Met Kevin Faulk yesterday

Told him that those late 90's teams were my introduction to LSU football and that my first game in Tiger Stadium was when he ran over #1 Florida in 1997.

Also thanked him on behalf of all LSU fans for being a great ambassador for the University.

His views on NFL success were interesting, saying that a player's ability to adapt his talents and skill set to fit the team scheme is the most important factor in determining success in the NFL. Said that that is often the problem with highly touted college players coming into the NFL and not being able to adjust their game. No reason players like Brady Quinn or Robert Gallery should have burned out so quickly.

He gave Belichick's ability to convey that message and understanding to his players as one of the main reasons for the Patriots sustained success, drafting and seeking out "coachability" over 40 yard dash times, etc.

I found that really interesting because as LSU fans, we have recently heard more of the opposite. Fans claiming (and rightfully so) that Miles & Crowton/Stud/Cameron have been more willing to adapt their playbooks to the player's ability rather than coaching up the players to fit their preferred schemes. That is taking the easy way out in coaching and not fair to the players. Essentially putting a cap not only on their prospects to advance, but also the team's success. Learning to be adaptable to different schemes can explain the majority of highly-touted high round draft picks busting versus mid-to-late round picks carving out a decade long career in the pros.

Said that football is mostly about making those adjustments within yourself, as players typically switch schemes 7-8 throughout their career.

Wished him the best at Carencro. Hopefully, one day he will be on the LSU sideline.