I'll admit that I've been one of the guys who is very concerned about the LB position. On a defense that looks to be DOMINANT up front and ridiculously talented in the backfield for at least 2-3 more years ( if someone can please teach them to tackle!! ), the LB corps looks to be a weak link in an otherwise BCS-NG caliber chain.

However, looking at our roster, this is who we currently have coming back or coming in. I was actually a bit relieved. We've got a few guys with great measurables and anyone moved to the LB position would likely be a great fit, as well.

Kevin Minter... LB... 6-1... 225... Fr. RS Suwanee, Ga. (Peachtree Ridge HS)

Ryan Baker... LB... 6-0... 227... Jr. 2L Grand Ridge, Fla. (Blountstown HS)

Stefoin Francois...LB... 6-1... 215... Jr. 1L Reserve, La. (East St. John HS)

Lamin Barrow... LB... 6-2... 221... Fr. RS Marrero, La. (John Ehret HS)

Nick Rice... LB... 6-1... 219... Fr. RS Coppell, Texas (Coppell HS)

Tahj Jones... LB... 6-2... 205... Fr. RS Sulphur, La. (Sulphur HS)

Seth Fruge... LB... 5-11... 200... Fr. RS Welsh, La. (Notre Dame HS)

Justin Maclin... LB( DE )..6-4.. 230... Fr. HS Memphis, Tenn. (Ridgeway HS)

Luke Muncie... LB... 6-3... 223... Fr. HS Klein, Texas (Oak HS)

D.J. Welter... LB... 6-0... 226... Fr. HS Crowley, La. (Notre Dame HS)

Jarrett Hardnett...LB... 6-2... 230... So. TR Baton Rouge, La. (Woodlawn HS/Northwestern St.)

Josh Johns... LB... 6-2... 206... Fr. RS Baton Rouge, La. (Central HS)

Trevon Randle... LB... 6-1... 205... 2011 commit League City, Tx. ( Clear Springs HS )

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Posted by tojoe

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Posted on 1/26/11 at 7:09 am to EastForkTiger

Do you think we could move Drew Allemon to MLB?

Two words for you

"Muscle Milk"

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Posted by cheeser

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Posted on 1/26/11 at 7:31 am to joechristoppher77

Hilliard has exactly what miles wants in a running back. and that is size to run constiently off tackle. rather than being switched to lb, i think he will get every chance to play early due to this. he fits the ridley and scott molds

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Posted by Third Degrre Bern

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Posted on 1/26/11 at 7:35 am to Cadello

Yeah as.....cl.....n

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Posted by LSUDuckAssassin

Denham Springs

Member since Jul 2009

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Posted on 1/26/11 at 11:24 am to Third Degrre Bern

For everyone who is up in arms about Les not signing a LB in 2011.....

We went after 4-5 top LB prospects that decided to go elsewhere. This year was a down year in terms of LB talent in the state, & there is no need to go after a prospect we might not have recruited otherwise just to sign a LB and appease the "recruiting specialist of this board."

Although Louisiana may not have as many top notch players as a whole in 2012, there are 3-4 top notch Linebacker prospects for 2012 in the state of Louisiana.

So stop your

and Les

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Posted by HECKFIRE

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Posted on 1/26/11 at 11:34 am to wryder1

He's said that he hates LB and wants to remain RB. If he gains weight in college, he'll still be able to move under Moffitt. I'd love to have him churning over CJ Johnson at 230-240 in 2 years!

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Posted by Teacher

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Posted on 1/26/11 at 11:38 am to wryder1

Miles sees Hilliard as his next Hester.He will pound the ball off tackle.

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Posted by ragacamps

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Posted on 1/26/11 at 11:50 am to joechristoppher77

No way remember Lendel white?? Hilliard is going to be better them him

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Posted by SammyTiger

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Posted on 1/26/11 at 11:55 am to ragacamps

Didn't everyone say this about Ridley? Also i think Louisiana is unusually loaded at LB next year Granier has already committed too.

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Posted by GOP_Tiger

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Posted on 1/26/11 at 12:30 pm to SammyTiger

quote:

Didn't everyone say this about Ridley?

Yep. In fact, everyone else was recruiting him as a fullback or linebacker. The main reason that he came to LSU was that we promised him that he could play RB. Everyone on this board was saying, "Ah, but he'll switch positions eventually."

I'd say that worked out OK.

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