re: Man this is getting to be a little much on our new starting QB

EXACTLY! I have to admit all I could do was smile during the 2d qtr when Etling, and our OFF, rediscovered the forward pass and how it can compliment your overall OFF by opening up huge holes for your running game. Balance at it's best, and it has been a long time since we have seen that at LSU.

With that said his 2d half performance was shaky, but he still never looked lost. There were NO blown T/O's due to play clock mismanagement, dumbfounded looks to the sidelines, etc. Calm and cool. We forget as a FR/SO at Purdue Etling played against Ohio St, Nebraska, Mich St, Penn St, ND and Iowa...some home, some away. He has been in big games, and it showed with his poise.

This week vs MSU is the perfect opp to establish the run with LF/Guice, and balance it with timely Etling passes downfield or check downs to the RB's. Keep the TE in the game plan, and take selective shots downfield with the right matchups. Can't wait to watch the game Sat night,