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LSU Defense?
Posted on 5/1/24 at 9:25 am
Posted on 5/1/24 at 9:25 am
Somebody sell me on the defense this year. Strengths/weaknesses, players to look out for, and overall expectations. Football.
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Posted on 5/1/24 at 9:29 am to theliontamer
Just need them to hold teams under 50 and Nuss and the boyz will handle the rest!
Posted on 5/1/24 at 9:29 am to theliontamer
If we're just top 50-75, we'll make a strong run at something...
Baker runs an aggressive defensive scheme whilst House runs a preventative scheme. It shouldn't be hard to improve just on scheming alone.
Baker runs an aggressive defensive scheme whilst House runs a preventative scheme. It shouldn't be hard to improve just on scheming alone.
Posted on 5/1/24 at 9:30 am to theliontamer
We really don't know. We need lots of guys to take a step forward this year. But we have the best coaching staff to handle the situation. We'll see.
Posted on 5/1/24 at 9:33 am to theliontamer
quote:New Coaching Staff.
Strengths
I think its odd how LSU managed to have 3 D-linemen drafted with that trash defence last year; to me, it says we had talent that wasn't properly coached.
This post was edited on 5/1/24 at 9:34 am
Posted on 5/1/24 at 9:35 am to theliontamer
I just don’t see how the young corners get worse. I also am excited to see corners being aggressive and not playing 8-10 yards off the ball.
I am interested to see the jump that Womack makes. Also curious to see if Perkins can make a Damone Clark type jump under Baker.
I am interested to see the jump that Womack makes. Also curious to see if Perkins can make a Damone Clark type jump under Baker.
Posted on 5/1/24 at 9:37 am to theliontamer
Other than Perkins and maybe Womack, there really isn't anyone on the defense that gets me that excited for this year.
They'll be better overall, but I think they are severely lacking in talent compared to previous years.
Who we get at DT in the portal will be a big determining factor, but I honestly can't see us being better than an average to slightly above average defensive unit.
They'll be better overall, but I think they are severely lacking in talent compared to previous years.
Who we get at DT in the portal will be a big determining factor, but I honestly can't see us being better than an average to slightly above average defensive unit.
Posted on 5/1/24 at 9:41 am to purplengold1
Im excited to see what Alexander can do when he comes back. I felt like he was improving before he got hurt. Also excited to see what Baker can do with Penn.
Posted on 5/1/24 at 9:44 am to FredbullTN
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Im excited to see what Alexander can do when he comes back. I felt like he was improving before he got hurt. Also excited to see what Baker can do with Penn
Agree on Zy. When he started turning and finding the ball, he was greatly improved. That had to be a technique problem because none of the corners could break up passes worth a damn.
Posted on 5/1/24 at 9:44 am to PureBlood
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whilst House runs a preventative scheme
This is funny because we couldn't prevent anything
Posted on 5/1/24 at 9:45 am to theliontamer
It won't be good.
The glimmer of hope is the new staff getting them to play as hard as possible, making them maybe a 75 in the country type unit.
The glimmer of hope is the new staff getting them to play as hard as possible, making them maybe a 75 in the country type unit.
Posted on 5/1/24 at 9:46 am to theliontamer
Here’s the most positive spin I can give on the defense. They won’t be on the field that much.
Last year, we couldn’t help putting the ball in the end zone with big chunk plays on offense. This year will be different.
We’re going to establish a heavy run game by imposing our will with the OL. We’ll still see Nuss sling it, but I think we’re going to be eating a lot more clock this year.
This in turn, will give our defense minimal time on the field.
Even if they were as bad as last year (which I absolutely don’t see that happening) they’ll be less of a factor due to much less time on the field.
Last year, we couldn’t help putting the ball in the end zone with big chunk plays on offense. This year will be different.
We’re going to establish a heavy run game by imposing our will with the OL. We’ll still see Nuss sling it, but I think we’re going to be eating a lot more clock this year.
This in turn, will give our defense minimal time on the field.
Even if they were as bad as last year (which I absolutely don’t see that happening) they’ll be less of a factor due to much less time on the field.
Posted on 5/1/24 at 9:53 am to OJsLifeCoach
Boy I hope this comes true!
Posted on 5/1/24 at 9:53 am to theliontamer
I think the CB spot will be better. I also think the LB spot will be better because Weeks will likely start. Finally, I think Baker will do a better job of getting Perkins in spots to make plays.
LSU didn't have great talent. Particularly in the secondary. House made things worse by trying to play essentially a "bend but don't break defense". The problem was everyone was still confused and teams were able to easily hit big plays despite LSU trying to do everything they could to limit them.
LSU probably would have been better off trying to be overly aggressive. Sure opponents would have still hit some huge plays. But that approach may have also created just enough big plays defensively to allow the offense to overcome them.
I think Baker is going to be more aggressive. That doesn't mean the defense will be dominant (there are still talent deficiencies). Opponents will still hit their fair share of big plays. But I think that style is at least going to give LSU a fighting chance vs. just helplessly allowing opponents to march downfield at will.
LSU didn't have great talent. Particularly in the secondary. House made things worse by trying to play essentially a "bend but don't break defense". The problem was everyone was still confused and teams were able to easily hit big plays despite LSU trying to do everything they could to limit them.
LSU probably would have been better off trying to be overly aggressive. Sure opponents would have still hit some huge plays. But that approach may have also created just enough big plays defensively to allow the offense to overcome them.
I think Baker is going to be more aggressive. That doesn't mean the defense will be dominant (there are still talent deficiencies). Opponents will still hit their fair share of big plays. But I think that style is at least going to give LSU a fighting chance vs. just helplessly allowing opponents to march downfield at will.
Posted on 5/1/24 at 9:55 am to theliontamer
With all of the staff and personnel changes no one really knows, we just have to hope for the best. Last year anyone who said that Perkins might struggle because he was leaning a new position was downvoted to hell and look what happened.
Posted on 5/1/24 at 9:56 am to theliontamer
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Somebody sell me on the defense this year.
Bo Davis
And while I'm not as big on Corey Raymond as some, he's still a big upgrade over last year.
Posted on 5/1/24 at 10:02 am to MikeTheTiger11
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This is funny because we couldn't prevent anything
He prevented us from winning.
Posted on 5/1/24 at 10:15 am to Sponge
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Other than Perkins and maybe Womack, there really isn't anyone on the defense that gets me that excited for this year.
Whit Weeks and Kylin Jackson are set to have breakout seasons..
Posted on 5/1/24 at 10:18 am to PureBlood
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Baker runs an aggressive defensive scheme whilst House runs a preventative scheme. It shouldn't be hard to improve just on scheming alone.
This, Baker is what LSU is known for aggressive defense. The NFL Draft that just ended, Barkers defense had a DL taken in the first round, a LB and three DB’s. LSU is known as DBU, the last time we had 3 in the same draft class, 2013. LSU has been known for speed on the defense, making reads, getting through traffic and getting to the ball carrier.
Adding a little more. Those players weren’t highly rated out of high school. The DL was ranked #125, the three DB’s, one was a converted WR. The LB was a transfer. Baker took these players in two years, making them NFL Draft prospects. When Baker got to Missouri, one player was a Red Shirt Freshman, three were So and one was a Jr. Call it whatever you want, but Baker seems to get the most out of his players.
This post was edited on 5/1/24 at 10:32 am
Posted on 5/1/24 at 10:27 am to theliontamer
Alot depends on what happens at DT...way too early to tell. Fall camp reports will let us know what we can expect from this defense
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