It's the same problem we'll have with any kind of screen, counter, or general misdirection: tight coverage. That stuff doesn't get opened up until those receivers get open and JJ makes those downfield throws. And if the line performs like it did last year there won't even be time for those plays to develop.
AHHHHHHHH I hate the damn Bubble screen. I was so glad when Jimbo left. It seemed like every set of downs we had the freaking bubble screen.
We ran plenty of these for Bowe/LaFell over the last three years. It's still a part of the playbook. As someone else said though, without the threat of a deep passing game it's not as effective. Plus it's best when the opposing D blitzes heavily....No great need to blitz LSU in recent years when you can rush 4 and get good pressure. So hopefully this year it will be better complimented by other elements of our O. It's a great call when made at the right time.
And, when there is attention to detail by the WRs, TE +/- a pulling guard to block on the play. The difference to me when I think about the bubble screen that was run effectively under Jimbo is that the play was set up to succeed by calling it at the right moment and the players blocked with purpose, whereas the few times it has been used under CGC it looks lackluster and clumsily executed. Many successful coaches emphasize that the key to any play's success is execution, and I think this one is no different - when executed properly, it's very productive. Maybe CBG brings the attention to detail back on offense!
I still have my doubts about Studrawa. LSU hasn't had a decent pulling guard or tackle in two seasons. Neither of his offensive lines have performed very well. It may have been the players, though. Les could have replaced him if he thought he was the problem. I'm going to have my eye on the OL in game one.
