Recent article from LSU's most popular writer

Yes, I purposelly did not name Guilbeau in the subject line.

I would first like to say that Glenn's Passing Game, Not Ensured Victory commentary is well written, from a journalistic standpoint. But, I have never confused him with anyone who knows the game, and I'm not about to at this point.

He brings up some very good points, and I agree with his assessment on why the coaching staff has failed to give Jarrett Lee an adequate opportunity. I also believe it is quite possible that given an oppotunity, Lee will show why Jefferson is playing.

Guilbeau writes on about Alabama and McElroy, making comparisons to LSU and Jefferson. He qualifies his statements by asserting that Jefferson, in all likelihood, will never be McElroy. This is where the reader needs to have someone with a better understanding of the game.

Nowhere in his piece do we hear that McElroy leads the nation in completions of over 20 yards. Does GG comprehend what that does to a DC when gameplanning? Of course a great running game is going to crowd the box. What is going to push these defenders back and keep them honest?

At some point, you have to make any and every team respect your ability to beat them deep. Obviously, not every team, at every level, but if LSU is to realize their preseason goals, it is imperative.

I often hear on this board how Matt Flynn's Peach Bowl in '05 versus Miami was so aided by our running game. Go back and watch that game. We had some early success running the ball, but it failed to produce any points. Miami was crowded up, and bending a little, but no break. Flynn was having to throw balls away, and even had a few batted. Then, the outcome of that game was forever changed, when Flynn got a good block in the backfield, used a quick release, and hit Craig Davis with a 50 yard TD pass.

Amazing how the pressure from that point on was non-existant, and our running game took over with Flynn only needing to add 50 yards to the total and complete a handful of passes for less than 200 yards.

Back to LSU present. Jefferson does not possess a quick release. Jefferson has no touch. His passes are flat. We have a want ( ) for accuracy with any arch on the ball, whatsoever. I understand that JJ is definitely more mobile. I also understand that he is not going to develop the missing needs of our offense overnight, too.

This team is going to require a combination of both QB's, and we are going to have to hope that they can brother-in-law the offense, with their limitations being exposed as little as possible. This will require excellent coordination and a little luck. We are running pretty good in the luck department, and we don't have a coordination department.

JJ's role could probably be accomplished with any number of backs on the roster, but I don't think this staff is capable of making this happen in a timely manner. Hell, it took Urban Meyer a week to install in actual game situations, so I would guess Miles might need 10 years.

What we need is bread and butter in the passing game. Remember, that game winning TD to Lafell in the Auburn game. The over the top TD to Chris Mitchell, with a defender ear-holing Lee. These passes require accuracy and a quick release. How about the play action pass from the pistol formation to Lafell that was so successful during the '08 season. He was always open, hit in stride, and produced big gains.

I'm not saying Lee can't come in and throw 4 interceptions against Florida or Alabama, but if the staff would have protected Lee anywhere near the way they have coddled Jefferson, there is no doubt in my mind, today's defense and special teams would have won more games.

Back in '08, I had taken the time to look at Lee's interceptions, and it was incredible the number of times we were deep in our own territory (20 or inside), and 3rd and 13 or greater, throwing passes over the middle, some for yardage far less than the marker. A coordinator has to effin help his QB better than that.

I have little faith in this staff to do anything other than what we have seen over the past three seasons post Flynn. They are incapable of making adjustments, or even game preparation, much less manage the clock. Look at our 3rd quarter scoring over that time. Our worthy and not so worthy opponents have all fared the same level of success when having time to make adjustments.

For those that have taken the time to read this, consider yourself informed. Either way, I feel better having spent this time doing something other than surfing through all the nonsense on here. And, in a small way, I feel about as important as GG should feel, by giving him some credit for a well written piece, but all the while knowing he doesn't have it figured out.