re: Darrel Williams at LB

Posted by saint tiger225

San Diego

Member since Jan 2011

35371 posts

Posted on 1/3/16 at 3:40 pm to baobabtiger

Exactly what I was thinking. This isn't a video game people. Playing LB in college and high school are 2 different things, especially when you haven't played that position in a couple of years.

Posted by Lester Earl

Member since Nov 2003

278295 posts

Posted on 1/3/16 at 4:03 pm to saint tiger225

It's happened before, even at LSU

Posted by Brunedog

Baton Rouge

Member since Jul 2014

6482 posts

Posted on 1/3/16 at 4:19 pm to Brettesaurus Rex

I ask the same thing when I see these type of comments we have enough linebackers in this class

Posted by Katy Tiger

Houston area

Member since Sep 2004

8032 posts

Posted on 1/3/16 at 4:25 pm to Lester Earl

Wasn't Mark Roman at RB in HS and turned into a great safety at LSU? It's not unheard of for RBs to move to defense.

Posted by Lester Earl

Member since Nov 2003

278295 posts

Posted on 1/3/16 at 4:32 pm to Katy Tiger

Here are some i came up with

Josh Reed RB to WR
Devery Henderson RB to WR
Stephen Peterman DL to OL
Carnell Stewart DL to OL
Jason Spadoni RB to LB
Jack Hunt WR to S
Marcus Spears TE to DE
Corey Webster WR to CB
Quinn Johnson LB to FB
Will Blackwell DL to OL
Lyle Hitt DL to OL
RJ Jackson RB to WR
Kellen Theriot LB to FB
JC Copeland DL to FB
Chris Davenpot DL to OL
Elliot Porter DL to OL

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Posted by Penrod

Member since Jan 2011

39210 posts

Posted on 1/3/16 at 4:42 pm to Lester Earl

You missed the most successful transition in LSU history: Eric Martin moved from RB to WR.

Posted by LSU_Tigahs66

Member since Aug 2014

678 posts

Posted on 1/3/16 at 5:17 pm to tigerbru17

La'el Collins should also explore his options at wide receiver!

Posted by GOP_Tiger

Baton Rouge

Member since Jan 2005

17821 posts

Posted on 1/3/16 at 5:59 pm to lindsfav

quote:
Charles Scott was one of the best HS linebackers I've ever seen play in person. I always thought he missed playing college at his best position, despite the fact that he was a great RB also

I've likewise thought that Stevan Ridley could've been an NFL All-Pro at LB. He was and is a very talented RB, but he was even better at LB, which was why he had offers from other SEC schools at LB or FB, but not at RB.

When Ridley committed to LSU, we thought that he would eventually switch to defense.

This post was edited on 1/3/16 at 6:00 pm

Posted by nitwit

Member since Oct 2007

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Posted on 1/3/16 at 6:22 pm to GOP_Tiger

You guys forget: Trindon Holliday did not start off as a DE...

Posted by purpleblackangold83

Jackson, MS

Member since Jul 2015

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Posted on 1/3/16 at 6:29 pm to Lester Earl

Al Woods ,Mo Claiborne,R.Sheppard,

Posted by novabill

Crossville, TN

Member since Sep 2005

10437 posts

Posted on 1/3/16 at 6:31 pm to Brettesaurus Rex

quote:
Where do you people come from?

Oh my, what do you mean?

People with questions and ideas, during the off season?

It may be beneficial to your mental well being to find a hobby and not visit online forums between now and kickoff 2016 if you are going to be concerned over questions like this.

Posted by novabill

Crossville, TN

Member since Sep 2005

10437 posts

Posted on 1/3/16 at 6:34 pm to GetmorewithLes

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What is it with you people? Every time a player isn't starting, you crank out these transfer threads. Here's a hint for you: LSU football players are made of stronger stuff than you delicate little flowers. If the LSU coaching staff (who believe it or not know way more about football in general and these players in person that you ever will) believe that his best position is on the offensive side of the ball, go with it. Sit back. Have a beer. Enjoy life.

I bet you would have ridiculed someone asking if Josh Reed should consider a move to WR from RB as well? Good thing you were not asked for your opinion on that one.

Players do change positions and it is a legit question for DW given our depth at RB and at LB.