Under Armour All-American Game Thread
by Paul Crewe on Jan 5, 2012 6:14 PM CST
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PrintLSU Commitments Avery Johnson, Ronnie Feist, Reid Ferguson and Vadal Alexander are playing in the game.
LSU prospect Landon Collins is set to make his announcement in the 4th quarter. I'm expecting good news, but stranger things have happened.
And... go!
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IN pplz
Anybody else been following the hilarious recruitment of Collins?
Writer (and a handsome one at that),
And the Valley Shook
I know a guy who knows a guy who knows a guy
and it’s LSU all the way, anybody who says otherwise is a communist baby raper with poor sources.
I always keep a supply of alcohol handy in case I see a snake, which I also keep handy.
BUT WHAT DOES HIS GIRLFRIEND'S TWITTER SAY???!!!!
Writer (and a handsome one at that),
And the Valley Shook
I still can't decide if I like all the ex-pros on hand
On the one hand, that’s a cool thing for the kids, on the other, it makes it seem more like a fantasy camp.
Writer (and a handsome one at that),
And the Valley Shook
off topic, I see Landry Jones is returning for his senior year...
Sooners returning 8 on offense and possibly 8 on defense. Probably will be ranked in top five again and if they don’t pan out like this year, they should at least should light up UT again.
Reporter: What would you say a Greg Studrawa offense is like? Stud:
"Attack and be very physical…fly around…attacking, come after you and come after you and come after you…." Me: I love this answer.
GET TO THE RIM HEAT (and SKY)! ATTACK THE PAINT!
Most OU fans hate Landry
I just laughed all weekend at their shit talk on him. I told them, “Try being an LSU fan if you think your QB sucks.”
Eye right blahgs.
yeah, he did not have a good game against OSU, but he throws the ball really well with good mechanics from what I have seen.
Man, I love JJ and JLee but it has been rough at times. J/K JJ and JLee, well for the most part, get it done one more time.
Reporter: What would you say a Greg Studrawa offense is like? Stud:
"Attack and be very physical…fly around…attacking, come after you and come after you and come after you…." Me: I love this answer.
GET TO THE RIM HEAT (and SKY)! ATTACK THE PAINT!
Looks like he's got a long release
A la Jordan Jefferson.
Is Vadal on the white?
Writer (and a handsome one at that),
And the Valley Shook
man big hit, by Ragland there
Reporter: What would you say a Greg Studrawa offense is like? Stud:
"Attack and be very physical…fly around…attacking, come after you and come after you and come after you…." Me: I love this answer.
GET TO THE RIM HEAT (and SKY)! ATTACK THE PAINT!
Gross, not very tall or big, but got in there
Reporter: What would you say a Greg Studrawa offense is like? Stud:
"Attack and be very physical…fly around…attacking, come after you and come after you and come after you…." Me: I love this answer.
GET TO THE RIM HEAT (and SKY)! ATTACK THE PAINT!
Okay
White team has Alexander, Avery Johnson and Feist, along with Mario Edwards.
Nos. 74, 1, 9 and 17. Landon is No. 2 for black.
Writer (and a handsome one at that),
And the Valley Shook
thanks
Reporter: What would you say a Greg Studrawa offense is like? Stud:
"Attack and be very physical…fly around…attacking, come after you and come after you and come after you…." Me: I love this answer.
GET TO THE RIM HEAT (and SKY)! ATTACK THE PAINT!
Jeez Edwards is huge
Not impressive on the move though.
Writer (and a handsome one at that),
And the Valley Shook
Hey look, Bama let their kicker play in this game
Writer (and a handsome one at that),
And the Valley Shook
hehe
Reporter: What would you say a Greg Studrawa offense is like? Stud:
"Attack and be very physical…fly around…attacking, come after you and come after you and come after you…." Me: I love this answer.
GET TO THE RIM HEAT (and SKY)! ATTACK THE PAINT!
this guy is a safety at 255 lbs.?!
