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| re: Re: Mettenberger and team enthusiasm (Posted on 10/7/12 at 4:39 pm to xXLSUXx)
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If you are fighting the coaching all the way then you are only compounding the issue. And you deserve to be benched. You grow the frick up and play the game. Regardless of how much you may disagree with the play calling. Don't make the issue worse by being a cancer and affecting the moral of the rest of the team.
A coach who keeps throwing his players under the bus isn't going to win a lot of support from his team. A coach that refuses to change his offense to fit the strengths and weaknesses of his team is also not going to win much favor.
These are kids, many of whom view this sport as their ticket to a better life. You hire a coach because he can convince these kids to believe in him and themselves. If your coach can't do that then why pay him $4 million a year?
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West Central Tiger
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| re: Re: Mettenberger and team enthusiasm (Posted on 10/7/12 at 4:42 pm to RealityTiger)
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The turning point for what you're talking about, was 1/9/12.
Agree. I hope we're both wromg.
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LSUwag
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| re: Re: Mettenberger and team enthusiasm (Posted on 10/7/12 at 4:42 pm to xXLSUXx)
I wouldn't put too much into what you saw. It was miserable hot and we were getting our asses handed to us. The sun was on the LSU bench until well into the third quarter.
I was there as well but, I was sitting under the press box so I couldn't see that far.
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Cracker
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| re: Re: Mettenberger and team enthusiasm (Posted on 10/7/12 at 4:58 pm to xXLSUXx)
Row 4 section 36 watchemett trying to pump up the O Line they wouldnt even make eye contact with him. somethig is off no chemistry at all with his teamates
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CanIPlay636
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| re: Re: Mettenberger and team enthusiasm (Posted on 10/7/12 at 5:02 pm to GBPackTigers)
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We have one of the biggest o-lines this year and every single one of them is soft. Big, slow, unathletic, uninspired, pile of goo SOFT.
Can't argue with you there. Wasn't Les an offensive lineman?
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dgnx6
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| re: Re: Mettenberger and team enthusiasm (Posted on 10/7/12 at 5:05 pm to nf)
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A coach who keeps throwing his players under the bus isn't going to win a lot of support from his team. A coach that refuses to change his offense to fit the strengths and weaknesses of his team is also not going to win much favor.
What was last year then? With JJ we ran the ball. With mett weve thrown the ball more times in 6 games than jordan would have in 14. We have changed the offense. We called screen passes, we threw to the tes, they changed it up and the fans still bitch. We are just not as good, plain and simple. UF got healthier while LSU got injured. Id love to see any team lose 6 starters and still be a top 10 team.
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I-59 Tiger
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| re: Re: Mettenberger and team enthusiasm (Posted on 10/7/12 at 5:05 pm to xXLSUXx)
it showed. Our offense looks deflated. That game was lost at halftime when we had to kick a FG after the fumble.
Somebody on the Offense, or offensive staff better have a fireside chat or we are staring 7-5 and the Music City Bowl in the face.
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dgnx6
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| re: Re: Mettenberger and team enthusiasm (Posted on 10/7/12 at 5:07 pm to nf)
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These are kids, many of whom view this sport as their ticket to a better life. You hire a coach because he can convince these kids to believe in him and themselves. If your coach can't do that then why pay him $4 million a year?
Les can lose every game left this season and still average 10 wins a season. Thats why he gets paid 4 million.
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RogerTheShrubber
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Juneau, AK
Member since Jan 2009
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| re: Re: Mettenberger and team enthusiasm (Posted on 10/7/12 at 5:09 pm to xXLSUXx)
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I was 6 rows in front of you. And it wasn't tiredness, they came out of the gates that way. Yes it was hot. But this is football. You condition all summer long for it. Suck it up.
Mentioned it when they came on the field. LSU looked lethargic out of the gate, UF looked excited and hyped up
This post was edited on 10/7 at 5:17 pm
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Datbayoubengal
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Port City
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| re: Re: Mettenberger and team enthusiasm (Posted on 10/7/12 at 5:12 pm to jhhingle)
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I was thnking this but didn't want to say it but OK, is there something going on there, especially with the election coming up? I'm hoping not the case! Remember they didn't care for J Booty, (black and white players) but all rallyed around Rohan so not quite the same.
