re: ESPN Article: LSU's Jefferson steps up to the challenge

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Hell I argued last year to go straight to the Nebraska offense of yester year and just play like Crouch/Frazier were the QB.

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It wasn't a terrible idea about 4 games in last season.

I dunno, I'm hoping (maybe foolishly) JJ got complacent last year. I think he was fine as a sophomore, not great, but he showed promise for a first year starter. He regressed ridiculously in 2010. I hope he puts it behind him and plays at a functional level in 2011.

Heard this same tune last year...excuse me if I want to reserve judgment until I actually see him play.

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If he does then great, I would love to go to Atlanta for the SEC Championship game... If he doesn't I believe LSU has a player who could perform similarly (not by running the ball in passing) in Lee who I would like to see how much he has improved and LSU has a player with a higher ceiling than both in Mett who I would love to see.

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Regardless of what happens with either Jefferson or Lee, you have to admire what the kids have been through and have not folded the tent. Imagine how it must have felt to be Jefferson last October when you were roundly booed just to start the game by 92,000 people. I know a lot of kids who would have folded their tent but he responded by improving his play over the last half of the season. I am really hoping that his lack of fundamentals was because of Crowton and he excels this year.

Jarret Lee beat out JJ last spring and they still gave the job to JJ. Lee deserves a chance. But the coaches won't give it to him unless they are at the end of the game and in striking distance and need a quarterback that can lead the team to a score. I am tired of Lee being disrespected. We will see the new JJ in the spring game. Last year he played most of the season as poorly as he played in that game last year. Lee looked brilliant.

Nothing has changed with JJ. Comments like this are proof that he just doesnt't get what it takes to be a championship QB.

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Last spring, I didn’t push myself hard enough

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I’d never played like that before, and my confidence took a hit, a big hit

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so the 34 sacks was normal play for him?

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I’m taking advantage of those small things, like footwork and technique

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Small things? Really? Wonder what the big things are? Throwing to the same colored jersey, knowing the snap count?

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But unlike a year ago, Jefferson isn’t being handed the job on a platter.

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This part is Miles' fault. JJ knew he would never lose his job.

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It's from Jeffersons own mouth and even he admits he's not to where he wants to be yet.

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What I want to know is why the hell did it take him so long to get serious and start working harder to get better?

I'm willing to bet it's because up until now, he's had Miles in his back pocket. He knew that Miles preferrred him over Lee because of his ability to run, never mind the fact that he still can't read a defense to save his life. Now LSU has a new OC, and JJ has got Mettenberger breathing down his neck.

As has been repeated on here several times, I'm not buying into the JJ hype just yet. We've all heard this from Miles before.

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Jarret Lee beat out JJ last spring and they still gave the job to JJ.

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By what measure?

I remember Lee throwing yet another pick 6 in the Spring Game...

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Lee looked brilliant.

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EL Oh EL.

I've read it all on the Rant now.

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Because he is an insecure narcissist who thinks "It's all about me".

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You know him personally, I'm guessing?

Because that's really the only way you could know this...

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You know him personally, I'm guessing?

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It's on full display between the sidelines.

Anyone can see that who has paid attention to the games. Hell, you can even get it in previous interviews. He regressed last year because he is immature and I'm still skeptical to see if he has matured any. I have my doubts.

JJ has almost acted like they were entitled to have him on the team. Like the world revolved around him and he knew he had LSU by the balls with the terrible QB situation. Not to mention Miles babying him as usual.