East Carolina it is for Lucas Thompson
Reporter: What would you say a Greg Studrawa offense is like? Stud:
"Attack and be very physical…fly around…attacking, come after you and come after you and come after you…." Me: I love this answer.
GET TO THE RIM HEAT (and SKY)! ATTACK THE PAINT!
Landon misses a tackle on Ken Griffey Jr.'s kid
Writer (and a handsome one at that),
And the Valley Shook
White Oline getting a push finally
Reporter: What would you say a Greg Studrawa offense is like? Stud:
"Attack and be very physical…fly around…attacking, come after you and come after you and come after you…." Me: I love this answer.
GET TO THE RIM HEAT (and SKY)! ATTACK THE PAINT!
doh, black
Reporter: What would you say a Greg Studrawa offense is like? Stud:
"Attack and be very physical…fly around…attacking, come after you and come after you and come after you…." Me: I love this answer.
GET TO THE RIM HEAT (and SKY)! ATTACK THE PAINT!
Wow, he got blasted there
Reporter: What would you say a Greg Studrawa offense is like? Stud:
"Attack and be very physical…fly around…attacking, come after you and come after you and come after you…." Me: I love this answer.
GET TO THE RIM HEAT (and SKY)! ATTACK THE PAINT!
Wes Brown to.....Maryland
the uni’s suck imo, good luck youngster
Reporter: What would you say a Greg Studrawa offense is like? Stud:
"Attack and be very physical…fly around…attacking, come after you and come after you and come after you…." Me: I love this answer.
GET TO THE RIM HEAT (and SKY)! ATTACK THE PAINT!
Feist got in there on a tackle. Sounds like a Chavis kind of guy (sideline to sideline at 215)
Reporter: What would you say a Greg Studrawa offense is like? Stud:
"Attack and be very physical…fly around…attacking, come after you and come after you and come after you…." Me: I love this answer.
GET TO THE RIM HEAT (and SKY)! ATTACK THE PAINT!
Channing Ward to OM
Good luck kid. You’re gonna need it.
Writer (and a handsome one at that),
And the Valley Shook
by Billy Gomila on Jan 5, 2012 7:24 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
Has he been in the game?
Haven’t noticed him yet…
by WhoDatSaintsLSU on Jan 5, 2012 7:37 PM CST up reply actions
Yeah, just no touches. I had the same thought as Paul.
Dante Fowler looks good.
Writer (and a handsome one at that),
And the Valley Shook
Is it me or does Brian Poole sound like a name
NCAA football 12 would come up with for a recruit?
Writer (and a handsome one at that),
And the Valley Shook
C'mon at least throw it in Avery Johnson's direction...
Writer (and a handsome one at that),
And the Valley Shook
WOW
That tight end completely wussed out when he probably could’ve gotten the first down.
Writer (and a handsome one at that),
And the Valley Shook
Meanwhile, in NOLA
Managing Editor/Chief Lackey-And The Valley Shook THE LSU Tigers Blog of the Week for 52,136 Weeks in a Row and Counting
Ronnie Feist
Forcing the fumble! He’s acquitted himself pretty well in his first extended LB duty…
Eye right blahgs.
that was awesome
Reporter: What would you say a Greg Studrawa offense is like? Stud:
"Attack and be very physical…fly around…attacking, come after you and come after you and come after you…." Me: I love this answer.
GET TO THE RIM HEAT (and SKY)! ATTACK THE PAINT!
Is Torshiro Davis playing in the other High School all star game?
Reporter: What would you say a Greg Studrawa offense is like? Stud:
"Attack and be very physical…fly around…attacking, come after you and come after you and come after you…." Me: I love this answer.
GET TO THE RIM HEAT (and SKY)! ATTACK THE PAINT!
Speaking of baseball players
I’d like to thank Trey Griffey for making me feel 40 instead of the 30 that I’ll be feeling in a few weeks.
