re: UGA quarterback scenario ft. LSU

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He just lacks the mental toughness and the ability to handle the game

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Those are two HUGE intangibles that QB must have to succeed. A coach can't help #1 and can only do so much to help #2.

Those attributes are basically what separates good players from great players or below average players and average players.

Etling can't hold Eason's jock when it comes to physical tools but he kicks the shite out of Eason when it comes to mental toughness and handling the game.

Etling has more flaws than I care to get into but he's one tough SOB and he knows what needs to be done. On multiple occasions Danny has risked his body to get us a crucial first down knowing that we need it to win the game. Eason either wouldn't even realize how crucial the first is or wouldn't have the balls to take the punishment necessary to get to the sticks.

I'm sorry but those type of intangible faults can't really be fixed.