Seven college football secrets for 2007

GEAUX TIGERS · Aug 11, 2007

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6. LSU will be tougher to defend -- even without QB JaMarcus Russell
The Tigers lost quarterback JaMarcus Russell and receivers Craig Davis and Dwayne Bowe; each was a first-round selection in the NFL draft. Also, highly regarded offensive coordinator Jimbo Fisher left for Florida State.

George Frey/Getty Images Former BYU assistant Gary Crowton could shake up LSU's offense.

But going into a season in which the Tigers are an overwhelming choice to win the SEC, opposing defensive coordinators aren't sure what to expect from LSU's offense. New offensive coordinator Gary Crowton, a former coach at Louisiana Tech and BYU and most recently the architect of Oregon's high-powered offense, figures to bring plenty of intrigue to LSU's offense.
"I think you look at Gary Crowton and what he brings, [and] I think you'll see a very similar approach just as we've been in the past in certain issues," Tigers coach Les Miles said. "Yet we'll bring some expertise in the throwing game that will allow us to maybe attack opponents a little differently than we've attacked in the past."
Crowton's spread offense is known for its high-octane passing attack -- in his first season as the Chicago Bears offensive coordinator, the team threw an NFL-high 63 percent of the time -- but it also has produced strong running games. Last season, the Ducks led the Pac-10 and ranked 14th nationally with 181.8 rushing yards per game.
The only constant in Crowton's offense is an unpredictable approach. He'll use five receivers on first down, then two tight ends and a fullback on second down. He favors tight ends who can block and catch so he can split them out wide. Wide receivers are allowed to adjust their pass routes to what defenses are showing.
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