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re: I think I was wrong about Anthony Jennings.
Posted on 9/2/14 at 9:54 am to inebr8ted tiger
Posted on 9/2/14 at 9:54 am to inebr8ted tiger
The 2nd and 14 pass to Dural before the Diarse td was textbook.
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Posted on 9/2/14 at 9:57 am to GumboPot
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My only disappointment in the game was the offensive line
big time, man. that's my biggest takeaway from the game other than the team fighting back late.
the o line which was supposed to be dominant got dominated. not until the fourth where hilliard had a couple of holes he could've driven a truck thru did they look like advertised.
no pass pro and run blocking was dismal.
hopefully it was first game stuff.
on to jennings, there was a play where he was harried moved left (against his strong side) squared his shoulders, set his feet and deliverd a great ball. i think that particular one was either dropped or defended well but his mechanics were great.
after the iowa game i was worried a little. many people like to say "coaches held him back" but that's thru playcalling to limit mistakes. he looked unsettled, his footwork was shaky etc. that has nothing to do with playcalling.
he was leaps and bounds better than the iowa game imo. he'll get the screen down.
i came out pretty hopeful after this game at QB. and the good news is, he's a good kid that wants to be a leader. i wish him the best.
i defended JJ when he was here but his progress was pretty minimal in his time here. i know its just a two game sample but AJ looked much better in the bowl game to this game.
This post was edited on 9/2/14 at 9:58 am
Posted on 9/2/14 at 10:17 am to atltiger6487
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the long TD to Dural (nice play, but a busted coverage) skews those stats. Take away that one play and AJ's YPA comes way down.
(Yes, I know, you have to count all of his yards, I'm just saying a big chunk came on that one).
His YPA sans the 80 yard TD was still 8.0 YPA which is still quite solid.
Posted on 9/2/14 at 10:27 am to jtran1988
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The first TD pass to Dural reminds me of Baylor RG3. Passing was his first option. He didn't want to run it like any normal dual threat would.
I noticed this about him coming out of high school. His head is always up, eyes downfield.
Posted on 9/2/14 at 10:42 am to LosLobos111
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the long TD to Dural (nice play, but a busted coverage) skews those stats
2 things:
he made a great throw to where only his WR could get it and dural adjusted brilliantly.
his other long one to dural down the sideline was on the money.
Posted on 9/2/14 at 10:43 am to inebr8ted tiger
Jennings had a solid first real showing. The Iowa game had a gameplan was to keep it simple, pound it, and make sure to win the game (by 1 point or 20) This looked to be a full gameplan to go with his skill set.
BUT, I do believe the few long balls make him look a tad better than he did throwing the ball. Although those 3 balls were perfect, I can't take away the fact there were a few situations that could have gone a little better with a more accurate throw. In no way shape or form am I talking the kid down or disappointed in the performance. I'm just not going to go out and say "Man, Jennings looked fantastic out there today, that's what I'm talking about!"
I also think Harris didn't quite get the drive he needed to get a feel of things either. In that point of the game LSU had no answers or adjustments (I think it was around 3min left in 1st half?), throwing him out there was trying to spark something and didn't work. He had no shot to throw the ball on third down or run the ball on his keep on the zone read.
Jennings has a ways to go, but so does the team. Get back to work this weekand try to get better each week.
BUT, I do believe the few long balls make him look a tad better than he did throwing the ball. Although those 3 balls were perfect, I can't take away the fact there were a few situations that could have gone a little better with a more accurate throw. In no way shape or form am I talking the kid down or disappointed in the performance. I'm just not going to go out and say "Man, Jennings looked fantastic out there today, that's what I'm talking about!"
I also think Harris didn't quite get the drive he needed to get a feel of things either. In that point of the game LSU had no answers or adjustments (I think it was around 3min left in 1st half?), throwing him out there was trying to spark something and didn't work. He had no shot to throw the ball on third down or run the ball on his keep on the zone read.
Jennings has a ways to go, but so does the team. Get back to work this weekand try to get better each week.
Posted on 9/2/14 at 10:58 am to inebr8ted tiger
He showed some mental toughness by coming from behind and his accuracy on the deep ball was solid, but his completion percentage has got to improve in a big way.
From his 2 career starts:
7/19
9/21
From his 2 career starts:
7/19
9/21
Posted on 9/2/14 at 11:00 am to Green Chili Tiger
it feels like he's played in two back to back bowl games
Posted on 9/2/14 at 11:37 am to inebr8ted tiger
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I might have jumped the gun a little in judging Jennings ability to play quarterback for LSU. I guess my assumptions were based on the Iowa game last year
His play in the Iowa game, considering he was a true Fr making his 1st start and the field conditions, wasn't as bad as some claimed. imo
While I thought his play vs. Wisconsin was good or solid overall, I am not ready to suggest that he is "the man" at QB for us for the next 3 yrs. I don't think we will totally know what we have in Jennings or Harris till we face the SEC powers.
This post was edited on 9/2/14 at 11:43 am
Posted on 9/2/14 at 11:41 am to inebr8ted tiger
Here is what I posted in another thread:
I feel he threw the ball well. He threw some nice deep balls and got heat on it when he needed to. The touch pass, I believe, will improve. I am optimistic about him.
ETA: I will go as far to say I feel as good about Jennings as I have about any LSU QB in a while. I'm no expert but I think he will be regarded very highly by the time he leaves LSU.
I feel he threw the ball well. He threw some nice deep balls and got heat on it when he needed to. The touch pass, I believe, will improve. I am optimistic about him.
