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Best LSU/FSU Preview I have read yet
Posted on 9/2/22 at 11:20 am
Posted on 9/2/22 at 11:20 am
For the last 15 or so years I have followed this site. CFN or College football news, has always been kind to LSU in their game/season previews. They are bullish on the Tigers this year as well, enjoy:
Collegefootballnews
and the pick:
Collegefootballnews
quote:
Florida State’s defense is going to have it much, much tougher this week.
There wasn’t anything big put on tape – the Noles didn’t need to go crazy defensively with a slew of blitzes or plays in the backfield – but the ends have to generate pressure to help out a talented – but inconsistent – secondary that has to deal with the loaded LSU receiving corps.
It’s all going to start with the lines for the Tigers. Three good blockers are coming in from the transfer portal to get the running game going, the defensive front six is going to keep bringing the heat and pressure from all sides, and the speed and athleticism are there in the linebacking corps to figure out the FSU running attack as the game goes on.
New head coach Brian Kelly has the guys. Now we get to see how quickly he can make them all fit.
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The LSU fan base is expecting big things right away.
This isn’t a rebuilding job at LSU – there are enough new guys from the transfer portal to go along with the already strong base to expect massive things right away.
However, Florida State has been getting better, it has more playmakers now than it did over the last few seasons, and it’s going to have its moments.
LSU’s defense, though, will have bigger moments on third downs in the second half.
The Tiger team will be flying around over the last 20 minutes, the offense will be balanced, and Kelly will get out with a strong first win to kickoff his era.
and the pick:
quote:
LSU 34, Florida State 23
Line: LSU -3, o/u: 51.5
ATS Confidence out of 5: 3
This post was edited on 9/2/22 at 11:25 am
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Posted on 9/2/22 at 11:23 am to Daemon Targaryen
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The LSU fan base is expecting big things right away.
This isn’t a rebuilding job at LSU
News to me. 71 Scholarship players seems like a rebuild.
Posted on 9/2/22 at 2:55 pm to bayou85
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News to me. 71 Scholarship players seems like a rebuild.
Where does one get this data? Not sure if I should believe you or not but maybe you could point me to an article or something?
All I can look at is the roster numbers.
114 players listed on the roster.
For comparison:
2021 had 122 total players listed on the roster
2020 had 107 total players listed on the roster.
2019 had 115 total players listed on the roster.
Posted on 9/2/22 at 8:12 pm to mdomingue
It was from a post earlier from 247 about roster talent based on 247 rankings. We were 8th. I can’t find it now.
Posted on 9/2/22 at 8:21 pm to Daemon Targaryen
No way FSU puts up 23
Posted on 9/2/22 at 10:27 pm to Daemon Targaryen
Agree, CFN has been pretty reliable with their analysis over the years. One of my favorite CFB sites.
Posted on 9/3/22 at 7:14 am to bayou85
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It was from a post earlier from 247 about roster talent based on 247 rankings. We were 8th. I can’t find it now.
Here is something I found from January. 77 Scholarships.
https://247sports.com/college/lsu/Article/LSU-Tigers-football-available-scholarship-numbers-total-signees-transfers-commitments-depth-chart--181426559/
I think this does not include Perkins or Daniels. Brennan left so that drops at least 1 and I believe at least one more left via the portal as well. If I had to guess I would say we have closer to 81 or 82 Scholarship players on the roster now. Just a guess though. And not sure how many of those are walk ons awarded scholarships due to lack of spots filled.
I appreciate the civil interaction
ETA: found this as well that shows 76 scholarship players (if I am reading this right
) https://247sports.com/college/lsu/Season/2022-Football/ScholarshipDistribution/
This post was edited on 9/3/22 at 7:20 am
Posted on 9/3/22 at 7:38 am to mdomingue
I wish the school’s roster would indicate scholarship vs non.
Posted on 9/3/22 at 7:42 am to bayou85
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I wish the school’s roster would indicate scholarship vs non.
Same. From my experience, it is very difficult for the average fan to get this info. I may be unaware of any easy avenue for that, however.
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