Writer (and a handsome one at that),
And the Valley Shook
People having last minute freakouts over Landon
This third quarter’s taking forever.
Writer (and a handsome one at that),
And the Valley Shook
At least one recruiting board is in meltdown already
You’d think some of ’em have never been on a date before.
Writer (and a handsome one at that),
And the Valley Shook
Hearing its 100%
That it’s Bama. Buddy on the coaching staff said LC skyped Saban yesterday while on the bus. I hope he’s just f’n with me, but he said is definite.
by WhoDatSaintsLSU on Jan 5, 2012 9:35 PM CST up reply actions
We shall see.
I’ve come to trust Shea Dixon on these things. Derek Ponamsky is pretty reliable too.
Writer (and a handsome one at that),
And the Valley Shook
yea those are the only 2 that's keeping me afloat
he told me cyrus gray was for sure going there…along with Collins
by WhoDatSaintsLSU on Jan 5, 2012 9:38 PM CST up reply actions
Contrary to my buddy's report
I am now seeing that Collins did not inform either Team of his commitment until he announced it live tonight
by WhoDatSaintsLSU on Jan 5, 2012 10:30 PM CST up reply actions
Amari Cooper
Maybe he can step in next year for Bama.
Writer (and a handsome one at that),
And the Valley Shook
Really would've liked to have gotten a look at Avery Johnson
Writer (and a handsome one at that),
And the Valley Shook
Is it me or is this game ridiculously boring
Writer (and a handsome one at that),
And the Valley Shook
Here comes the extra long commercial break!
Writer (and a handsome one at that),
And the Valley Shook
I like Landon Collin's mother
Landon, not so much.
Just sit down, shut up, and cheer. That's your job as a fan.
Could definitely switch
after our game Monday…FINISH!!!
by WhoDatSaintsLSU on Jan 5, 2012 10:01 PM CST up reply actions
Screw him...
I know we could still get a shot with him, I’m not sure I want him on this team anymore. Know doubt picked because of the girlfriend.
2011 #1 LSU 13-0 SEC Champions
I honestly kept waiting from him to say...
JUst kidding, “LSU!”
Sure seemed like he was trying to do something.
Eye right blahgs.
he had a hard time
getting that glove on LOL
by WhoDatSaintsLSU on Jan 5, 2012 9:44 PM CST up reply actions
Yeah but only one school IS home
We’ll see. It was definitely one of the weirdest committment ceremonies I’ve ever seen. And the announcers all but said “we don’t think this’ll last.”
Writer (and a handsome one at that),
And the Valley Shook
They only said that because of his mom
But it seems he is 110% Bama. I wouldn’t want his family or fans to force him to choosing anything he doesn’t want. He seems fully committed to the Tide…
by WhoDatSaintsLSU on Jan 5, 2012 9:51 PM CST up reply actions
Not at all
And I never bought into the girlfriend theory, because frankly, I would hope Collins is more intelligent than to just follow some chick. He’s going to Bama cause he wants to.
But that’s still the weirdest committment at one of these things I’ve ever seen.
Writer (and a handsome one at that),
And the Valley Shook
I see your point
But it could definitely be the deciding factor if all else is equal.
I’ve just been following the game on here though, what is the girlfriend theory? Is his girlfriend already there or going there next year?
Yeah she's going there
And apparently h as been very open about her dislike for LSU. People from the recruiting boards have been stalking. Its kind of gross.
Writer (and a handsome one at that),
And the Valley Shook
Reading things like this reinforces my disinterest in recruiting
I’ll just as soon wait until the ink is dry on the LOI before I start worrying about em.
Don't Panic.
by 4.0 Point Stance on Jan 6, 2012 9:59 AM CST up reply actions
The GF is defintiely the driving force
and momma don’t like it. Its sad, really. I’ve seen it happen to someone close to me, a young man who had plenty of other, higher quality (imo and most others) options… needless to say, they lasted less than 3 months and he lost part of his athletic career because of her. Sadly the odds are if Collins goes through with this, the same thing is going to happen to him.