ETA: I will go as far to say I feel as good about Jennings as I have about any LSU QB in a while. I'm no expert but I think he will be regarded very highly by the time he leaves LSU.
This post was edited on 9/2/14 at 11:42 am
Posted on 9/2/14 at 11:43 am to tjohn deaux
Posted on 9/2/14 at 11:44 am to inebr8ted tiger
What I like about Jennings is that he uses his legs to keep the play going instead of just constantly tucking it and running. There were several plays where I thought he'd tuck and run where he passed. That's a huge difference between he and Jefferson, and it's one of the major reasons I think the comparison is absurd.
Posted on 9/2/14 at 11:56 am to 11thACR
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This post was edited on 1/11/21 at 1:17 am
Posted on 9/2/14 at 11:59 am to Ace Midnight
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I'm pretty sure he was hit as he threw, as well, if it is the same pass I'm thinking about.
What you noted was probably this:
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1st and 10 at LSU 48 Anthony Jennings pass complete to Travin Dural for 44 yds to the Wisc 8 for a 1ST down (ESPN Box Scores/third quarter)
He was hit as he threw, but instead of flinching and throwing off his back leg, he stepped into the throw for the completion and took the hit like a boss man.
He had a spotty first half with less than 40% completion but was something like 3 of 5 including the pass you referenced in the second. He had a couple of drops by receivers and a couple of questionable interference no-calls but despite those issues he came through looking confident and like a very able passer. He is going to be something special before it's all over. 1-0 as a reliever and 2-0 as a starter looks a lot like a winner.
Posted on 9/2/14 at 12:14 pm to Dijkstra
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That's a huge difference between he and Jefferson
not really. Jordan didn't really take off that much. if anything, I thought he should've taken off a little more. especially in 09 when he stood in the pocket a little too long and took some sacks he shouldn't have. and he generally kept his eyes downfield and occasionally made plays on the run (again, esp in 09 before his accuracy went to total shite the next yr, and alternated between ok and total shite in 2011).
there were some valid comparisons after the Iowa game, particularly with the bad sacks and inaccuracy. but the sample size was small, so they were taken out of context. (not to mention our fan base loves to make these definitive judgements about guys way too early)
I still think the best comparison for Jennings is Flynn. about the same size, good mobility, good looking/ compact throwing motion. I got visions of Ro with some of those high arcing throws though.
Posted on 9/2/14 at 12:19 pm to SuperSaint
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I think the coaching staff needs to throw their hats in 100% on Jennings and let them know they have complete confidence in him. Let Harris know he is the future of the program but right now it's Jenning's team.
by future of the program you mean will get 1 year to play?
If this QB competition is decided this year, i doubt the non starting QB stays more than a year.
Posted on 9/2/14 at 12:26 pm to inebr8ted tiger
My issue with Jennings is that he won't run...when there is nothing there, take off and get a few yards. Stop trying to prove you are a pocket passer. We know you can throw the football, it's ok to make plays with your legs.
Don't get me wrong, I know he isn't Jefferson, but that is the same shite he used to do. Stand around, and instead of running he would throw it at someone's feet.
Don't get me wrong, I know he isn't Jefferson, but that is the same shite he used to do. Stand around, and instead of running he would throw it at someone's feet.
Posted on 9/2/14 at 12:30 pm to ATLTiger
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not really. Jordan didn't really take off that much. if anything, I thought he should've taken off a little more. especially in 09 when he stood in the pocket a little too long and took some sacks he shouldn't have.
Yeah, this is what I am saying. He is light years ahead of JJ already. He's proven that by being abe to put touch on the ball. I just want him to take off every now and then when there is nothing there. He doesn't have to be Mike Vick or anything.
That being said I was pretty impressed with his poise and some of his passes. He wI'll get better. He does remind me of Flynn.
Posted on 9/2/14 at 12:31 pm to SammyTiger
quote:First, I'm not 100% sure the QB competition is decided for this year. Jennings looked good; Harris looked nervous, but it's a very small sample size.
by future of the program you mean will get 1 year to play? If this QB competition is decided this year, i doubt the non starting QB stays more than a year.
Second, I'm not at all sure that even if the QB competition gets decided for this year, that it means that it is decided for next year. Harris is very new to the system. He has not been Moffitized at all. I suspect that he is not completely comfortable in his position yet. A year in the system might make a huge difference in his development.
Third, there are only two scholarship QBs at LSU. LSU runs lots of options and QB draws, so there is lots of opportunity for QB injury. The backup QB is always one play away from being the starting QB, and it's an extremely rare season when the LSU starting QB does not get hurt.
Fourth, Harris will always have one more year of eligibility than Jennings. One year of being the starting QB at LSU is enough to show that a QB belongs in the NFL. It worked for Flynn.
Fifth, I don't think Harris or Jennings want to go anywhere else and start over with a new OC. I think they are smart enough to recognize what they have in Cameron and LSU: two proven winners.
This post was edited on 9/2/14 at 12:35 pm
Posted on 9/2/14 at 12:45 pm to ATLTiger
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again, esp in 09 before his accuracy went to total shite the next yr, and alternated between ok and total shite in 2011).
JJ's accuracy in 2011 was 61% and JL's was 62%. Mett's was 59% in 2012.
AJ's accuracy in 2013 was 45% and his 1st game this yr was 43%. Way too early to make any valid claims on what it will be in the future, but it hasn't improved to this point in time.
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