[Mudbug]

The 3 for the spot

The first candidate is Andrew Hatch, a junior who transferred from Harvard University in the summer of 2007. Hatch is originally from Henderson, Nevada.
Hatch saw action in one game during the 2007 football season, playing in the 44-0 win over Middle Tennessee. He completed 1 of 2 passes and carried for 27 yards in the game. After a shoulder injury during the 2007 season, Hatch was issued a medical red shirt for the remainder of the season and will be considered a sophomore when the new season begins.
Hatch played his freshman year at Harvard for the Junior Varsity team where he played in the Yale Bowl. He scored a touchdown and threw a touchdown pass during the game.
Hatch's most desirable trait is that he is quick on his feet and can pass or run the ball with only a moment's notice. His ability to assess the situation and act upon it quickly will surely be a skill that will count when it comes down to the final decision to be made by Head Coach Les Miles. He also knows the Gary Crowton offense plays like a permanent imprint in his mind. This is another advantage Hatch has in filling the starting quarterback position.

Jarrett Lee. Lee red shirted his freshman year in 2007 and has become a player to keep your eyes on during the 2008 spring practices. He has caught the attention of the media, as well as the coaching staff.
Lee has a strong arm and also makes good decisions when it comes to throwing a football. He was an outstanding player in high school and emerged as one of the top 3 pocket passing quarterbacks in Texas and among the top 15 in the United States. Not a bad way to end your high school football career at all.
Lee was born in San Antonio, Texas but claims Brenham, Texas as his "hometown". Standing 6'2" and weighing 190 lbs. this freshman will definitely be a player to keep your eyes on for the upcoming season and throughout his collegiate football career.

Jordan Jefferson a tall, mobile, athletically-built quarterback that comes from a winning high school program. Highly recruited quarterback who is considered a four star pro-style quarterback by Rivals.com ... Impressed coaches and players with his athletic ability at the Nike camp in Columbia, Mo. A member of Rivalsdotcom Top 250 Team. Earned Louisiana Top 40 honors from Rivalsdotcom. Named to the Super prep All-Southwest team ... A 2008 Advocate Super Dozen selection. Named to the Class 5A all-state first team as a senior ... Also named the Class 5A Offensive Player of the Year. As a senior, helped Destrehan High School clinch the Class 5A state championship, finishing with a 15-0 record. Threw for 2,846 yards, 24 touchdowns and only three interceptions during Destrehan’s championship season. Completed 64.8 percent of his passes for a quarterback rating of 172.5. Started the first half of his junior season before suffering a broken wrist after slamming it into the helmet of current LSU defensive tackle Drake Nevis. Guided Destrehan to a 6-0 record, passing for 1,666 yards, 20 touchdowns and four interceptions during his junior season. Finished his high school career with a perfect record (21-0) in games in which he started. Runs the 40-yard dash in 4.6 seconds.

I guess we will see in 19 days.

[Lefty Noob]

From the breakdown, it sounds like Lee or Jefferson might be the best bets, despite lack of experience. Who would you favor?

[Mudbug]

I would take my lick'en this year & go with Lee & stick with him. But in Les Miles eyes He wants to win every year so Jefferson will probably start this year & Lee will get playing time when he can.

18 Days 5 Hours 47 min. & we will know.