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Truly unbelievable stats I just heard on ESPN re: Jayden Daniels

The perfect Quarterback Rating (QBR) is a 100.0 . An average QB in the NFL would rate about a 50.0 while a pro-bowl caliber player would have something in the range of 75.0. The top 3 QBR's in 2024 were Josh Allen (77.4), Lamar Jackson (77.3) and Joe Burrow (74.8).

Over the last six games, including the one last night - all must-win games for Washington - this is how Daniels has rated in clutch situations:

When his team was trailing: 87.0
During the 4th Quarter: 89.2
vs. the Blitz: 98.1
On 3rd and 4th down: 99.2

That's beyond insane for anyone. For a rookie? Forget about it. Plus, I don't even know how or even if that QBR stat addresses clutch runs or scrambles for a 1st down.

I keep telling people that Washington has had a lot of luck, winning so many close games, and they could just as easily have been 8-9 this season based on things Daniels had no control over whatsoever. They could easily take a step back next season, record-wise, and actually be improved as a team, that this is just a special run and one of those 'team of destiny' type seasons...

...but at the same time, Daniels' patience, intellect and calm demeanor (as well as the relentless preparation he apparently puts in during the week) put him in the perfect position to take advantage of that luck, to maximize any opportunity he's given, and if he's that good in the clutch when he's still learning the game, nothing says that he couldn't eventually be that good all the time, once he learns to access that talent on demand.

We knew the kid was great, but we might be looking at something truly special here. Let's hope he stays healthy.

In the off-season - draft and free agency - what do you think helps Daniels more - improving the offensive line, getting him a second elite receiver or going after a serious RB? Honestly, I look at what happened with Derrick Henry at Baltimore this year and I feel like a serious run game threat would be the thing Daniels needs to truly take over (and to keep him healthy), but Derrick Henry's don't exactly grow on trees. Word is there's interest in adding Tee Higgins as a free agent. Every mock draft I've seen has Washington going OL in the first round and then defense on rounds 2-4, so I guess we'll see.

LSU FOOTBALL Last call for LSU Spring Football Mailbag Questions

Hey guys, LSU Football starts spring practice in early March and we're slated to get access on 11 dates in March starting on the 8th and then four dates in April. In anticipation for the new "season" I'm going to do a mailbag to answer some of y'alls questions about the team heading into the first round of offseason practices. I'll leave this open through the week so you can ask questions regarding players, position battles, new coaches, etc. and then probably release the article in the week heading up to practice (3rd-5th ish).

Depending on how many Qs I get, I'll try to get to as many as I can, if not all of them.
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OLYMPIC SPORTS LSU pole vaulter Dillon Reidenauer died in car crash on campus last night

LSU released a statement on the accident:

“LSU Athletics is heartbroken to share the tragic news of the passing of freshman track and field student-athlete Dillon Reidenauer in a traffic incident Wednesday evening in Baton Rouge. Our thoughts and prayers are with Dillon’s family, friends and teammates, as well as with those impacted by the loss of another individual who died as a result of the incident. We are providing resources and support to all of our student-athletes and staff directly impacted by this tragic loss.”

LSU Track Head Coach Dennis Shaver:

“We are devastated by the tragic passing of Dillon Reidenauer, who was taken from us much too soon. Everyone in our LSU Track & Field family is keeping Dillon’s loved ones in our thoughts and prayers, as well as those of the other individual lost in the incident. We will do everything we can to make sure our student-athletes and staff have the resources they need to process the grief of this terrible loss. I would also like to thank Texas A&M for offering their support and compassion as we are on the road at College Station for the SEC Championships.”

More from WBRZ: https://www.wbrz.com/news/lsu-pole-...led-in-wednesday-night-nicholson-drive-crash/
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