re: An Outsiders Take on QB Situation

I know whether you supported Rohan, Herb, JaMarcus or numerous other African American players your a racist if you dont worship at the altar of JJ!

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Welcome to the Rant! however - post is way too long. try again with just high points. Enjoy the board!

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Then don't read it. I enjoyed the POV

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the vitriol towards JJ has no other explanation. Yeah. It has to be race right? It can't be anything to do with over throws, under throws, no throws, intentional grounding throws, sacks, decision making, or attitude. The only explanation has to be race, right?

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+1

playing the RACE CARD each and every time to win an argument..does not work with me.

not only do I not care for JJ because I see limited ability, but because he put LSUs entire season at risk for selfish reasons.

there are some that will defend him based on race, not on character or ability....just as racist as those they want to attack.

Nicely written and well put. Sometimes we (LSU fans) need a reality check. Thanks.

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I'm sorry man but a lot of the people that hate JJ on here and IRL are racists.

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Sure. There are racists asswipes all over the country. And LA has its fair share.

But try this thought experiment:

JJ lights it up at QB. I'm not talking about adequate play. I'm talking lighting it up. Would we be having all these threads about JJ versus JL?

Also, were people yelling racial epithets at Rohan? Herb? Probably a few, but I'd bet it was rare. (I mean, how can one not like Rohan?)

People that attack JJ personally for his shortcomings on the field are dicks and cowards and should be called out. But, look, you have to admit, it can be just painful to watch the offense when he's having a bad game. I like what JJ brings to the table, and he has had some good games, but when he's off, he's off. So, I understand the frustration of many fans, and it has nothing to do with his color.

On the other hand, JL has been just OK this year as well. Good at times, but not exactly awesome. He has some things he does better than JJ, but he still has serious weaknesses. This has nothing to do with his character or him personally.

Therein lies the problem. Neither QB is a standout. Both have their good points. Both have significant weaknesses. Les has obviously chosen what he feels is best for the team. So be it.

This has been the most satisfying football season as a fan ever. Beat down after beat down administered to those most deserving.

On to New Orleans and the final beat down...

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From an outsider, honestly, and this is just being blunt - it appears some of you have BIG issues with race. That's sad, as we are in 2011, and it kinda reinforces stereotypes about Louisiana.

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I totally agreed with you up until this. You nullified the rest of your post with this one paragraph. There is a small, albeit vocal, minority that feels that way; everyone else has their own reason for wanting either JJ or JL.

The Huskies have not had to deal with JJ/JL's ineptitude for 4 years as we have; the JJ/JL debate is a 3 year old debate, so sides are very vehement in their assertions. It has only grown worse since JL played so well through 8 games, and JJ has played well in his starts (except against Georgia). An outsiders perspective is sometimes very beneficial and helpful, but that one paragraph just really floored me.

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I live in the south. Everything comes down to race. That'll never change.

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Your world is extremely small, and you need new friends.

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I would hate to live in your world. The facts really don't support your position. Was Rohan not more popular than Booty???


Never mind. You can't convince simple minded people of anything.

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If you think racism doesn't exist, & doesn't fuel stereotypes, even if its on a small scale, then you're simply deluded.

It exists-EVERYWHERE. Even within ethnic minorities, there are examples of this truism.

I'm not saying that its the driving factor behind everyone who likes Lee. That's simplification on a macro scale that's simply ill-informed & obtusely ignorant. Painting with too broad of a brush, in other words.

But don't act as if bigotry doesn't exist anymore. Because it certainly does. Regardless of the type, kind, flavor or sort.

truth hurts, you can't hide from it. We don't have a lot of good options at QB. I don't call them dumb, but they are not good QB's.