A Half-Dozen Hyper-Specific Predictions About…LSU
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They'll actually be missing THIS GUY. LOL.
A Half-Dozen Hyper-Specific Predictions About…LSU
I know what you’re thinking, a few dull platitudes. A random number of tackles, and a record much like last year, right? You are so wrong. And let me tell you why.
Last Year: 9-4 (5-3) t2nd SEC West
1) With all the controversy coming out of Chapel Hill, no one is giving any regard to the fact that North Carolina still has a very strong defense. LSU does not have a strong offensive line. An ugly season opener gives the ACC some hope as a defensive touchdown allows North Carolina some Week 1 solace with a 10-9 win.
2) A traditionally strong unit will get gashed as the defensive line will be blamed for several strong performances by running backs like Trent Richardson, Brandon Bolden, Ontario McCalebb and Noel Devine. All will rush for 125 plus yards. Though they will get a little Saturday Night magic against West Virginia.
3) Jordan Jefferson will add 500 plus net yards rushing to his 2000 yards passing. The only problem? He will lose about half that total via the sieve-like offensive line.
4) Much like a Tony Franklin did to Tommy Tuberville, multiple insipid offensive performances (especially only getting 21 points against McNeese State) will force Les Miles to fire Gary Crowton after they couldn’t get three scores against a shaky Auburn defense.
5) Positivity? They will be a top 5 defense nationally against the pass. Morris Claiborne will have 15 pass breakups. And Michael Ford will go off for two 100 yard games at the end of the year, solidifying a spot as next years starter.
6) The SEC West is going to be the toughest division in football. And if you believe the division is going to essentially be three great teams and one solid team, a flawed team like LSU could be better than their record indicates. And Les Miles could be out of work by this time next year.
This year: 5-7 (2-6) 6th SEC West
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Tags: Brandon Bolden > Gary Crowton > Les Miles > Morris Claiborne > Noel Devine > Ontario McCalebb > Predictions > Rosin > Russell Sheppard > Tony Franklin > Trent Richardson
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