re: Herb Tyler versus JJ, who would you rather have?

Is this a joke? Herb Tyler without question. Outside of Rohan Davey, I would want Herb Tyler over any quarterback who has started a game within the last 10 years.

Marcus Randall versus JJ would be the more appropriate comparison.

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I have been baffled by this question for two agonizing and frustrating seasons. I suspect we will never learn the answer.

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So true I think watching JJ play quarterback is just brutal. You just want to look away! Even more so when the passes start hitting at receivers feet, behind them and way over their head for int's and then when Lee finally gets in u see JJ sulking and pouting on the sidelines like he has been wronged. Just want to go up to him and ask for a refund of your ticket for being forced to watch him attempt to play qb! Brutal

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I have been baffled by this question for two agonizing and frustrating seasons. I suspect we will never learn the answer.

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I assume you mean agonizing and frustrating QB play the last two seasons. And that would be fair.

I would offer the very real possiblity that JJ will play at a higer level and much more consistently in Krag's system this year.

We just may learn the answer come January.

Herb vs JJ is such an easy choice for anyone who watched both play. Like someone else said, Herb on last year's team and we mightve played for a NC.

Randall vs JJ is the more difficult decision, but I'd still go with Randall. The offenses suffer under either one, but even under Randall I think it was better. Never can I recall LSU being so bad on offense for 2 years straight. Randall was a better leader and a better passer, and probably could run better had Jimbo used him that way.

As for this year, I expect an improved offense, but still not a good offense. JJ is a senior and we have a new OC, so that should be good for offensive ranking in the 80s. I think Crowton is an awful QB coach, but I'm just not sure how much better Krag can make JJ in just one offseason.

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I hope your prediction comes to pass. However, I have watched every game the past two seasons, including the spring games, and I would be shocked to see marked improvement.

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I would agree with the above post. While I dont argue that Crowton was lax in developing qb's some of the blame has to fall on the qb.

I mean completing the bubble screen is an easy throw (other than JJ) just takes repetition and work. For JJ to consistently throw behind the receiver, at his feet, over his head smacks to me of lack of work and preparation the on his part.

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u see JJ sulking and pouting on the sidelines

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Is what completely lost me with JJ

Now I can't stand watching him play.. Sucks

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I mean completing the bubble screen is an easy throw (other than JJ) just takes repetition and work.

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Very true and accurate statement, Rudy40.

But I would present the argument that it also take sound fundamentals to be an accurate QB (ie. proper footwork, consistent release point, and a dozen other throwing mechanics).

Everything that I have heard coming out of the LSU Spring Practices is: 1. Jefferson is a hard worker and has been putting in the time need to improve. And 2. Krags is a much better QB instructor and specializes in technique.

If those two things are being done efficiently, then I see no reason why JJ could not improve his play in 2011. And I also think the end of 2010 supports this theory.

I also think its fair to question JJ's ability based on past performance.

I live in Clear Lake. South Shore Harbour.

Still have my season tickets to LSU football tho.

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Is what completely lost me with JJ

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the fist pump when Lee threw a TD to TT at Fla didn't win you back?

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Then why are we playing him if he's this bad? Is there something you know that the coaches don't?

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Would love a straight answer from someone in the know on that one. The million dollar question.

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Simple. He gave LSU the best chance to win.