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LSU preps for ''high-powered'' Clemson
AP Reporting
Dabo Swinney has the utmost respect for LSU's stingy defense.
The high praise from each coach is warranted.
The Chick-fil-A Bowl pits strength against strength, as one of the nation's best offenses faces one of the top defenses when No. 14 Clemson and ninth-ranked LSU meet New Year's Eve night at the Georgia Dome.
Both Tiger teams came into this season with high expectations after winning their respective conference titles a year ago. A last-minute loss to Alabama essentially took LSU (10-2) out of this year's SEC race, while a Clemson (10-2) setback at Florida State prevented it from playing for the ACC title.
Although they each missed out on a shot for a BCS game, their pairing in Atlanta produces one of the more intriguing bowl matchups.
"Our coaches, our players and our fans always look forward to playing against the best programs in the nation, and LSU certainly fits that description," Swinney said. "We are going to have the opportunity to compete against a top 10 team that played for it all last year."
While LSU lost to the Crimson Tide in last season's BCS title game, Clemson was blitzed by West Virginia 70-33 in the Orange Bowl.
These programs last squared off in this same bowl in 1996, when it was called the Peach Bowl, and LSU won 10-7. The only other meeting was in the 1959 Sugar Bowl, and LSU concluded a national championship season with a 7-0 win.
With a matchup showcasing a Clemson offense that has reached the 37-point mark 10 times versus an LSU defense that has yielded more than 22 points just once, it's hard to predict if another low-scoring affair will transpire.
Clemson has already established school records with 508 points and 6,220 yards, and it is one of the top FBS schools in scoring (42.3 points per game), total offense (518.3 yards per game) and passing yards (319.6).
The offense, which has six players on the all-ACC first team, revolves around Boyd, the conference player of the year.
Boyd is among the FBS leaders in passer rating at 168.5 and has thrown for 3,550 yards and 34 touchdowns, which ties him with Philip Rivers in 2003 for the most in a season in ACC history. The junior has also run for 492 yards and a team-high nine scores.
"He's a very talented quarterback with a real strong arm," Miles said. "He has the ability to move his feet and run and extend plays."
Boyd isn't the only playmaker on offense, as Andre Ellington is second in the ACC with 1,031 rushing yards. Junior DeAndre Hopkins, a third-team All-American selection, has 1,214 receiving yards and 16 touchdowns.
"Their offense speaks to Boyd," said Miles, who received a pay raise and contract extension through 2019 at the end of November. "It does the things that he does well and gets the most out of his talent. You don't affect great players, you just try to contain them."
It seems, however, that LSU has the personnel to slow Boyd down.
The Tigers' defense is among the FBS leaders in points allowed (16.9), total yards (297.8), rushing yards (103.1) and pass defense efficiency (103.5). Safety Eric Reid, who has two of LSU's 18 interceptions, and linebacker Kevin Minter, who leads the defense with 111 tackles and 13 1/2 for loss, were named to the All-American second team.
"Their defense is as good as it gets," Swinney said. "Their defense is built for championships. Their front four is as good as any I've seen. They have great cover guys they can match up with you. It will be a very competitive matchup for sure."
The matchup between LSU's offense versus Clemson's defense could also be interesting, although not for the same reasons.
While LSU typically gets just enough from its offense to survive - five of its six SEC wins came by seven points or less - Clemson is prone to defensive letdowns, as half of its opponents have scored at least 27 points.
LSU's passing attack isn't particularly intimidating, but that doesn't mean the Tigers aren't afraid to put the ball in the air. Zach Mettenberger is seventh in the SEC with 329 attempts, though he has completed a conference-worst 58.7 percent of them. The Georgia native has 11 touchdowns to six interceptions, with only two of his TDs coming in four games away from Baton Rouge.
He is joined in the backfield by Jeremy Hill, who began the season fifth on the depth chart at his position. The freshman has emerged as the No. 1 running back, averaging 93.3 yards to go with eight touchdowns over the last six games.
Clemson, which is trying for 11 wins for the first time since the 1981 national championship team went 12-0, concluded the regular season with a 27-17 loss to No. 11 South Carolina, a team LSU defeated 23-21 on Oct. 13. Both teams also played Auburn, with LSU winning 12-10 in its SEC opener and Clemson prevailing 26-19 in the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game at the Georgia Dome.
