For years, LSU fans were stuck watching a dreary and outdated offense. It’s what eventually led to [autotag]Les Miles[/autotag]’ firing at LSU as the Tigers fell behind on the offensive side of the ball.
Miles just wanted to turn around and hand it off. There wasn’t much creativity, either. When the Tigers did have successful passing attacks under Miles, like in 2013, it was a scheme that relied on talented receivers winning their routes.
When it worked, it worked. There were times LSU was able to overpower teams and run the ball at will.
When it was paired with an elite defense and fantastic starting field position, it was fine too. LSU didn’t have a prolific passing attack in 2011 and Miles’ group still managed to win the SEC.
But the sport caught up with them, and it got tiring. LSU had too much talent to be doing that on offense and it wasn’t going to work in the SEC.
We know the story. Miles was fired, [autotag]Ed Orgeron[/autotag] was hired and he brought a modern offense to LSU. Plenty of players in the Miles era could have benefitted from a similar attack.
Here are five players that would have had more success had they arrived at LSU just a little later.