National Signing Day 2012: LSU's Class Highlights
by Billy Gomila on Feb 1, 2012 12:17 PM CST
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Here's a quick rundown of LSU's recruits with some highlight packages, starting with the early enrollees:
Vadal Alexander
OL, Buford, Ga.
Ronnie Feist
LB, Edgard, La.
Reid Ferguson
Long Snapper, Buford, Ga.
Jeremy Hill
RB, Baton Rouge
Lamar Louis
ATH, Breaux Bridge
Here are the kids that faxed in their Letters of Intent today:
Jalen Mills
CB, Desoto, Texas
Jeremy Liggins
QB, Oxford, Miss.
Trey Granier
LB, Thibodaux
Deion "Debo" Jones
LB, New Orleans
Corey Thompson
DB, Missouri City, Texas
Derrick Raymond
CB, Metairie
Dillon Gordon
TE, River Ridge
Jerald Hawkins
OL, Baldwin
Danielle Hunter
DE, Katy, Texas
Dwayne Thomas
CB, New Orleans
Lorenzo Phillips
LB, Patterson
Kwon Alexander
LB, Oxford Alabama
Travin Dural
WR, Breaux Bridge
Kavahra Holmes
WR, Breaux Bridge
Jerqwinick Sandolph
S, Hahnville
Derek Edinburgh
OL, New Orleans
Avery Johnson
WR, Pompano Beach, Florida
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Just so long as
you didn’t get these videos from Willie Lyles, we’re good :)
Deion Jones
Hits ball carriers hard. However, might have to wrap up on the SEC level.
by Gas_House_Gorillas on Feb 1, 2012 1:07 PM CST reply actions
he's also kind of small for an SEC linebacker
but then he is fast as all hell and Chavis likes that, he’ll probably red shirt and spend a year bulking up
all I ask is for the chance to prove that money can't buy happiness
by Tike the Miger on Feb 1, 2012 1:37 PM CST up reply actions
You're going to see a lot of this class redshirt I would bet
because the starting lineup is fairly set for next year.
BUT…I said the same thing in 2010 and that class surprised a lot of people.
Writer (and a handsome one at that),
And the Valley Shook
I think the best candidate for a redshirt
is a QB from Mississippi whose name rhymes with “Leremy Jiggins” who looks like he’s about 20-30 pounds of dropped body fat away from being the next Kenny Hilliard
all I ask is for the chance to prove that money can't buy happiness
by Tike the Miger on Feb 1, 2012 1:52 PM CST up reply actions
gettin' Liggy with it?
just spitballin’ here.
by haveagreatday on Feb 1, 2012 2:05 PM CST up reply actions
I know he was given a lot of consideration as a Safety
Not sure if he has the speed to play back there, but I think he would be a better fit in our SS spot
by WhoDatSaintsLSU on Feb 1, 2012 2:26 PM CST up reply actions
HOLY CRAP
Kwon looks like a beast
all I ask is for the chance to prove that money can't buy happiness
He pretty much has to work out for joke purposes alone
Writer (and a handsome one at that),
And the Valley Shook
DP
I’m still mad at him for preventing me from posting the cover of Dismemberment Plan albums. Catch more balls, dude.
Fake Pundit. Real Fan.
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I self-indulgently tweet @ATVSPoseur
Avery's ready for the LSU offense
I think every ball on the highlight was underthrown.
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by Poseur on Feb 1, 2012 1:38 PM CST reply actions 5 recs
He doesn't show big brother's speed
But he’s a smooth athlete and you gotta like that.
Writer (and a handsome one at that),
And the Valley Shook
I think speed is the least important attribute for a college WR
Off the top of my head, Dwayne Jarrett was slow as hell at Southern Cal and he was un-coverable at the college level because he ran good routes, had good hands, etc. I bet I could think of more……I don’t recall Josh Reed being a blazer, though I might be mistaken…..dude just LIVED open.
it's the beginning of the Mettenberger era
so all passes will be perfect now (fingers in ears) LALALALALALALALA
all I ask is for the chance to prove that money can't buy happiness
by Tike the Miger on Feb 1, 2012 1:43 PM CST up reply actions
Cannot wait to see him play.
Is it fall yet?
