LSU vs. McNeese: Should Sam Leavitt Play or Should the Tigers Protect QB1?
No. 11 LSU hosts McNeese Saturday, Oct. 3 at 6:45 p.m. CT on SEC Network. Leavitt is dealing with a hamstring injury after throwing for 312 yards against Texas A&M. Backup Landen Clark finished the A&M game and rushed for 41 yards and two touchdowns, although he went 0-for-5 passing. WBRZ
TigerHype Staff take: This is one of those games where the scoreboard should not be the only objective. LSU needs to get healthy, develop depth and prepare for the remaining SEC schedule. If Leavitt is less than 100%, there is a reasonable argument for limiting him substantially — or sitting him completely.
Assuming Leavitt is medically cleared but the hamstring still isn’t 100%, what would you do Saturday: sit him, give him one quarter, give him one half, or play him normally?
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