5 Things We Learned in 5 Minutes of LSU vs. McNeese St
By Scotty Nola
Brandon Harris is Trying to use the Whole Field
Sep 5, 2015; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; LSU Tigers quarterback Brandon Harris (6) against the McNeese State Cowboys during the first quarter of a game at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports
The biggest problem with last years team was the passing game. Tigers QB’s completed only 50% of their passes for the season, a disastrous rate and play calling was a part of the problem.
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There were just too many low percentage deep balls thrown and not enough higher percentage short passes.
It made the team one dimensional, and the Tigers paid the price to the tune of 5 losses.
The sample size tonight was very small. The Tigers did attempt one deep pass on a third and long situation, and it wasn’t a pretty one, thrown late over the middle for an incompletion.
They also called a quick pass to the flat for Derrius Guice.
A missed blocking assignment killed the play before it started, leading to that third and long.
Still, short passes like that work, and many pro teams use them as a staple of their offense.
They aren’t always highlight reel worthy, but they can keep the chains moving and open up space in the running game…..