The LSU Tigers Rushing Attack Need To Show Up
To say the LSU rush attack was inconsistent a season ago would be an understatement. They just weren’t able to be relied on in the mediocre 2020 campaign. Tyrion Davis-Price and John Emery Jr had their games where they would step up, and others where you wondered if the backs made the trip to the game.
This year heading into the season opener, the duo has missed a big chunk of camp with injury issues. Both are needing solid campaigns to help out a young quarterback in Max Johnson. Part of the problem last year could have been the office with no Joe Brady, his offense does return this season with new offensive coordinator Jake Peetz.
Under Brady, their star back Clyde Edwards-Helaire carried the ball 215 times for 1,414 yards and 16 touchdowns. He was also active in the passing game with 453 yards receiving. If the duo could combine to get anywhere near that level of production, it would be a positive for the offense.
The offensive line returns almost every starter so hopefully, the experience and new offensive line coach Brad Davis will pay dividends in 2021. Going into this season, the duo can’t produce the 824 combined rushing yards they did a season ago. If healthy, they need to be a big part of the offense.