re: Burrow = Brennan Redshirt

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I guess I am disgusted at the way this whole qb saga has been handled and it ultimately starts at the top. Why didn’t Brennan redshirt last year? It makes as much since for him to RS as LN. Is it because O did not think Brennan would redshirt after his Freshman year and he would have him as either a starter or a back up for 4 years? Why did O and Canada so viamitly disagree on playing time for Brennan. Something just does not add up. You can’t honestly say that you are happy with the way this entire offense and QB debacle has been handled since O took over. I just don’t see a long term relationship developmenting here

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Look, I am not a big O supporter, but now you are just sounding stupid.

Etling was a senior, and I'm sure the hopes were Brennan would come in and take over this season. Assuming that's the plan, it made little sense to redshirt him last year. He benefited more from getting some experience last season, assuming he would very possibly be starting this season.

LN redshirted probably to make sure his knees were 100%. He hasn't played much in 2 years, now 3 after his redshirt year. It made sense for him to redshirt.

Now that things have changed, it makes sense for Brennan to RS, if Burrow will start. And assuming McMillan can handle the back up role adequately.

Brennan earned those reps by winning 2nd string. The starting position is STILL up for competition and Brennan’s game experience helps his cause. Last year intent of playing him was obviously giving them the best chance to win if ETling went down. Burrows or any 2018 transfer was no guarantee and LSU would only have Brennan’s game time going into this season.