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re: Anonymous SEC Defensive Coordinator on Sam Leavitt

Posted on 8/10/26 at 8:56 pm to
Posted by Big EZ Tiger
Member since Jul 2010
27300 posts
Posted on 8/10/26 at 8:56 pm to
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Third, Leavitt is terrific with his feet and at extending plays. His arm, however, has been a bit of a question mark. Last year, he had a 60.7% completion rate, and the year before, he had a 61.7% completion rate.


Not saying there aren't some question marks in regards to accuracy, but Burrow only completed 57% of his passes in his first year at LSU.

Leavitt also threw 24 TDs to 6 picks in his sophomore season. That's strong. And though he was hurt, he threw 10 TDs to 3 picks last year. So he has had good numbers overall to go with the strong rushing stats. JD completed 65% of his passes in his junior year at AZ St., but he surprisingly had 10 TDs to 10 picks that year too. So sometimes it's hard to predict how things will go.
Posted by GeauxLaneTrain
Coastal Empire
Member since Aug 2026
681 posts
Posted on 8/10/26 at 9:33 pm to
This is that clown from Alabama or the Ole Miss DC, isn't it?
Posted by Tigerbait8
Member since Aug 2012
2600 posts
Posted on 8/10/26 at 9:41 pm to
Had to be Miss state guy that said this
Posted by KwoodTiger
Member since Aug 2011
1171 posts
Posted on 8/10/26 at 9:42 pm to
As my kids would say…Kk
Posted by Scoob
Near Exxon
Member since Jun 2009
24298 posts
Posted on 8/11/26 at 12:12 am to
All these snide little comments about Leavitt, about whether Kiffin deserves credit for Chambliss etc, that's just someone taking shots at Kiffin and LSU.
And it's off target, anyway.

I've been watching LSU a long time. We've had 3 great QBs since Hodson; Russell, Burrow, and Daniels. Most of the time our guy isn't even at the talent level that Leavitt is. Yet, we've played for 4 national titles in that timeframe, and only once with an elite QB. We're going to be ok.
Posted by iosman987
Member since Feb 2020
69 posts
Posted on 8/11/26 at 5:58 am to
Totally agree, that disease touches way too many lives and it is a battle nobody should have to fight.
Posted by mule74
Watersound Beach
Member since Nov 2004
13129 posts
Posted on 8/11/26 at 6:14 am to
Slightly worse than Diego Pavia as a college QB? I’ll take it.

Our supporting cast is much better than what Pavia had at Vandy.
This post was edited on 8/11/26 at 6:18 am
Posted by Tiger Ryno
#WoF
Member since Feb 2007
109058 posts
Posted on 8/11/26 at 6:25 am to
Coach is 100% correct. Leavitt doea not scare you.
This post was edited on 8/11/26 at 6:26 am
Posted by cas4t
Member since Jan 2010
72401 posts
Posted on 8/11/26 at 6:47 am to
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And Sorsby minus the gambling would have given us likely the same prediction.


I’m confused by this. Leavitt was the highest rated player in the transfer portal.

Maybe Lane liked Sorsby more? But Leavitt was considered the better prospect.
Posted by boweswi05
birmingham
Member since Aug 2016
7037 posts
Posted on 8/11/26 at 6:51 am to
What does he average 60 to 61 % passing?

His best year throwing was when he had Cam Skattebo.
So what the coach is saying isn't that far off.
He isn't saying he is a bad QB.

He is just saying he is an upper tier QB but not what LSU is used to.
Posted by IM_4_LSU
McKinney, TX
Member since Mar 2014
15080 posts
Posted on 8/11/26 at 6:55 am to
These have to be fake, I just can't imagine a single SEC Defensive Coordinator would say something this stupid.

Put it up on the board Sam. Prove the fricker wrong.
Posted by faraway
Member since Nov 2022
4361 posts
Posted on 8/11/26 at 7:10 am to
and after Leavitt is successful, it'll be him not Lane
Posted by LSUDad
Still on the move
Member since May 2004
63117 posts
Posted on 8/11/26 at 7:20 am to
quote:

What's Diego doing these days?


Pavia went unselected in the 2026
NFL Draft, becoming the first Heisman finalist since Jordan
Lynch in 2014 to go undrafted.


On April 26, 2026, Pavia accepted the Baltimore Ravens' invitation to attend their rookie minicamp.


On April 28, the Ravens signed Pavia to a three-year deal. Pavia was waived by the Ravens on July 23, 2026 to make room for Ethan Pocic on the team's 90-man roster.


GEAUX TIGERS!
Posted by GolfinTiger
Member since Aug 2026
47 posts
Posted on 8/11/26 at 7:35 am to
Hope he reads this before every game.
Posted by Rouge
Floston Paradise
Member since Oct 2004
138906 posts
Posted on 8/11/26 at 7:37 am to
Fun fact

Blake Baker said this to create that edge of disrespect
Posted by grizzlylongcut
Member since Sep 2021
16394 posts
Posted on 8/11/26 at 7:39 am to
Am I crazy or was Sam Leavitt not the #1 quarterback in the portal last year? Now all of a sudden he’s going to suck?
Posted by DCtiger1
Member since Jul 2009
12178 posts
Posted on 8/11/26 at 7:42 am to
Number 1 player in the portal
Posted by Alt26
Member since Mar 2010
36578 posts
Posted on 8/11/26 at 7:49 am to
quote:

There’s not really anything wrong with these comments. I don’t think it’s crazy to say he won’t be what LSU has had at QB recently (Burrow & Daniels). He can still be very good and not come close to that level.

Then the Pavia comment sounds bad because he’s turned into a huge douche, but on the field Pavia was a baller


This.

It's not unreasonable to opine he's not at the level of Burrow or Daniels when they were at their best at LSU. Now, if the opinion is he's not as good as guys like Nussmier, Johnson, Etling, etc, then that is a different discussion.

Pavia also created a lot of issues with his off-script play making ability. I mean Vandy went 10-2 last season. That doesn't happen without Pavia.

Some (many) fans see ANY opinion that isn't expressly glowing about LSU and reflexive bristle with anger without actually evaluating that the statement might be somewhat reasonable.
Posted by Alt26
Member since Mar 2010
36578 posts
Posted on 8/11/26 at 7:49 am to
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This post was edited on 8/11/26 at 7:50 am
Posted by Geauxgurt
Member since Sep 2013
13875 posts
Posted on 8/11/26 at 8:07 am to
Kid was considered one of the top prospects at the QB spot before his injury, yet he's not that talented, sure.

I hate comments like this. So you're telling me he's not JD level athletically? Fine. JD was inaccurate and gun-shy as a passer before coming to LSU and even into his first season there.

Burrow was mediocre in 2018 and then flourished, but when LSU got him, he was not some amazing prospect.

Kid has a ton of talent, and the biggest question mark will be his recovery from the injury. Pretty sure if you asked this same reporter about Chambliss last year at this time, he's not saying "Guy isn't the level Ole Miss is used to in recent year"
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