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The "Jefferson is a Running Quarterback" Myth

Posted on 8/3/10 at 1:26 pm
Posted by truthbetold
Member since Aug 2008
7637 posts
Posted on 8/3/10 at 1:26 pm
Why does every LSU fan I talk to tell me this? And what can be done to convince them otherwise?

Matt Flynn was a more dynamic runner than Jefferson. The latter is purely a drop back passer, with some straight line speed but little to no wiggle.
Posted by SouthOfSouth
Baton Rouge
Member since Jun 2008
43529 posts
Posted on 8/3/10 at 1:27 pm to
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Why does every LSU fan I talk to tell me this?


Because he's black...
Posted by LSUcmillion
Member since Dec 2009
636 posts
Posted on 8/3/10 at 1:27 pm to
stereotype probably.. most black quarterbacks can run
Posted by Stromile Swift
Houston
Member since Sep 2003
43195 posts
Posted on 8/3/10 at 1:27 pm to
Because he's black...
Posted by Suntiger
STG or BR or somewhere else
Member since Feb 2007
34651 posts
Posted on 8/3/10 at 1:28 pm to
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Why does every LSU fan I talk to tell me this?


Who the hell is saying this? Fans of other teams or people who are LSU "fans" who haven't seen a game the last two years.
Posted by Colonel Flagg
Baton Rouge
Member since Apr 2010
23289 posts
Posted on 8/3/10 at 1:28 pm to
I think Jefferson is best under center running play action and roll outs. I don't see Jefferson as a true running QB or a shot gun QB either.
Posted by gayson
Member since Feb 2008
2102 posts
Posted on 8/3/10 at 1:30 pm to
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Why does every LSU fan I talk to tell me this?


but jamarcus wasnt known as a running qb... maybe because he was huge but he was black too. black people who arent huge should be able to run fast?
Posted by RogerTheShrubber
Juneau, AK
Member since Jan 2009
283717 posts
Posted on 8/3/10 at 1:31 pm to
I think JJ looks better rolling out with the pass/run option. Not from the pocket though.
Posted by killercoconut
Lafayette
Member since Jun 2008
3811 posts
Posted on 8/3/10 at 1:31 pm to
JJ is an athlete playing quarterback and that is all. Enough said.
Posted by wahoocs
Lafayette, LA
Member since Nov 2004
23678 posts
Posted on 8/3/10 at 1:32 pm to
When compared to Jarrett Lee, JJ is Jesse Owens.

Jefferson is not a very dependable runner on designed running plays, but if he could just make good, timely decisions when his receivers are covered downfield, it would be sufficient.
Posted by truthbetold
Member since Aug 2008
7637 posts
Posted on 8/3/10 at 1:36 pm to
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JJ is an athlete playing quarterback and that is all. Enough said.


He is?
Posted by truthbetold
Member since Aug 2008
7637 posts
Posted on 8/3/10 at 1:36 pm to
dp
This post was edited on 8/3/10 at 1:37 pm
Posted by Newbomb Turk
perfectanschlagen
Member since May 2008
9961 posts
Posted on 8/3/10 at 1:36 pm to
What's even funnier is the "Jefferson is a Passing Quarterback" Myth.

The kid just doesn't have it.
Posted by Ash Williams
South of i-10
Member since May 2009
18472 posts
Posted on 8/3/10 at 1:37 pm to
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Because he's black...


racist
Posted by RogerTheShrubber
Juneau, AK
Member since Jan 2009
283717 posts
Posted on 8/3/10 at 1:37 pm to
quote:

JJ is an athlete playing quarterback and that is all. Enough said.


Disagree. JJ has very good passing skill but hasn't developed the ability to read the field yet. He has passing skills.
Posted by Fishhead
Elmendorf, TX
Member since Jan 2008
12347 posts
Posted on 8/3/10 at 1:37 pm to
quote:

Jefferson is not a very dependable runner on designed running plays, but if he could just make good, timely decisions when his receivers are covered downfield, it would be sufficient.
More than sufficient. I agree with your post, but JJ IS a good runner. Go watch some highlights from last years UGA game, as well as the AU game. He had some great runs, and yes, he is very fast...deceptively so. He just isn't good with the designed runs. When the play breaks down, if he would take off instead of eating it, it would be beneficial.
Posted by King Mello
Baton Rouge
Member since Mar 2008
475 posts
Posted on 8/3/10 at 1:42 pm to
quote:

I think Jefferson is best under center running play action and roll outs. I don't see Jefferson as a true running QB or a shot gun QB either.


spot on.. if we ever get a solid running game and Crowton ever decides these type of plays are more tailored toward JJs game than 5-wide sets and options then i think we could actually see him develop..
Posted by Choctaw
Pumpin' Sunshine
Member since Jul 2007
77774 posts
Posted on 8/3/10 at 1:47 pm to
I think the Georgia Tech game kinda put it in everyones head that he's a running QB when he's actually not.

Posted by RogerTheShrubber
Juneau, AK
Member since Jan 2009
283717 posts
Posted on 8/3/10 at 1:47 pm to
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spot on.. if we ever get a solid running game and Crowton ever decides these type of plays are more tailored toward JJs game than 5-wide sets and options then i think we could actually see him develop..



Crowton didn't do JJ, or the offense any favors last season. Tried to fit his personnel to a scheme, instead of the scheme to his players.
Posted by fidebo69
Member since Oct 2008
133 posts
Posted on 8/3/10 at 1:55 pm to
due to first impressions?
i.e., the last 3 games of 2008 his non-sack rushing yardage was 51, 83 and 41 yards. close to 60 yards per game average is pretty good (when we had a decent offensive line and rushing attack).
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