re: Zach Mettenberger Appreciation Thread

I hope Zach knows how appreciated his time here truly is.

Thanks buddy.

Like many others, I wish he could have capped his career with a great outing in a bowl win, but maybe there is something appropriate about the big guy being carried out on his shield. I really feel like LSU was good for Mett, and I know Mett was good for LSU. Thanks, #8.

to you, Zach. You came in with ridiculous expectations from this fan base. You struggled at first, but when you met Cam and came to appreciate what he brought to the game, you bought in, busted your arse, earned your receivers' trust in your insane arm strength, and produced one of the greatest QB seasons in LSU history.

Your tears this past Friday were genuine, and we all suspected that you knew in your heart that you were done as a QB of this team. But you weren't done as a leader.

Ironocally, it was a moment off the playing field that perhaps defines you best. When you grabbed the young QB's hand and pulled him to you and whispered encouragement in his ear, you passed the torch of leadership.

Another bit of cruel irony -- you began your college career in a dead heat with Aaron Murray. You and he were in some way joined at the hip. When you finally met as opponents a few months back, you both competed like warriors. And yet you both end your college careers with the same injury. Weird.

Best of luck in the pros. Hopefully, you'll meet up with an OC like Cam that will maximize your ability.

Remember the Tiger.
Embrace the Tiger.
Be the Tiger.

I enjoyed watching him play. Will root for him hard in the NFL.

I was hoping to see ZM in the bowl game and was trying to figure out if he had a shot to become LSU's leader in a season's passing yards; he'd have had a shot vs. Baylor.

Cheers to ZM and he's been my favorite QB to watch play for LSU! Best of look and have a good career in the pros!

Thanks for being a Tiger Zach.
The only thing better than your play was the impeccable timing. You were there when we needed a QB (badly) and you played an integral part in rebuilding LSUs offensive confidence.
Clean up that knee and make a roster !

Thanks for being a Tiger!!!!!

Best of luck in the NFL!!!

Thanks for being a Tiger

Best of luck in the NFL

Zack, sorry for the ungodly expectations we as tiger fans put on you...but you handled them like a beast this year. will always be happy you landed here at LSU and you'll always be one of my favorite players. Prayers for a speedy recovery God bless and good luck in the NFL!