re: Dandy's interview with Mike Detillier on LSU offense

How in the frick is Jennings considered a "caretaker"? Other than the opposing defense's stats, what does he take care of?

I'm no rantard pal

He should know more than me...........well.......because it is his job.

I'm just saying that he is not the gospel. People post his opinions like he is Nostradamus



FTR, I dont think LSU has a 2 qb system next as he suggests. I dislike him because he portrays his opinion as an inevitability, rather than his opinion. I guess its his delivery that annoys me the most. To each their own. I dont prefer him, just my opinion

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Jennings because right now he is more comfortable in the scheme and will not take chances out on the field.

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yes because no scoring at all is better than a turnover....except for the fact that jennings does turn the ball over. So no upside and turnovers....I can see why they feel so comfortable with him

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For instance, what more does Diarse have to show? In the few times they allowed him to (most notably vs. Wisc and ND) the guy made catches on intermediate routes and turned them in to big plays with his ability to run after the catch.

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Diarse messed up on his routes more than any other WR. Thats why you barely saw him in the middle of the season. But to your point, he is great with the ball on his hands, so you have to find a way to get it there.

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How in the frick is Jennings considered a "caretaker"? Other than the opposing defense's stats, what does he take care of?

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As stated in the article, Harris is probably more of a "gunslinger" who is apt to go outside of the offense and try to make plays on his own. Jennings on the other hand may have made some poor throws, but he rarely took risks. There is a reason Harris did not play the rest of the season after AU. I think it's because Les is terrified that he won't stay within the confines of what He (Les) wants to do on offense. Jennings is considered a "caretaker" because he is seen as the less risky option. Whether that means he is the better QB is up for debate.

There are several things I disagree with Detillier about. First, even Les Miles has to recognize that teams can run effectively from the spread formation, and LSU's QBs are more suited to the spread formation than the I formation. Add in the lack of experience at FB, and I expect to see LSU utilize the spread formation more. This will eliminate much of Jennings' advantage over Harris due to comfort with and knowledge of the I formation plays.

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even Les Miles has to recognize that teams can run effectively from the spread formation, and LSU's QBs are more suited to the spread formation than the I formation

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Les is terrified

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Terrified?
WTF do you mean? Because he is naturally cautious and doesn't want to take any un needed risks that makes him terrified?
What in your life has ever qualified to judge if someone is "terrified"?
If you had a job that depended in a large part on the abilities of others to perform according to plan, how "terrified" would you be in trusting that job to someone who has shown that he can't be trusted to perform within the accepted guidelines?
What is terrifying around here are the fan boys that have a personal rooting interest in one athlete over the good of the TEAM.

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Is there evidence to support the notion that Mike Detillier is any more informed than the average rant poster?

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Yes without a doubt. Do u read the rant?

Detweiler knows his football and can access the Tigers objectively as well as anyone out there.

If any of you wouldve read the article. You wouldve read where he mentioned D Williams as the clear #2 and included him in the best backfield in the sport.

He reiterated a few times that the "X" factor will be the offensive line, not Guice. He likes Guice and the change of pace that he may provide could be similar to what Magee provided, which was alot.



As far as the QB battle goes, Miles will play the QB that gives the team the best chance of winning that week. He is not a coach that will sacrifice the hard work of his returning lettermen just to give Harris "experience". He will not allow turnovers or a QB playing outside of the offense. Miles is not a gunslinger's coach. U can bash that all u want, it is what it is.

Harris will have to win the job on the playing field, just like Detweiler states. Which means playing within the offense and not turning the ball over.
He mentioned that Jennings is inaccurate, which is a big problem.

The Qb battle is just what it is.

On the one hand, u have a calm coachable guy that knows the offense extremely well. A player that is limited in talent, but is a good leader. A player that has worked extremely hard to get better last season and this latest offseason. Will it be enough to complete more passes and allow the running game to see an occasional 7 man front?

On the other u have a fast guy with a rocket of an arm. A clear talent and home grown, which has been very rare recently. A NFL talent that wants to play like a gunslinger with a HC that will not allow that. Coaches have faced this many times thru the years at both major levels.

Miles was one drive away from having a stellar season with poor QB play against a loaded SEC last season, but know one wants to say anything about that.

Lets just continue to bash Miles and Jennings, that seems much the cooler thing to do around here. And while we are at it, lets compare Detweiler to the average ranter.

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Flynn and Mauck weren't all world passers but they could get the ball to our playmakers. With our RB's, that's all we need. 

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Flynn and Mauck were gunslingers and turnover prone.