"We started the season in Atlanta versus the Tigers," Swinney said. "And now we have an opportunity to finish it in Atlanta against the Tigers."
LSU is also no stranger to playing in Atlanta, having compiled a 9-1
record at the Georgia Dome. It is 5-0 in the Chick-fil-A Bowl,
outscoring the opposition 78-6 in its last two appearances.
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Martin on season and bowl game
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LSU announced the signing of junior college transfer tight end Logan Stokes but was unable to announce the signing of junior college offensive tackle Fehoko Fanaika because he has yet to clear the NCAA compliance process.
Meanwhile, tight end Josh McNeil, who took an official visit last weekend, tweeted that he has committed to LSU. But multiple media reports shot down McNeil’s commitment as a valid one.
The one sure thing was Stokes, a 6-foot-4, 240-pound prospect from Muscle Shoals, Ala., by way of Northeast Mississippi Community College. Stokes, ranked by 24/7 Sports as the nation’s No. 81 junior college prospect and No. 5 junior college tight end, also had offers from Alabama, Ole Miss and Auburn.
Fanaika (6-6, 340) originally signed with LSU in February but was ruled academically ineligible. At one point he was considered a lost cause for LSU recruiting-wise, but he maintained his interest and, according to 24/7 Sports, sent in his paperwork Wednesday. But there was no announcement from LSU regarding Fanaika’s signing.
LSU also apparently did not sign wide receiver Quantavius Leslie (6-3, 185) of Hinds (Miss.) Community College on Thursday, reportedly because his grades are not in order. Instead of being at LSU for spring practice, Leslie may have to stay at Hinds and try to enroll at LSU over the summer — assuming he still has an offer from the Tigers.
McNeil (6-5, 226) of Durham (N.C.) Milford tweeted Thursday, “I’ve decommitted from Alabama and committed to LSU.” But Rivals reported that McNeil had only a conditional offer from LSU, and 24/7 Sports said McNeil was not a commitment.
McNeil is No. 131 on the ESPN 150, No. 176 on the Scout 300 and No. 196 on the 24/7 Sports Top 247, all of which give him four stars. Rivals gives McNeil three stars and does not list him in its top 250.
LSU stands at 23 commitments for 2013, plus Stokes, a number that includes wide receiver Avery Johnson. Johnson (6-2, 180), the younger brother of former LSU All-America cornerback Patrick Peterson, was declared academically ineligible after signing with LSU in February.
He attended Hargrave (Va.) Military Academy this year, became eligible and now is expected to be one of the Tigers’ early enrollees in January.
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By
Jim Kleinpeter, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune
on December 20, 2012 at 4:03 PM, updated December 20, 2012 at 4:44 PM
Lamin Barrow has quietly had a pretty strong season for the LSU defense in his first full season as a starter. It's been quiet because it has come in the shadow of Kevin Minter's standout season.
LSU linebacker Lamin Barrow (57) has had a strong season in his first as a starter. Associated Press
Watch a video of Lamin Barrow here.
Barrow, the 6-feet-2, 230-pound junior from Marrero and John Ehret High School, collected 92 tackles, 5.5 for losses with two fumble recoveries, one forced fumble and five quarterback hurries. That would be good enough to lead a lot of teams but not when playing alongside a tackling machine like Minter, who piled up 111.
"I told him that today in practice," Barrow said Wednesday. "We had a play I had to pull all the way around the tackle and Kevin swooped in for the tackle. I said 'That's how you get so many plays'. I rag him all the time that I do all the hard work. I cross the field and you just sit there and make the play."
"Kevin came a long way, we both have. He put a lot of hard work into this season. Hats off to him, he's a hell of a player. I call him a head hunter because he's got a nose for the ball like I've never seen."
So does Barrow, who has evolved from a linebacker who is fast and powerful, too much so at times, to one who plays with control and discipline. Barrow collected several late hits or out of bounds hits that netted penalties but this season he was right behind Minter, who was named the team MVP.
"Lamin Barrow always had the physical tools and now he's put it together with his knowledge of the scheme and his experience," LSU Coach Les Miles said. "He's a fast and powerful man who is always making big hits and makes a great team with Minter."
