So, it’s fairly clear that Ed Orgeron is aware of the perception of LSU when it comes to offense. Just look how he welcomes new offensive coordinator Matt Canada into the fold.
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Adapting to personnel is important when the vibe around the program is that talent has gone essentially wasted for the last decade despite the considerable amount of success the Tigers have enjoyed. The bludgeoning offense LSU ran under Les Miles was accused of not being multiple, and it was far from aesthetically pleasing. But Canada has shown malleability.
LSU also enjoyed the fruits of those scheme changes immediately this season when former interim offensive coordinator Steve Ensminger started running the show mid-season, and among other things, he fed the big boys.
“In two of our three games, we’ve had nine different players catch a pass. We’ve had every position possible involved in the passing game. Tight ends catching the football, fullbacks. Our players are excited, because on any given play they could catch a pass,” Ensminger said.
“I would sit with our tight ends in position meetings, and look, they’re a great bunch of guys and they want that team win, but when you think you’re never going to catch a pass, that affects a player.”
That was a small scheme change the Tigers incorporated in just a few weeks. With an entire offseason to scheme, there’s no telling what Canada could come up with.
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