Favorite team:	LSU
Location:	Los Angeles/Lafayette
Biography:	Born & raised in CA, BA from Pepperdine Univ., Master's in Journalism, USC (don't hold that against me; I HATE the Trojans). Sports Ed. & writer for many newspapers, SID for 25 yrs. at Div. 1 & JC levels. Moved to LA, injured in Katrina/Rita.
Interests:	Bible study leader, Love All Things LSU Sports, esp. football. Disability resulting from accidents during Katrina/Rita limits opportunities, though I'm not ambulatory.
Occupation:	Sportswriter, editor & statistician for media websites & blogs.
Number of Posts:	845
Registered on:	9/7/2009
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re: The "what if" starting Defense for LSU in 2010.

Posted by johnsec on 4/2/10 at 12:53 am

Jackson was arrested with some teammates, right?...

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re: Purple Turf Poll (Updated Results)

Posted by johnsec on 4/2/10 at 12:28 am

Yeah, I like it. Also like the 5-yd. markers....

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re: JJ Running/ Passing QB

Posted by johnsec on 2/24/10 at 4:24 am

Hey, Doc. Didn't know if you saw my apology on that Spring Game thread from yesterday. It's: http://www.tigerdroppings.com/rant/messagetopic.asp?sp=18145715&s=2&p=18108582#18145715 This one is so magical, huh?...

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re: Another Take on LSU's Spring Game...

Posted by johnsec on 2/24/10 at 4:11 am

[quote]I like the cut of your gib as one famous person once said. [/quote] Who said that? I can't place it and it's driving me nuts. BTW, I do understand what you're talking about, but I'm vexed in trying to fully realize what they gain for their joyless attitudes and claim to be [i]real[/i] f...

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re: Another Take on LSU's Spring Game...

Posted by johnsec on 2/24/10 at 3:20 am

[quote]Eh, that probably came off worse than I meant it to be. You seem to be relatively new here. Just learn to roll with the punches and everything will be alright.[/quote] Damn! There goes my "physician, heal thyself" reply... No, it's all good. I apologize and I take back my insulting comment...

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re: JJ Running/ Passing QB

Posted by johnsec on 2/24/10 at 1:01 am

[quote]TheDoc =/= Doc Fenton[/quote] I'm not 100 percent conversant in "Ranter Speak," w/all the inside-jokes and codes, so what does this mean?...

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re: Another Take on LSU's Spring Game...

Posted by johnsec on 2/23/10 at 10:31 pm

[quote]Whatever you decide, I wish you luck with a capital "F." ------------------------------------------------- Classic! [/quote] Yeah, but can't take credit for it. Stole it from Elvis Costello......

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re: JJ Running/ Passing QB

Posted by johnsec on 2/23/10 at 9:48 pm

[quote]You can't spin this to anyone who knows a little bit about football.[/quote] Sure he can. He managed to convince himself....

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re: JJ Running/ Passing QB

Posted by johnsec on 2/23/10 at 9:36 pm

[quote]once again jon.. set the kool aid down my friend. common sense and facts are often one in the same.[/quote] LINK? ...

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re: JJ Running/ Passing QB

Posted by johnsec on 2/23/10 at 9:32 pm

[quote]some of you just absolutley (sic) can not fricking stand it can you?[/quote] Can't stand what, idiot boy? I didn't invent the stereotype, or those subtle terms like "athleticism."...

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re: JJ Running/ Passing QB

Posted by johnsec on 2/23/10 at 8:19 pm

[quote]...we are looking at another 3-4-5 place finish in the sec. [b]thats (sic) a fact[/b].[/quote] No it's not. No matter what you say in an attempt to support your opinions (and you may end up being right or close to it), this is just a [i]prediction[/i]. THIS season (2010) is almost 6 months...

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re: JJ Running/ Passing QB

Posted by johnsec on 2/23/10 at 8:05 pm

[quote]Im pretty sure if you would add CONSISTANTLY behind IN-STRIDE in your post,,, makes your point much more accurate.[/quote] Or YOU could heed your own advice and "consistently" spell "CONSISTENTLY" correctly....

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re: JJ Running/ Passing QB

Posted by johnsec on 2/23/10 at 7:24 pm

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re: JJ Running/ Passing QB

Posted by johnsec on 2/23/10 at 7:20 pm

[quote]and no DOC no boom.....1/100 isnt consistant...[/quote] Hey, hate to break up your JJ hate-fest, but are you allergic to the dictionary? Where are you, Doc? I was writing "Crowden" for some time, and he caught it. (I'm lucky I had the correct spelling in the customized "spell-check" in my ...

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re: JJ Running/ Passing QB

Posted by johnsec on 2/23/10 at 6:33 pm

[quote]You should know by now... [/quote] Yeah, you're right. But I did offer an alternative question as opposed to the "asked and answered" format......

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re: JJ Running/ Passing QB

Posted by johnsec on 2/23/10 at 6:28 pm

[quote]He's a good QB that needs an even better QB COACH! And YES, he can win a championship.[/quote] Just wanted to say this was a solid post (before you get hammered by the Decliners)....

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re: JJ Running/ Passing QB

Posted by johnsec on 2/23/10 at 5:09 am

[quote]Jefferson is not a good runner when it's a set play, but when he improvises, he is very good.[/quote] I'm glad you guys aren't as weary of the old "canned hunt" QB questions as I am... Yeah, when they roll him out and nothing's there, he's very good at running to the edges and past the 1st-...

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re: JJ Running/ Passing QB

Posted by johnsec on 2/23/10 at 4:23 am

[quote]So JJ was assumed to be somewhat of a running QB, he doesnt see him run the option very well, nor does he even run the ball effectively. Well what about a passing QB? His long release and unawareness of pocket pressure, dont seem to give him justice there. So what type is he? can he win a ch...

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