Why would he lose his athletic career because of this?
It ain’t like he followed her to some NAIA school.
'There are two pains in life. There is the pain of discipline and the pain of disappointment. If you can handle the pain of discipline, then you'll never have to deal with the pain of disappointment,'- Nick Saban
Bc if she's calling shots like this already
it only gets worse from there. Once the college schedule kicks in, there is a 90% chance that he hears “you don’t spend enough time with me”. I’ve seen it happen firsthand.
Nothing seemed right about that...
Even Landon himself didn’t seem sure. It was very, very awkward. Historically, decisions that go against the fam don’t stick….
Eye right blahgs.
I think he was nervous
because he knew his fam, friends, and fans would not like his decision. Clearly, the GF was very happy in the background, and he knew he was disappointing everyone else.
by WhoDatSaintsLSU on Jan 5, 2012 10:02 PM CST up reply actions
While I generally agree
he may have decided that this is his future wife.
'There are two pains in life. There is the pain of discipline and the pain of disappointment. If you can handle the pain of discipline, then you'll never have to deal with the pain of disappointment,'- Nick Saban
And momma knows the odds of that happening are <15% or so.
That’s why parents need to be part of decisions like this, because these are still kids that just don’t know any better.
TM7 was a 2 star recruit
and look what he turned into. We might have the next Laron Landry signed already that nobody knows about.
Just sit down, shut up, and cheer. That's your job as a fan.
I'd say very possible
A lot may change after Monday’s game. A thorough beatdown of Bama, or even a convincing win, may sway a lot of these young kids
by WhoDatSaintsLSU on Jan 5, 2012 9:47 PM CST up reply actions
Kids a helluva talent
But if I can choose between signing the No. 1 QB and the No. 1 safety…yeah I’m taking the QB…
Writer (and a handsome one at that),
And the Valley Shook
I was thinking the same thing.
Has Bama gotten a QB recruit yet?
Just sit down, shut up, and cheer. That's your job as a fan.
yea they got a 3 star
from Texas. Bama is now saying they rather have him because he played in very competitive league
by WhoDatSaintsLSU on Jan 5, 2012 9:48 PM CST up reply actions
And they also let us win November 5th................
Just sit down, shut up, and cheer. That's your job as a fan.
well I like Landon's mom, GEAUX TIGERS!!
Reporter: What would you say a Greg Studrawa offense is like? Stud:
"Attack and be very physical…fly around…attacking, come after you and come after you and come after you…." Me: I love this answer.
GET TO THE RIM HEAT (and SKY)! ATTACK THE PAINT!
Definitely one of the weirdest committments I've ever seen.
Usually Trooper Taylor’s involved when mama’s pissed like that.
Writer (and a handsome one at that),
And the Valley Shook
That's his longtime GF
Whose family has always disliked LSU and been BAMA fans
by WhoDatSaintsLSU on Jan 5, 2012 9:55 PM CST up reply actions
It's not the player
If we have learned anything this season, it is not necessarily the best player at a specific position that breeds success, it is how that player folds into the team. We have a great group coming in in ’12 and we have a great team returning in ’12. I am excited!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Geaux Tigers
Good judgment comes from experience, and a lot of that comes from bad judgment. - Will Rogers
by lawildbull on Jan 5, 2012 9:54 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
On that note, *MWAAAH* goodnight everybody!
Its been kind of hilariously awkward…
Writer (and a handsome one at that),
And the Valley Shook
So, um....
that was a very odd situation. I get the distinct impression that Momma loves the camera.
'There are two pains in life. There is the pain of discipline and the pain of disappointment. If you can handle the pain of discipline, then you'll never have to deal with the pain of disappointment,'- Nick Saban
sigh, good get by Bama. Hope his momma can set him right
Reporter: What would you say a Greg Studrawa offense is like? Stud:
"Attack and be very physical…fly around…attacking, come after you and come after you and come after you…." Me: I love this answer.
