I cant understand the Etling hate. Here's a guy that becomes the starter in game 3 during the season and plays pretty well. Its funny how we all give coach O a break for going 6-2, because he took over after game 4 but hate on this young man.
He was inconsistent last year, but most QB's in their first year in the SEC are.
He kept us in every game and did not make the big mistake or turn it over on downs during the 2 minute drill against both Auburn on the road and Florida. If LSu wins either, probably wouldve went to the Sugar Bowl.

Had us in the end zone on a 2 minute drill at Auburn and on the 1 yard line against Fla. Played well in the bowl game.

Is he a top 5 QB in the SEC? Maybe, maybe not, but he's better than most. And thats a nice change for LSU at the position.

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Posted by geauxcoco

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Posted on 7/7/17 at 10:42 am to LosTigres25

Etling did a good job protecting the ball and moving the chains last season...except vs Bama. I don't think we should rule him out just yet

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Posted by Scoob

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Posted on 7/7/17 at 10:47 am to LosTigres25

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cant understand the Etling hate. Here's a guy that becomes the starter in game 3 during the season and plays pretty well. Its funny how we all give coach O a break for going 6-2, because he took over after game 4 but hate on this young man.
He was inconsistent last year, but most QB's in their first year in the SEC are.
He kept us in every game and didnt not make the big mistake or turn it over on downs during the 2 minute drill against both Auburn on the road and Florida. If LSu wins either, most likely would went to the Sugar Bowl.
Had us in the end zone on a 2 minute drill at Auburn and on the 1 yard line against Fla. Played well in the bowl game.

Is he a top 5 QB in the SEC? Maybe, maybe not, but he's better than most. And thats a nice change for LSU at the position.

Etling isn't going to wow anyone, but I really don't think he's going to be the weak link this year. He's going to be solid, and with the rest of the team, that should be enough in almost every game.

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Posted by Datbayoubengal

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Posted on 7/7/17 at 3:22 pm to LosTigres25

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Is he a top 5 QB in the SEC? Maybe, maybe not, but he's better than most. And thats a nice change for LSU at the position.

Please stop. Etling is one of the worst starting QBs in this conference. I can say with 100% certainty that Lock, Allen, Bentley, Hurts, Fitzgerald, Stidham, Patterson, and Eason will be better than him. Sorry not sorry. I'm tired of LSU settling for mediocre at best QB play.

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Posted by BigWalt

Member since Jul 2017

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Posted on 7/9/17 at 4:02 pm to LosTigres25

Good post. Lot of upside to Etling. A lot of people underestimating the mental aspect of playing QB in the SEC.
I'm seeing a lot of posts calling for Myles Brennan to take over at QB. Myles will get his chance, but you've got to go with your senior QB that has experience.

I'm also seeing all the gloom & doom posts. One guy picked LSU with 5 losses. Come on man, you got to have more faith than that.

Bottom line - no one knows how good, or bad, LSU will be. I'm a 'glass half full type of guy.
I've seen changes within the football program going in a positive direction.

Every HC, in any sport, should be given 4 years (minimum). Ya can't judge coach 'O' in just one full season.

I'm excited. I'm optimistic.
I'm ready for some football !!!

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