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Jennings is a total guess
Posted on 1/7/14 at 2:37 pm
Posted on 1/7/14 at 2:37 pm
I have been following him since he was a Jr in HS. Loved his film and loved how he speaks and leads. Of course, when he won out the backup job, that was promising, and when he led the comeback with the 99-yarder against Arky, it was extremely promising for him and the Tigers.
Then, the Iowa bowl game, where he was on the one hand in his first-ever start, and on the other hand was playing a slow defense and had almost a month to prepare. His performance was then much more what one might expect. He looked pretty bad.
So, now we have many assuming that Cam can advance him the way he did with Mett, and that next year he can possibly advance enough for us to be in contention for the SEC West and beyond. It is certainly plausible, but....
So what should we realistically expect?
And is it a certainty that Rettig or Rivers or Harris will not beat him out in the spring/summer prior to the Wisky game?
Bottom line is that he is a total guess.
All we can do is hope for the best out of Cam's development of him.
It would be plausible for LSU to go 10-3 again next year on the way to the 2015 season, where we should be in position to make a serious run...
Or, do people (other than pure homerism) think that next year is a possibility for special things with him under center?
If so, please share your thoughts.
Cause as much as I like him and his potential, I am anything but confident about the situation...and I am so wanting to beat Bama and Aubbie next year,,,
What say you?
Then, the Iowa bowl game, where he was on the one hand in his first-ever start, and on the other hand was playing a slow defense and had almost a month to prepare. His performance was then much more what one might expect. He looked pretty bad.
So, now we have many assuming that Cam can advance him the way he did with Mett, and that next year he can possibly advance enough for us to be in contention for the SEC West and beyond. It is certainly plausible, but....
So what should we realistically expect?
And is it a certainty that Rettig or Rivers or Harris will not beat him out in the spring/summer prior to the Wisky game?
Bottom line is that he is a total guess.
All we can do is hope for the best out of Cam's development of him.
It would be plausible for LSU to go 10-3 again next year on the way to the 2015 season, where we should be in position to make a serious run...
Or, do people (other than pure homerism) think that next year is a possibility for special things with him under center?
If so, please share your thoughts.
Cause as much as I like him and his potential, I am anything but confident about the situation...and I am so wanting to beat Bama and Aubbie next year,,,
What say you?
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Posted on 1/7/14 at 2:39 pm to Football_Freak
I seriously believe we have a plausible shot at any game next year, regardless of who starts under center. I think a lot falls on what kind of team shows up for each game. The same could be said for this past season. 
Posted on 1/7/14 at 2:40 pm to Football_Freak
My thoughts, exactly. I think he has some serious upside though
Posted on 1/7/14 at 2:46 pm to Football_Freak
I look for a 9-4 type season, if we're being honest.
1.Our offense will be much much weaker than 2013 (be real for a second please).
2.Our defense should be pretty solid, not quite back to 2011-12 levels but much better than 2013.
3.Special Teams should be a bit weaker, no OBJ returning kicks.
So 11-2 would be a max accomplishment imo. (this is a stretch).
1.Our offense will be much much weaker than 2013 (be real for a second please).
2.Our defense should be pretty solid, not quite back to 2011-12 levels but much better than 2013.
3.Special Teams should be a bit weaker, no OBJ returning kicks.
So 11-2 would be a max accomplishment imo. (this is a stretch).
Posted on 1/7/14 at 2:46 pm to Football_Freak
1.) Don't read too much into the Iowa game. They had a good defense and I don't think we saw play-calling like we'll use next year.
Personally, I think it may be better for his development for AJ to have faced some adversity prior to next year.
2.) Cam was clearly focused on developing Mett this year (and did a great job). AJ will certainly get better over the Spring/Summer and competition will push him even more so.
3.) The other QB's certainly have a shot, but they are all less experienced (in-game) than AJ. Harris will have to put some weight on before Miles puts him on the field IMO (but he probably has the most upside).
Personally, I think it may be better for his development for AJ to have faced some adversity prior to next year.
2.) Cam was clearly focused on developing Mett this year (and did a great job). AJ will certainly get better over the Spring/Summer and competition will push him even more so.
3.) The other QB's certainly have a shot, but they are all less experienced (in-game) than AJ. Harris will have to put some weight on before Miles puts him on the field IMO (but he probably has the most upside).
Posted on 1/7/14 at 2:47 pm to MrCoachKlein
Jennings is still the future and the strides he will make in spring, summer and fall practices will go a long way in refining his game and getting him ready for the rigors of SEC play. Another good test against Wisconsin will also help him focus during offseason.
With that said, get ready for the backup to be groomed and given a lot of reps as well and it would not shock me to see two QB's get meaningful time next year.
With Harris coming in spring that will help as it did for Jennings. Rivers will still be in the mix but I can see a transfer if he can't beat out Jennings. Bolden actually performed pretty well in his starts at Penn St - not sure why he hasn't progressed at LSU but he put up some decent numbers in two games against Bama while at Penn St. Again, if he's not in the mix I would guess he would look at the FCS for potential transfer for his last year. If Harris beats out Rettig he would probably look at his options as well.