Certified Delusional Optimist
by TheOtherAndrew on Feb 1, 2012 2:21 PM CST up reply actions
Why a sad rec?
Dude’s talented.
Certified Delusional Optimist
by TheOtherAndrew on Feb 1, 2012 7:31 PM CST up reply actions
I watched most of the off-target throws LSU has been famous for
Thank god we keep getting WRs who can adjust to the ball, otherwise we would have no passing game
do you mean to suggest that LSU has had a passing game?
since 2007? c’mon man the best things to happen to LSU involving passing plays in the past four seasons were all on defense
all I ask is for the chance to prove that money can't buy happiness
by Tike the Miger on Feb 1, 2012 11:40 PM CST up reply actions
Derrick Raymond
When you consider how little football that kid’s actually played…BEAST.
Writer (and a handsome one at that),
And the Valley Shook
I also don't understand why people are so down on Trey Granier
Reminds me a lot of Kelvin Sheppard.
Writer (and a handsome one at that),
And the Valley Shook
I dunno.
In the highlights it looked like he was cleaning up everyone else’s missed tackles. But looks real athletic.
by tkemz939 on Feb 1, 2012 1:59 PM CST via iPhone app up reply actions
Also looked a little confused at times.
by tkemz939 on Feb 1, 2012 2:00 PM CST via iPhone app up reply actions
Not a sideline-to-sideline guy
But I like that he’s willing to sick his head in there on interior runs.
Of course, he has to come back from the knee injury.
Writer (and a handsome one at that),
And the Valley Shook
So we've got two LBer recruits with knee injuries?
Alabama fans, ask yourself this question: Is this who you want representing your University and your fanbase?
"Been saying it for six f**king years now...That g**damn hurricane just wasn’t big enough." - Outsidethesidelines, Manager, RollBamaRoll.com
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Granier and Alexander
But that’s one advantage of signing 7, wouldn’t you say?
Writer (and a handsome one at that),
And the Valley Shook
He's not overly fast
but seems like a sold tackler to me. Whether or not he can fully grasp the DEF and become a leader (like Sheppard) is key to me. If he can “run” the Def, he will be a great Mike LB… if not, he will be standout special teamer
by WhoDatSaintsLSU on Feb 1, 2012 2:28 PM CST up reply actions
Kwon Alexander Goodness JHD
cant be any worse than Karnell Hatcher should be lining up on the other side of T Jones. I kind of like the movement back to bigger recievers ( Even though Laundry & ODB will be beasts) but I think if these 3 receivers pan out it will resemble the 2006 WR core
The contact that takes place when our defense is on the field is very sincere ~ Les Miles
Dirk Nowitzki's Flamingo Fade away is this generation's Sky Hook
I really like Travin Dural's potential
Reminds me a lot of Brandon Lafell. Very athletic, good speed and the frame to add a good 10-15 pounds.
Writer (and a handsome one at that),
And the Valley Shook
assuming the running game stays strong
I could see Avery Johnson slipping behind secondaries on play action fakes as a true freshman
all I ask is for the chance to prove that money can't buy happiness
by Tike the Miger on Feb 1, 2012 2:02 PM CST up reply actions
I am higher on Holmes. Legit 4.3 speed and he actually is a
RECEIVER. RS10 is fast but you can tell he just isn’t a WR. Watch Holmes highlight eats up yardage when he runs and makes tough catches.
The contact that takes place when our defense is on the field is very sincere ~ Les Miles
Dirk Nowitzki's Flamingo Fade away is this generation's Sky Hook
by jharrison2090 on Feb 1, 2012 2:06 PM CST up reply actions
Guys to watch this spring
Hill and Lamar Louis. Hill’s got some big-time potential, but obviously he’s got a lot in front of him there.
Louis…man what an athlete. Where he fits in is the big question.
Writer (and a handsome one at that),
And the Valley Shook
I don't see any new comer contributing at running back next year
absent injuries (knock on wood) I just can’t see a freshman taking carries away from the running backs LSU already has, redshirt them all and keep this deep stable going forward
all I ask is for the chance to prove that money can't buy happiness
That's what'll be intereting to see
A lot of people thought Hill was superior to Hilliard a year ago.
