re: QB Regression = Facing #1 Defense

I guess my definition of cupcake and yours is slightly different.

I don't think that you can mail in a win against Vandy or MSU. You probably could roll the ball out against ULL with no coaches and the players would win that game. That's a cupcake.

MISSISSIPPI STATE - 5/12 128 yds. 1td 0int.
GEORGIA - 7/13 64 yds. 0td 0int.
FLORIDA - 5/9 40 yds. 0td 0int.

WHile those stats aren't eye-popping 2nd half stats, they aren't terrible either. What you need to understand is that as you can see by the stats, we don't throw the ball that much. But, when we do, he does a good job. He completed 50% of his passes for an average of 13.65 yards per completion. THat is really good. So, maybe you shuold get off of his back and just accept that he might not be the best, but he isn't bad, and he will only get better. Go and look at some of these really good QB's that are playing now, and then look at some of their stats when they were playing in their first full year as starter. They didn't look much better than JJ. Let's let him play a little more and get a little more confidence and familiarity and then lets see what he does. I am willing to bet he might surprise you.

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Oh yeah, Houston ranks 2nd and scored 31 pts on Moo St., only 1 point more than us.

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Goal line stand.

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let's see, JJ is only 19, has started 8 games total in his short career and hasnt played like the All-American QB SOME LSU fans think he should be...to be continued...

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And he gets sacked 12% of the time he drops back, which is consistent with his stats last year. Can't blame the OL on that issue.

Jefferson has lead this team to 5-1 against decent competition, but Lee did exactly the same thing last year.. at least Lee scored us points.

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at least Lee scored BOTH teams points...

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there, fixed it for ya....

I don't think he is regressing. However, as more teams get film on him, his tendencies to scramble too early, too hold the ball too long, not to step up into the pocket and otherwise be aware of the blocking around him, to run the option too deep and pitch too early, and to not disguise his handoffs and fake handoffs, become easier to scheme against. It's a learning curve, but I think there is some disappointment that he hasn't progressed with some of the more basic quarterbacking skills. He's a talented athlete, and should get better.