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re: Regarding expectations for Mett
Posted on 4/20/11 at 5:14 am to Lester Earl
Posted on 4/20/11 at 5:14 am to Lester Earl
quote:
he doesnt have to be a savior
just better than Jefferson
quote:I can't see any reason to argue against this. Just can't see any.
he has to be better than Jefferson. Has to
With the talent this team has, I'll be so pissed of Jefferson starts and plays like shite(which is a reasonable assumption given last season and then the spring game), and costs us a game or 2 before we bring in Mett and Mett plays really well.
I just really hope we don't waste a shot at a really good season.
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Posted on 4/20/11 at 5:24 am to RedShirt
quote:Not as stoopid as thinking a coach with 4 national championships isn't elite and when asked to name 5 better, the reply is, "pick any 5".
guessing future statistics of someone who has never played a down is what's stoopid about it
Yea, pretty sure that was you in that Coach K thread.
Posted on 4/20/11 at 6:43 am to Lsuhoohoo
Ok, I know he hasn’t played in a D1 school, but really, what’s the big difference?
Are the athletes so much better? Sorry but I think you have great athletes at the D2 level.
Just couldn’t make the grades of couldn’t qualify for one reason or another.
Are the athletes so much better? Sorry but I think you have great athletes at the D2 level.
Just couldn’t make the grades of couldn’t qualify for one reason or another.
Posted on 4/20/11 at 6:48 am to Big Kat
quote:
You know what you have with JJ
Unfortunately. Why do you think most fans that aren't his friends or relatives want Mett?
Posted on 4/20/11 at 8:13 am to Lsuhoohoo
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I know the rant isn't exactly known for rational thinking but its amazing to me how many people are anointing Mett as the savior and seem to think if he started he'd be a million times better than JJ. As if he'd throw 25 touchdowns 5 picks and for 3,000 yards. Keep in mind this is a guy that has NEVER been in a game against any D-1 teams. Remember that Lee was an Elite 11 QB who spent a year in the system before starting and we all know how he struggled. Do I see Mett as our future QB and a good QB for us? Yes but I also expect struggles from him as he adjusts to SEC football. He may start for us at somepoint this year if JJ doesn't get it together, but I expect to see him eased into it, rather than thrown to the wolves immediately.
Flame away
I know there are 5 pages already and this will be lost, but really? Come on man... It's Mett, the Mettsiah, duh!!!
Do not compare the Mettsiah to Lee being a top 11 elite QB. The Mettsiah proved himself on a college level instead of riding the pine at a D1, only because he had to (groping). Look at his body of work and look at where he led his D2 or D3 team last year. CAM Newton did the same thing, so give him a chance. He hasn't even played yet and he's only been through 14 practices, 14!!! He still looks leaps and bounds better than JJ or Jlee.
This post was edited on 4/20/11 at 8:16 am
Posted on 4/20/11 at 8:27 am to shel311
quote:
quote:
he doesnt have to be a savior
just better than Jefferson
quote:
he has to be better than Jefferson. Has to
I can't see any reason to argue against this. Just can't see any.
With the talent this team has, I'll be so pissed of Jefferson starts and plays like shite
It all depends. Looked like JJ was continuously told not to mess things up- he held the ball forever, he basically looked for guys to get wide open before he'd throw. That is, until he got frustrated and HAD to pass, and then he'd end up forcing some things to try to do anything.
Let's hope that line of thought has left the team with Crowton. Otherwise whoever is back in the pocket will have the same problems, to some degree.
Posted on 4/20/11 at 10:31 am to RogerTheShrubber
quote:
You may think it's impossible for Mettenberger to have a solid first year at LSU,
Because I respect what it takes to be an SEC QB and the value of experience in the SEC or in a program, it doesn't follow that I have made up my mind as to whether or not Mett can have a solid year or even become a starter.
The guy just finished his 1st spring in the LSU program and I watched him some in a controlled scrimmage. I was content with what I was, but I have no clue as to what his future here holds for him or LSU.
This post was edited on 4/20/11 at 10:33 am
Posted on 4/20/11 at 10:45 am to Lonnie4LSU
quote:
The guy just finished his 1st spring in the LSU program and I watched him some in a controlled scrimmage.
And performed better than either of the other two "more experienced" qb's
Posted on 4/20/11 at 11:36 am to Hulkklogan
quote:
Comparing Cam and Mett is laughable.
Their skill sets are entirely different, so comparing the two for that reason alone is impossible. However, I believe the point the man is making is can a JUCO QB come straight to a D1 program and make an impact. I believe they can and if Mett only contributes 70%-80% of the impact that Newton made for Auburn last year that would be huge for LSU.
Posted on 4/20/11 at 3:00 pm to NorthTiger
quote:
I believe they can and if Mett only contributes 70%-80% of the impact that Newton
I believe that would be like 3000 yds and 35 TDs.
In other words, a JaMarcus Russell 06 type yr.
Posted on 4/20/11 at 3:09 pm to NorthTiger
quote:Yes.
Their skill sets are entirely different, so comparing the two for that reason alone is impossible.
quote:
However, I believe the point the man is making is can a JUCO QB come straight to a D1 program and make an impact. I believe they can and if Mett only contributes 70%-80% of the impact that Newton made for Auburn last year that would be huge for LSU.
No.
They were 2 totally different types of QBs. Cam is an athletic freak of nature. He's got power, speed, and a good arm. Mett's got a huge arm but is not nearly as athletic. They simplified the hell out of the Auburn O for Cam, 1 read and run. Mett can't run like Cam so he needs to be able to read beyond the first receiver.
Is it possible for Mett to come out and win? Of course it's totally plausible. But you cannot compare Mett and Cam in any aspect at all.
This post was edited on 4/20/11 at 3:10 pm
Posted on 4/20/11 at 3:26 pm to Hulkklogan
quote:
Young players have stepped up in the SEC with little to no experience before
No shite. Look at Tyrann Mathieu. The kid was a beast as a true freshman. Not intimidated at all...he was the intimidator.
I get sick of this young, new players need years to adjust to the mighty SEC argument.
Give Mettenberger a fair shot at winning the starting spot.
Posted on 4/21/11 at 9:12 am to dgnx6
Let's say JJ is the starter for the Oregon game & is injured in 1st half, who's playing, Lee or Mett? Knowing Miles, I think it's Lee, what say you.
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