Here’s the issue with LSU football
When a football game is played, each team has 11 players on both offense and defense. LSU’s opponents know that the Tigers’ quarterback isn’t a running threat, so they don’t need to assign anyone to spy on him. This gives the defense an advantage because it effectively turns the game into 11 defenders against just 10 offensive players. The defensive player who would typically watch the quarterback is free to assist elsewhere, further tilting the balance.
LSU seems stuck in the past, relying on a traditional pocket-passer instead of adapting to the modern trend of dual-threat quarterbacks. Despite finally recruiting such players in the past, they’ve regressed this year and reverted to an outdated style while other teams embrace quarterbacks who can both pass and run. After every loss, LSU blames everything but the real issue: their quarterback isn’t running the ball when necessary, either to evade pressure or as part of designed plays to keep defenses honest. This seems obvious, so why isn’t anyone addressing it?
LSU also has two other quarterbacks on the roster who could potentially help. These players were recruited for a reason, and they deserve a shot. On another note, LSU’s head coach appears to have a severe temper. While players make mistakes unintentionally, there’s a better way to handle it than by yelling at them on the sidelines. A coachable moment is lost when a coach reacts with anger.
The question remains: Will players take advantage of the transfer portal, and will prospective recruits reconsider their commitments to LSU due to the coach’s behavior and the team’s performance?