Bowl Game QB

Obviously none of us get a say in the matter, but what is the best strategic move here? This year's bowl game is insignificant in terms of national importance. Will probably not affect recruiting. Les Miles has already commented on the fact that he is "grooming" BH. We can all see he has no desire to repeat 2008 and "ruin" BH.

There are four options which we'll discuss.

1. Start Anthony Jennings. AJ has led LSU in every game since the bowl game last season since BH 1 start game. He led a pathetic offense that ranked last in the NCAA in terms of passing efficiency. BUT. He has led the Tigers nonetheless, and while we give him grief over his performance he has given all the effort in the world this year and is a very passionate player.

Does Les Miles continue with the pattern of loyalty and "stubbornness" and keep using AJ as a crutch? I believe LSU will win this game regardless, so will he just keep AJ in with a limited role as always?


2. 50/50 Approach. Pretty standard. This is under the hypothetical that it would actually be 50/50. Not CLM saying it'll happen but that it actually does. Split time at QB giving AJ the "thank you" and deuces and then allowing BH to come in for half the game and allow him some minutes against a decent team.


3. Brandon Harris. BH starts this game. AJ carried us this far with the growing pains of one of the youngest offenses in the country and probably the biggest gap ever to be filled at LSU, but we all know that Jennings is not the future. CLM starts BH, and under the pretense that BH performs well continues the whole game. This allows BH a full game to get rhythm for the offseason to build chemistry, confidence, etc. If BH is the future and is being groomed for the future, this would be the perfect time to unleash him.


4. Start Kragthorpe. Because 3rd string QBs get all the fame.




I vote option 3. I think it would be the best option for the game, the next year, and for the developmental purposes for all players in the offseason. Hopefully the team has utilized the most they can with the extra practices. Look forward to a LSU victory which I will be attending.