GET TO THE RIM HEAT (and SKY)! ATTACK THE PAINT!
It clearly ain't over.
'There are two pains in life. There is the pain of discipline and the pain of disappointment. If you can handle the pain of discipline, then you'll never have to deal with the pain of disappointment,'- Nick Saban
Of course you did.
I’m sure LSU fans would say the same thing about his girlfriend.
Writer (and a handsome one at that),
And the Valley Shook
She just comes across
as somebody who likes attention. The clothes, makeup, overly dramatic body language, glitter… In my line of work I have to deal with the general public and have been in many, many homes over the years. I’ve seen her type three times over.
'There are two pains in life. There is the pain of discipline and the pain of disappointment. If you can handle the pain of discipline, then you'll never have to deal with the pain of disappointment,'- Nick Saban
Eh, we've seen this situation before
I seem to remember Cyrus Kouandijo (I’m sure that spelling is mangled)’s dad enjoying some limelight last year too.
Writer (and a handsome one at that),
And the Valley Shook
I didn't watch his
but she certainly isn’t unique in that regard. She just stood out among the crowd of people that were there. Everybody else was rather understated in their appearance while she was dressed like Madonna circa 1984.
'There are two pains in life. There is the pain of discipline and the pain of disappointment. If you can handle the pain of discipline, then you'll never have to deal with the pain of disappointment,'- Nick Saban
Either way, all this is why I don't enjoy recruiting anymore
I don’t fault the kids for having some fun with it, because honestly Under Armour’s probably making a ton off that game. But the BS is already out of hand and I’d hate to see how bad it’s gonna get in the future.
Writer (and a handsome one at that),
And the Valley Shook
by Billy Gomila on Jan 6, 2012 10:08 AM CST up reply actions
I never watch any of it.
Got home 10 minutes before that kid announced and turned on ESPN. Only info I get on it is on RBR, and if somebody mentions a name I’ll check out his scout and rivals profile.
'There are two pains in life. There is the pain of discipline and the pain of disappointment. If you can handle the pain of discipline, then you'll never have to deal with the pain of disappointment,'- Nick Saban
I covered it back when I was breaking in to the business
For Scout.com…it wasn’t fun…
Writer (and a handsome one at that),
And the Valley Shook
by Billy Gomila on Jan 6, 2012 10:16 AM CST up reply actions
I'm just glad
I got my ATVS fix. My stomach is already in giant knots. Monday can’t get here fast enough.
Just sit down, shut up, and cheer. That's your job as a fan.
I think....
His mom not being to happy could be huge. Miles and Frank Wilson still haven’t taken their home visit yet. Maybe they’ll work a little magic
2011 #1 LSU 13-0 SEC Champions
Is he just a verbal commit or did he sign the papers?
Just sit down, shut up, and cheer. That's your job as a fan.
He signed. On the spot.
But he gets three days to cancel.
'There are two pains in life. There is the pain of discipline and the pain of disappointment. If you can handle the pain of discipline, then you'll never have to deal with the pain of disappointment,'- Nick Saban
Where did you hear this?
I didn’t know he signed any papers…
by WhoDatSaintsLSU on Jan 5, 2012 10:07 PM CST up reply actions
LOL
That’s what you call smartassery.
'There are two pains in life. There is the pain of discipline and the pain of disappointment. If you can handle the pain of discipline, then you'll never have to deal with the pain of disappointment,'- Nick Saban
The whole family looked pissed
That was one of the strangest announcements I’ve ever seen. It was awkward the whole way around.
Fake Pundit. Real Fan.
And The Valley Shook!
