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re: Saban courting Travis Etienne while on his LSU visit
Posted on 11/9/16 at 8:32 pm to neovenator250
Posted on 11/9/16 at 8:32 pm to neovenator250
He may get an offer depending on who ends up being the HC.
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Posted on 11/9/16 at 9:40 pm to Bullhoundtiger
It's 100% fact. Don't doubt me on Etienne info.
Posted on 11/9/16 at 9:44 pm to spiderman
Listen, I'm already surprised LSU hasn't offered this kid. This is LA talent and you do not mess around with LA talent. I know they want this Akers kid, but shite this kid could turn out to be better. I don't get it. What are they not seeing in this kid?? I look at his film and see a powerfully built kid in HS that will probably put on another 10 to 20 pounds once in college. He is fast as hell with good shiftiness and quick feet. All the intangibles that a successful RB needs.
Posted on 11/9/16 at 9:49 pm to DeafVallyBatnR
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That is a violation
Why do you believe it is a violation?
Posted on 11/9/16 at 9:53 pm to tubucoco
I don't understand the no offer for Etienne either. Yeah, Cam Akers yeah, but he has too many heavy suitors and is not a Louisiana boy, so we don't have a loyalty angle. Etienne is a beast so we aren't losing out much if at all.
Posted on 11/9/16 at 10:10 pm to tigersbb
i am wondering how is it any different then a coach visiting a player out of state?
Posted on 11/9/16 at 10:39 pm to Lester Earl
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i am wondering how is it any different then a coach visiting a player out of state?
I agree. Appears some are confusing rules which prohibit schools hosting recruits during away games.
Just because the coach is in town for his team's game does not preclude contacting a recruit away from the stadium. Assuming there is no violation by meeting the recruit at the hotel then there is no violation.
Posted on 11/10/16 at 8:40 am to tubucoco
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Listen, I'm already surprised LSU hasn't offered this kid. This is LA talent and you do not mess around with LA talent. I know they want this Akers kid, but shite this kid could turn out to be better. I don't get it. What are they not seeing in this kid?? I look at his film and see a powerfully built kid in HS that will probably put on another 10 to 20 pounds once in college. He is fast as hell with good shiftiness and quick feet. All the intangibles that a successful RB needs.
It's not because they don't value his talent, it's because we already have his style of back committed... You know other OTHER Louisiana RB aka Clyde Edwards-Helaire.
Posted on 11/10/16 at 11:07 am to Restomod
quote:Not the same style of back.
it's because we already have his style of back committed..
This post was edited on 11/10/16 at 11:16 am
Posted on 11/10/16 at 12:04 pm to tubucoco
preachhh!!
Posted on 11/10/16 at 4:14 pm to Restomod
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It's not because they don't value his talent, it's because we already have his style of back committed... You know other OTHER Louisiana RB aka Clyde Edwards-Helaire.
So you pass on Bo Jackson because he's the same style of back as Herschel Walker? That's not good logic. Imagine two Kevin Faulk types or two Leonard Fournette types (speed and power included).
This post was edited on 11/10/16 at 4:16 pm
Posted on 11/10/16 at 4:23 pm to Magazine St
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So you pass on Bo Jackson because he's the same style of back as Herschel Walker? That's not good logic. Imagine two Kevin Faulk types or two Leonard Fournette types (speed and power included).
So you would rather give a scholarship to have two backs with similar talents over a position of need like linebacker or O-lineman?
It's a numbers game and filling a position of need at this point.
Posted on 11/10/16 at 5:26 pm to tigersbb
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Assuming there is no violation by meeting the recruit at the hotel then there is no violation.
It's a NCAA "quiet" period right now. Saban wouldn't be allowed to meet him at his HS, not sure how that translates to a neutral site like the hotel.
Posted on 11/10/16 at 7:39 pm to Restomod
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So you would rather give a scholarship to have two backs with similar talents over a position of need like linebacker or O-lineman?
That was not the point bought up in the tread. The point was Etienne having a similar back to himself in LSU's class. Either way the logic fails, they only have one rb committed to give a kid from another state the Fournette recruiting treatment would be foolish. Etienne deserves an offer.
Posted on 11/10/16 at 7:46 pm to Magazine St
Spiderman knows what he is talking about. Etienne is the best running back in the state and its laughable that Les took Edwards before seeing Etienne in person this summer. Saban is drooling over Etienne,I could go into stories but don't feel like hearing yall say "show me pictures or it didn't happen ". This kid might not be as good as Akers but I can't say that about any other running back beside the California athlete.
Posted on 11/10/16 at 7:57 pm to Magazine St
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That was not the point bought up in the tread. The point was Etienne having a similar back to himself in LSU's class. Either way the logic fails, they only have one rb committed to give a kid from another state the Fournette recruiting treatment would be foolish. Etienne deserves an offer.
No, that is the point. We are taking two RBs, want one of each style. YOU want both because "they are from Louisiana".
Sure Louisiana kids should be given preferencial treatment, but the idea is to get the best players regardless of where they are from.
Posted on 11/10/16 at 8:42 pm to OldManRiver
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It's a NCAA "quiet" period right now. Saban wouldn't be allowed to meet him at his HS, not sure how that translates to a neutral site like the hotel.
Then it would be a violation, but seriously doubt Saban was involved in this and the story is probably false.
Why is this a dead period and ho wlong does it last?
Posted on 11/10/16 at 9:46 pm to tigersbb
Yeah, if Saban "sent a car to pick Travis up and bring him" anywhere, that is a violation. Only exception is on an official visit.
Also, it is actually a quiet period right now, so any in-person off-campus contact would also be a violation.
In other words, BS.
Also, it is actually a quiet period right now, so any in-person off-campus contact would also be a violation.
In other words, BS.
This post was edited on 11/10/16 at 9:52 pm
Posted on 11/10/16 at 10:23 pm to Gravitiger
quote:Just like it was BS when I posted that Travis had decommitted from A&M a month before it was officially announced? If I post about this kid, it's a fact.
n other words, BS.
Posted on 11/10/16 at 10:35 pm to tigersbb
Good point ! Are you employed by Saban ? You split the hair and may not break a rule
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