Stunning LSU Passing Stat

Against those two powerhouses. Count me stunned.

It is great to throw the deep ball, keeps defenses honest.

My concern: Will we be able to complete the short-mid range pass when it matters?

Wasn't one of the biggest criticisms of Miles offense is that when we did throw it was always a bomb?

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Wasn't one of the biggest criticisms of Miles offense is that when we did throw it was always a bomb?

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Absolutely.

I don't think 10 yards qualifies as a "bomb"

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I mean we used to only complete like 3 passes a game and like 1-2 would be bombs

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Against those two powerhouses. Count me stunned.

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Rant logic....

*last 10 years*

"OMG, no passing game! Throw the ballndown the field! No deep threat! Where's the passing?? Practice throwing the ball down the field against weaker competition!!!!!"

New coordinator, LSU looks to be working on throwing the ball down the field, keeping teams honest, taking chances downfield...

Rant says

"Oh, but look at these two powerhouse teams they've played. Not impressed"

He will not end the season as the starter

Rejoin reality.

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Jennings completed 14 such passes in the first two games of 2014 against Wisconsin and Sam Houston.

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Pretty much what I was getting at. This stat is stupid, especially vs the crappy arse secondaries we've played.

Etling is on record for completing 11 passes that have gone at least 10 yards. That is tied for 9th in the SEC and 89th in the country. Even giving him 5 more would only put him at 56th in the country and tied for 4th, with 3 other people, in the SEC.

I don't think the stat is stupid and there is a lot to be excited about, but a lot of people are going overboard with the "WOW this has never been done before" posts.