With that said, get ready for the backup to be groomed and given a lot of reps as well and it would not shock me to see two QB's get meaningful time next year.
With Harris coming in spring that will help as it did for Jennings. Rivers will still be in the mix but I can see a transfer if he can't beat out Jennings. Bolden actually performed pretty well in his starts at Penn St - not sure why he hasn't progressed at LSU but he put up some decent numbers in two games against Bama while at Penn St. Again, if he's not in the mix I would guess he would look at the FCS for potential transfer for his last year. If Harris beats out Rettig he would probably look at his options as well.
Posted on 1/7/14 at 2:48 pm to Cameron Cooke
quote:Most people said the same thing this year, after losing all of those defensive players. Most thought we wouldnt miss a beat, "RELOAD" !!!! Its not realistic.
I seriously believe we have a plausible shot at any game next year, regardless of who starts under center.
Now, one thing we can say is that we have won big in the past with great defense and very little offense. That might be the solution next year.
Posted on 1/7/14 at 2:50 pm to Football_Freak
It depends on if Hill comes back imo. If he does all LSU needs is a QB who won't lose games. If the defense is improved which many think it will be (I'm worried about DT) then LSU could go 11-1 and make the playoffs.
Posted on 1/7/14 at 2:50 pm to Football_Freak
Wide open QB race this spring, but don't read too much into Jennings' performance. LSU's plan was to run the ball and not put it on the shoulders of a freshman QB. I suspect some of those sacks were by design. They told him not to throw it up for grabs, and not to take off running. Just take the sack and live to fight another down. It looked bad in the stat line, but we won the game.
Posted on 1/7/14 at 2:53 pm to Jim Rockford
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Just take the sack and live to fight another down.
Sure but a couple of times it looked like he lacked pocket presence and probably could have scrambled for a few yards or at least not taken as big of a loss.
Posted on 1/7/14 at 2:54 pm to Football_Freak
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What say you?
He faced the No. 5 pass defense team in the country in his first star in below average conditions.
Posted on 1/7/14 at 2:56 pm to MrWiseGuy
If our O-line plays lights out next year and stays healthy, with Hill and Fournette carrying the rock, our offense will be different but not necessarily less effective than it was this year. Nothing better than running it down a team's throat and having them try to defend play action passes!
Posted on 1/7/14 at 2:57 pm to Football_Freak
Open competition as it should be.
Posted on 1/7/14 at 3:00 pm to The Mick
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Most people said the same thing this year, after losing all of those defensive players. Most thought we wouldnt miss a beat, "RELOAD" !!!! Its not realistic.
Yet the team was only a few bad plays away from beating Ole Miss and Georgia. Potentially ending up in the national championship.
And the defense finished up ranked 15th in the country, 3rd in the SEC. So the drop off wasn't all that bad. Plus plenty of players got solid experience. With other talented freshman coming in to compete.
So we actually have good reasons to be optimistic considering those things.
Posted on 1/7/14 at 3:05 pm to LSUfan20005
Not ready to write him off like some. The JJ/JL years have left the fanbase scarred.
Posted on 1/7/14 at 3:05 pm to whodidthat
i believe in him and wont bash him solely based on the outback. that being said, i think harris really pushes he and rettig. harris is an EE. i think cam works on his mechanics and a helluva battle is coming this spring/fall. may the best man win
Posted on 1/7/14 at 3:05 pm to Football_Freak
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Bottom line is that he is a total guess.
Top notch insight here. No one knows what to expect from a QB who has played a grand total of 1.1 games.
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What say you?
Much like people overreacted after one series in the Ark. game, people are overreacting after one bowl game. I know it may be a novel concept, but I'm going to give the guy more than 1.1 games to determine whether or not he will be a good QB at LSU.
Posted on 1/7/14 at 3:08 pm to Football_Freak
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I have been following him since he was a Jr in HS.
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Bottom line is that he is a total guess.
Oh yeah? After following him for 3 years, one game in college and you are clueless? And another thing, he didn't have a month to prepare, these kids get a Christmas break just like everyone else. Its more like 2 weeks.
He will be fine next year. He won the backup job very quickly, and Rivers didn't look too bad in the Spring game. Rettig looked like I would have and I had 8 beers in me.
Trust me, we don't want Harris starting for us next year. He was Cam's choice, and with the proper development, will be scary good. In the meantime, Jennings is very talented, smart, and motivated kid. That 99 yard drive wasn't luck. He showed pocket presence, scrambling ability and touch on that drive. Once he settles into a groove, we will like the results.
Posted on 1/7/14 at 3:10 pm to Jim Rockford
Looking for a 2010 type offensive year. Lots of angst and a heavy dose of running the football. Maybe throw 12-15 times a game, at best.
Posted on 1/7/14 at 3:10 pm to OceanMan
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Oh yeah? After following him for 3 years, one game in college and you are clueless? And another thing, he didn't have a month to prepare, these kids get a Christmas break just like everyone else. Its more like 2 weeks.
You're right. It's a total of 12 practices or something like that.
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