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re: TJ’s body language is terrible.

Posted on 11/28/20 at 10:19 pm to
Posted by Havoc
Member since Nov 2015
28609 posts
Posted on 11/28/20 at 10:19 pm to
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Didn’t deserve to get reemed like that by his coach

You’re consistently fricking stupid.
Posted by SJL
Phoenix, AZ
Member since Feb 2020
49 posts
Posted on 11/28/20 at 10:22 pm to
He’s a baby who cannot have a roommate like every other player on this team. When I heard his parents made this request and O granted this request, I knew his leadership is not there. You don’t give a true freshman that status.
Posted by LSURussian
Member since Feb 2005
126965 posts
Posted on 11/28/20 at 10:22 pm to
Yes, he did. He got off light, imo.
Posted by SlidellCajun
Slidell la
Member since May 2019
10503 posts
Posted on 11/28/20 at 10:25 pm to
Some good analysis. Some of the critique could be him trying the preserve his health. Mostly though, I think there is a general lack of urgency.

I also heard some professional analysis of him out of high school and it echoed what you said. Additionally there was criticism of him being erratic with some games playing lights out and others not so much. The variation between the highs and lows were an issue.
He was also said to be “cocky” after playing well and big wins. This is not to be confused with “confidence” which comes with preparation combined with physical ability.

That leads to the most important critique-
He was prone to rely on his physical ability above all else. He was not known to study and was willing to wing it rather than spend time preparing.

Not sure if he’s still this way. If he is, I hope the coaches do not reward him by letting him start. He needs to be held to account. He needs to show that he takes this seriously.

I’m fine with what I saw from Max Johnson. He’s freshman. He needs some time and I can be patient.
Heck, I have no choice
Posted by Big EZ Tiger
Member since Jul 2010
24280 posts
Posted on 11/28/20 at 10:26 pm to
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He does not exude confidence, enthusiasm or leadership at this time... Max seems more confident and has a positive demeanor.

I like Max and he did a good job (and a great job to score a TD because it looked like we were getting shut out), but I haven't seen where one looks like the positive leader and the other doesn't. They're both freshman who appear to be learning to me and those things come with some experience.
Posted by bayou85
Concordia
Member since Sep 2016
8657 posts
Posted on 11/28/20 at 10:26 pm to
He’s 18.
Posted by LSU615
Member since Sep 2014
2284 posts
Posted on 11/28/20 at 10:30 pm to
I'm sure Finley is a great kid. But nothing in his whole recruiting process made me think he was a quality starting quarterback in the SEC. Even his high school tape was mediocre at best. I wish him the absolute best of luck in football and life, but I just don't think his future is at LSU.
Posted by jrctiger84
New orleans
Member since Aug 2013
618 posts
Posted on 11/28/20 at 10:30 pm to
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Didn’t deserve to get reemed like that by his coach


Yes he did. Even as a freshman, that pick six throw was a boneheaded decision. They were in the game until that point. Also go look your defense who has probably played their best game all year in the face and tell them he didn’t deserve it.
Posted by smash williams
San Diego
Member since Apr 2009
19756 posts
Posted on 11/28/20 at 10:34 pm to
FWIW, Brennan had worse body language at the beginning of the season
Posted by Big EZ Tiger
Member since Jul 2010
24280 posts
Posted on 11/28/20 at 10:39 pm to
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I'm sure Finley is a great kid. But nothing in his whole recruiting process made me think he was a quality starting quarterback in the SEC. Even his high school tape was mediocre at best. I wish him the absolute best of luck in football and life, but I just don't think his future is at LSU.

Saban offered him a scholarship, so being that he is the best of all time, I'm guessing the kid has some potential (like he showed against South Carolina). He's a true freshman with a terrible OL, a bad running game and an extremely predictable play-caller. He had a bad game tonight, but he's a true freshman.
Posted by 18handicap
Member since Jul 2014
5380 posts
Posted on 11/28/20 at 10:41 pm to
He was babied by Hank Tierney. POS
Posted by LSU615
Member since Sep 2014
2284 posts
Posted on 11/28/20 at 10:42 pm to
Trevor Lawrence was a true freshman too. He's wearing that ring right now.
Posted by lsu13lsu
Member since Jan 2008
11488 posts
Posted on 11/28/20 at 10:43 pm to
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Surely he was told before that to stop forcing the ball. The one thing you can’t do there is turn it over. It ended the game. He definitely deserved it. Lucky he wasn’t benched earlier for good.


Very reasonable thought.
Posted by SupermanSlim
Member since Jan 2018
698 posts
Posted on 11/28/20 at 10:43 pm to
Looked like coach O was telling him something and he wouldn’t look at him. Coach was yelling “look At me dammit!”
Posted by TigerFan91
:red:
Member since Jan 2005
27246 posts
Posted on 11/28/20 at 10:44 pm to
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god damn you are such a pussy bitch
Posted by SOCAL TIGER
SOCAL
Member since Jan 2005
10723 posts
Posted on 11/28/20 at 10:45 pm to
Immature snd needs to cut that fricking hair!
Posted by geauxbrown
Louisiana
Member since Oct 2006
19594 posts
Posted on 11/28/20 at 10:53 pm to
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He is lackadaisical out there. He never hustles on or off the field.


I can't stand this. The QB sets the example for the rest of the team. That's why Joe came in and busted his arse in every off season drill. You lead by example
Posted by BowDownToLSU
Livingston louisiana
Member since Feb 2010
19281 posts
Posted on 11/28/20 at 10:54 pm to
Bigger version of JJ
Posted by slackster
Houston
Member since Mar 2009
85137 posts
Posted on 11/28/20 at 10:54 pm to
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Immature snd needs to cut that fricking hair!


This fricking place.
Posted by StealthCalais11
Lurker since 2007
Member since Aug 2011
12453 posts
Posted on 11/28/20 at 10:56 pm to
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Looked like coach O was telling him something and he wouldn’t look at him. Coach was yelling “look At me dammit!”

I never understood this attitude. I’m sure many of you (myself included) had a few meat head coaches that would’ve put you through a wall for being disrespectful
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