Writer (and a handsome one at that),
And the Valley Shook
Debo Jones
Has tape I can fap to.
Kwon is one of my 10 favorite players in this class (speaking nationally). Never, ever dreamed he’d wind up at LSU. His injury made a lot of people forget how good this kid is.
Eye right blahgs.
This is a very underrated class
At least two of these linebackers are going to be All-SEC. Hunter projects to be all-conference. One of the WRs is going to be All-conference. if you can pull 4 or 5 all-conference players a class then you are doing ok.
The contact that takes place when our defense is on the field is very sincere ~ Les Miles
Dirk Nowitzki's Flamingo Fade away is this generation's Sky Hook
by jharrison2090 on Feb 1, 2012 2:25 PM CST up reply actions
Even without Collins and Kiel
This is a great class. We’ve got a lot to look forward to over the next couple of years.
Certified Delusional Optimist
I keep comparing it to the 2010 class
2009 had a bunch of big names, and everybody knew that 2011 was going to be star-studded. 2010 was considered a relatively down year in the state, and everybody was mad about losing Trovon Reed to Auburn.
And that group has already performed well beyond expectations and still has more to contribute.
Writer (and a handsome one at that),
And the Valley Shook
And the biggest thing the folks pannicking need to realize
Is that things would have likely still played out this way regardless of the way the BCS title game played out.
Writer (and a handsome one at that),
And the Valley Shook
think about the names in the 2010 class
Reid, Simon, Blue, Mathieu, Ware, Brad by Crikey Wing. Think about the contributions from those guys that took us to 13-1, never mind the guys who played well when their number was called. And that was supposed to be a down year.
by haveagreatday on Feb 1, 2012 2:46 PM CST up reply actions
And of course, we've got the 2011 class
makes me think of the Chief’s comments re other teams using our depth as a recruiting tool.
by haveagreatday on Feb 1, 2012 2:49 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
LSU Ranked
(11) 247sports (12) ESPN (16) Rivals (6) Scout
AVG out to 11.25 not to bad considering the depth of the program already.
The contact that takes place when our defense is on the field is very sincere ~ Les Miles
Dirk Nowitzki's Flamingo Fade away is this generation's Sky Hook
Some BIG linemen in this class
Which works well when you look at the backs already on this roster, and realize that there’s the already legendary Leonard Fournette coming in 2014.
Writer (and a handsome one at that),
And the Valley Shook
Speaking of linemen
is La’el Collins still set to be a tackle or does it look like he’s been permanently moved to guard?
My guess is that he probably starts at guard next year
And could slide out to RT once Hurst moves on. Faulk has LT on lockdown.
Writer (and a handsome one at that),
And the Valley Shook
that sounds about right
and would certainly be the ideal situation
all I ask is for the chance to prove that money can't buy happiness
by Tike the Miger on Feb 1, 2012 3:05 PM CST up reply actions
You lose both starting guards
Plus the top backup (T-Bob)…so you have Williford probably taking one spot, but that leaves one more up for grabs between Collins, Jonah Austin, Trai Turner, Eliot Porter, Corey White, Evan Washington and Chris Davenport. And some of those guys are going to play center or stay at tackle.
And of course, there’s Josh Dworaczyk, if his knee holds up and he gets an extra year.
Writer (and a handsome one at that),
And the Valley Shook
pretty sure that Miles and Dworaczyk knew something pretty reassuring
about the chance for a 6th year before the game I won’t refer to directly, because he had a chance to play in it and intentionally declined, wouldn’t mind seeing him at center with Williford and Collins at guard, that would be a nasty o-line
all I ask is for the chance to prove that money can't buy happiness
by Tike the Miger on Feb 1, 2012 3:12 PM CST up reply actions
Oh, and I forgot that you also have Vadal Alexander in that mix this spring
Writer (and a handsome one at that),
And the Valley Shook
I don't know
Hurst had a rough January, but people forget he was a pretty dominant run-blocker for most of the year. He does have his pass-pro issues though.
