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Jarrett Lee tells his story

Discussion in 'The Tiger's Den' started by Randy70, Jan 20, 2012.

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purpleloungefly Baking & destroying

I hope he has great success the rest of his life. It's too bad more people don't have that kind I'd attitude.

purpleloungefly, Jan 21, 2012

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StarmanT Veteran Member

VERY admirable attitude... wish he would have gotten his shot in NO... he excelled in that roll last year. Good luck Jarrett Lee.

StarmanT, Jan 21, 2012

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cajdav1 Soldiers are real hero's

Thanks for the link, enjoyed it.

cajdav1, Jan 21, 2012

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Jean Lafitte The Old Guard

I had a feeling after 5 November 2011 that Jarrett Lee had taken his last meaningful snap at QB for LSU, barring major injury to the starter, JJ.

Jean Lafitte, Jan 21, 2012

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onceanlsufan Founding Member

Its obvious that jj comming back put a lot of pressure on him. He knew if faltered, he was done. As he said, that is just the way it was....... though it should not have been

onceanlsufan, Jan 21, 2012

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COramprat Simma Da Na

Good read...but I'd have said anything with that beautiful reporter interviewing me.

COramprat, Jan 21, 2012

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msully Founding Member

You right !!!

onceanlsufan said: ↑

Its obvious that jj comming back put a lot of pressure on him. He knew if faltered, he was done. As he said, that is just the way it was....... though it should not have been
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Not with JJ coming back, cause JJ well JJ is just JJ

msully, Jan 21, 2012

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Mindenfan Freshman

Never a doubt about what kind of person Jarrett Lee is. Best of luck to him in his future endeavors.

Mindenfan, Jan 21, 2012

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Herb Founding Member

In response to all the pre-game rumors floating around, Lee says there is no validity to any of them. "All that stuff, I don't know, all the emails people have said were sent in, or said that happened before the game, that's all completely false. Fans are going to be fans and people are going to write what they want to write.
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"To be honest with you, I'm not really worried about that. That's kind of in the past and you know, it was frustrating but it's over with and it happened and the coaches had a reason for it and I'm not really too worried about it."
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Will his coaching manner be influenced by his experience with the coaches at LSU? "It might, it might. The coaches at LSU really have been great. I know it hasn't always worked out in my favor, they really have treated me well. It's been great at LSU, I've learned a lot from them, had some great ones come through and go and learned a lot from them, nothing but positive things. They've helped me a lot and I've taken a lot from them that I hope to take with me in my coaching future. I feel like I have a great relationship with this coaches and if later on, down the line, if I ever need something that they'll be able to help me out. I've got a lot of respect for those guys."
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So for those with reading comprehension problems but apt to try to create scenarios that don't exist, In Lee's own words:

1. All the speculation and emails surrounding team dissension prior to the game are complete BS.
2. Though he didn't like the decision, the coaches had a reason for not playing him.
3. Contrary to the notion that Lee was mistreated he states in no uncertain terms that the coaches treated him well and he has a great relationship with all of the coaches.

Doesn't that all kind of run contrary to the bloviations from a very vocal segment of LSU fans?

Herb, Jan 21, 2012

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onceanlsufan Founding Member

How did he manage to internalize everything? "I don't know. I mean, it's just something you just realize is what's going to happen, how it's going to be, and you just have to accept it and do your role, do your part. But it was tough, don't get me wrong, it was very tough."
Lee knew that in order to continue to play, he'd have to play extremely well. Each week was a competition, something that Lee actually enjoyed. "I think that's one thing that kind of helped as well, always knowing that, getting in there, competing, showing the coaches they can trust in you, have confidence in you. It really helped my confidence as well, knowing, not that the job was open, but 'hey, if he's struggling, I can come in and get the job done.'"
This method didn't always work in his favor, specifically during the title game, but Lee has no negative things to say about anyone involved. "Jordan and I have been back and forth in games over the past few years and it's kind of been a crazy deal, an experience for I'm sure the both of us, but I've enjoyed working with Jordan and I feel like we have a pretty good relationship and friendship, but we're also competitors
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Reading between the lines, there is no conspiracy theory. Granted, Lee knew that JJ had earned a right to play as well, but he also knew that JJ was the favored son, and that JJ would not have to "play extremely well" in order to continue to play, but that he [Lee] himself, would. ... that as Lee put it, the starting position was "not open" .. it was ordained that it would be JJ's.

And ... "pretty good relationship" ..is the type of words that say these two guys were not friends in the least. they were fierce competitors. Aquaintences, .. yeah .. Lee supported JJ just because of his nature .. but I don't think JJ supported Lee. In fact JJ was emphatic that he wanted his starting position back. Typical Narcissists.

I watched the game tonight. Lee did pretty well. Threw a TD .. but didn't come in for the second half at all. Noticed he may have hurt his arm or something, and hopefully that is why he didn't come in for the second half.

Good luck Jarrett.

onceanlsufan, Jan 21, 2012

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