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re: Anonymous SEC Defensive Coordinator on Sam Leavitt

Posted on 8/11/26 at 8:09 am to
Posted by Bayoubengal205
Member since Nov 2016
1206 posts
Posted on 8/11/26 at 8:09 am to
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Is he comparing him to burrow and daniels. Or Jordan Jefferson and Anthony jennings?

Hard to say with it being anonymous, but I’d assume he’s just speaking on his personal experience being a DC against LSU.
So probably comparing to Burrow and Daniels.
Posted by SOL2
Dallas burbs
Member since Jan 2020
9203 posts
Posted on 8/11/26 at 8:13 am to
Is this for real or is this guy butthurt over something? I know Sam may not be Jaylen or Joe, but the fact that Lane thinks he's pretty good probably means he's pretty good. If Pavia is that good, why doesn't the NFL think so? I'm not sure this SEC coach's opinions line up with reality. He sounds like a Vandy coach.
Posted by Alt26
Member since Mar 2010
36101 posts
Posted on 8/11/26 at 8:16 am to
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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"


Of course. But it is not unreasonable to suggest a guy is not at the level of best player in the country like Burrow and Daniels were at their peak when he (Leavitt) has never been that.

Personally, I think Leavitt will be good because EVERY starting QB under Lane has been good. Now, I think that is probably more in line with Jaxson Dart good rather than 2019 Burrow or 2023 Daniels good, but still good.

If we are being honest, Leavitt did play a SEC team last season. One of the worst in the league. And he wasn't good. 10/22, 82 yards, 2 INTs.

It's ok to take an optimistic but wait and see approach.
Posted by lowhound
Effie
Member since Aug 2014
10752 posts
Posted on 8/11/26 at 8:19 am to
Posted by Kool Kaliper
Mansfield, TX
Member since Nov 2018
3911 posts
Posted on 8/11/26 at 8:22 am to
LSU hasn't produced many great quarterbacks. We have only had a few good QBs, so who is this person comparing Sammy to?
Posted by jp4lsu
Member since Sep 2016
7130 posts
Posted on 8/11/26 at 8:26 am to
This guy states the obvious when comparing JB9 and JD5 and even Nuss in his 1st full season. Sure we don't know where he will fit with those guys having only 1 season with CLK.
But also remember that JB9 and JD5 took huge steps in their 2nd season. Even they were a bit pedestrian in their 1st season. So I don't know what to expect. I know CLK system is QB friendly and has a solid run game to put the stress on the D.
Diego Pavia comparison is bit much because Pavia is a short Manziel. He did his damage when the play broke down. I don't think that will be the case with SL. He will do damage when he has to scramble but I think the focus will be to get the ball out.
Posted by tigerfoot
Alexandria
Member since Sep 2006
61671 posts
Posted on 8/11/26 at 8:31 am to
Here was the synopsis of comments from 2025

quote:

SEC coaches see LSU in 2025 as a program with elite talent and a strong offensive identity, but one that must overcome offensive line depth issues and adapt to a more GM-driven roster model. The team is expected to be a physical, competitive force in the SEC, but success will depend on how well the new offensive line can support


And anyone that has watched a bit of SL can tell you that he has moments that are good and not so good, so a bit of hesitation is warranted.

Posted by ffhouston
The Woodlands
Member since Sep 2007
4068 posts
Posted on 8/11/26 at 8:47 am to
No idea what a "normal" LSU QB is here, as no sane person would categorize Heisman Trophy winners that way. If he's better than Nuss, then that's more meaningful to me than anything going into this season.
Posted by Tifway419
Member since Sep 2022
2381 posts
Posted on 8/11/26 at 8:55 am to
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Didn’t Diego finish 2nd in the Heisman voting?
Reminds me of the hate Lamar Jackson gets. He sucks because he can’t beat Patrick Mahommes or Josh Allen in the playoffs.

Acting as if the QBs beating him aren’t generational. Like you said, Diego Pavia finished 2nd in the Heisman. Not a shame that Pavia would be a better college QB.
Posted by skullhawk
My house
Member since Nov 2007
27989 posts
Posted on 8/11/26 at 9:25 am to
He's not a Daniels or Burrow, but his physical traits are as good or better than Chambliss's (not saying he will be as good). They are very similar in their ability to make plays off schedule.
Posted by Reservoirdog
Member since May 2026
92 posts
Posted on 8/11/26 at 9:27 am to
Did he just sht on Diego Pavia for no reason? Pavia was arguably the best QB in the country over the past 2 seasons
Posted by eetiger
Baton Rouge via Eunice
Member since Mar 2006
1943 posts
Posted on 8/11/26 at 9:40 am to
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It’s called lazy journalism
And what moronic coach agrees to these anonymous interviews


I don't trust so called journalism anymore whether it be news or sports!
Posted by Van Wilder
Member since Jul 2014
251 posts
Posted on 8/11/26 at 9:42 am to
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Kiffin had a lot of choices this offseason and got the QB he wanted for his system. That alone should tell you all you need to know.
First, there were a bunch of QBs who were not available to Kiffin because they never considered transferring.

Second, Kiffin did not get the QB he wanted. Kiffin did not get his first choice: Trinidad Chambliss. Kiffin didn't get his second choice: Brendan Sorsby. Kiffin didn't get his third choice: Demond Williams Jr.

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.

I believe Kiffin is the best QBC/OC combination in CFB. Kiffin will have Leavitt prepared, Kiffin will call plays that give Leavitt the best opportunity to succeed. I certainly hope Leavitt rises to the challenge, and I'm optimistic about this season.



Not totally accurate. Kiffin personally wanted Leavitt more than any QB not named Trinidad. The staff convinced him to pursue Sorsby and Williams due to concerns about Leavitt's health.
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