Looking Ahead: What's your opinion regarding offensive philosophy in '05?

I agree. :thumb:
The bubble screen is one heck of a weapon, gives the D-Backs something to really worry about and can score from anywhere on the field.........Why would you not like to see LSU run it......?

 

I don't really think we have a question mark at TE. David Jones is incredible. The only question about him is WHY we didn't throw to him more often on '04--all he did when he was thrown to was score TD's or make first downs.

 

For what it's worth, the bubble screen is best used vs. a 3-deep or soft M2M. Also good vs. zone blitz.

I don't remember really seeing that many true bubble screens that much. I didn't see every play of the season, but did see WR screens like jailbreak. Jimbo has used this a lot though.

 

I echo the sentiments of what others have said. I would like to see a balanced, wide open attack that utilizes our speed at receiver. I wouldn't mind seeing a pass thrown to the tight end every now and then just to mix things up. Combined with the different running styles of Addai, Vincent, and Broussard and we could have an unstoppable attack if it's done right. Throw in a DC that keeps the defense dominant and I see great things for this team.

 

I like Addai too (yea, def. underutilized), but am surprised you're not impressed w/ Broussard! He's such a vertical runner, fast, and will hit a safety in the mouth. I'll take that all day long. :geauxtigs

 

Who will be the receiver?

Our running backs, even JV, impress me with their heart and effort. Our receivers do not. I want to see long pass plays in the worst way. Davey is my favorite LSU QB of all time replacing Hodson who replaced Jones. Davey had Reed: Hodson had Davis: Jones had Hamilton: Who will be the receiver to turn it up a notch and make quick reads followed by precise route running? It'd be nice to see the lightbulb turn on and know that we have a receiver at LSU that gets it.

Buster - strong possibility
Early - hope for a breakout year
Skyler - doubt it.
Bowe - inconsistent so far but seems to have a connection with Russell already
Xavier - anyone got an idea?
Amp Hill - Coach Saban once had high praise for him

One thing is certain. I feel alot better about our offense after thinking about each of these receivers individually. If Coach Miles can get them to compete for PT and improve as receivers we will be very good.

 

I too like the bubble screen, but it's not so effective without a vertical passing game threat. In 2003, it was effective because we had Mauck who could get the ball to Clayton and Henderson downfield. We also had a healthy Green and WRs who were effective blockers.

I think it can be a very good weapon this year if we have some success throwing the ball downfield. And Green should be healthy.

 

I would like to see Miles or Jimbo really sit down with our qb's and teach them how to read a defense. I have to believe that this has already been done, but I think that this is something that can only help the more they do it. Maybe Jimbo will be able to spend more time with the qb's since Miles is a more offensive minded coach.

 

If I can tell from my seat that the play is a bubble screen (and I most often can) then I have to believe the defense has "caught up to it" but likes their chances stopping it. How could any coach review film and not see that play a mile away. I think they let us do it and take their chances defending it.

Personally, I don't dislike the play - I dislike the frequency and the predictability of the play call. We have a QB with a missle launcher attached to his shoulder and the fastest WR's in America - tossing the football sideways to an idle receiver and asking (then a freshman) Early Doucet to block an SEC DB never feels right. Just my $0.02...