I've seen all I have to see with Mettenberger

Football is about talent....

Lee's experience is what it is.
It doesn't means it makes him more talented.

The guy was Jefferson's back up for a reason.

And everyone points to his Tenn. and Florida performances to validate him..
As if a few drives are enough to erase his history as a starter.
The Toliver Fade was a great catch and throw, but the first TD was all Toliver.
Not knocking the skills of our trained athletes.
But anyone who has played any level of football can throw a slant route.

Other than that, Lee hasn't done much. The 4 down conversions vs. Tennessee were crucial. In a game that was flukish in every since of the word.
But as the victor, you take it however it comes.

But teams should expect there QB's to make passes.
Lee gets praised for making passes that every starting QB at any level beyond high school should make.

It's like a UFC fighter who is 5-16 with five knockouts, yet everyone in his hometown only talks about his 5 knockouts, as if those knockouts proove that he has what it takes to be a champion. What about the 16 losses (figuratively speaking)?!

I trust the way the coach is handling the situation. The coach knew what he was doing when he went after Zach...
And I trust he knows what he has to do to get him ready to take over this team.

As stated previously, I hope, like every fan hopes, that Lee plays all-world.
But some need to take of the purple and gold fan shades if they really believe Lee gives us a better chance to win then Zach.

CLM knows that we can beat anyone with our D and our ground game, just as we did last year.

But, what is the coach to do when you have a signed a better passer (Zach), then the guy who was used to jump start your passing game (Lee).

I doubt Zach played the entire second half just for show.

If Lee warranted snaps last season, I see no logic in believing the CLM would pull Lee in "heartbeat" if he feels Zack gives us a better chance at winning.

Geaux Tigers

 

There you go again. Can't even wait until the starting QB has a bad game to start dissing him.

To paraphrase-- Islstl says: "Hey, JL I know you just lead the Tigers to a huge opening win on the national stage with everyone watching and I realize you scored on several huge drives in different big games last year that otherwise would have been losses. I realize you worked hard in the offseason and lost weight and of course you persevered through some very rough years and consequently were there to bail us out when JJ got suspended. Thanks. Really. Thanks. But I've seen Mett throw the ball 7 times against high school caliber competition and he belongs in the NFL. So JL, time for you to go the bench. We'll let you know if we need you again."

 

Translation: Thanks for everything. Don't let the door hit your ass on the way out.

Reality check. You will not win a national goddamn championship this season. The Tiger's might, but you won't.

 

Everyone keeps downplaying the competition...

- Florida
3 of Lee's 6 post Freshman TD's have come against similar competition.
1 TD vs UL
1 TD vs La Tech
and 1 vs Northwestern..

So with that being equal, the majority logic is that Lee is a better QB because of the Florida game.
Where he threw a fade route, and a slant..
I am a former running back, and I'm willing to bet my salary that I can throw a quick slant and a 12 yard fade.
I will also repeat, the first TD in the Florida game was more Toliver that anyone.
One if the best run after catches you will ever see.

I repeat, look at the facts, and take off the purple and goal shades.

I don't sit, secretly hoping that Lee causes us to lose a game.
But I am damn smart enough to not bet my life savings that he will be the reason that we win.

 

You're wrong on almost every point.

If any QB could make the throws Lee made last season then why didn't they leave JJ in and just let him make those throws?

Stop hating the dude for 4 years ago. He's done MORE than enough to redeem himself.

 

Ridiculous statement, IMO, islstl. Sorry.

If your heart was murmering for a QB that went 14 of 15 for 133 yards and a TD with no INT's, then I feel for you. It's almost like you were waiting to use that statement and it was predetermined that's what you would say reguardless of Lee's performance.

Mett looked good and it was great he got a long run of playing time. It was equally great that they didn't just run the ball the entire 2nd half with the lead well in hand, and actually allow him to throw.

But having said that, you have to keep in mind:

1.) it was Northwestern St.
2.) the NSU defense was well battered, bruised and and quite demoralized by the time Mett entered the game.

 

Who cares? Until he (Lee) actually has a poor game, you can't simply keep taking the negative "wait for it" moment.

So Mett has better technique throwing? That's only PART of the makeup of a starting QB. Does he know the offense inside and out? I'd believe that he does not.

 

I truly see that no one we truly be satisfied regarding the QB position. I find it ridiculous. JJ doesn't drop kick someone in the face and you never see Mettenberger on the field. Not only that, but we have to watch JJ keep the ball 40% of the time while watch him audible into a short side option. What the coaches are looking for in a QB is leadership not pure athletic ability. I would venture to say that the offense BELIEVES in Lee to lead them more than Mettenberger. Met's little edge of arrogance needs to come off first. Just go ask Michael Ford about this issue. He needed to leave his high school attitude behind and when he did, he is seeing the field appreciably. I personally am very glad that we are two deep at EVERY position including QB. We now feel there will be no drop off. Stop wishing and start enjoying the games.

 

No, the majority logic is that Lee is a 5th year Senior with SEC playing experience and Mett is a JC transfer with 1/2 playing experience against Northwestern.

And LSU is 2 & 0. Although after reading some of the sh*t posted in the last 12 hours I'd swear we were 0 & 2.

 

Everyone seems to ALWAYS want the backup QB for some reason. I'm sure we're no different than other programs, but this is just F-ing crazy!

After Lee's struggles in '08, everyone was foaming at the mouth for JJ.
For the past 2 seasons, people are foaming at the mouth about JJ's consistant lack of awareness and were demanding a change, talking about how "Miles is just determined to start JJ no matter what"...

Now Lee's back starting...just finished a game 14 of 15, no picks, 1 TD and people are moaning about him being the starter.

It's crazy, irrational and plain irritating.