Wow. For the first time since 1958, the Tigers are 10-0. As with most of the season, the Tigers handled an inferior opponent winning by 33. The expected letdown was evident after the huge Bama showdown last week, but LSU took care of business while giving the coaches "butt chewing" material to work with as we go forward.
To the dismay of myself and many others, Jefferson started and played the majority of snaps Saturday. He put up nice numbers, but I see no real improvement in his play. He still holds the ball too long and looks to run if the first option is not there. The inability to read through the progressions is clearly evident. The safety he gave up was classic Jefferson; the primary receiver was covered and he had no idea what to do next. So he stands there and takes a sack. Great play, bravo!
I don't know how the QB situation will play out the rest of the way, but I will stick by my preseason prediction, LSU will not win anything of note if Jefferson becomes the regular starter and sees the majority of reps. Sure, LSU is 10-0 and should be 11-0 regardless of who starts against Ole Miss. But the Tigers have not secured anything yet.
Ask yourself, do you really think Jefferson can lead this team to victories over Arkansas, Georgia and Oklahoma/Oklahoma State? (I think the winner of that game would play LSU if the Tigers win out.) Miles has pushed all the right buttons thus far, let's hope he continues to do so.
LSU 31 - Ole Miss 10
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