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LSU QB Zach Mettenberger "looked good" during the school's first spring scrimmage, according to head coach Les Miles.
Mettenberger completed 20-of-30 passes for two touchdowns. During his first year as a starter, the junior completed just under 60 percent of his passes with 12 touchdowns versus seven interceptions. However, Mettenberger really hit his stride towards the end of the season. Mar 24 - 2:20 PM
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Zach Mettenberger - QB - Tigers

LSU will hire Cam Cameron as their new offensive coordinator, according to beat writer Jim Kleinpeter.

Cameron and Les Miles have been friends for some time, so the fit makes sense. LSU has struggled to form an offensive identity in recent years, and the conservative Cameron could help establish an offense for Zach Mettenberger to show NFL traits.
Source: Jim Kleinpeter on Twitter
Feb 8 - 2:31 PM
Zach Mettenberger - QB - Tigers

LSU junior QB Zach Mettenberger completed 16-of-29 attempts for 217 yards and one touchdown Friday against Arkansas.

Mettenberger has really improved in the last five weeks, going from a statue-esque one read passer to a prospect that appears much more comfortable. We doubt he declares for April's Draft, but he'll be one of the big names headed into 2013.
Fri, Nov 23, 2012 06:41:00 PM
Zach Mettenberger - QB - Tigers

CBS Sports' Dane Brugler believes that LSU junior QB Zach Mettenberger would "easily" be selected before Virginia Tech junior Logan Thomas and Tennessee junior Tyler Bray.

This certainly speaks to Mettenberger's improvement over the last few weeks. At the beginning of the season, the junior was a statue in the pocket that failed to put touch on throws and was not working through progressions. Recently, Mettenberger has looked far more comfortable and the jump to live action certainly took time to slow down.
Source: Dane Brugler on Twitter
Mon, Nov 19, 2012 12:36:00 PM
Zach Mettenberger - QB - Tigers

LSU starting junior QB Zach Mettenberger was abysmal against Texas A&M Saturday, completing 11-of-29 attempts for 97 yards and a touchdown.

A 3.3 yards per attempt average is terrible, and outside of one long throw of 29 yards, Mettenberger missed his downfield targets all afternoon. The junior just does not have touch and his placement is highly questionable. The Tigers would be wise to stick to the ground game.
Sat, Oct 20, 2012 04:41:00 PM
Zach Mettenberger - QB - Tigers

After reviewing LSU junior QB Zach Mettenberger's debut performance against North Texas, ESPN's Trevor Matich concluded that the starter struggled with accuracy and decision making under pressure.

Matich cited a few plays, specifically and 3rd and 3 situation, where Mettenberger failed to get the ball out of his hand on a three step drop and received a big hit as a result. The new starter's arm talent is undeniable, but Mettenberger severely struggles to move in the pocket, so LSU's offensive linemen will have to keep the pocket clean in order to achieve the most success.
Source: New Orleans Times-Picayune
Thu, Sep 6, 2012 11:51:00 AM
Zach Mettenberger - QB - Tigers

CBS Sports' Rob Rang called LSU junior QB Zach Mettenberger a "relative statue in the pocket" after watching the team's opener against North Texas.

Rang does credit Mettenberger for his toughness in the pocket and willingness to take hits, but questions if he saw traits that warrant the hype surround LSU's new quarterback. Even with many saying Mettenberger possesses excellent arm talent, Rang claims the Tiger's velocity is just above average. There's plenty of time left for Mettenberger to show exactly what kind of prospect he is.
Source: Rob Rang on Twitter
Mon, Sep 3, 2012 01:57:00 PM
Zach Mettenberger - QB - Tigers

LSU junior QB Zach Mettenberger displayed outstanding arm strength and a beautiful deep ball at the Manning Passing Academy.

Ex-NFL Scout Daniel Jeremiah attended the passing academy and said the 6'5" quarterback has a frame to sustain 240 pounds. Jeremiah warns that Mettenberger's accuracy and touch underneath are both "works in progress" and the Tiger will likely be learning on the job this season. Still, it is good to read something about Mettenberger since we know very little about him after he sat on the bench last season.
Source: NFL.com
Mon, Jul 16, 2012 04:13:00 PM
Zach Mettenberger - QB - Tigers

Zach Mettenberger aired it out in the spring game and earned praise from teammates and coaches.

Coach Les Miles had indicated that he wants to open up the passing game in 2012, including going deep when the situation calls for it. Mettenberger, who will be a junior, completed three passes of at least 49 yards. Despite a couple of interceptions in 25 attempts, he turned in a performance that left players and coaches feeling good about the direction of the passing game.
Source: nola.com
Mon, Apr 2, 2012 11:17:00 AM
Zach Mettenberger - QB - Tigers

New LSU starting quarterback Zach Mettenberger is earning praise from senior receiver Russell Shepard for his work this spring.

Shepard’s tweet must make Mettenberger feel pretty good. After all, it can be very tough for a quarterback who is anointed No. 1 even before he has a single major-college start under his belt to quickly earn respect among teammates. The fact the player tweeting is a veteran receiver lends all the more oomph to the message.
Source: Russell Shepard via Twitter
Mon, Mar 19, 2012 03:20:00 PM
Zach Mettenberger - QB - Tigers

Zach Mettenberger about to start spring practice as the leader of LSU’s offense.

With Jordan Jefferson and Jarrett Lee gone, Mettenberger is next in line and his time arrives Thursday when the Tigers open spring practice. Mettenberger, who will be a junior, has only 11 career attempts and each of those were against FCS member Northwestern State early last season. He has taken quite a path to get to this point. Mettenberger was a redshirt freshman at Georgia when he was booted from the team after being arrested and charged with, among other things, disorderly conduct following an incident at a bar. Mettenberger took his game to Kansas where he led Butler CC to the national JUCO title game in 2010.
Source: theadvocate.com
Mon, Feb 27, 2012 11:34:00 AM