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

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Well, he is better than what we had so that is a plus for us. He's earned a shot IMO.

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How do we know that? Harris played a supposed top FBS defense and went 12/21, 131 yards, 1 TD, 2 INTs. One INT was not his fault.

Then we have Etling, going up against an FCS team (I don't care how many FBS cast-offs they have they are still FCS mostly and no depth), proceeds to go 6-14, 100 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT (his fault) against said FCS defense.

Harris had 2 series. TWO! I am not a Harris defender, but some of you are ridiculous with the praise and "potential" y'all believe you see from Etling.

Nevermind the fact that we saw completely different playcalling when Etling was succeeding and when asked to run the same plays that BH ran, he failed running it too.

This is identical to Harris in 2014. He came into the MSU game for the last few minutes, and since LSU had to open it up down double digits, he thrived. When they went back to it against Auburn, he struggled and the environment got to him.

If Les and company aren't willing to open up the offense and be creative and more spread out, then Etling will get the same results. He's not light years better than Harris and may not be any better long term. We will see I guess.