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The Georgia Loss was in a weird way a Huge Recruiting Win, imho

Posted on 9/29/13 at 2:28 pm
Posted by Lsupimp
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Posted on 9/29/13 at 2:28 pm
File this away under "I'm probably overthinking things" but as I see it , as painful as this loss was, it was a recruiting "win" as well.

Our offense HAD to be attractive to any and all offensive prospects on our board. LSU has proven under Cam Cameron that they can have an exciting, multiple-offense that knows how to utilize weapons. And there will be lots of room for playing time in the near future.

And our defensive struggle had to be attractive to any defensive prospects on our board. LSU has proven under The Chief that we have a dominant defense, but our struggles prove that we have some talent deficiencies and some immediate need for defensive help at multiple positions.

In a weird way, our offensive success and defensive struggles are probably BOTH a good thing for LSU recruiting.

Posted by tiger perry
Member since Dec 2009
25668 posts
Posted on 9/29/13 at 2:30 pm to
valid points..
Posted by BayouRat15
DAUPHIN ISLAND,AL
Member since Jan 2004
10182 posts
Posted on 9/29/13 at 2:42 pm to
Yep...was thinking the same
Posted by thunderbird1100
GSU Eagles fan
Member since Oct 2007
69315 posts
Posted on 9/29/13 at 2:45 pm to
This is one way to spin it

I think win or lose it would have had the same results though on recruiting.
Posted by Lsupimp
Ersatz Amerika-97.6% phony & fake
Member since Nov 2003
82278 posts
Posted on 9/29/13 at 3:00 pm to
Fair enough. The loss was definitely NOT necessary... ...to demonstrate how much our defense is struggling. But hey, I'm working wif what I gots...
Posted by MrPackSix
Lakeview/God's Country
Member since Oct 2009
8220 posts
Posted on 9/29/13 at 3:05 pm to
Valid arguement but couldnt the same be said in regards to UGA's offense as well?
Posted by sheeeeeit
Member since Sep 2013
1023 posts
Posted on 9/29/13 at 3:10 pm to
quote:

Valid arguement but couldnt the same be said in regards to UGA's offense as well?


Sure, but we don't generally compete with Georgia for recruits.
Posted by jtran1988
Corndog U
Member since Oct 2008
5419 posts
Posted on 9/29/13 at 3:46 pm to
If Hill goes to the NFL, LF WILL be the starter next year
Posted by Bengalroar
Member since Aug 2013
887 posts
Posted on 9/29/13 at 10:12 pm to
What do you think defense recruits think when they see Welter out there? They know Beckwith should be out there.
Posted by Meauxjeaux
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Member since Jun 2005
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Posted on 9/30/13 at 12:19 am to
Pimp, you have masterfully found a way to turn "wait till next year" into "wait till three years from now" and keep me excited about LSU football!
Posted by Surv1vor1st
New Orleans
Member since Nov 2009
1620 posts
Posted on 9/30/13 at 5:01 am to
BengalRoar makes a good point too. These recruits are savvy enough to know that a player like Beckwith was highly recruited and talented but isn't getting much playing time on a defense that doesn't have all americans at his position.
Posted by HECKFIRE
Member since Jan 2011
461 posts
Posted on 9/30/13 at 6:43 am to
Don't you all think the coaches can notice the drop-off from minter to welter?? It's obvious that he's pussy-footing around out there. OBVIOUSLY, a freshman isn't as familiar w the defense as welter, having been there the previous 3-4 years. We all know and realize beckwith is a stud and physically SHOULD be out there. Would you rather welter be in position to potentially make the play, or beckwith be in the wrong position? I know this is a message board, but, damn, y'all have any sense?! Beckwith will be on the field way more as the season progresses. Now, hopefully we can find a replacement at safety in the meantime
Posted by Choctaw
Pumpin' Sunshine
Member since Jul 2007
77774 posts
Posted on 9/30/13 at 7:57 am to
I don't think recruits base their decisions on individual games.
Posted by tigerprl
DFW
Member since Dec 2010
1278 posts
Posted on 9/30/13 at 8:03 am to
Catch 22 go with the better athlete or go with th guy who been in the system amd knows the position? Depends on how poorly the guy who knows the positon is playing. If he is allowing points or big plays why not try the better athlete and let him learn under fire. However if the guy who knows this system is just underperforming and not allowing big plays well ......
Posted by VesperiaLSU
Baton Rouge Tigerland
Member since Sep 2010
1251 posts
Posted on 9/30/13 at 8:51 am to
In a weird way, I can almost agree with you...
Posted by JayKrewe
Long Beach,CA
Member since Sep 2012
983 posts
Posted on 9/30/13 at 9:06 am to
could be a good thing i guess. although, i like how saban does it and hopes he gets the best players because they want to win championships.
Posted by Mudminnow
Houston, TX
Member since Aug 2004
34161 posts
Posted on 9/30/13 at 9:15 am to
quote:

Catch 22 go with the better athlete or go with th guy who been in the system amd knows the position?


I'm not even sure the older seasoned guys know the position and calling the correct plays.

Bring on the young talent and see what they got.
Posted by Captain Crown
Member since Jun 2011
52096 posts
Posted on 9/30/13 at 9:51 am to
LSU survived 1/9. This loss isn't anything major.
Posted by bayou blazer
Member since Dec 2010
1242 posts
Posted on 9/30/13 at 10:04 am to
i really dont think it was lack of talent on defense but rather blown assignments. We have the talent already there. Kids just need to do their jobs
Posted by Dudebro2
San Diego
Member since Dec 2011
8967 posts
Posted on 9/30/13 at 10:53 am to
quote:

I think win or lose it would have had the same results though on recruiting.


I absolutely don't believe that, winning is the preferred result in all aspects of the game. Period end of story.

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