There you go, me contributing to what I predicted in real time would be the “stupid Advocate headline/LSU meme of the week”: Cannonesque Performance From Jones.

Whatever. This is getting extremely opposite of enjoyable.

BR Sports Radio chatter, courtesy of MLL:

1. Our O-line play is so poor because we are running so many different formations, each with different blocking schemes and responsibilities, that the linemen (especially the new guys) are simply confused. Sounds logical, but I don’t know.

1a. Corillary to the above: We can’t figure out what we do well and are experimenting with too many different formations. Simplify the offense, figure out what we do well, and execute that. Again, not sure this is the cure-all. Seems to me that the different formations are likely schemed to try and exploit different tendencies on the D you’re playing that week. I do agree with you that we need to have JJ throw to a spot and let our talented, fast receivers get there. Also, need to ditch the “option” (read: telegraphed pitch to Key) especially on the SHORT SIDE where having a cutting, juking, open space runner is negated. Also, more Russell, who disappeared in the second half.

2. We need to play more of our super-talented freshmen. Not just Reuben, but linemen, linebackers, etc. I guess the coaches are supposed to be in the best position to know who’s game ready and who’s not, but it seems like games against Southwestern, Vandy and pre-Dan Mullen Miss. State are the ones in which to play the young guys and find out.