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Is it time to finally give up on Russell Shepard being a big time player?
Posted on 9/8/12 at 10:56 pm
Posted on 9/8/12 at 10:56 pm
Some already have.. but I've always been on Team Shepard. I'd toss it up to Jefferson or Lee never being able to hit him in stride or between the numbers. It seemed like he'd always have to reach way over his head for the ball.
But he's had some bad drops on well thrown balls 2 game in and it seems like same old Shep. I hope I'm wrong.
I still want to see him used more out of the backfield, but with our stable of backs it's hard to get him touches there.
But he's had some bad drops on well thrown balls 2 game in and it seems like same old Shep. I hope I'm wrong.
I still want to see him used more out of the backfield, but with our stable of backs it's hard to get him touches there.
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Posted on 9/8/12 at 10:56 pm to The Boat
yes
Posted on 9/8/12 at 10:56 pm to The Boat
go watch his High school film I'm not giving up 
Posted on 9/8/12 at 10:57 pm to The Boat
Yes
Posted on 9/8/12 at 10:58 pm to The Boat
He blocks really well. 
Posted on 9/8/12 at 10:59 pm to The Boat
The good news is that Mett seems to like to spread it around
He'll just have to make the most out of his opportunities when he is thrown the ball
He'll just have to make the most out of his opportunities when he is thrown the ball
Posted on 9/8/12 at 10:59 pm to The Boat
Yes. I've always waved the Shepard flag and think he has brought value to LSU outside of his play on the field.
But, I don't think he will ever be a "big-time" player." Just too hard to try and convert him to a receiver, when he is a QB/RB by nature.
I still hold out hope that he can make some timely big-plays and help us win some big games. And, I still think he can do that.
But, I don't think he will ever be a "big-time" player." Just too hard to try and convert him to a receiver, when he is a QB/RB by nature.
I still hold out hope that he can make some timely big-plays and help us win some big games. And, I still think he can do that.
Posted on 9/8/12 at 10:59 pm to The Boat
Unfortunately yes. I was thinking tonight about what it's like to be in his shoes right now. Could have gone anywhere coming out of high school and now he probably won't even play in the NFL. He is a great representative for lsu, but I would imagine it's hard not to get down on yourself.
Posted on 9/8/12 at 10:59 pm to The Boat
I always loved shep but he's not gonna be a top playmaker for us. He leadership can still be valuable though.
Posted on 9/8/12 at 11:00 pm to The Boat
He was a great high school player from Texas. And everybody knows Texas has great hs players. That's why the longhorns are so great.
This post was edited on 9/8/12 at 11:02 pm
Posted on 9/8/12 at 11:02 pm to The Boat
SOmething tells me if he hand went to Texas he would be a starting running QB like vince young. We mis-used him at LSU and for that I feel bad.
Posted on 9/8/12 at 11:02 pm to The Boat
I decided to focus on him during a kickoff in the 3rd quarter. He stays back in case the returner breaks free.
Well, the guy DID break free and Sheperd is the only one left to tackle him. He proceeds to trip over his feet and fall on the ground. Luckily 46 comes out of nowhere to make the tackle.
Well, the guy DID break free and Sheperd is the only one left to tackle him. He proceeds to trip over his feet and fall on the ground. Luckily 46 comes out of nowhere to make the tackle.
Posted on 9/8/12 at 11:07 pm to The Boat
All it takes is one play.
Players read this board, you all need to stfu
Players read this board, you all need to stfu
Posted on 9/8/12 at 11:07 pm to The Boat
Still a lot of football in front of him.
Posted on 9/8/12 at 11:10 pm to The Boat
I'll never give up on him. He's a great guy and a weapon. He's made some plays over the years. Looking forward to more this year.
Posted on 9/8/12 at 11:25 pm to The Boat
Look, I love the guy, but he's a bust. He dropped a sure TD tonight and had drops against North Texas too. He'll get fewer and fewer chances this year because we have other more talented receivers and he just doesnt make plays. I've been waiting four years for him to have a break out game, but it's just not going to happen.
Posted on 9/8/12 at 11:35 pm to The Boat
Yes, he can't catch.
Posted on 9/8/12 at 11:42 pm to The Boat
Yeah.. no more passes at least... He's dropped sure passes too much the past couple games.
Posted on 9/9/12 at 12:06 am to The Boat
I think before the year is up, Shepard will give us a huge play in a big time game where we are down late in a game. I look for him to have a big play in the Bama game.
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