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Martin on season and bowl game
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Ronald Martin saw significant playing time and burst onto the scene as one of LSU's primary backups in the secondary. But Martin still feels he has room to improve and is taking advantage of bowl preparations. | |||
For LSU safety Ronald Martin, hard work finally paid off this season. The sophomore from White Castle High School saw significant playing time at safety, and finished with 33 tackles and two interceptions, one of which was returned for a touchdown. The 6-foot-1, 202 pounder explained that he realized quickly what he needed to improve in order to see the field early in his career. Martin explained that one LSU staff member stayed on him early, and still does today. “I have just been working hard in an effort to get on the field,” Martin said. “My tackling had to improve a lot when I got here. I didn’t really have to know that in high school because I mainly played quarterback. So, it was an adjustment. “Coach [John] Chavis has really stayed on me and has told me a lot of things. He tells me to be a lot more physical in my tackling, just things like that.” While Martin explained that he improved enough to see the field, he still believes there is a lot of room for improvement in his play. He explained that he has maintained a mindset that nothing is set with his playing time, now or in the future. “My tackling and my change of direction have improved a lot,” Martin said. “I just have to work on tackling and being more physical. I have to watch film a lot to become even better. I want to be a better tackler because great defenders make open field tackles, something that is pretty difficult to do. “I just have to keep working hard and stick with the mindset that I’m not the starter. I just keep working hard and get better every day at practice.”Read more...http://louisianastate. |
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Junior college tight end signs with LSU
It was an active if somewhat unsettled day for LSU football recruiting Thursday.LSU announced the signing of junior college transfer tight end Logan Stokes but was unable to announce the signing of junior college offensive tackle Fehoko Fanaika because he has yet to clear the NCAA compliance process.
Meanwhile, tight end Josh McNeil, who took an official visit last weekend, tweeted that he has committed to LSU. But multiple media reports shot down McNeil’s commitment as a valid one.
The one sure thing was Stokes, a 6-foot-4, 240-pound prospect from Muscle Shoals, Ala., by way of Northeast Mississippi Community College. Stokes, ranked by 24/7 Sports as the nation’s No. 81 junior college prospect and No. 5 junior college tight end, also had offers from Alabama, Ole Miss and Auburn.
Fanaika (6-6, 340) originally signed with LSU in February but was ruled academically ineligible. At one point he was considered a lost cause for LSU recruiting-wise, but he maintained his interest and, according to 24/7 Sports, sent in his paperwork Wednesday. But there was no announcement from LSU regarding Fanaika’s signing.
LSU also apparently did not sign wide receiver Quantavius Leslie (6-3, 185) of Hinds (Miss.) Community College on Thursday, reportedly because his grades are not in order. Instead of being at LSU for spring practice, Leslie may have to stay at Hinds and try to enroll at LSU over the summer — assuming he still has an offer from the Tigers.
McNeil (6-5, 226) of Durham (N.C.) Milford tweeted Thursday, “I’ve decommitted from Alabama and committed to LSU.” But Rivals reported that McNeil had only a conditional offer from LSU, and 24/7 Sports said McNeil was not a commitment.
McNeil is No. 131 on the ESPN 150, No. 176 on the Scout 300 and No. 196 on the 24/7 Sports Top 247, all of which give him four stars. Rivals gives McNeil three stars and does not list him in its top 250.
LSU stands at 23 commitments for 2013, plus Stokes, a number that includes wide receiver Avery Johnson. Johnson (6-2, 180), the younger brother of former LSU All-America cornerback Patrick Peterson, was declared academically ineligible after signing with LSU in February.
He attended Hargrave (Va.) Military Academy this year, became eligible and now is expected to be one of the Tigers’ early enrollees in January.
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Greater New Orleans
LSU linebacker Lamin Barrow excels in Kevin Minter's shadow
By
Jim Kleinpeter, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune
on December 20, 2012 at 4:03 PM, updated December 20, 2012 at 4:44 PM
Inside LSU
Lamin Barrow has quietly had a pretty strong season for the LSU defense in his first full season as a starter. It's been quiet because it has come in the shadow of Kevin Minter's standout season.
LSU linebacker Lamin Barrow (57) has had a strong season in his first as a starter. Associated Press
Barrow, the 6-feet-2, 230-pound junior from Marrero and John Ehret High School, collected 92 tackles, 5.5 for losses with two fumble recoveries, one forced fumble and five quarterback hurries. That would be good enough to lead a lot of teams but not when playing alongside a tackling machine like Minter, who piled up 111.
