LSU Football - Could 2010 Be Another 2007?
LSU Football - Could 2010 Be Another 2007?
LSU has been an underrated college football team in recent years, especially with the Tigers' 2007 National Championship coming after preseason evaluation predicted nothing special for the team. Looking forward to 2010, Tigers fans can see similarities to 2007, particularly based on how the team's athletic prowess must mesh about the field. With 2010 being known as a make or break season for Tigers Head Coach Les Miles, we take a glance at the Tigers' components to get a better perception of their prospects.
Discovering The Backfield
A team's result on offense always starts with its quarterback, and, if by chance his decision making improves, Jordan Jefferson might actually be a game changer. Bad decisions made at quarterback can't be fixed or easily countered, and if by chance Jefferson shows the same sketchiness as last year, look for support Jarret Lee to be inserted earlier than later. Steven Ridley will start at running back. But by the end of the season, he could easily be swapped with 5-star recruit Spencer Ware.
Discovering The Offensive Line
The Tigers will line up among the bigger defensive lines playing this year, with Joseph Barksdale, Josh Dworaczyk, PJ Lonergan, Will Blackwell and Alex Hurst all tipping the scales at 300 plus. This is a lot of moveable meat to handle while in pursuit of Jefferson, which should provide him the decision making time he sorely needs.
Examining The Receivers
The Tigers ought to be formidable at receiver, with All-SEC talents Terrence Tolliver and Rueben Randle heading the charge. Combining for 57 catches last year, the pair should easily break 100 this year. Filling out the Tigers' catching unit are Russell Shepard and tight end Deangelo Peterson, the second which should drastically improve on his meager 5 receptions last year.
Evaluating The Defensive Line
The Tigers' defensive line projects to just be adequate. But freshman Sam Montgomery could provide a toughness that's in keeping with LSU's traditionally tight defense. Joining Montgomery are Kendrick Adams, Lavar Edwards, Drake Nevins, and returning first stringer Lazarius Levingston.
Evaluating The Linebackers With future pro Kelvin Sheppard coming back, LSU has a defensive force at linebacker. Sheppard should rack up another 100-tackle season, and Stefoin Francois and Ryan Baker can help. When these three sit, be prepared to see rising Kevin Minter show his stuff.
Examining The Secondary Unit
LSU's secondary is happy to have back All-SEC talent Patrick Patterson whose exceptional quickness makes him the best one-on-one defender in the conference. Along with Jai Eugene and returning starter Brandon Taylor, expect Paterson to form a secondary unit that provides more streaks of splendor than merely solid plays.
Sizing Up The Special Teams
With Josh Jasper and Derek Helton coming back, the Tigers come with an experienced kicker and punter, respectively. But it's the returning of punts and kickoffs that could get intriguing. With Patterson easily being the quickest player with the team, expect him to make some defenses seem "out to lunch" as he returns kicks and punts.
If you are an LSU fan, 2010 could see your Tigers either underachieve or overachieve. Since you can't teach athletic talent, the Tigers are best having athleticism that must mesh than refined players without superior athleticism. The only outstanding question is whether Les Miles can also add enough refinement before the season gets underway.
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