Oregon's mascot may be the Ducks, but with their no huddle offense their pace is more similar to that of a hummingbird. The LSU Defense has been doing drills since last Spring, to get them more accostomed to the Ducks' fast pace tempo. The following article by Les East of the Baton Rouge Advocate describes the advanced preparation that the Tigers' defense has been through to get them ready for Darron Thomas, LaMichael James & Co.
Oregon’s fast pace focus for LSU since spring
The first game week of LSU’s season begins Monday, but the Tigers are already well into preparations for their opening opponent.
Oregon’s hurry-up offense is an even bigger attention-getter than their colorful uniforms.
The Ducks try to minimize the amount of time between snaps, and their pace can tire opposing defenders over the course of a series of downs and take a cumulative toll as a game wears on. It also leaves opponents with little time to make calls and change personnel groups.
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