"I told him that today in practice," Barrow said Wednesday. "We had a play I had to pull all the way around the tackle and Kevin swooped in for the tackle. I said 'That's how you get so many plays'. I rag him all the time that I do all the hard work. I cross the field and you just sit there and make the play."
"Kevin came a long way, we both have. He put a lot of hard work into this season. Hats off to him, he's a hell of a player. I call him a head hunter because he's got a nose for the ball like I've never seen."
So does Barrow, who has evolved from a linebacker who is fast and powerful, too much so at times, to one who plays with control and discipline. Barrow collected several late hits or out of bounds hits that netted penalties but this season he was right behind Minter, who was named the team MVP.
"Lamin Barrow always had the physical tools and now he's put it together with his knowledge of the scheme and his experience," LSU Coach Les Miles said. "He's a fast and powerful man who is always making big hits and makes a great team with Minter."
The two players have had a friendly competition going but after Minter picked up 20 tackles against Florida, he pulled away.
"No way I can catch him now," Barrow said. "He'd have to get none in the bowl game and I would need 20. I tried for the next few weeks after the Florida game when he got 20. If I got 12 he got 13. We push each other. It's a friendly rivalry that makes us both better but I still want to beat him.'
EYES HAVE IT: LSU freshman guard Trai Turner is easy to recognize with his dark framed glasses which belie the brutish way he plays right guard.
At a time where most players wear contact lens, Turner and wide receiver Kadron Boone prefer the studious look.
"I'm a firm believer that contacts are for girls," Turner said with a smile. "I can't get up in the morning and put that stuff in my eye while at practice it pops out. I just put my glasses on. I don't wear anything when I play. The guy is right in front of me. I'll be all right."
Turner, who prepped at St. Augustine, said he gotten some kidding, but not that much. He said center P.J. Lonergan accused him of trying to look like Clark Kent.
"I just can't poke myself in the eye like that," he said.
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LSU coach Les Miles' Tigers have added a pair of junior college signees.
Tight end Logan Stokes (6-4, 240) of Northeast Mississippi Community College has signed with the Tigers. Rivals.com rates Stokes as a three-star recruit.
The Tigers have also signed offensive lineman Fehako Fanaika of College of San Mateo in California. Fanaika (6-6, 340) is considered by some analysts as the top junior college offensive guard prospect in the nation.
One junior college player who has not signed with LSU is wide receiver Quantavious Leslie of Hinds Community College in Mississippi. Leslie was an early commitment to LSU, but it appears he won't be able to sign in December because of academics.
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Players' Thoughts on Bowl Prep
Members of the LSU football team spoke about preparing for the Dec. 31 Chick-fil-A and their matchup with Clemson.
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"No way I can catch him now," Barrow said. "He'd have to get none in the bowl game and I would need 20. I tried for the next few weeks after the Florida game when he got 20. If I got 12 he got 13. We push each other. It's a friendly rivalry that makes us both better but I still want to beat him.'
EYES HAVE IT: LSU freshman guard Trai Turner is easy to recognize with his dark framed glasses which belie the brutish way he plays right guard.
At a time where most players wear contact lens, Turner and wide receiver Kadron Boone prefer the studious look.
"I'm a firm believer that contacts are for girls," Turner said with a smile. "I can't get up in the morning and put that stuff in my eye while at practice it pops out. I just put my glasses on. I don't wear anything when I play. The guy is right in front of me. I'll be all right."
Turner, who prepped at St. Augustine, said he gotten some kidding, but not that much. He said center P.J. Lonergan accused him of trying to look like Clark Kent.
"I just can't poke myself in the eye like that," he said.
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LSU adds 2 junior college signees
LSU has added a pair of junior college signees. / File photo
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Tight end Logan Stokes (6-4, 240) of Northeast Mississippi Community College has signed with the Tigers. Rivals.com rates Stokes as a three-star recruit.
The Tigers have also signed offensive lineman Fehako Fanaika of College of San Mateo in California. Fanaika (6-6, 340) is considered by some analysts as the top junior college offensive guard prospect in the nation.
One junior college player who has not signed with LSU is wide receiver Quantavious Leslie of Hinds Community College in Mississippi. Leslie was an early commitment to LSU, but it appears he won't be able to sign in December because of academics.
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Players' Thoughts on Bowl Prep
Members of the LSU football team spoke about preparing for the Dec. 31 Chick-fil-A and their matchup with Clemson.
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