Everyone likes to harp on the pass offense, but let’s look at the run game. LSU’s rush offense against power 5 defenses 2015: 6.02 ypa 2016: 5.95 ypa 2017: 4.75 ypa 2011: 4.68 ypa 2010: 4.54 ypa 2013: 4.42 ypa 2014: 4.1 ypa 2018: 3.8 ypa 2012: 3.77 ypa 2009: 3.12 ypa 2018 is third from the bottom this year, mostly because of offensive line injuries & suspensions. I seem to remember a bunch of injuries in 2012 which would explain that low production. Then there’s 2009, where I believe the Oline just did not preform well at all. Also both our senior running backs got injured before the end of the season. Next year’s Oline will be a lot more experienced and have better depth, which should translate into a big improvement in offensive production.
Anyone remember the last season we had a healthy offensive line that didn’t shuffle or lose anyone to injury or stupidity in a season? I don’t.
I think LSU will be good running the football. It's the one constant offensively. The shuffling of the line is part of the problem this season, also we don't have close to the caliber of backs we've had in the past. I expect that to improve next year.
Add Tyrion Davis and now drum roll please JOHN EMERY to the backfield. These guys are the dynamic backs we are used to having here.
True. Combine them with an experienced O-line, and you get Fournette/Guice production. But I’m sure everyone will continue to complain on the LSU offensive coordinator....
If the offense sucks I’ll continue to complain. LSU should never be 100+. I don’t think it’s a coincidence that the one year we had a legit OC our offensive numbers went up. If O loses to ATM and/or the bowl game, it might be hard to keep E.
All this tells me is the O/E rushing game without Fournette & Guice, can't rush well against smaller teams. I can only assume you missed the National Article on LSU 2018 rushing woes. It said: "LSU's main rusher has dropped from averaging over 5.0 yards per carry, for the furst time since 2010. I can almost understand you wanting to Church it up some, for the other O/E lovers. But Facts just work better for most. Too bad too. Nick Brossette the last of the Golden era running backs, should easily go over 1,000 yards, like his fellow RB LSU brethren. Would be drafted higher, had he had some of the former era OL blocking for him. 23 for 87 @ 3.7 yards per carry vs. LaTech. Damn shame.
Blah blah ba blah ba blah. Next year O's 3rd year and E's 2nd year as our coaches will have RB's CEH, Chris Curry, Provens, Tyrion Davis and John Emery. They will have a healthier, stronger and very deep OL. They will have a year to get Jeaux and Brennan and Parrish bigger stronger and more in tune with our offense and with a deep and talented WR group. All this along with Aranda's nasty defense. We will see what O and E can do with all these tools. The whining, complaining, bitching, wringing of hands, armchair quarterbacking and mashing of teeth will not stop here I predict no matter what precious stats O and E's offense puts up. I will not care about stats next year just like this year cause stats doesn't win games. Good smart coaching based on exploiting the other teams weakness on D and who has the most points at the end of the game wins.
Had we had a Guice or a Founette or even the 2 current RB commits Davis and Emery been on this team the 3.7 would be a 5.0. Apples and oranges Tap apples and oranges. The stat I like is 8-2 and # 7
