The LSU football program has been the place of an unusual phenomenon over the last decade.
Coach Les Miles’ run-heavy offensive scheme has always relied on solid blocking to set up the occasional long-bomb passing play, but a robust passing game has never been the focal point of the Tigers’ offense.
Despite this fact, the program has produced many NFL-caliber wide receivers during the last decade. Several of whom have gone on to post impressive numbers as pros. This includes Brandon Lafell, Rueben Randle, and most notably Odell Beckham Jr. and Jarvis Landry.
History repeats itself in Death Valley as, fast-forwarding to today, the Tigers again pair a potent defense with an unrivaled trio of tough running backs (that I argue is the best in the nation.