re: Jordan Jefferson is not ready

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now do you all realize why Lee has stayed starting

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I agree with second part of your post but disagree with JJ not being ready to play. If JL would have been lighting up the scoreboard and not the visitors, I would say “JJ needs to watch and learn.” But its clear JL is learning too.
I think JJ also needs a little more game speed repetition. And should have played against Tulane like he did last night.
Also coming in the game gave JL a break and changed the pace of the game.
I was encouraged by what I saw from JJ last night, as well as JL in 2nd half.
This is what LSU has right now and the coaches need to do the BEST they can with it. Right now LSU is at its best with 2 different QB’s running the offense. IMO

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He's hot and cold, but tends to run cold 3 times as much as hot

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All redshirt freshman, particularly those that play in the SEC past, present or future, will have moments like this. It's just not JL, which is what I've been saying on this board all the time.

I crack up at the people on here that wanted JJ in the game all last week, criticizing Miles for not putting him in, wondering why he wasn't in there. Fast forward to last night and the student section boos Lee when he was introduced in pregame, then boos him again during the game. JJ comes in and everyone goes crazy, thinking that this kid is Moses or something, gonna lead us to the promise land. Did you any of you see JJ play? He sucked at best. He completed 1 pass for 5 yards. His running ability was below average. Heck, Hatch runs as good as this guy. When Miles says he's not ready, damn he's not ready. Is that the coaches fault that he's not? Most likely. I hope all of you like the crow that's in your mouth today.

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Again, he's got the physical tools, but metally his progression has moved no where.

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Man..that's a little rough. Have a little patience. He is 19. It's not like he's a fifth year player or anything. I mean what do you expect? Chase Daniel?

Meaux, most of us knew he wouldn't light it up. Most just wanted a change of pace. He offers the running threat much like Hatch did, and that time on the bench helps force Lee to think about the game more.

Even against Bama, the best I'd have expected from him was to come in and run for a few first downs, and that would've been better than handing off to Scott 6 straight plays for 2 straight 3 and outs.

Lee is obviously hands down the better passer now, and should get most of the reps by far, but having the change of pace is what made LSU successful last year.

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Is that the coaches fault that he's not? Most likely.

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tough to develop 3 inexperienced guys

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He sucked at best. He completed 1 pass for 5 yards. His running ability was below average. Heck, Hatch runs as good as this guy.

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did you actually watch the game?

He looked pretty damn good with that much pressure on him. The receivers didn't help him out by dropping passes that hit him in the hands.

and I like his running ability, especially in the red zone.

god damn, he did just as well as lee did in his first real start.

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now do you all realize why Lee has stayed starting?

JJ does have all the tools, however

i just hope that JJ learns how to run the option. it's obvious it is not his strong suit. if he can harness his running and add it to his throwing ability, then he could be something special in a couple years

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I actually agree. I think Miles is doing the right thing by slowly merging him into it.

Clearly he isnt ready to start. I have a feeling we will be just fine at QB next year, we just have to get through this season first.

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Yes, I agree with you in the sense that spelling Lee is a good idea. It does seem to settle him down a bit. I think that Lee will be awesome. I already think that, for a RS Freshman, he is awesome. I don't like the INT's or Pick6's any less than anyone else, but the kid is good, and I get sick of everyone forgetting that he is a RSF and throwing him under the bus.