I self-indulgently tweet @ATVSPoseur
Video if you missed the awkwardness
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It's just crazy to me
that anyone from LA would want to go to BAMA. I mean I know it’s a little ridiculous, but we really do view them as “the dark side” ever since Saban went there. If I was a young player in LA, I’d grow up dying for a shot to play for LSU and beat BAMA.
I know LC had other influences (hot white GF) but he’s not the only one. Devall, Sentimore, Bell, Sylve Lacey, etc… I don’t get it. What does BAMA have to offer that we don’t? We bring home national championships, we send countless players to the NFL…just doesn’t make sense.
Anyone but BAMA…come on man!
by WhoDatSaintsLSU on Jan 5, 2012 10:15 PM CST reply actions
Saban's just good at what he does
It’s really as simple as that, I think.
And Les isn't?
I mean it’s one thing if Saban beat Les on a neutral recruit from like Florida. But for the Evil Empire to steal our prized possessions from our own backyard? Makes it sting a lot more
by WhoDatSaintsLSU on Jan 5, 2012 10:32 PM CST up reply actions
Didn't say Les isn't good at his job
Just noting that Saban is a fantastic recruiter, and kids want to play for him. He’s going to win some of those battles, just as he does with the occasional Georgia or Florida recruit (the states, not the schools).
I actually hate seeing the "ever since Saban went there" stuff, bc its simply not true
That hate for Bama goes much, much further back. Most years when we were good, they were the ones in our way ( see Charlie Mac era ) and throughout the years, they ALWAYS make sure you knew about it. The Saban bit is just another log on the fire and the fire is as big as hell.
Devall wants to be a 3-4 OLB… ok, whatever.
I may be wrong, but I thought Sentimore was a boarder-line qualifier?
I don’t recall the deal with Bell and Sylve but I have first hand knowledge that NO ONE thought Lacey would qualify and hence we only made a conditional offer which turned him off iirc… yet he magically makes the grades for Bama – go figure.
Really, LSU doesn’t actually lose out on many but I agree with you – I can’t imagine someone outside of a Tulane / ULL household growing up in Louisiana and not choosing LSU over Bama. Its like joining the Taliban – you just don’t do it.
Of all the LA kids going to Bama...
Sentimore, turned into nothing at Bama, now heading to Tennessee.
Bell was a whatever prospect, and we have about 6 of him. The difference is, he is Bama’s no. 2 WR. And Kadron Boone is like our 6th.
Sylve, I was never impressed with. He’s a track star that dresses up as a football player. Doubt he’s ever an impact player.
Lacy was/is a good player, but had major, major grade issues that Bama pulled a Dez Bryant/OSU on and made work somehow.
Devall simply fit into their scheme better. I hope he succeeds against everyone but LSU, but when you start looking at how littered with highly recruited guys their LB core is, it will be an uphill battle.
Collins hurts though. He doesn’t have any of the issues of the above. We clearly covet him.
But I don’t think this is over just yet.
I’ll write more in the morning.
Eye right blahgs.
Agree, my hatred for Bama goes back 20 something years
but it has reached all new heights in the past decade. First one of my buddies goes to school there, then Saban, and now my other buddy coaches there (actually interviewd with Larry Porter while he was here, but Porter told him they didn’t have any room for him, and is now with Bama riding the revenge train).
Between those 3 things, my hatred for Crimson Red is at an all time high!
by WhoDatSaintsLSU on Jan 6, 2012 8:11 AM CST up reply actions
Also, from our friendly oversigning buddies
Bama now has 26 verbal commitments; new SEC rule this year say only 25 can be signed. They have no room to back count.
Managing Editor/Chief Lackey-And The Valley Shook THE LSU Tigers Blog of the Week for 52,136 Weeks in a Row and Counting
That site kills me.
We all know that there’s no way any of those verbals switch, right? And I’m sure they’ll all qualify too.
'There are two pains in life. There is the pain of discipline and the pain of disappointment. If you can handle the pain of discipline, then you'll never have to deal with the pain of disappointment,'- Nick Saban
Don't worry about it,
we are in the SEC.