Writer (and a handsome one at that),
And the Valley Shook
the tackles were definitely better run blockers
but it fit when LSU was throwing the ball 12 times a game, might want to revisit that strategy with Mettenberger under center
all I ask is for the chance to prove that money can't buy happiness
by Tike the Miger on Feb 1, 2012 3:28 PM CST up reply actions
I'm not worried about Faulk
He had a much better year in pass pro. Especially when you consider he was a first-time starter. There was a stretch where he was straight-up dominating people this year.
Writer (and a handsome one at that),
And the Valley Shook
I think the o-line in general will continue to be a strength
and with the running backs they have on the roster I think they’ll be able to start next season playing the same conservative ball control ground and pound offense they played for much of this past season, then as Mettenberger develops they can slowly open things up downfield more and more
all I ask is for the chance to prove that money can't buy happiness
by Tike the Miger on Feb 1, 2012 3:32 PM CST up reply actions
Well, look at the backs compared to the receivers
Even if ODB, Landry, Wright, Shepard, Boone and the rest come along really well, if you compare them to Ware, Hilliard, Ford, Blue (and maybe Hill), the latter is the group that should probably be touching the ball the most.
But if Mett does in fact become our “big damn hero,” you’ll see the passing game pickup. Miles has never been afraid to sling it when he had the arms.
Writer (and a handsome one at that),
And the Valley Shook
I was at LSU during the JaMarcus Russell days
so I’m right there with you on that one
all I ask is for the chance to prove that money can't buy happiness
by Tike the Miger on Feb 1, 2012 3:40 PM CST up reply actions
And like I said, stack up the backs vs. the WRs
I don’t think many people would say, even if Mett is as good as we hope, that the WRs need to be touching the ball more than this back corps.
But if the QB comes through, you can maximize those touches.
Writer (and a handsome one at that),
And the Valley Shook
more of a matter of balance
the running backs’ touches will also be maximized if they’re running at 7 man fronts
all I ask is for the chance to prove that money can't buy happiness
by Tike the Miger on Feb 2, 2012 11:59 AM CST up reply actions
Depends on how you think about balance
To me, it’s not necessarily a 50/50 run-pass ratio, it’s more about the ability to spread the ball around (whether that’s with the run or the pass), that maximizes your playmakers.
Writer (and a handsome one at that),
And the Valley Shook
we had Jimbo Fisher then
/was never a huge Jimbo fan
/misses him greatly.
A boy has never wept...nor dashed a thousand kim
Miles has never been afraid to sling it when he had the arms
When losing in the 4th quarter…
Alabama fans, ask yourself this question: Is this who you want representing your University and your fanbase?
"Been saying it for six f**king years now...That g**damn hurricane just wasn’t big enough." - Outsidethesidelines, Manager, RollBamaRoll.com
http://www.rollbamaroll.com/2011/12/3/2607240/sec-championship-game-open-thread#
outsidethesidelines@gmail.com
Jamarcus Russell and Matt Flynn would like to speak with you.
Writer (and a handsome one at that),
And the Valley Shook
Also if Melvin Jones can get his grades correct
he will be a 5 star by the end of the season. He and my younger cousin played little league baseball. Natural Athlete about 6ft3 235. Plays QB and linebacker.
The contact that takes place when our defense is on the field is very sincere ~ Les Miles
Dirk Nowitzki's Flamingo Fade away is this generation's Sky Hook
by jharrison2090 on Feb 1, 2012 3:03 PM CST up reply actions
this class
is full of guys who can fill out the starting lineup, I doubt there are any real stars in this group (what do I know?) but some solid starters will come out of it and they’ll generally hold their own well enough for the stars already on the roster (and hopefully those yet to come) to dominate and keep LSU in contention for championships going forward, there isn’t an Anthony Johnson or a Patrick Peterson, but hopefully there are some Russell Sheppards and Brandon Taylors, guys who will stick around for four or five years and make meaningful contributions, just not the kind of elite talent that wins championships, hopefully the ones already on the roster (and again future players to come) are enough to bring another Crystal Ball back to Baton Rouge
all I ask is for the chance to prove that money can't buy happiness
I wouldn't say that there aren't ANY real stars
There may not be that guy who steps on campus and is amazing from day one, but I think there are a couple that definitely COULD be stars in a year or three.
Writer (and a handsome one at that),
And the Valley Shook
Why would you say that this class is
“just not the kind of elite talent that wins championships”?
