2017: Levi Lewis is looking DAMN good

[CrappDaddy]

Both Davis and Nunez arguably throw better than Mike Dezmo did. I'd take Dezmo back over every single QB hud has had in 6 years.

I'm not saying this kid is the second coming of Dezmo. But that's who he reminded of. Especially on the long run. Smart, athletic, fearless QB. I'll take it.

I completely agree. Some players just have an ability to elevate their team. Desormeaux and Lewis both did this at their high schools. Des did it here, and I expect Lewis to do it as well. He is 1-0 and he's only going to get better.

[angeleast]

Both Davis and Nunez arguably throw better than Mike Dezmo did. I'd take Dezmo back over every single QB hud has had in 6 years.

I'm not saying this kid is the second coming of Dezmo. But that's who he reminded of. Especially on the long run. Smart, athletic, fearless QB. I'll take it.

what could have been if it wasn't for Dezmo getting dinged up so much.. But he had good height and he was stocky..

[axg8750]

I was impressed with Levi for first start. He is the third QB this season who has impressed me in his first outing.

However, all of these mobile QBs seem to be just a band-aid for the biggest issue on the offense, one that has not been addressed for 3 seasons now, and that is an o-line that cannot pass-protect. The o-line is improved this season, especially their run-blocking, but still not giving any of the 3 QBs much time. This was brutally obvious against Arkansas State d-line last week.

This is just my opinion. I have learned lately that posting your opinions on this site opens you up to personal attacks by a few (one) members by being called names you expect to hear on a middle school playground or SouthPark episode and having your intelligence insulted. But really don't give a damn. We have been Here a lot longer than those members who are making this site such a miserable place to visit and talk Ragin' Cajun athletics.

[HOUCajun]

I️ was impressed with Levi for first start. He is the third QB this season who has impressed me in his first outing.

However, all of these mobile QBs seem to be just a band-aid for the biggest issue on the offense, one that has not been addressed for 3 seasons now, and that is an o-line that can pass-protect. The o-line is improved this season, especially their run-blocking, but still not giving any of the 3 QBs much time. This was brutally obvious against Arkansas State d-line last week.

This is just my opinion. I️ have learned lately that posting your opinions on this site opens you up to personal attacks by a few (one) members by being called names you expect to hear on a middle school playground or SouthPark episode and having your intelligence insulted. But really don't give a damn. We have been Here a lot longer than those members who are making this site such a miserable place to visit and talk Ragin' Cajun athletics.

Agree on many points other than I️ was not impressed with JD in the SLU game. Tulsa and aTm were a different story. I️ also enjoyed the style of offense we played in this games. Clearly not having E Mitchell and Malone being dinged up has hurt us on offense

[zephyr]

Note the offense has really stalled since we lost Elijah Mitchell to injury. That has been a huge factor in the struggles on that side of the ball.

Mike, he's important but I think there's more that we're missing. This offense was running lots of misdirection, outside running and a good mix of vertical passing and short stuff. We've moved away from almost all of it. I think part of that is why you've seen Ragas stall a bit and now he's taking a pounding. Hell, we were even running a bit of playaction which I think is grossly underused here.

[ManAboutTown]

Mike, he's important but I think there's more that we're missing. This offense was running lots of misdirection, outside running and a good mix of vertical passing and short stuff. We've moved away from almost all of it. I think part of that is why you've seen Ragas stall a bit and now he's taking a pounding. Hell, we were even running a bit of playaction which I think is grossly underused here.

This is what my eyes are telling me as well.

[SlickRick]

To be clear, I'm not down on the kid. I appreciate the fact that it was start #1.

I'd be curious to the reaction had the SAL defenders caught the interceptions that were dropped in their laps. Even with all that said, we scored 19 points, 0 of which in the second half. I'm a firm believer that Hud-ffense exists, and that we went into a shell, again, in the second half; I don't lay that at the feet of Levi. He essentially proved Hud's theory that an athletic QB can win you games in this league without being a good passer.

There were certainly some things to like about him. I think the biggest take away was his pocket awareness and his ability to make something out of nothing. It also seemed like the other 10 guys were "in" on Levi, and that's a great sign.

Even Drew throws a few head scratchers from time to time. So pocket awareness...check. Making something of nothing...that's a double check...maybe a triple check. The other 10 guys were "in" on Levi....that's a big, fat CHECK and is called intangibles. Jake had them in spades and IMO was his main attribute.

And, based on what we know, you can also add maturity and intelligence. Not sure what all of the critics were expecting yesterday, but Levi was a difference maker.

[ManAboutTown]

Even Drew throws a few head scratchers from time to time. So pocket awareness...check. Making something of nothing...that's a double check...maybe a triple check. The other 10 guys were "in" on Levi....that's a big, fat CHECK and is called intangibles. Jake had them in spades and IMO was his main attribute.

And, based on what we know, you can also add maturity and intelligence. Not sure what all of the critics were expecting yesterday, but Levi was a difference maker.

I don't think we win the game without him. I'd also like to have seen what he could have done with a competitive game, i.e. not being a victim of getting up big early and having Hud take over the offense. I guess we'll get the chance get week.

[angeleast]

Man, at this point, we so desperate for a regular starting QB I'm in.

[Just1More]

This is what my eyes are telling me as well.

That's because you and Zephyr's eyes aren't lying to you.

[Kjun08]

Which one runs for 129 yards? As much as you guys want to discount running QBs, it is a huge part of the college game.

Who is your ideal quarterback, usain bolt? It seems as though from what I've read from you faster and more elusive equals better. I'm really honestly curious where you believe the importance of passing lies. Nevertheless yet again the point will be proven that the passer matters more than the runner. Ole miss will stack the box and he will suffocate if he can't throw. My bet is he won't clear 50 on the ground. He got away with two picks last game. Again not saying he won't be good with time, but he needs to be given time to mature and play to become a true dual threat. Let the kid learn hud.

[CajunT]

Yes, but the defenses we will play will get worse. USA is no slouch on defense and I have zero doubts that we would have scored more if the coaches didn't go conservative.

And those defenses will now have film to game plan for him as well. I didn't like the second offensive play calling, but South Alabama made adjusts to shut down Ragas. Most of the yards running in the second half were from Lewis making plays with his legs. I don't see our defense shutting down App
State, Ole Miss or NMST