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re: Story on Chris Garrett on ESPN OTL
Posted on 12/19/10 at 8:58 am to Mobiletiger
Posted on 12/19/10 at 8:58 am to Mobiletiger
They could have found much better examples of kids being released due to oversigning. It is interesting they chose LSU to run through the gauntlet when Bama is notorious for this kind of activity.
That being said, last spring and summer J LEE got on the ball and dropped a ton of weight and got into much better shape. This is at the same time Garrett seemed to drift away. You have to think that someone had the same conversation with LEE that was given to Garrett and Lee responded.
Posted on 12/19/10 at 8:59 am to DEG
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I wouldn't get carried away with the stat they showed on OTL
Yes but I can see the big ten, big east, pac ten, some big 12 schools, the sunbelt, mac, wac, c-usa, notre dame, mountain west, army, navy, and schools like vandy and duke pushnig for a limit closer to the big ten which would benefit them a great deal in available players and competition on the field. The SEC is outnumbered here.
Posted on 12/19/10 at 8:59 am to bomber77
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Yes, didn't they say 103 scholarships were offered onaverage and 85 kept?
Yes, on average. But there are a few schools over that 4 year span that are skewing the numbers high. Ole Miss (37 signees) for example.
Posted on 12/19/10 at 9:01 am to nosaj56
Interesting quote from Ciron Black's Facebook status: "OTL good this morning. Do your thing Chris."
Posted on 12/19/10 at 9:01 am to DEG
I'm sure some are worst than others. It just seems like there should be some kind of rule.
Posted on 12/19/10 at 9:02 am to bomber77
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I'm sure some are worst than others. It just seems like there should be some kind of rule.
There is. The SEC now limits teams to 28 signees per year.
Posted on 12/19/10 at 9:03 am to Douboy
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Interesting quote from Ciron Black's Facebook status: "OTL good this morning. Do your thing Chris."
Underachievers stick together.
Posted on 12/19/10 at 9:04 am to bomber77
but you would have to consider out going seniors that are on scollys. i agree it sucks for the players but i dont know if the number is that high per year.
Posted on 12/19/10 at 9:05 am to ItTakesAThief
wow lsu got hammered in that video. Who does everyone believe Miles or Garret?
He did go to the Bahamas without telling him
He did go to the Bahamas without telling him
Posted on 12/19/10 at 9:07 am to CP3LSU25
I think the truth is in the middle closer to what side. I don't know
Posted on 12/19/10 at 9:09 am to thelawnwranglers
The kid got cut plain and simple.. Can you not get cut anymore if you arent playing like your supposed to??
Since when does Miles have to inform his 3rd or 4th string QB that he is going on vacation with his family?
Since when does Miles have to inform his 3rd or 4th string QB that he is going on vacation with his family?
Posted on 12/19/10 at 9:14 am to CP3LSU25
What Miami did to that senior was worse IMO. I don't like how big colleges greyshirt guys at the last minute either(porter). With that being said, anyone that knows LSU football knows that there is a missing link to this story. Miles would not cut a decent recruit(at the worst position on the team) if he was competeing and working hard. IMO Miles can tolerate less talented guys if they work their asses off but doesn't seem to like guys that don't have the "want"
Posted on 12/19/10 at 9:14 am to thelawnwranglers
This is from the a Louisiana Paper this morning
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I trust that from a local reporter more than that ESPN hit piece
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When LSU dodged a late-game meltdown against Tennessee -- the second such gaffe in less than a year for Miles -- the team responded the next week with its best performance to that point, a come-from-behind victory against Florida. After a week of being told it couldn't beat Alabama, LSU knocked off the Tide 24-21 in a game that may have finally removed the specter of Miles' predecessor, Nick Saban, from his legacy.
As if to prove the point, Miles was awarded the game ball by captain Kelvin Sheppard in an emotional post-game ceremony.
"We were saying thank you for all his hard work and everything he does," Sheppard said. "I can't imagine being in his position. At LSU you are expected to win a national championship every year. Is that realistic? Not really, no way to win it every year.
"He's a good guy. The things he tells you he's going to do, he does. There's no smokescreen. He's a fun guy to be around. He laughs, jokes smiles, he's not uptight."
Miles and others say he didn't change anything this season. It was a higher quality of character from the players, especially leaders such as Sheppard, Patrick Peterson and Drake Nevis, that combined with the family philosophy.
"He's always been Les," strength and conditioning coach Tommy Moffitt said. "I don't think he takes himself too seriously. He doesn't have an ego. I don't see that it bothers him much. He perseveres and continues to work hard, and the kids respect him for that.
"He's been to bat for them on many occasions, and he treats them like they're his own kids. He's open to them, talks about his family, his kids. He's creating an atmosphere where you can be open and talk about certain things, a family atmosphere."
It should continue to serve Miles well. LSU has 17 commitments in what is shaping up to be a top 10 recruiting class, possibly top five. Several prospects were on hand in the postgame locker room after the Alabama game and were duly impressed.
"That was something you would want to be a part of," said Trai Turner, Tigers commitment and St. Augustine offensive lineman. "Not many schools have that, that mutual respect between the players and the coach. The players got emotional and showed their true feelings. It made me feel that was the place I wanted to be. It solidified my commitment."
What Miles offers has to be appealing to parents of the recruits. While other SEC programs struggle mightily with off-field incidents such as arrests and suspensions, LSU has been relatively free of such issues under Miles.
When the problems do arise, LSU has been proactive in addressing them, as is the case with the recent self-imposed recruiting sanctions for violations involving former Tiger Akiem Hicks and assistant coach D.J. McCarthy. Hicks never played a down and McCarthy resigned in December 2009.
Now that LSU appears to be back on track, Miles can focus on taking it a few stops farther next season. LSU returns 16 starters and is expecting help at the troubled quarterback position from incoming transfer Zach Mettenberger.
For those who believe in fate, the BCS Championship Game cycles back to the Superdome in 2011, the site of LSU's previous two titles.
"We're headed in the right direction," Alleva said. "The future is bright for us."
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I trust that from a local reporter more than that ESPN hit piece
Posted on 12/19/10 at 9:15 am to gmrkr5
You didn't watch the show, did you?
Posted on 12/19/10 at 9:15 am to ItTakesAThief
i couldn't believe what i was seeing on espn this morning when i woke up.. why the chris garrett thing..
Posted on 12/19/10 at 9:17 am to Douboy
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Interesting quote from Ciron Black's Facebook status: "OTL good this morning. Do your thing Chris."
he's just butthurt because he isnt playing in the NFL
Posted on 12/19/10 at 9:17 am to lsu xman
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JJ had a decent 09' season
Da frick???
Posted on 12/19/10 at 9:33 am to nosaj56
It looks bad on Miles. ESPN is out to get him.
Posted on 12/19/10 at 9:35 am to geauxaddai
You're right, that's why they're featuring him on their latest This is Sportscenter commercial. Because they're out to get him
Posted on 12/19/10 at 9:37 am to geauxaddai
I don't think it was ESPN being anti-LSU or Miles. It was just typical one sided, agenda pushing from them.
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