How many teams have won titles with classes that aren’t ranked in the top 5? I could understand if this class came in outside the top 20, but it didn’t. It was a couple of signatures away from a top 5 class. These guys are tremendous athletes and have great coaches. As long as they are willing and able to be coached, then we will be fine.
If I remember correctly, [nickname redacted] wasn’t that highly recruited either, but he made a name for himself in his first season (as did a lot of the not so highly regarded members of his class). That class took us to the brink of a championship. Why think that this class will be any different before they have even had an opportunity to contribute.
This is the home of delusional optimism. This class will be great before they are done.
by Displaced Tiger on Feb 1, 2012 3:22 PM CST up reply actions
I meant that there aren't the kind of dominant players
no Glenn Dorsey or Rueben Randle, not saying LSU can’t or won’t win a championship with these guys on the team (I’d be really disappointed if they don’t win one this year), I just meant that they’ll need to get back to bringing in the kind of star players they have in the past to win more going forward, but again what do I know?
all I ask is for the chance to prove that money can't buy happiness
by Tike the Miger on Feb 1, 2012 3:30 PM CST up reply actions
To be fair
We should acknowledge that we didn’t expect Mo Claiborne, Bennie Logan, Tyrann Mathieu, etc to be “difference makers” and they all are/were.
To me, it’s tough to evaluate. The class lacks “star power” but it may not lack “star players.”
Eye right blahgs.
fair enough
with the kind of depth LSU had this season it had to be tough to sell the program to the 5 star recruits, most of them had to know they’d be redshirting
all I ask is for the chance to prove that money can't buy happiness
by Tike the Miger on Feb 1, 2012 3:36 PM CST up reply actions
Bama
has gotten 5 star athletes across the depth chart, but that doesn’t deter the 13 ESPN U top 150 guys they just got…
by WhoDatSaintsLSU on Feb 2, 2012 9:47 AM CST up reply actions
I think that's the best way of saying it
lacking star power. But that doesn’t mean it’ll lack star players.
I think Danielle Hunter for sure strikes me as a guy that could be an absolute monster with a year or 2 in the system.
Writer (and a handsome one at that),
And the Valley Shook
Kwon and Debo jump off the screen
but in that same vein it’s tough (at least for me) to really judge any of these players based on this film when I don’t know anything about the level of competition they’re up against
all I ask is for the chance to prove that money can't buy happiness
by Tike the Miger on Feb 1, 2012 3:39 PM CST up reply actions
Derrick Raymond as well
And I could easily see Travin Dural breaking into the starting lineup down the road. He’s a guy that completely went beast mode his senior year too.
Writer (and a handsome one at that),
And the Valley Shook
Actually, now that I think about it
If there’s a guy that shocks the world to contribute really early, Mo Claiborne-style, it’s probably Raymond. Watch his highlights and realize he’s basically got one season of varsity football under his belt.
Writer (and a handsome one at that),
And the Valley Shook
NOt sure if you listened to this...
But it’s a great interview with Frank Wilson.
http://www.bayoubengalsinsider.com/football/recruiting/4402-audio-frank-wilson-on-sports-today-
Eye right blahgs.
I'll say this
this class seems to have a ton of wideouts and linebackers, if less than half of them pan out we should be damn strong at those spots in two years
all I ask is for the chance to prove that money can't buy happiness
o-linemen too, definitely positions you want to be deep at
all I ask is for the chance to prove that money can't buy happiness
And that's after a fantastic 2011 OL haul too
Writer (and a handsome one at that),
And the Valley Shook
Man the message board
Is miserable right now. People are absolutely losing their minds.
The Sky is not falling
We are, on occasion
A very weak-minded bunch.
LSU wins: “YAY! AWESOME! EVERYTHING IS GREAT AND WILL BE SO FOREVER!”
LSU loses: “OMGWEREALLGONNADIEFIRETHECOACHESNOW”
And when one happens we tend to forget about the other.
Writer (and a handsome one at that),
And the Valley Shook
Well it's just....
I think more of it has to do with Alabama obsession. LSU fans are not happy with what WE are and what we have. I mean I understand the frustrations of Jan 9th, I even understand the frustrations of losing some LA guys. But when people bring it up they bring up Alabama along with it.
