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Balancing act: Brandon Harris' rapid development has LSU's offense clicking in both phases-theadvocate via rbr
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LSU is in 22 personnel here, meaning two running backs and two tight ends are in the game. Most teams are going to stuff the box against this look, but most teams don't have the luxury of a front seven loaded with NFL talent. Alabama seemingly ignores the heavy formation, staying in its base cover two, leaving ony seven defenders against eight blockers inside. Based on numbers, there is absolutely no way that Alabama should be able to stop the run here. Let's watch this front in action:
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As usual, the opposing offensive line is unable to block any of the Alabama linemen. All three of Alabama's heavies stonewall their opponent and end up converging on Fournette, who never makes it to the second level. The key to this game may very well be whether Alabama can continue to limit the run without extra defenders. If they can, it is likely to be a long day for Brandon Harris throwing through traffic in the secondary, particularly since Mel Tucker has created a pack of pick-happy opportunists this season.
Continuing this same offensive series, stuffing the run on first down has them in third-and-long. Alabama once again plays conservatively, safeties deep and rushing only four:
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Pockets simply don't collapse any quicker than that, folks, as Jonathan Allen flashes some serious explosiveness. Note the discipline of the edge rushers trapping Jennings inside the pocket as well. It's very difficult for any QB to throw the football when the other team can drop seven and still get that kind of pressure. LSU is giving up more than 20 a game on defense and is only the fifth best unit Alabama has faced based on S&P. They are going to need to score in the twenties at a minimum to win, and will have to do a much better job against the Alabama front to get there.
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The Tigers are actually averaging only one fewer rushing play per game in the past three weeks than in the first four, while Harris is throwing 7.5 more passes per outing. But Cameron has still called about two runs for every pass in the past three games.
Harris' production has spiked because he's picking up significantly more yardage per throw. As opponents focus on stopping Fournette, Harris has more room to work against defenses lurking close to the line of scrimmage.
"If they want to stop us with nine in the box, so be it," Harris said following LSU's win against Florida on Oct. 17, his most recent meeting with the media. "Thank you, Leonard."
No question, Leonard Fournette is the most talented back in college football today. As the first article notes, his combination of size and speed is freakish. The key to limiting a back of this caliber is ensuring that he never gets the chance to get up to full speed. AsBrandon Harris notes above, teams committing extra personnel to stuff the run has opened up opportunities for him in the passing game. This is one of the main reasons Alabama fans should have some confidence going into Saturday night. Take a look at this play from last season's game:Harris' production has spiked because he's picking up significantly more yardage per throw. As opponents focus on stopping Fournette, Harris has more room to work against defenses lurking close to the line of scrimmage.
"If they want to stop us with nine in the box, so be it," Harris said following LSU's win against Florida on Oct. 17, his most recent meeting with the media. "Thank you, Leonard."
LSU is in 22 personnel here, meaning two running backs and two tight ends are in the game. Most teams are going to stuff the box against this look, but most teams don't have the luxury of a front seven loaded with NFL talent. Alabama seemingly ignores the heavy formation, staying in its base cover two, leaving ony seven defenders against eight blockers inside. Based on numbers, there is absolutely no way that Alabama should be able to stop the run here. Let's watch this front in action:
As usual, the opposing offensive line is unable to block any of the Alabama linemen. All three of Alabama's heavies stonewall their opponent and end up converging on Fournette, who never makes it to the second level. The key to this game may very well be whether Alabama can continue to limit the run without extra defenders. If they can, it is likely to be a long day for Brandon Harris throwing through traffic in the secondary, particularly since Mel Tucker has created a pack of pick-happy opportunists this season.
Continuing this same offensive series, stuffing the run on first down has them in third-and-long. Alabama once again plays conservatively, safeties deep and rushing only four:
Pockets simply don't collapse any quicker than that, folks, as Jonathan Allen flashes some serious explosiveness. Note the discipline of the edge rushers trapping Jennings inside the pocket as well. It's very difficult for any QB to throw the football when the other team can drop seven and still get that kind of pressure. LSU is giving up more than 20 a game on defense and is only the fifth best unit Alabama has faced based on S&P. They are going to need to score in the twenties at a minimum to win, and will have to do a much better job against the Alabama front to get there.
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