"There are 40 rules all Schrute boys must learn by age 5. Rule #17- There are 3 things you never turn your back on--- Bears, men you have wronged, and a dominant male turkey during mating season."
Eric Reid Twitter (highschool teamate of LC)
@E_Reid1 Can’t say that I agree with your decision but i’m extremely proud of you Landon..still got a month to get you in people and gold
by WhoDatSaintsLSU on Jan 5, 2012 10:20 PM CST reply actions
Mrs. Collins
Is a good Tiger fan!
Let Landon geaux go chase his girl to bama, he better hope she’s the one.
If she breaks his heart after he broke his momma’s for her it’s gonna suck to be him.
Oh well, we’ll have 3* – turned All Americans playing and continuing the DBU tradition! He’ll be a gump.
GEAUX TIGERS!!!
Well, let's all remember
No matter the hype, none of these kids (including ours) have done jack squat yet. Off the top of my head, the last two HUGE prospects to bolt our state and spurn LSU were Joe McKnight and Janzen Jackson. Joe McKnight was supposed to the be next Reggie Bush, once-in-a-decade type game changer, etc……and went on to a fumblicious mediocre career at USC. Janzen Jackson……I see him around McNeese sometimes and I want to tell him he got what he deserved for signing with Kiffin…..but I’m pretty sure he could kick my ass.
Sentimore also left for Bama
and the bottom really dropped out for him.
Losing Jackson and McKnight certainly hurts, but losing LC to Bama is the worst!
by WhoDatSaintsLSU on Jan 5, 2012 10:35 PM CST up reply actions
If I may retort, the REALLY important thing to remember is
January 9th, 2012. Nothing else matters right now. I don’t care if we just recruited the love child of Drew Brees and Peyton Manning, Monday is all that matters.
Just sit down, shut up, and cheer. That's your job as a fan.
Kiel is
the love child of Brees and Manning
by WhoDatSaintsLSU on Jan 5, 2012 10:44 PM CST up reply actions
Exactly.
It’s all about development. Ask UGA how much recruiting MNCs translate.
'There are two pains in life. There is the pain of discipline and the pain of disappointment. If you can handle the pain of discipline, then you'll never have to deal with the pain of disappointment,'- Nick Saban
people are really attacking LC's gf on twitter
kind of sad to see all the hatred for two 18 kids
by WhoDatSaintsLSU on Jan 5, 2012 10:41 PM CST reply actions
Woah
Come guys! I understand the shock that you guys lost a homegrown kid to a rival but this happens all the time. I mean come on you guys seem to forget that you took Jamarcus Russel out of the heart of Mobile. Even if he is following his gf to Bama its still a good choice. Bama has done nothing but throw Safeties straight into starting roles in the NFL. Odds are he will switch. But for real dont act like he is making a bad decision for his career.
I don't think the consensus believes he made a BAD decision
There may be a few bitter Tiger fans here and there, but the majority knows both schools are premier programs, but they just happen to be rivals. Some people may be upset about losing one of our own to the dark side, but everyone knows either school would be a great choice.
And LSU has also had more than their fair share of DB’s make it to the pros, not to mention back-to-back Thorpe Awards…just saying
by WhoDatSaintsLSU on Jan 6, 2012 8:19 AM CST up reply actions
Also
Never mind who the kid chose. Its his spotlight and his mom freaking ripped it right out from under him. I can’t believe someone would do that to their child on national television. I mean its one thing for her to disagree but at least let him have his moment and you can talk about it later. I personally think he will switch but god. It certainly shows you what type of person she is. I don’t even understand why she cares. He is a future NFL star. She is getting her house and cars no matter where he goes. Whatever happened to being happy for your kid being successful and get a full ride to two premier programs. I do think he will end up at LSU.