 Are you fricking serious? You can't be this damn stupid.
Maybe Mett changed with the stache cut but he really wasn't doing all that before.
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ryanoz
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Baton Rouge
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| re: Re: Mettenberger and team enthusiasm (Posted on 10/7/12 at 5:18 pm to xXLSUXx)
Russell Shepard was sulking like a lil baby all fricking game. His body language on the bench sucked. I think he has come to the realization his college career is going to end in mediocrity.
It's pretty bad when our only player on the bench who showed any life in the 2nd half was James Hairston. Kudos to our kicker.
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ryanoz
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| re: Re: Mettenberger and team enthusiasm (Posted on 10/7/12 at 5:20 pm to nf)
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A coach who keeps throwing his players under the bus
Huh? Derp
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GABlueDog
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Marietta, GA
Member since Dec 2008
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| re: Re: Mettenberger and team enthusiasm (Posted on 10/7/12 at 5:21 pm to nf)
When people start slamming all the players...current and former...I think we have officially run out of excuses for Les.
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TexasTiger92
Member since Jan 2012
137 posts
| re: Re: Mettenberger and team enthusiasm (Posted on 10/7/12 at 5:51 pm to xXLSUXx)
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I sat row 8 on the 50 yard line behind the bench. Everyone was visibly tired. Probably from the heat. shite I was exhausted from the heat and I didn't have a sip of alcohol.
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I was 6 rows in front of you. And it wasn't tiredness, they came out of the gates that way. Yes it was hot. But this is football. You condition all summer long for it. Suck it up.
I can think of other reasons but I am going to go stick my head back in the damn sand like everyone else in the program 
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LSU GrandDad
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houston, texas
Member since Jun 2009
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| re: Re: Mettenberger and team enthusiasm (Posted on 10/7/12 at 5:54 pm to GABlueDog)
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There comes a point when something is not working and nothing is done about it that you stop believing in it.
you're a loser. i wouldn't want you on my team. and just what do you think should be done about our OL's struggles? you say giving up is what they should do.
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LSU GrandDad
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houston, texas
Member since Jun 2009
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| re: Re: Mettenberger and team enthusiasm (Posted on 10/7/12 at 6:01 pm to nf)
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A coach that refuses to change his offense to fit the strengths and weaknesses of his team is also not going to win much favor.
so exactly what are the strengths and weaknesses of this team? our OL is weak at blocking, pass or run. our wr's have conrete for hands often. there is no scheme for those weaknesses.
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BOSCEAUX
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Smooth up in ya!
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| re: Re: Mettenberger and team enthusiasm (Posted on 10/7/12 at 6:04 pm to LSU GrandDad)
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so exactly what are the strengths and weaknesses of this team? our OL is weak at blocking, pass or run. our wr's have conrete for hands often. there is no scheme for those weaknesses.
Misdirection and using quick passes and draws. Try to get to the edge using ford and shep. Repeatedly running up the gut is not the answer.
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AlwysATgr
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Slidell
Member since Apr 2008
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| re: Re: Mettenberger and team enthusiasm (Posted on 10/7/12 at 6:05 pm to LSU GrandDad)
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you're a loser.
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LSU GrandDad
Why are you shifting the thread on to GABlueDog? It's not about him. It's about Mett and team enthusiasm. He's simply suggesting that some of the players no longer buy-in lock, stock, and barrel to the schemes, plays etc of the staff. Do you agree with him or not? And why?
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GABlueDog
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Marietta, GA
Member since Dec 2008
6644 posts
| re: Re: Mettenberger and team enthusiasm (Posted on 10/7/12 at 6:14 pm to AlwysATgr)
Some people use misdirection when they no longer have anything to counter a point. Grandpa is actually using this technique properly.
Now if only Les could realize this...
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Papa Tigah
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TIGER ISLAND, LA
Member since Sep 2007
9714 posts
| re: Re: Mettenberger and team enthusiasm (Posted on 10/7/12 at 6:24 pm to GABlueDog)
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There comes a point when something is not working and nothing is done about it that you stop believing in it.
That point has come and gone.
+1
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