Sounds like vandy's defense was in his grill all night. Even though vandy is a whipping boy here in the sec, they are still an sec team. Even a chitty sec team is better than 75% of the other teams out there.
So what I'm getting from all this is you were wrong about Lee having 6 passes in the first quarter and the others only coming from the last drive in the 2nd. As far as when and how and why Lee is passing or not passing remember, the first series he threw 2 passes, the 2nd series HE INJURES HIS ANKLE. Before people start thinking "Miles obviously has more faith in ZM throwing due to calling 4 straight passes", remember Lee at least tweaked his ankle on the 2nd series. Miles from that point most likely tried to limit the chance of Lee get injured worse. But even with a tweaked ankle allowed him to lead the team on a hurry up offense and make 4 straight passes. Also, remember, what was LSU trying to accomplish in the game for each QB? Lee, be more accurate and get accustomed to leading the offense. ZM, play in a game, getting meaningful minutes, and get practice throwing the ball. Have both QBs rested and ready to go for next Thursday. NO INJURIES. Anyone that actually THINKS will see that's exactly what Miles and LSU did for both QB's. ZM came in throwing because Miles doesn't want the kids first passes to come against a SEC opponent after Lee goes down with a concussion. Anyone trying to read any more than that from ZM coming in throw is completely asinine. Let's not forget that Miles turns completely conservative when he has a lead, especially a big one. I can promise you Lee would have throw a lot more in both of the games we played in had the outcome been in question.
The "point" you are trying to make is pure speculation!!! Say it again ... pure s-p-e-c-u-l-a-t-i-o-n. So what .. Mett threw a bunch of passes in his first couple of drives. Not YOU, nor anyone else is at liberty to say "WHY" the coaches called those plays. As mentioned earlier .. maybe they just wanted Mett to air it out a bit .... test the waters. He looked great. .. however .... This B.S. that they didn't call a bunch of pass plays with Lee because he sucks is just that. Right out of the gate, the very first play, Lee throws a 42 yrder to RR. Then a couple of run plays .. then Lee throws for a TD. I"d say that is having plenty of confidence in your starting QB. And as noted, 2 min or not, Lee threw as many passes as Mett. The timing of it all .. again, is pure speculation. As I noted earlier .... I don't care who's starting, CLM will run a 60-40 game favoring the run. It's called ... Clock Control. Every minute you have the ball is a minute that your opponent doesn't. I still don't see why you and issy find it necessary to diss Lee. This is not 2008! With each game, I'm seeing improvement. He won against a very formidable opponent in Oregon, and he completed 90% of his passes against NW. Show the little guy some luuuuv dude. Mett will be your wet dream later, but for now, Lee is doing just fine.
EZ man, you'll blow a gasket. Of course, we're speculating, and yes we have the liberty to do so. Its a freakin' fan forum; we're supposed to trade ideas and opinions. But show me where I said Lee sucks. Never did, in fact, I've taken great pains throughout these discussions to say I find nothing wrong with his play. If I have to say it agaiiiiiiin, I'm questioning, through observation of the play calling, if Miles is as confident in Lee as he should be. But if it will make you happy........ I LUUUUUUUUUUV ME SOME JARRETT LEE!!!!!!
MC, you are making solid, accurate arguments. Unfortunately, you are spitting in the wind with these guys.
I wouldn't go that far. He's not, and never will be a "superstar". [but sarcasm noted]:yelwink2: It's like I've already said .. I acknowledge that Mett is likely going to be a better QB. ... at least let's hope so. It's been a long time since we had a truly great QB.
