it makes me a bit nervous. If we get in a big game and the game plan ain’t working, who’s the “thinker” that’s gonna remain calm and figure out plans B and C? Pelini’s gonna be cussing and chewing arse—and I do think there is a place for that and there were times when Dave’s Ds could have used some of it—but who do we trust to adjust if it’s not Bo’s greatest strength? Maybe Bush or an analyst or 2 will be able to take a step back and see where in-game changes need to be made.

I don’t mean to imply Bo isn’t smart enough to figure shite out mid-stream, it just seems his style is to be more in the moment and, if shite is going sideways, his default is to yell at the players for lack of effort or execution rather than seeing the bigger picture for potential scheme changes.

Hoping it’s a push

Upgrade to utilize our talent better. Will give up a few plays as did Dave. But will have more explosive plays on D. Many could b game changing

I guess it's what you prefer. Do you like a bend but don't break defense or one that is physical up front and attacks with end rushers and constant blitzes?

I don’t know what people wanted out of Aranda more than what he gave.

He kept us nationally relevant almost single handedly while O figured how he was going to run the program and got the offense figured out.

Then once we had the offense his defenses were good enough that we didn’t lose a single game.

??his defenses when ranked against other defenses in the same time frame got worse over the last 3 years. The change in offense should actually make you reconsider your view of Aranda in that maybe LSU is falling when compared to others because Aranda has NOT adjusted to the new offenses as well as some of his peers.

Different styles but most likely similar results when all said and done. We could have done a lot worse than Pelini.

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Lawrence and Fehko? that's "a bunch"? who else am i missing from the D

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Yeah, Fulton was trash.

Divinity considered going pro as well.

There's no questioning Aranda's ability to develop and showcase his LB's. He is a master at that. It's the way he utilizes the DL that IMO has hurt LSU's ability to attract impact players in the trenches. I love Lawrence, Fehoko, Logan and Farell but none of them were or will be 1st round talent. There's so much room for improvement on the DL that can lead to improvement over Aranda's model. The key is running an effective defense that showcases players at each level of the defense. Everyone wants to eat! LSU's offense in 2019 is a prime example of what can happen when you use ALL the weapons at your disposal!

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Dave or Bo. What say you and why?

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3 up 52 Dn Arrows

Damn dude that’s almost a 50-7 TAMU BUTT KICKING

Thanks for the thread!

In the end, how do you judge TWO GREATS

1. Both Champions (Bo 2007, Dave 2019)
2. Both Brilliant
3. Differing personalities and styles
A) Aranda was CEREBRAL / CALCULATING not an in-your-face passionate arse kicking DC in the style of an Ed Orgeron
B) Bo is a SAVANT almost PSYCHO arse-chewing and motivating MACHINE on the order of an Ed Orgeron, likely making Ed smile more and saving Ed from screaming
(That’s gotta be a bonus)

We’ll have to wait and see but I like Bo as much as Dave right now because:

1. He’s closer to Ed Orgeron in style
2. He’s more agressive and that will lead to more SACKS PICKS FUMBLES and possibly allowing more explosive plays.

Great thread! Thanks