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Mett vs McCarron - First 8 Games

Posted on 10/22/12 at 11:09 am
Posted by SBC
Member since Oct 2005
6886 posts
Posted on 10/22/12 at 11:09 am
Through first 8 games of career:

Mett - 1,419 yds, 57% completion, 7 TD, 4 INT
AJ - 1,664 yrds, 67% completion, 10 TD 3 INT

Both played 3 road games and 3 ranked opponents, although Mett played two Top 10 teams (at the time of the game) vs AJ playing zero.

Now give AJ credit, he has become a much better quarterback in his second year, but let's keep some perspective on Mett. The guy has dealt with 3/5ths of his line getting hurt and has had poor wide receiver play. AJ dealt with neither his first 8 games.

The key for Mett will be can he develop like AJ has. He certainly has the physical tools it is a matter of it "clicks" for him.

Stats....Does a Ranter good.
This post was edited on 10/22/12 at 11:11 am
Posted by Tiger1242
Member since Jul 2011
33058 posts
Posted on 10/22/12 at 11:10 am to
Let's not compare AJ and Mett

It will give me a sad
Posted by The Egg
Houston, TX
Member since Dec 2004
83174 posts
Posted on 10/22/12 at 11:11 am to
let's hope a change at OC is what Mett needs.

AJ has benefitted greatly from their change.

not saying that mcelwain was garbage, bc he wasn't, but bama is throwing the ball downfield more effectively this season for sure.
Posted by CalTiger
California
Member since Jan 2004
3997 posts
Posted on 10/22/12 at 11:13 am to
I think a 15% better completion as well as almost 50% better TD+INT rate makes a huge difference in the offensive production.

But comparing different teams/support player/coaches /seasons doesn't do justice and that too with just a small sample set (adjusted from the beginning of the career start , where huge swings are expected)
Posted by lsusteve1
Member since Dec 2004
46296 posts
Posted on 10/22/12 at 11:14 am to
Bama makes the Offense manageable for AJ

LSU doesn't have a plan on offense

Mett needs play action, dumping to RB's and high % throws to TE's....WHY we don't do this is beyond me.
Posted by The Egg
Houston, TX
Member since Dec 2004
83174 posts
Posted on 10/22/12 at 11:15 am to
bama utilizes their TE/HB very effectively, allowing for easy throws to leaking TE's lining up in the backfield, or in motion. i'd say that's a way to get your qb into rhythm and confident.
Posted by strikingoutsince87
BTR
Member since Jan 2009
1972 posts
Posted on 10/22/12 at 11:18 am to
So you're saying that AJ had more yards, better completion %, more touchdowns, and less interceptions...Ok cool



























j/k
Posted by buddhavista
Member since Jul 2012
3543 posts
Posted on 10/22/12 at 11:19 am to

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Posted by MandevilleLSUTiger
Baton Rouge
Member since Sep 2005
6883 posts
Posted on 10/22/12 at 11:20 am to
quote:

let's hope a change at OC is what Mett needs.


Are you expecting a change at OC?
Posted by Coater
Madison, MS
Member since Jun 2005
33506 posts
Posted on 10/22/12 at 11:20 am to
quote:

Let's not compare AJ and Mett

It will give me a sad
Posted by championship101
home of the lumberjacks
Member since Aug 2007
165 posts
Posted on 10/22/12 at 11:20 am to
I thought I was the only one who was wondering why we dont use play action. It would help our recievers get open cause right now they are no where near open.
Posted by TheEye
Rightcha.
Member since Dec 2006
4952 posts
Posted on 10/22/12 at 11:21 am to
bigger difference is game planning and play calling. Bama is way better.
Posted by The Egg
Houston, TX
Member since Dec 2004
83174 posts
Posted on 10/22/12 at 11:23 am to
no, probably not.
Posted by ninthward
Boston, MA
Member since May 2007
21976 posts
Posted on 10/22/12 at 11:23 am to
We don't throw to the TEs because they have to stay home and block as well Mett does not have the time for a wheel route or dump pass to a back that is usually a 4 or 5th read and we just don't give Mett time for that
Posted by stho381
Lafayette, LA
Member since Jan 2012
4634 posts
Posted on 10/22/12 at 12:13 pm to
quote:

Stats....Does a Ranter good


AJ had what many believed to be the best OL in the country last year and this year.

Mett has a revolving door of an OL so far this year.



Imagine Bama without Warmack and Jones on the OL.
Posted by Tom Bronco
Austin, TX
Member since Jun 2011
2860 posts
Posted on 10/22/12 at 12:25 pm to
Add in even half of the dropped passes and Mett would have as good a completion percentage.
Posted by TigerFanNKaty
texas
Member since Sep 2008
10312 posts
Posted on 10/22/12 at 12:27 pm to
Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum can not come with a passing scheme that attacks holes in a defense.
Posted by souldog
Johnstown, PA
Member since Jul 2007
1014 posts
Posted on 10/22/12 at 12:29 pm to
The problem is not the overall passing stats, it's LSU's numbers on third down and in the red zone.
Posted by bdnc
Member since Dec 2011
939 posts
Posted on 10/22/12 at 12:47 pm to
please spare me this nonsense. Mett is one of the worst qb’s in LSU history. at fla. 1-13 3rd conversions, at AM, 2-16 3rd conversions. when in the red zone, miles doesn’t let him throw, he just wont risk giving up a sure 3 points in lieu of the risk factor
Posted by ItNeverRains
Offugeaux
Member since Oct 2007
28166 posts
Posted on 10/22/12 at 12:50 pm to
quote:

let's hope a change at OC is what Mett needs. AJ has benefitted greatly from their change. not saying that mcelwain was garbage, bc he wasn't, but bama is throwing the ball downfield more effectively this season for sure.


This is a very intelligent post. Prepare to be crucified as this will be taken to mean you want WVU's offense, you hate defense, Les Miles, and don't know how bad it was under Archer/Hallman/Dinardo. Add to that you don't make $4M a year
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