FAYETTEVILLE -- A longtime LSU beat writer began a question to LSU Coach Ed Orgeron at SEC Media Days in July with the line, "You keep threatening to go to this upbeat Spread offense."
Orgeron knew where the reporter was going, and he played along.
LSU (10-0, 6-0 SEC)
Sept. 7;at Texas;W, 45-38
Saturday;Arkansas*;6 p.m.
Nov. 30;Texas A&M*;3 p.m.
The LSU offense had over the years relied on outstanding tailbacks such as Dalton Hilliard, Kevin Faulk, Leonard Fournette and Derrius Guice running from the I-formation and other pro-style power schemes. In recent seasons, the attack had worked in many games, but it hit brick walls against nemesis Alabama and was growing stale for a rabid fan base.