LSU Tigers Football 2011 Preview, Predictions, Picks, Odds
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2010 Record: 11-2 SEC Record: 6-2 (T-2nd, West) 2011 Returning Starters: 14; 8 offense. 6 defense
Coach: Les Miles, 62–17 (6 years)
Offensive Coordinators: Greg Studrawa Defensive Coordinators: John Chavis
2011 LSU Players to Watch: QB Jordan Jefferson, RB Spencer Ware, WR Rueben Randle, TE Deangelo Peterson, LB Ryan Baker, LB Stefoin Francois, CB Morris Claibome, CB Tyrann Mathieu
2011 LSU Strengths:
Blessed with depth and talent, the Tigers have an experienced receiving corps and a veteran quarterback. Ware leads a productive running attack behind a punishing line. The gifted secondary appears to be the backbone of a defense that features speed and aggressiveness throughout its front seven.
2011 LSU Weaknesses:
Special teams took a major hit with the loss of its placekicker, punter and return man – all of whom combined to win more than their share of games. Gone, too are last year’s leading rusher and tackler. It’s imperative the Tigers find others to make up for the rushing yards and defensive stops they lost.
2011 LSU Offense:
Coming off an 11–2 season with a veteran quarterback, there might not seem to be much cause for concern. But there is some concern for the Tigers as they begin the season with a maligned third-year starting quarterback in Jordan Jefferson, who enters his final season with plenty of reason to look over his shoulder. Georgia castoff Zach Mettenberger is on campus now and will undoubtedly push Jefferson if there is any sign of trouble. Stevan Ridley’s departure threw the running back spot into an open audition, with sophomore Spencer Ware poised to take over after showing the ability to read blocks and find the smallest holes in a 94-yard, two-TD performance in the spring game. Three returning veterans anchor the receiving corps split end Rueben Randle had 33 receptions for 544 yards and three TDs; inside receiver Russell Shepard snared 33 balls for 254 yards; and hybrid tight end/receiver Deangelo Peterson pulled in 16 passes for 198 yards. For stability’s sake, the offensive line should give LSU some comfort. Four spots feature returning starters, along with a handful of veteran backups. The key for the line will be to take another step forward as run-blockers with a less experienced group of running backs and make sure the quarterbacks aren’t constantly dodging the pass rush particularly if the less-mobile Mettenberger slips into the starting spot.
2011 LSU Defense:
Stopping the run is always a staple for LSU under John Chavis, and there’s strong a pool of talent up front with an interchangeable crew of athletic ends and tackles, led by sophomore end Sam Montgomery and incoming 5-star freshman tackle Anthony “Freak” Johnson. Departed senior Kelvin Sheppard was an anchor at middle linebacker, and replacing him is a major challenge. Senior Ryan Baker and sophomore Kevin Minter give the Tigers two building blocks and fit the linebacker mold Chavis likes rangy, fast and sure tacklers. The secondary has to replace lock-down cornerback Patrick Peterson but should be a major strength. Junior Mo Claiborne led the Tigers with five interceptions and six pass breakups last season. Sophomore Tyrann Mathieu was spectacular as a nickel back almost always seeming to be around the ball when a big play was made. Craig Loston and Eric Reid are blossoming stars at safety, although senior Brandon Taylor will be the leader in the defensive backfield as long as he can return from a foot fracture that ended his season in mid-November.
2011 LSU Special Teams:
This unit has a new coach, punter, placekicker and return man. It may take a combination of Ron Brooks, Mathieu and Randle to handle the return duties. Junior walk-on Drew Alleman appears to be the next placekicker, while freshman Brad Wing from Australia or senior D.J. Howard will take over as the punter.
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2011 LSU Predictions:
LSU’s 41–24 romp past Texas A&M in the Cotton Bowl has whetted an already eternally famished fanbase’s hunger for what’s coming next. Now, fresh off that victory and a campaign in which LSU knocked off Florida in Gainesville and slammed the door on Alabama’s bid to repeat as national champions, there is a championship vibe engulfing the LSU program. The Tiger faithful are eager for another season that winds up down the road in New Orleans in the BCS National Championship Game.
2011 LSU Betting Odds:
LSU Current odds to win a National Championship: +800
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