The LSU Tigers hardly finished out the 2021 season with a satisfactory record in 2020, ending the year at 5-5.
Many expected it to be a rebuilding year for the Tigers after they lost nearly every notable player on the roster and experienced turnover within the coaching staff, including heralded passing game coordinator Joe Brady and defensive coordinator Dave Aranda.
But good things and a major turnaround could be in store for LSU, which has gone back to its national championship roots by hiring people like DJ Mangas and new offensive coordinator Jake Peetz.
Both Peetz and Mangas worked under Brady with the Carolina Panthers and could help LSU get back to that video-game offense it was so famous for in 2019.
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The people at Sports Illustrated are optimistic about LSU’s chances to do well this season.
Here’s a look at the bit on LSU in the article.
“Question marks remain at the quarterback spot, where three passers filled in last year after Burrow’s departure. Myles Brennan has the most experience, but there’s no surefire choice behind center next season, although the return of the Tigers’ entire starting offensive line should help lighten the load of any new QB.
Defensively, LSU brings back a plethora of starters, including star corner Derek Stingley Jr. and safety Jay Ward. Combine that with a strong returning pass rush, and the Tigers may have the makings of one of the more experienced defenses in the SEC. They’ll have to replace the production of linebackers JaCoby Stevens and Jabril Cox, both selected in the draft. But now, without fired coordinator Bo Pelini and with plenty of returning talent, it looks like the LSU defense is due for a massive rebound.
While there’s no Burrow waiting in the wings, there might not need to be. All the pieces surrounding whoever ends up at quarterback could be enough. Expect the Tigers to hang around near the top 10 in ’21.”
It will be interesting to see how things play out for the Tigers moving forward, but there’s no doubt fans have a lot to be excited about.
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