LSU dangerously thin at QB: Joe Burrow a starter?

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Can we agree that our QB talent and depth are not the strength of the football team? Can we also agree that assessment could change dramatically the second week of the season? Now, having said that, if two of our QBs left on the same day, what would this board look like regarding a. the coaching staff; b. the season prospects, and c. how it would affect recruiting? Meltdown and apocalypse are word that come to mind.
 

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, if two of our QBs left on the same day, what would this board look like .
Obviously it would depend on which two.

Also, no one has ever accused Ed Oger of being a competent coach.
 
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Sign him up.

For what? The Marines? The August Raffle?

I'll give DM the same leeway as I've given the last 2 guys we've had. But I'll also stay constant in being totally opposed to this "plug the hole" mindset at QB. There are 3 QBs on your roster, 2 of which were highly sought after. No one is expecting miracles. But of the 3, you should absolutely be able to make something work. If you can't, I think that becomes an indictment of the staff's ability to develop.
 

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For what? The Marines? The August Raffle?

I'll give DM the same leeway as I've given the last 2 guys we've had. But I'll also stay constant in being totally opposed to this "plug the hole" mindset at QB. There are 3 QBs on your roster, 2 of which were highly sought after. No one is expecting miracles. But of the 3, you should absolutely be able to make something work. If you can't, I think that becomes an indictment of the staff's ability to develop.
Two highly sought after; only one who would be sought after now and he is a freshman. So, No, not making something work next year indicts this staff.
 

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Two highly sought after; only one who would be sought after now and he is a freshman. So, No, not making something work next year indicts this staff.

Disagree. In a run-heavy scheme, with this stable of backs, I think we should be able to see serviceable play at QB. I'm not looking for titles of any kind this season. We’ve just done this routine too many times.

Spurrier won 10 games and almost the SEC with Johnson and a walk-on. Meyer won a title with a bad fit starter and a Freshman rotating in for packages. I won’t even mention what other coaches have accomplished with less than perfect QB play, at times from true freshmen.

And again, I’m not expecting ‘97/‘06 this year, as I know it’s not a fair apples to apples comparison. But if we’re trying to determine if we’ve made a good hire at head coach, we can’t keep kicking this can down the road as we have for close to a decade and clamoring that we “just need a QB”.

Winners win. It’s that simple. Assuming we get back to a ridiculous talent level again, we’ll potentially dominate the way we have in the past. But to me, it’s years like this one, with scenarios as difficult as the present, that give Mullen a chance to earn the 6 million we’re paying him.
 

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Nice to see a young man showing that kind of respect, rather than whining or taking shots. Good for him.

On a side note, another Urban/OhSt product beating someone to the point of them wanting to leave.

You mean like some divorce thingy ?
 

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I guess LSU had to have a players only meeting so the players could vent and talk about issues like 2 transfers and 3 suspensions in a week. Also Burrow was only 10/24 in the most recent scrimmage.
 
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. Also Burrow was only 10/24 in the most recent scrimmage.
Man, that is Kyle Trashlike. trash was 11 for 23 in the spring game and is now a GCMB Heisman, but poor Burro going 10-23 causes the Corndogs to freak.

I guess they don't see the glimmer of hope or whatever it is someone witnessed.
 
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LSU has had as many QB problems as we have. If it was not for their Purdue transfer they would have been in really deep trouble. Their recruiting is not that great lately. I think they rue the day they fired the Grass Eater. The Ogre is not the answer but as a Gator I hope they keep him. God help us if Kiffin or Norvell goes there!
 

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I still can't believe they hired Ogre, though I'm glad they did.
 

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We are getting some decent linebackers for a change in this class. Now WR, OL and DL?
 

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