Let's talk LSU

[GreenheadDawg]

This sounds like one of those wishful thinking urban legend deals, like Ashton Shumpert being a good running back. Malcolm and Walley are both better TEs right now. Hutcherson looks lost out there. He'll get better though, that's typical of a JUCO.

There's always hope. Hutch hasn't gotten a chance, Shumpert has

[Coach34]

Hutch is 4th string- dont count on anything from him anytime soon

[CadaverDawg]

Hutch is 4th string- dont count on anything from him anytime soon

Should have redshirted him

[GreenheadDawg]

Hutch is 4th string- dont count on anything from him anytime soon

Probably true. But either way I've been impressed with Gus Walley. He has shown really nice hands and solid routes

[BeastMan]

Has anyone besides me noticed LSU's punter Keehn? I'm being dead serious when I say he is a huge threat. He's a feild position weapon. Not only that, he absolutely skies 45 yarders making a return impossible

[CadaverDawg]

Has anyone besides me noticed LSU's punter Keehn? I'm being dead serious when I say he is a huge threat. He's a feild position weapon. Not only that, he absolutely skies 45 yarders making a return impossible

Haven't paid attention. We don't return punts anyway, so as long as Graham fair catches them like he has been...that's all we can ask. This sounds like a match up of the two best punters (leg strength wise) in the conference.

[JDog13]

[Intramural All-American]

Am I the only one who feels better about beating LSU in Death Valley than beating A&M at home? Heck I'd almost say the same about Bama and A&M. We just match up so well against LSU and Bama, but A&M is like UAB and USA on steroids.

I just have a good feeling going into Saturday. Somebody convince me otherwise.

[BeastMan]

Am I the only one who feels better about beating LSU in Death Valley than beating A&M at home? Heck I'd almost say the same about Bama and A&M. We just match up so well against LSU and Bama, but A&M is like UAB and USA on steroids.

I just have a good feeling going into Saturday. Somebody convince me otherwise.

I think there is some validity there. LSU definitely looks more beatable right now than A&M. If it was in Starkville, I wouldn't be torn about calling for an upset

[bulldawg28]

Calhoun needs to redeem himself this game. They came at him all last game and I expect the same. He struggles with big fast Wr's.

[BeastMan]

Calhoun needs to redeem himself this game. They came at him all last game and I expect the same. He struggles with big fast Wr's.

I think you make a good point but I want to tweak it and you tell me if I'm off base. I don't think it's necessarily big, fast receivers, it's more of a scheme thing. By that I mean that the quick hitting, screen-heavy teams like A&M and Ole Miss, he's really good because he's aggressive and tackles very well. I think he struggles more with vertical passing attacks. It makes him turn his back and run which is his weakness. Taking away from the line of scrimmage neutralizes his strengths IMO

[BulldogBear]

Am I the only one who feels better about beating LSU in Death Valley than beating A&M at home? Heck I'd almost say the same about Bama and A&M. We just match up so well against LSU and Bama, but A&M is like UAB and USA on steroids.

I just have a good feeling going into Saturday. Somebody convince me otherwise.

I personally am not a believer and am still convinced TAMU is all smoke and mirrors. I give them next to zero chance to beat Arkansas, MSU, Auburn, or Alabama. I don't believe they can outscore a team that leans on their defense and controls the tempo with the run game. I don't believe they will stop a good running many times during a game and the other team will only need to get about 3-4 stops to put it away.

[1bigdawg]

Has anyone besides me noticed LSU's punter Keehn? I'm being dead serious when I say he is a huge threat. He's a feild position weapon. Not only that, he absolutely skies 45 yarders making a return impossible

I have noticed and he is a huge weapon. In a field position match-up we have to gain an extra ten yards a possession to break even.

[Political Hack]

I just don't know if our team is mature enough yet to handle that environment. they've won some close games, but not on the road like this in this kind if environment.

IF we beat LSU down there, at night, we will contend for the SEC West down the stretch. If we can win in that environment, we can win anywhere.

[Barking 13]

you've cooked up another treat...

[bulldawg28]

I think you make a good point but I want to tweak it and you tell me if I'm off base. I don't think it's necessarily big, fast receivers, it's more of a scheme thing. By that I mean that the quick hitting, screen-heavy teams like A&M and Ole Miss, he's really good because he's aggressive and tackles very well. I think he struggles more with vertical passing attacks. It makes him turn his back and run which is his weakness. Taking away from the line of scrimmage neutralizes his strengths IMO

Agreed. Which means he's not a fast guy. Put Redmond in!!!! Lol

[Dawgtini]

Gave you the "click" anyway. Super write up. Good job!

[Political Hack]

Agreed. Which means he's not a fast guy. Put Redmond in!!!! Lol

I actually like Redmond and Calhoun at CB right now, so long as we keep at least 1 deep S. Those two make more tackles than the rest of the CBs combined... and they do it at the line of scrimmage too.

[Goat Holder]

I actually like Redmond and Calhoun at CB right now

Too easy

Just funnin' with you, Mr. Banhappy.

[RougeDawg]

I think you make a good point but I want to tweak it and you tell me if I'm off base. I don't think it's necessarily big, fast receivers, it's more of a scheme thing. By that I mean that the quick hitting, screen-heavy teams like A&M and Ole Miss, he's really good because he's aggressive and tackles very well. I think he struggles more with vertical passing attacks. It makes him turn his back and run which is his weakness. Taking away from the line of scrimmage neutralizes his strengths IMO

You may be correct but are forgetting one key element to this game. Jennings hasn't faced a defense of our caliber and depth. Jennings is a sophomore and the worst QB LSU has had when we have played them in the last decade. Add on the fact that he gets rattled under the slightest pressure and stares down his WR, I like our chances with whoever plays CB. Jennings would not start for USA or UAB. QB recruiting and development has been the singleost reason Les only has one natty in his LSU tenure and that was with a Saban recruited QB. Why aren't any of the media talking heads pointing out these glaring deficiencies? The QB situation is why I predicted LSU at 8-4 this year. One dimensional offenses against defenses like ours, Bama, etc. will give them fits.