In a perfect world, third-year starting quarterback Jordan Jefferson would be heading into his senior season with few worries. But his erratic passing last season put him in a quiet quarterback battle with senior Jarrett Lee and sophomore Zach Mettenberger. The position is still Jefferson's to lose despite calls for Mettenberger to get his shot. Jefferson completed just 56 percent of his passes for 1,411 yards, seven touchdowns and 10 interceptions, but his 450 rushing yards and seven scores help. Mettenberger, a Georgia transfer who is currently third on the depth chart, might be the best of the three contenders, but the coaches aren't ready to turn the reins over to him quite yet because he doesn't have the same grasp of the offense as the two seniors.
Mettenberger's only playing experience since high school came last season at Butler Community College in Kansas where he threw 32 touchdowns to just four interceptions and led Butler to the national championship game. Granted, that was in junior college and not in the SEC, but if the Tigers start to struggle offensively — LSU threw just 10 touchdown passes last season — look for an outcry for Mettenberger to see the field.by Graham Watson
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