05-06-2020, 03:22 PM
(05-03-2020, 01:39 PM)Bengalholic Wrote: That line also allowed Joe to be the 2nd most pressured QB in the SEC last year. About a 3rd of all his throws came under duress.
It's fine for the writer to post stats that he thinks supports his argument, but he conveniently left those other stats out.
The reason they allowed a high number of pressures was that they were often playing with just 5 in protection making it easier for opposing defenses to overload on spot with a blitz.
Here is what the people who broke down the film had to say about LSU's pass protection
https://247sports.com/college/lsu/Article/College-Football-Joe-Moore-Award-LSU-OL-winner-2019-offensive-line-140841795/
"There is a tendency to hyper-focus on the rushing attacks and the run-blocking of these units, but LSU forced us to really alter our filters and do a deeper dive. They were solid against the run, but their ability to handle protection duties against SEC rushers with so many receivers out in routes was really impressive and one of the reasons QB Joe Burrow won the Heisman. It's not THE reason, but it's definitely one of them."
"It's incredible how often and how well they pass block in "empty" protection (no TE or RB help). There are plays all season, including the SEC Championship game where they are blocking 6, 7, 8, 10 seconds while Burrow looks to throw downfield. Great awareness in pass pro and often look for work and pick up delayed rushers. Appear willing to happily serve up some "full slabs" by rearranging an unsuspecting D-lineman's rib cage in slide protection. Very physical bunch."
"Passing as much as this offense did this year puts a unique strain on the group up front and boy did they respond. Sitting and watching these guys on film, the number of pass protection reps that I wrote down 'Teach Tape Worthy' next to in my notes was remarkable. Pass pro is definitely not passive for these guys."
