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Why doesn't Louisiana produce great QBs (anymore)?
Posted on 12/3/19 at 12:01 pm
Posted on 12/3/19 at 12:01 pm
Somewhat odd that arguably the best two QBs LSU has had this decade (Burrow and Mettenberger) arent even from the state of Louisiana. Louisiana produces top level talent at basically every position it seems except QB. Probably the best Louisiana native at QB in the NFL right now is Dak Prescott. Anyone have a theory as to why this is the case?
EDIT: Since a lot of people seem to missing the word "anymore" let me reiterate. I know Louisiana produced great QBs like Terry Bradshaw 30+ years ago. But im talking about the past 10-15 years. Louisiana consistently has great WRs, great RBs, great DBs, great DLineman, and very good LBs and OLineman. But there seems to be a void at QB.
EDIT: Since a lot of people seem to missing the word "anymore" let me reiterate. I know Louisiana produced great QBs like Terry Bradshaw 30+ years ago. But im talking about the past 10-15 years. Louisiana consistently has great WRs, great RBs, great DBs, great DLineman, and very good LBs and OLineman. But there seems to be a void at QB.
This post was edited on 12/3/19 at 12:51 pm
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Posted on 12/3/19 at 12:02 pm to PhillyFan1994
Because LA high schools typically put the best athlete at QB, not necessarily the best passer.
Speedy Noil and Derek Dillon come to mind
Speedy Noil and Derek Dillon come to mind
This post was edited on 12/3/19 at 12:03 pm
Posted on 12/3/19 at 12:02 pm to PhillyFan1994
Posted on 12/3/19 at 12:02 pm to PhillyFan1994
Most high schools put their best athletes at QB. See: Michael Clayton, Rueben Randle, Terrence Magee
Posted on 12/3/19 at 12:03 pm to tigerfan84
Dont forget Early Doucet.
Posted on 12/3/19 at 12:04 pm to nugget
quote:
Because LA high schools typically put the best athlete at QB, not necessarily the best passer.
This
Posted on 12/3/19 at 12:04 pm to WaterLink
I think you'll see that change shortly with Walker Howard and Arch Manning coming up.
Posted on 12/3/19 at 12:04 pm to nugget
quote:
Because LA high schools typically put the best athlete at QB, not necessarily the best passer.
Posted on 12/3/19 at 12:04 pm to PhillyFan1994
Archie on Deck
Posted on 12/3/19 at 12:05 pm to PhillyFan1994
quote:Considering the Mannings are actually from Mississippi who exactly are we talking about here?
Why doesn't Louisiana produce great QBs (anymore)?
Mauck wasnt from here I think he played baseball at Mich St when Saban was there which is how he knew about him
Flynn - Texas
Mettenberger - Georgia
Burrow - Ohio
Russell - Alabama
Davey - Jamaica
the Bootys and Perrilloux are the only LA QBs I can think of that I grew up with that had some actual SEC talent
Dak worked out with Mullen's system but at LSU with Miles I dont think he would have worked out
This post was edited on 12/3/19 at 12:08 pm
Posted on 12/3/19 at 12:05 pm to tigerfan84
"Athlete".....is that a code word?
Posted on 12/3/19 at 12:06 pm to PhillyFan1994
Do the Booty’s have any kids coming up?
Posted on 12/3/19 at 12:06 pm to partywiththelombardi
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Considering the Mannings are actually from Mississippi who exactly are we talking about here?
Pretty sure Peyton and Eli were born in Louisiana.
Posted on 12/3/19 at 12:07 pm to BabyTac
Posted on 12/3/19 at 12:08 pm to PhillyFan1994
I agree that most schools put their best athlete at QB, but it still doesn't necessarily explain why the state doesn't produce top tier QBs. It's not like schools are sitting great QB prospects in place of those athletes.
The answer to the OP's question is...I have no idea. But Walker Howard and Arch Manning in the next few years will buck the trend a little.
The answer to the OP's question is...I have no idea. But Walker Howard and Arch Manning in the next few years will buck the trend a little.
Posted on 12/3/19 at 12:09 pm to Y.A. Tittle
Archie born in Mississippi who raised them and is Ole Miss through and through is their father
that is like me moving to Texas. My sons will be Texan but will still be P&G
that is like me moving to Texas. My sons will be Texan but will still be P&G
Posted on 12/3/19 at 12:09 pm to nugget
quote:
Because LA high schools typically put the best athlete at QB, not necessarily the best passer.
Is this not true of high schools in other states as well?
Posted on 12/3/19 at 12:09 pm to partywiththelombardi
quote:
Mauck wasnt from here I think he played baseball at Mich St when Saban was there which is how he knew about him
Flynn - Texas
Mettenberger - Georgia
Burrow - Ohio
Russell - Alabama
Davey - Jamaica
YA Tittle was from Texas.
Posted on 12/3/19 at 12:10 pm to partywiththelombardi
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Archie born in Mississippi
So was Burrow's dad. Does that make Joe not from Ohio?
Posted on 12/3/19 at 12:13 pm to PhillyFan1994
Patterson at Michigan was from Louisiana
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