It's nice to have a QB coach and an OC who can actually call good plays.

Agreed, I have noticed a complete lack of bitching about the offense for the past 2 weeks. Of course 40 points a game is one reason, but also our offense no longer looks like a a bunch of stud racehorses running at full speed but still stuck in the starting gates.

We might not be very complex, but we don't need to be and never did. Crowton's offense was too much for even the most educated fan to comprehend. Its no surprise a bunch of 20 year old kids struggled with it.

Looks to me like Les once again identified the problem and found a solution.

Did you miss the Cotton Bowl?

I was at the Cotton Bowl. What's your point? Given a month to prepare, JJ can figure out how to play QB? Too bad he couldn't do it during the regular season.

Like I said, now we have a QB. 2 of them.

I like the fact that we're not afraid to call the same play 2 plays in a row.

I like the fact that we're not so sporadic with our formations...

last year was I-formation, 5-wide, pro set in shotgun in three consecutive plays way too often.

We seemed to have chosen an offensive identity and are going with it, rather than trying to be 8 different offenses all at once.

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I was at the Cotton Bowl. What's your point?

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The play calling was different.

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Given a month to prepare, JJ can figure out how to play QB? Too bad he couldn't do it during the regular season.

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Oh, you're an angry elf this morning, aren't you.

Apparently you want to discuss Jefferson. Okay, that's cool. Jefferson had a horrible stretch of games in 2010. However, his stats for November were not bad:

43 of 67 (64.2%) for 630 yds; 9.40 ypa; 2 TDs 1 Int; QB rating = 150. Over 100 yards rushing with 1 TD.

In 2011, we've seen the change in play calling and the willingness to attack the defense. We've seen better o-line play. We've seen a better rushing attack. We've seen fewer drive stalling plays.

You don't think Jefferson would perform better in 2011 than he did in 2010 under improved circumstances?

You don't think Kragthorpe would have improved Jefferson's mechanics and play?

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You don't think Jefferson would perform better in 2011 than he did in 2010 under improved circumstances?

You don't think Kragthorpe would have improved Jefferson's mechanics and play

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It doesn't matter what anyone thinks. JJ's career at LSU is over.


Let's quit debating a player that will have no impact on this team, and discuss the guys that will help LSU win ball games.

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Agreed, I have noticed a complete lack of bitching about the offense for the past 2 weeks. Of course 40 points a game is one reason, but also our offense no longer looks like a a bunch of stud racehorses running at full speed but still stuck in the starting gates. We might not be very complex, but we don't need to be and never did. Crowton's offense was too much for even the most educated fan to comprehend. Its no surprise a bunch of 20 year old kids struggled with it.

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I very much agree with this assessment. Our O looks so much smoother than last year. Lets hope it continues (and I think it will).

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Also I noticed personnel packages were changed with the play clock in the mid 20s and Lee was looking at the defense in the mid teens. Which allows for shifts and sight adjustments to be routine and not rushed

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This is a huge change and much needed. Last season we weren't lining up until under 15 seconds left on the clock most of the time.

Its also really nice to have 2 qbs that look in complete control of the game.
Complete a few passes, score a few points and make first downs.