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Hit the panic button on Mettenberger
Posted on 9/30/12 at 11:31 am
Posted on 9/30/12 at 11:31 am
Hit the panic button on Mettenberger....BIG TIME issues with our QB.
Poor accuracy (very concerning)
Poor awareness (concerning) can't read a corner blitz to save his life
Poor ball security (extremely concerning)
Staring down receivers (will cause INTs vs. SEC teams)
Poor leadership qualities
All of these points have to be addressed for the offense to take off. Whether it was the media and fans overhyping the kid or my own personal belief that Mett could be the "missing link" to a balanced, unstoppable offense, expectations for this kid have to be readjusted. Instead of thinking Mett could win us a few games with his arm (if need be), we have to go to the "game manager" mode. Hope that he can make enough throws to keep the team semi-balanced while not making the glaring mistakes (turnovers).
I will say, however, Mett is not getting any help from the coaches. The offense is predicably vanilla with little imagination. With the abundance of skill talent on offense, you would think the staff could figure out a few mismatches out there. Instead, the Tigers run two man routes with no dump-off outlet. Gotta get creative to help the kid out!!!
And I know folks will chime in about the line.....a valid point. Faulk is missed and the line as a whole has to do better.....but there were times last night where Mett had 3-4 seconds to throw, yet couldn't hit his target against inferior competition. Not good.
Maybe the step up in competition will do good for the Tigers and Mettenberger. A little more focus might be just what the doctor ordered......or we could be in for a long conference stretch.
Poor accuracy (very concerning)
Poor awareness (concerning) can't read a corner blitz to save his life
Poor ball security (extremely concerning)
Staring down receivers (will cause INTs vs. SEC teams)
Poor leadership qualities
All of these points have to be addressed for the offense to take off. Whether it was the media and fans overhyping the kid or my own personal belief that Mett could be the "missing link" to a balanced, unstoppable offense, expectations for this kid have to be readjusted. Instead of thinking Mett could win us a few games with his arm (if need be), we have to go to the "game manager" mode. Hope that he can make enough throws to keep the team semi-balanced while not making the glaring mistakes (turnovers).
I will say, however, Mett is not getting any help from the coaches. The offense is predicably vanilla with little imagination. With the abundance of skill talent on offense, you would think the staff could figure out a few mismatches out there. Instead, the Tigers run two man routes with no dump-off outlet. Gotta get creative to help the kid out!!!
And I know folks will chime in about the line.....a valid point. Faulk is missed and the line as a whole has to do better.....but there were times last night where Mett had 3-4 seconds to throw, yet couldn't hit his target against inferior competition. Not good.
Maybe the step up in competition will do good for the Tigers and Mettenberger. A little more focus might be just what the doctor ordered......or we could be in for a long conference stretch.
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Posted on 9/30/12 at 11:32 am to sosaysmorvant
Posted on 9/30/12 at 11:33 am to sosaysmorvant
He's still 1000 times better than what Lsu had the last 4 years
Posted on 9/30/12 at 11:33 am to sosaysmorvant
HERE
Posted on 9/30/12 at 11:33 am to sosaysmorvant
Hit the panic button on the Les, Stud, Kragthorpe offense while you're at it.
Les Studthorpe sucks as an OC.
Les Studthorpe sucks as an OC.
Posted on 9/30/12 at 11:34 am to JohnnyU
Doesn't matter
This year's QB >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Last Year's QB's
This year's QB >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Last Year's QB's
Posted on 9/30/12 at 11:34 am to sosaysmorvant
The Mettstache gots this bro
Posted on 9/30/12 at 11:34 am to JohnnyU
quote:
Les Studthorpe sucks as an OC.
lulz
Posted on 9/30/12 at 11:34 am to sosaysmorvant
quote:
sosaysmorvant
You're overeacting.
calm down
Posted on 9/30/12 at 11:36 am to sosaysmorvant
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This post was edited on 10/14/12 at 7:58 pm
Posted on 9/30/12 at 11:37 am to sosaysmorvant
Receivers could at least run a hitch and go route, the defensive backs were playing up close in the their hip pockets!...Receivers need to do a better job of separating on their routes... 
Posted on 9/30/12 at 11:41 am to tadelatt
quote:
This year's QB >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Last Year's QB's
But what is this really saying??? You could pretty much say this:
Insert college or high school QB name here>>>>>>>>>>>Last Year's QB's
and be just as accurate!!!!
Posted on 9/30/12 at 11:41 am to sosaysmorvant
Agreed. I can deal with a gunslinger if he makes plays. I can deal with a mediocre qb who doesnt turn it over. However mett has been mediocre and turned it over. The past three opponents were kept in the game due to his turnovers
Posted on 9/30/12 at 11:42 am to sosaysmorvant
"Staring down receivers" is a dumb talking point if you don't know anything else to say. LSU rarely has more than 2-3 receivers in a route. He's got to look somewhere. No need to scan the entire field when it's a two receiver route.
Posted on 9/30/12 at 11:42 am to tiger chaser
quote:
Receivers need to do a better job of separating on their routes...
This, the do not get open.
Posted on 9/30/12 at 11:45 am to tadelatt
quote:
This year's QB >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Last Year's QB's
Not sure about that, but I'm hoping that Mett progresses enough to lead us to a good season and bowl game.
Go Mett!!!
Posted on 9/30/12 at 11:46 am to Choupique19
quote:
"Staring down receivers" is a dumb talking point if you don't know anything else to say. LSU rarely has more than 2-3 receivers in a route. He's got to look somewhere. No need to scan the entire field when it's a two receiver route.
Not every passing play was a two man route. Once things got tight, Mett locked in on his primary target. Go back and watch the game again....you'll see what I mean. This is a sin against better opponents....just ask Jarrett Lee.
Posted on 9/30/12 at 11:47 am to sosaysmorvant
Posted on 9/30/12 at 11:57 am to tadelatt
quote:
This year QB >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Last Year's QB's
Is he really though? They showed a stat on ESPN U saying our QB efficiency through 5 games last year was better then this year. And LEE and JJ did not have nearly as many fumbles or red zone turnovers. It wasn't until tough SEC games that our QBs true colors started to show. We haven't hit those games yet. I'm not hitting the panic button but i don't see a way >>>>>>>>>>>>>> QB. Clown needs to stop worrying about his image and being a tool and worry about being an elite QB or no one will give a rats arse about him or his malestaberger stache.
This post was edited on 9/30/12 at 11:59 am
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