good article. I really like Harris and think he has a ton of upside. I think we'll see him throw it more when we need him to but for now I'll take good game management, no turnovers and bolting for 30 yards on third down when the pocket collapses.
I think Harris is a prime example of why a quarterback needs a redshirt year and sometimes a year as a reserve before being considered for a starter. Jamarcus Russell was a tremendous talent, but not the sharpest knife in the drawer. It took him three years to learn the system.
I think Brandon might have a little more ramen in his noodle than JaMarcus but I'm not really sure of that.
Yes and he has looked very good running the offense and making decisions. However it's early in the season, he's thrown the ball an incredibly few number of times and has almost no throws more than 5 yards down field. He looks greatly improved but that rating is deceiving IMO. Let's see him in a game where he has to take a bigger role in moving the chains and we'll have a better idea of how far he has come.
Grab your Cheerios before I pee in them, let's not be so quick to crown him just yet. When 80 percent of your throws are 10 yards or less I'd really hope he has a high QBR. That being said, he is doing what he is being asked to do, and he is obviously a talented runner and has a live arm. LSU's offense is way better with him at the helm, and in hindsight, maybe the smart thing to do was to just put him out there last year and let him learn. Regardless, at least LSU has upside at the position now, I'm just waiting for him to take the next step before I crown him.
As explained on Dandy Don this morning, ESPN's QBR is not strictly based on stats but on moving the chains and sustaining drives. “Unlike NCAA Passer Efficiency, which uses only box score statistics, Total QBR accounts for what a quarterback does on a play-by-play level, meaning it accounts for down, distance, field position, as well as the clock and score. A 5-yard gain on third-and-4 is a good play, whereas a 5-yard gain on third-and-14 isn't. A 20-yard touchdown pass when tied in the second quarter means more than a 20-yard touchdown pass when down 30 points late in the fourth quarter. QBR accounts for those things using analysis that turns traditional productivity into points on the scoreboard and wins in the standings. It also accounts for a quarterback's ability to scramble, his ability to run on designed rush plays, how well he avoids sacks, drawing and committing penalties, and all-important fumbles, which can be significant for quarterbacks.”
I wonder if Jennings had a qbr average above 30 last year. Not that these numbers matter. the only number that matters to les is still at zero. oh he definitely has a lot more to prove. im most impressed with bh's decision making to tuck and run when the d breaks down. no hesitation. he looks very fluid. its only his 3rd start so his ceiling is way way up there. He could be special. Im really impressed with what cam and les have done with this kid thus far. lets hope he doesnt bottom out.
