Three Weeks Of LSU Football: The Highs and Lows
By Scotty Nola
High: LSU isn’t giving up any turnovers
Sep 19, 2015; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; LSU Tigers safety Jamal Adams (33) reacts after dropping an interception against the Auburn Tigers during the second quarter of a game at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports
Through three games LSU isn’t turning the ball over at all. I’m not just saying that for effect either, like the turnovers have been so few and far between they aren’t worth noticing.
The Tigers have not thrown a single interception or coughed up a single fumble this year. Not even one.
While that record is a little too pristine to last all season protecting the ball tends to be habit forming, and LSU should be able to win the turnover battle consistently all year long– provided they generate turnovers on defense.
Low: LSU isn’t generating enough turnovers
Generating turnovers on defense is starting to look like a problem, because LSU defenders just aren’t getting their hands on the football.
They haven’t posted a goose egg for the year. They have 2 interceptions and 1 fumble recovery so far. This isn’t enough though. LSU has tough games ahead, and turnovers are the kind of difference maker that can separate close teams and let one pull away.
LSU has talented aggressive ballplayers on defense, but they need to be playmakers as well.
Championship teams get their hands on the ball.
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