I just wish people would be happy that we are LSU. We have great coaches, we have great players, great facilities. Is Alabama’s class better then ours? YES. Is our class STILL A GOOD CLASS? YES.
We are LSU man. We got a good class, LETS BE HAPPY for the guys we got coming here, not going crazy over the guys who didn’t
The Sky is not falling
by ChadP7 on Feb 1, 2012 4:49 PM CST up reply actions 2 recs
nail on the head
fans are concerned because we’re losing top recruits while Bama’s overflowing with them, is LSU great? of course, but if the Tigers are going to win championships they’re going to need to beat Bama, having good players is a big part of that, pulling this class while Bama signs 13 of the ESPN top 150 feels like getting blown out again
all I ask is for the chance to prove that money can't buy happiness
by Tike the Miger on Feb 1, 2012 5:00 PM CST up reply actions
Yeah....
But I think we’ve been doing pretty well the past 5 years or so. I mean look, getting blown out in that game sucked but it WAS NOT cause of lack of talent.
The Sky is not falling
maybe at one position in particular
all I ask is for the chance to prove that money can't buy happiness
by Tike the Miger on Feb 1, 2012 5:05 PM CST up reply actions
Bama has had classes in the top 3 on ESPN since 2008
we have split with them since then (unless you count some game in January 2012 that I can’t remember). Florida State, Clemson, Notre Dame, Miami, all these teams have had “better” recruiting classes than us since that time (other than our ESPN number 1 class in 2009) and none of those teams have done squat. Texas might deserve to be in that number too. There is very little difference between a top 5 and a top 10 class because there are simply no data available to make a meaningful distinction between the two. It’s all just eyeball stuff at this point. See, e.g., every recruiting bust every; but cf., Hester, Jacob; Claiborne, Mo; 7, TM.
We may have to switch from Delusional Optimism to Relentless Optimism for the off-season.
by haveagreatday on Feb 1, 2012 5:52 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
"Relentless Optimism"
I like it!
"The 2011 Tigers, on the field at least, are boring. See target, swing war club, rinse the brains and skull fragments off and repeat." - Billy Gomila
by Curtis Bleaux on Feb 1, 2012 6:38 PM CST up reply actions
I've heard it put this way.
Recruiting is like the Miss America Contest. From Washington to Florida and Alaska and Hawaii, they’re all very attractive and there is not much difference between Miss Congeniality and the winner..
by Gas_House_Gorillas on Feb 2, 2012 10:01 AM CST up reply actions
Rec'd
"The 2011 Tigers, on the field at least, are boring. See target, swing war club, rinse the brains and skull fragments off and repeat." - Billy Gomila
by Curtis Bleaux on Feb 1, 2012 6:37 PM CST up reply actions
Delusional Optimism spin...
I truly believe this class is going to have a real chip on its shoulder. Even in a fairly complimentary thread, we’re talking about the lack of star power or difference makers. This is a class full of guys who want to be here, were nationally recruited, but are being treated as “the leftovers”.
These guys, hopefully, show up on campus ready to prove everybody wrong. No one is telling these recruits how great they are, which means they are ready to work. There’s something to be said for a class full of very talented players who should also be incredibly motivated.
Fake Pundit. Real Fan.
And The Valley Shook!
I self-indulgently tweet @ATVSPoseur
I'm sure there are a lot of good players here
I’m just nervous about the idea of the top recruits in Louisiana going to other schools (especially schools in Alabama)
all I ask is for the chance to prove that money can't buy happiness
Keep in mind, this isn't the first time this has come up
Two years ago, everybody was quite upset over the No. 1 guy going to Auburn.
But I do think this staff needs some more recruiting juice.
Writer (and a handsome one at that),
And the Valley Shook
can't let Saban regain his footing in Louisiana recruiting
all I ask is for the chance to prove that money can't buy happiness
by Tike the Miger on Feb 1, 2012 4:29 PM CST up reply actions
guy used to get ALL of the players in our state
all I ask is for the chance to prove that money can't buy happiness
by Tike the Miger on Feb 1, 2012 4:30 PM CST up reply actions
And he still lost the odd one back then even
Writer (and a handsome one at that),
And the Valley Shook
I wonder why we dropped the ball on some of these recruits.
