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Kiffin’s demeanor before and during the game was telling: He knew Leavitt = turd burger

Posted on 9/20/26 at 12:45 pm
Posted by theunknownknight
Baton Rouge
Member since Sep 2005
61586 posts
Posted on 9/20/26 at 12:45 pm
I think it clicked in this week's practices - this guy is the best we have...for now

An emotional kid who’ll crow but can’t throw
Posted by Traceg03
LA
Member since Jun 2018
1889 posts
Posted on 9/20/26 at 12:46 pm to
You've clearly never listened to a press conference of kiffin then. He has talked very highly of Leavitt.
Posted by TigerAttorney
Member since Nov 2017
4582 posts
Posted on 9/20/26 at 12:46 pm to
Yall said the same thing about JD5 his first year. Sam made some crazy plays last night. Once he settles in and makes the routine consistently sky is the limit. The kid didn’t go full speed till August. It takes time
Posted by tonydtiger
Central Mississippi
Member since Oct 2007
3139 posts
Posted on 9/20/26 at 12:47 pm to
Yep. Kiffin knows he’s handcuffed and there’s not much he can do about it. Just got to find a better option after the season.
Posted by theunknownknight
Baton Rouge
Member since Sep 2005
61586 posts
Posted on 9/20/26 at 12:48 pm to
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You've clearly never listened to a press conference of kiffin then. He has talked very highly of Leavitt.


Well Kiffin’s not going to go around exclaiming Leavitt suxks the taints of men by choice is he?

But his body language and facial expressions while we were on offense doesn't lie
Posted by SlowFlowPro
With populists, expect populism
Member since Jan 2004
483067 posts
Posted on 9/20/26 at 12:48 pm to
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Yep. Kiffin knows he’s handcuffed and there’s not much he can do about it


When it appeared Kiffin took over playcalling, we started running a Les Miles offense
This post was edited on 9/20/26 at 12:49 pm
Posted by theunknownknight
Baton Rouge
Member since Sep 2005
61586 posts
Posted on 9/20/26 at 12:48 pm to
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Yall said the same thing about JD5 his first year.

No I didn't
Posted by jonboy
Member since Sep 2003
7517 posts
Posted on 9/20/26 at 12:49 pm to
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turd burger


One loss and we turn into 6 year olds on the playground now?
Posted by wadewilson
Member since Sep 2009
42441 posts
Posted on 9/20/26 at 12:49 pm to
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An emotional kid


Where is this criticism coming from?
Posted by SlowFlowPro
With populists, expect populism
Member since Jan 2004
483067 posts
Posted on 9/20/26 at 12:49 pm to
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Yall said the same thing about JD5 his first year

As teh President of the "Jayden Daniels is Awesome and People who Think Nuss is Better Are Retards" organization, founded in 2022, you, sir, are wrong.
Posted by SlowFlowPro
With populists, expect populism
Member since Jan 2004
483067 posts
Posted on 9/20/26 at 12:50 pm to
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Where is this criticism coming from?

I think it's associating his happy feet with being excited
Posted by friendlyobservation
Member since Mar 2024
5895 posts
Posted on 9/20/26 at 12:51 pm to
I don't know about that. Kiffin always speaks highly of him and seems to love him. He was hugging him hard after the game. He loves his grit. I can see that too. Guy is tough and has heart he's just limited. The guy can't read or process defenses and locks-on too much. He hasn't improved as a passer since ASU in what, his 4th year college?

I don't see what Lane thinks he has in this guy. He needs to cut bait and get someone else. I'm sure Miss State's QB would be more than happy to be the highest paid QB in NCAA ball next year. We're not getting our ROI with Leavitt. Sorry but it is true. I like his heart but he's not an SEC QB.
Posted by wadewilson
Member since Sep 2009
42441 posts
Posted on 9/20/26 at 12:51 pm to
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But his body language and facial expressions while we were on offense doesn't lie






Yeah, what a pussy.
Posted by TDsngumbo
Member since Oct 2011
52155 posts
Posted on 9/20/26 at 12:52 pm to
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Yall said the same thing about JD5 his first year.

I’d kill to have Sam be like JD5 in his first year. JD5 in his first year was infinitely better than Sam so far.
Posted by Fast Times @ LSU
Camas
Member since Jan 2005
2231 posts
Posted on 9/20/26 at 12:52 pm to
I trust Weiss & Kiffin can help Leavitt read defenses better each week. He missed some wide open check downs. He was under so much pressure he was very quick to run & poor mechanics caused him to miss throws.
Posted by Mikes revenge
Member since Sep 2025
57 posts
Posted on 9/20/26 at 12:53 pm to
Nothing will improve quarterback play until we get consistent OL play. OM defensive line was in our backfield all night.
Posted by theunknownknight
Baton Rouge
Member since Sep 2005
61586 posts
Posted on 9/20/26 at 12:53 pm to
Not just that. He gets too excited in the huddle, before the snap he looks like a nervous wreck. He yelled at his receivers in game 1, gets in teammates faces, runs up and down the sidelines like a female cheerleader. Watch his body language.

I noticed it almost immediately and called it out on here before anyone only to get downvoted to oblivion.
This post was edited on 9/20/26 at 12:54 pm
Posted by friendlyobservation
Member since Mar 2024
5895 posts
Posted on 9/20/26 at 12:55 pm to
I'm sorry but this is not true. JD5 showed he had all the attributes to be a great QB even when he struggled. His issue was always CONFIDENCE. Everyone would scream just throw the ball you see it throw the ball. Until the light finally came on for him.

He had everything. Running ability, he read defenses well, he threw great intermediate throws, he was fairly accurate, etc. It was all confidence for him and anyone with eyes could see it.

Sam does not have any of what JD5 had. He's the polar opposite. He can't read a defense, he locks-on, he doesn't go through progressions, he gets happy feat when it's not there, doesn't have accuracy, and trusts his legs too much. He's in year 4 and still hasn't progressed. JD5 is a horrible comparison because he's nothing like SL.
Posted by Tiger1988
Houston
Member since May 2016
31309 posts
Posted on 9/20/26 at 12:57 pm to
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thing about JD5 his first year.
Leavitt was better than him. Leavitt looks like him the first 2 or 3 games year 2. Daniels took over a season to get going. Go back to the Miss St game in 23. Daniels would NOT throw into coverage.
Posted by theunknownknight
Baton Rouge
Member since Sep 2005
61586 posts
Posted on 9/20/26 at 12:58 pm to
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Leavitt was better than him


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