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re: Anonymous SEC Defensive Coordinator on Sam Leavitt
Posted on 8/11/26 at 8:09 am to Nado Jenkins83
Posted on 8/11/26 at 8:09 am to Nado Jenkins83
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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 on 8/11/26 at 8:13 am to John Rambeaux
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 on 8/11/26 at 8:16 am to Geauxgurt
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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 on 8/11/26 at 8:19 am to John Rambeaux
Posted on 8/11/26 at 8:22 am to John Rambeaux
LSU hasn't produced many great quarterbacks. We have only had a few good QBs, so who is this person comparing Sammy to?
Posted on 8/11/26 at 8:26 am to Alt26
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.
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 on 8/11/26 at 8:31 am to John Rambeaux
Here was the synopsis of comments from 2025
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.
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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 on 8/11/26 at 8:47 am to Nado Jenkins83
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 on 8/11/26 at 8:55 am to Gings5
quote:Reminds me of the hate Lamar Jackson gets. He sucks because he can’t beat Patrick Mahommes or Josh Allen in the playoffs.
Didn’t Diego finish 2nd in the Heisman voting?
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 on 8/11/26 at 9:25 am to John Rambeaux
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 on 8/11/26 at 9:27 am to John Rambeaux
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 on 8/11/26 at 9:40 am to nicholastiger
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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 on 8/11/26 at 9:42 am to Salviati
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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.
Posted on 8/11/26 at 11:04 am to BitBuster
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Kiffin had a lot of choices this offseason and got the QB he wanted for his system
Besides the other 3 or 4 QBs he wanted, sure, I guess you're right.
Posted on 8/11/26 at 11:59 am to Van Wilder
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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.
Of course CLK wanted Chambliss first because it would be the easiest for immediate success because he knows TC and TC knows the offense and is efficient at running it.
But lets not forget that TC was not CLK's first choice at OM. He was the backup and look what CLK did with that. CLK has made QB's ever since he went to Bama as OC.
Do I expect Sam to be as efficient in this offense as TC was last season? No but later in the season I would expect him to be. Sam will be fine if he stays healthy. My only concern is health and accuracy. I don't know about his accuracy because I have not seen him play enough. But I think he will be fine.
Posted on 8/11/26 at 12:01 pm to Big EZ Tiger
i think two things can be true at once.
1. leavitt is immensely talented, has the potential to be a great player here, and is the x factor to make this team a playoff contender this year.
2. leavitt was really bad at times last year/objectively regressed YoY from the playoff year.
He needs to find consistency this year.
1. leavitt is immensely talented, has the potential to be a great player here, and is the x factor to make this team a playoff contender this year.
2. leavitt was really bad at times last year/objectively regressed YoY from the playoff year.
He needs to find consistency this year.
Posted on 8/11/26 at 12:10 pm to John Rambeaux
I agree. Sam doesn’t give me that same feeling Joe and Jayden did when they transferred in, which is probably why Lane tried to steal D. Williams from Washington. But I’ve also seen what Lane has done with QBs who weren’t on Joe or Jayden’s level and still managed to produce the No. 1 offense in the conference. That’s why I have confidence in what he can do with Sam.
Posted on 8/11/26 at 12:11 pm to Big EZ Tiger
Matt Mauck and Matt Flynn got us where we needed to be, just fine !
Posted on 8/11/26 at 12:26 pm to DCtiger1
quote:Obviously you and 14 people didn't get my point.
Leavitt was the number 1 player in the portal
The anonymous guy said he doesn't think Leavitt is the same caliber of the QBs we had prior. I stated that when Burrow and Daniels left their schools, nobody wanted them. Now a guy that most people wanted comes, so why would he think LSU can't make magic happen a 3rd time? Like who was Daniels? Who was Burrow? Who were they before LSU? This also happened with two entirely different coaching staffs.
Posted on 8/11/26 at 12:28 pm to ElderTiger
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Matt Mauck and Matt Flynn got us where we needed to be, just fine !
Agreed. It Jamarcus to get out of the way so Flynn could win it. LSU should've won a natty with Jamarcus but he just didn't have the work ethic to do his homework and relied on his arm only.
That was one QB CLK couldn't do anything with.
Of course Lane was a diff guy back then and he himself was a numbskull back then as well.
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