NCAA statistics through Sept 30. LSU Rushing Offense = #55 Passing Offense = #20 Total Offense = #26 Scoring Offense = #10 Pass Efficiency = #5 Sacks allowed = #10 Rushing Defense = #11 Passing Defense = #3 Total Defense = #1 Scoring Defense = #2 Pass Efficency Defense = #1 Sacks = #5 Interceptions = #5 Net Punting = #74 Punt Returns = #55 Kickoff Returns = #90 Punt Return Defense = #116 Kickoff Return Defense = #19 Turnover margin = #21 Penalties = #82 After week 5, our strengths and weaknesses are becoming apparent.
While we're at it: JaMarcus Russell National Statistic Rankings Pass Rating: #2 (188.40- for the Quinn haters, he's a solid 139.63) Completions: #31 Attempts: #59 Completion %: #4 Yards: #13 Yards/Attempt: #2 Touchdowns: #18 Interceptions: Not Listed (1, only lists through 2) Sacks: Not Listed (3, only lists through 4) >Here's the SEC stats<
I remember several people complaining about the poor rushing game and our poor quarterback and our poor play calling. I don't remember many people pointing out that our kicking game sucks in almost every category. Since Russell is #2 nationally in Pass Efficiency and #18 in Total Offense, I presume we won't hear much more about QB. As far as Jimbo not opening up the offense--LSU is #10 nationally in scoring offense which should quiet that noise. But yes, rushing has proven to be a real weakness, rather than an imagined one. Can I see your coaching resume?
Yeah right. These are LSU fans we're talking about here... But, c'mon, Auburn is the only real defense we've played, wouldn't you agree?
Yeah, but I left it with O'Leary. (That's my second O'Liary reference in two days. Never again, I promise.)
LSU has certainly been able to win big against the teams they were suppose to win big against. Some teams out there haven't done that. ie Georgia, USC. We get our second does of big time football going into the swamp. It would be nice to see LSU put up at least 28 against the Gators and win by 21 points. That would make a very big statement.:usaflagwa :laflagwav :geauxtige :thumb:
Factor in that alot of those stats came against UL, Tulane, and Moo U. and they arent as impressive... the scoring stats are very much inflated... If LSU is still up there after the next 3 or 4 weeks, then it will be impressive..
The kicking stats are skewed as well seeing as we barely have had to punt the ball or return kick-offs this season.
The kicking stats are ranked by the average per kick, not total kicks. No matter who we play, especially a cupcake lineup like we have faced, these are horrible numbers. We are #116 out of 119 Division I universities in defending punt returns, giving up 18+ yards per punt. I do not see these numbers as a good thing. The kicking and return game will cost us a loss this year. It may already have. Poor field position crippled us at Auburn. And we lost an opportunity to kick two field goals because we don't have a kicker who is automatic for 45 or 50 yards. If we are going to finish in the top-10, we have to have better special teams.
