5 Ways The LSU Tigers Are A Changed Team
By Scotty Nola
Constantly Rotating Blockers Ahead of Fournette
Oct 17, 2015; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; LSU Tigers place kicker Trent Domingue (14) celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown on a fake field goal against the Florida Gators during the fourth quarter of a game at Tiger Stadium. LSU defeated Florida 35-28. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports
Most teams prize stability on the line above all else. Locating the top players early and keeping them together for a long stretch of games and practices is usually the best way to develop steady lineplay.
At LSU the coaches prize competition above all things. Players have to compete for .reps in practice, and the players who get the best reps during the week get the most chances to shine on game day.
The line has been no exception to that rule this year, partly because of injuries and partly due to an influx of talent under recently acquired line coach Jeff Grimes.
Mental errors dropped starting guard Josh Boutte from the lineup quickly, giving Maea Teuhama an opening to start as a true freshman.
An injury to starting Tight End Dillon Gordon has meant a lot more playing time for primary backup Colin Jeter. This in turn has given freshman Foster Moreau a chance to get on the field in some two TE sets.
An injury to starting fullback JD Moore has given Bry’Kiethon Mouton a chance to show off his athleticism and his soft hands.
We have also seen backups KJ Malone and Toby Weatherford step up and fill in for brief stretches in games.
National media have picked up on the fact that LSU has the best line in the country blocking for the best running back in Leonard Fournette. LSU fans have also realized that LSU has the best depth in the nation when it comes to blockers, something that will benefit the team for years to come.
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