I mean…we’ve always had pretty stellar recruiting
The Sky is not falling
definitely some bad luck
I mean, on the one hand, we lose Kiel because his mom wants him to stay home, and then the guy whose mom wants him to go to LSU bolts out of state. That’s getting fucked on both ends. The shit with Collins’ gf (assuming his mom is telling the truth) is total BS
A boy has never wept...nor dashed a thousand kim
And we lose another 4-star
Cause we tell him we can’t have as an early EE but we’ll happily take him in the summer, because we’re trying to accommodate Kiel.
Eye right blahgs.
We ended the season...
The way we started! lol. Just bad to bookend greatness.
The Sky is not falling
and he couldn't out recruit Michigan when he was at Michigan St.
"The 2011 Tigers, on the field at least, are boring. See target, swing war club, rinse the brains and skull fragments off and repeat." - Billy Gomila
by Curtis Bleaux on Feb 1, 2012 6:40 PM CST up reply actions
I would say that one or two things about the college football landscape have changed just a little bit since those days
jus sayin
all I ask is for the chance to prove that money can't buy happiness
by Tike the Miger on Feb 1, 2012 11:36 PM CST up reply actions
I know that
Point is, it’s easier to be better when you have the tools & the backing to do so
"The 2011 Tigers, on the field at least, are boring. See target, swing war club, rinse the brains and skull fragments off and repeat." - Billy Gomila
by Curtis Bleaux on Feb 2, 2012 4:14 PM CST up reply actions
This is what it's all about...
How can this not make you happy?
Kid can’t stop grinning from ear-to-ear.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0fYqQCVNUu0&feature=mfu_in_order&list=UL
Eye right blahgs.
Good on him
I can even ignore that ugly ass banner behind him ;-)
Writer (and a handsome one at that),
And the Valley Shook
I guess that for all of my doom and gloom talk today
I should keep things in perspective, Wisconsin’s still pretty decent right?
all I ask is for the chance to prove that money can't buy happiness
Liggins and Kwon
are two I’ll be pulling for a lil more than the rest – I’m a sucker for guys overcoming an injury or something not so serious, like, oh I dunno – kidney cancer at 3 years old!!! Really hope we see Rohan 2 – “Bulked Up” in Liggins and just pure meanness from Kwon for years to come.
It'll be very interesting to see how Liggins develops
He kind of lobs some of his throws, but I’ve seen QBs fix that with minor mechanical adjustments.
And honestly with his size and athleticism I could totally see him moving to another spot in a few years if that doesn’t work.
Writer (and a handsome one at that),
And the Valley Shook
I could see Liggins
EASILY becoming a Jacob Hester/Kenny Hilliardesque running back, Spencer Ware played QB in high school too didn’t he?
all I ask is for the chance to prove that money can't buy happiness
Yeah but he wasn't 280 pounds
My guess is if Liggins doesn’t work out at QB, it’ll be TE or maybe even defensive line for him.
Writer (and a handsome one at that),
And the Valley Shook
it's been a looooooooong time
since LSU has really gotten substantial production from a tight end, would be nice to have a real receiving threat there
all I ask is for the chance to prove that money can't buy happiness
by Tike the Miger on Feb 2, 2012 9:36 AM CST up reply actions
I thought John Thomas would be that guy
Hopefully he can qualify and still get him in. But DeSeasn Smith from Barbe next year will be a stud…DandyDon’s #1 Player in the State. We gotta land him…
by WhoDatSaintsLSU on Feb 2, 2012 9:56 AM CST up reply actions
Still a chance to take Thomas
If he gets his grades up. Though he’s another kid rehabbing a knee injury I believe.
Writer (and a handsome one at that),
And the Valley Shook
by Billy Gomila on Feb 2, 2012 10:05 AM CST up reply actions
but one way or another he looks like he belongs with the ball in his hands
all I ask is for the chance to prove that money can't buy happiness
by Tike the Miger on Feb 2, 2012 9:36 AM CST up reply actions
Agree
And the recruiting class of 2013 is likely to bring in a potentially big-time receiving TE in DeSean Smith.
Writer (and a handsome one at that),
And the Valley Shook
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