re: Boom #1 *Disregard, Offical TD Talent Evaluator, NotAStarGazer says he won't start at LSU*

I have no issue with your opinion, you're entitled to it just as everyone else is. I'm not narrow-minded, I (and everyone else) just said you should wait to see how he develops as a SR before (objectively) stating that he will never start a game at LSU based on your analysis of his film. That is being narrow-minded.

1. You stated that because a majority of the 125 FBS teams have not offered Ross, he will not be an impact player at LSU. My point was (and you noted in your response) that most schools realize they would just be wasting resources so strictly looking at an offer sheet is not a fair assessment. Players also embellish their offer lists and report offers they do not have. Schools dive into film and throw out tons of offers after JR seasons and his offer list has grown recently and will certainly continue to grow.

2. Recruiting services do not hit on 83-89% of all players in a given class. Far from it.

3. Right, but even though they only cover one state, they still have less eyes on these players than On3, 247, etc. and are subject to misses just as frequently if not more than those services because of the resources available to them. No one is perfect in this industry.

4. That's fine, your definition of explosiveness is different than mine (and everyone else in this thread and multiple HS coach's/talent evaluator's opinions on other forums who rave about his "explosiveness", ability to shed blocks, cover, blitz, etc.) and that's fair. Straight-line speed and lateral agility, short area burst, etc. are all very different and I recognize that. But for a kid his size, who will still get bigger, he seems to be at least above average on all fronts and projects to continue to get better.

I'm acknowledging that he might be the best LB ever at LSU, he might be the worst LB ever at LSU, ORRRR he might fall somewhere in between, but definitely stating that he will never start a game at LSU based on JR highlights is jumping the gun 100%. No one knows how he will develop; you gave your opinion (dozens of times) so we know where you stand. The horse is dead, no need to beat it further. By the way, he's top 300 currently and trending upwards by all accounts. Wouldn't call that a poor rating. Let's see how his offer list and ranking looks after his SR year and we can revisit.

You've posted 3 Harry Potter novels in this thread, compared to my singular follow-up post attempting to address your comments. But keep yelling at the sky, maybe someone will listen!