Oh, I agree. And the first FG came off a drive that started on the OU 39. The offense only had 2 sustained scoring drives all night. Smith misses the point that if you're going to grade a team, you grade the entire package. The turnovers and short field opportunities were created by LSU defensive and special teams execution.
and it's not like this was a surprise it's what has come to be expected from an LSU defense and special teams
He's a contrarian blowhard who says stuff just to get a rise out of people. Essentially a TV version of a message board troll. But anyway, LSU didn't need turnovers to win, we caused and capitalized on turnovers to win.
I haven't looked back at any video, but here's my impression. Lee knew what he was doing, pretty good game management. On the shorter passes, I thought he was being extra careful to avoid interceptions. I think he puts too much air under the long passes. Your big receivers will help him though. I hear he lost weight, but he still is a leadfoot. We only pressured him a few times, but you can tell he doesn't know how to deal with it. He had big eyes. He's good enough to lead the Tigers. I think your passing game can keep them guessing plenty enough, so that the LSU running game can keep ripping off chunks. It was only the first game of the season, I think Lee will improve.
Didn't want to start a new thread so this seems good enough. Bennie Logan was a monster but I think the job Brockers did was just as good and paved the way for Logan. I rewatched the game again last night and he was pushing his blocker 5 yards deep on multiple occasions which also made it easier for Logan to break free from his blocker. Also Freak had some amazing plays for a freshman. My dline play of the night was when he pushed his blocker back and that caused the FB to get pushed back as well and then a 3rd blocker tried to come in to open up the hole and he dove past him and made the stop. Freakish... Also, not sure if anyone noticed but Randle was missing from action many times during the game. He was playing on a bum ankle and we took him out so other WRs could do the blocking for him. Saw Landry out there a few times and Wright man handling their assignments. Randle is usually our best blocking WR. Stampley and Copeland had a nice night opening holes. Stampley had the edge and you could tell a little extra pep in his step. Copeland has been dealing with ankle problems of his own but coming around nicely minus his one huge whiff on a block where he picked the wrong hole and Lee got lit up. I think it was the play where Boone dropped the sideline pass. I went back and never saw La'el get into the game. I asumed he played at some point but T-bob did well enough to keep him sidelined.
Also Montgomery looks to be right where he left off. Amazing speed and power combined into one super human.
Yes, he is truly a man child. He is Javon Kearse freakish I believe. Same taller all-muscle physique, quick as all get out, non stop motor, and a mean streak (ultra competitive). I had to google their stats: Kearse 6'4" 265 Montgomery 6'4" 245 (he plays bigger than that, regardless he'll be approaching 265 in the NFL) Thanks for the info on Brockers, bhelm. That's the kind of stuff you miss and certainly don't see in the box scores. He's doing work. I didn't think it was possible, but I am in love with this defense more than any other I have ever watched at LSU. Peterson, Sheppard and Nevis were my favorites, but this level of depth on defense is unreal.