Depends on who you believe
Its been also said that mom only showed up because of some false pretenses. I have a hard time believing either family member wanted to be embarrassed like that (and yes Landon looked just as embarrassed about it as his mom did).
Look, I’m all for a kid making his choice, and he should. But let’s not pretend that fans aren’t going to be pissed. I’m sure had he chosen LSU, the Bama recruiting sites would be talking about how “well he really wants to come here but his family’s MAKING him go to LSU.”
This is what recruiting has become. Saw it last year with some other recruitments as well.
Writer (and a handsome one at that),
And the Valley Shook
Yeah fan overreaction is obnoxious
I still think Landon must’ve mislead his family, though. People don’t react like that to news they are familiar with. They were surprised. And it showed. No one was doing anything. Then his GF starts clapping and going… “Yaayyyyy.” It was all very awkward.
Eye right blahgs.
Yeah, and I really want ot encourage people not to rip into the kid too much, regardless
because at the end of the day we don’t really know what went on inside his inner circle. But it was definitely the weirdest commit ceremony I’ve ever seen in 10 years of following this stuff.
Writer (and a handsome one at that),
And the Valley Shook
by Billy Gomila on Jan 6, 2012 10:37 AM CST up reply actions
Odd.
There is a link at RBR to a sportswriter’s tweet that it was all staged. The mom was acting and is cool with his choice. I was dubious at first, then laughed if it were true. The REC strikes. Now I hope it’s untrue.
"The same things win today that have always won, and they will win years from now. The only difference is the losers have a whole new bunch of excuses why they don’t win or can’t win."-Bear Bryant
Robot Chicken Star Wars should be canon.
by the thin red line on Jan 6, 2012 11:56 AM CST up reply actions
Very odd
And keep in mind, his parents might “support” his choice even if they don’t like it. Lord knows my parents haven’t always agreed with all of my decisions but that doesn’t mean they haven’t always been behind me.
Either way, we’ll see how things shake out. I’m tired of talking about it and at a certain point all anybody on the LSU side says will only be called sour grapes anyway.
Writer (and a handsome one at that),
And the Valley Shook
by Billy Gomila on Jan 6, 2012 12:06 PM CST up reply actions
Based on all the rumors and his GF's own tweets
the “two year decision” is not true and just to save face that he’s only going there bc the GF ( of 2 months… ) decided she is going there. There’s a whole lil spat on Jan 1st where LC tweets his mom was not going to be at the game and the GF tweets ‘I must not mean that much to you’. The GF also tweets that she has known for ~1 month.
All said, it looks like the rumors are most likely true – he’s going there over a girl and that’s why his family is so pissed ( father too, despite Bama boards telling themselves otherwise ) bc they don’t want their son making a decision like this over a girlfriend he’s been with for a couple of months. Like I posted above, I’ve seen a young man mess up like this before and it never, ever goes well.
Women.
Bobby Bowden left Alabama after only one semester because Ann Estock lured him back to Birmingham.
If LC does flip flop, the best of luck to him.
"The same things win today that have always won, and they will win years from now. The only difference is the losers have a whole new bunch of excuses why they don’t win or can’t win."-Bear Bryant
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Robot Chicken Star Wars should be canon.
by the thin red line on Jan 7, 2012 1:06 AM CST up reply actions
I agree.
Had similar situations with parents.
"The same things win today that have always won, and they will win years from now. The only difference is the losers have a whole new bunch of excuses why they don’t win or can’t win."-Bear Bryant
(12-4)+2=12 hoping for a +1
Robot Chicken Star Wars should be canon.
by the thin red line on Jan 7, 2012 1:10 AM CST up reply actions
I knid of touched on this on one of the other threads
I said I think there has to be more to the story of why his mom is so anit Bama. I mean I hate Bama, but it’s still a good school with a great football program. I think his mom knows he is choosing Bama becuase of his gf, and his mom doesn’t like that. So it’s not as much as LSU vs Bama, as it is mom vs girlfirend…in my opinion
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