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Scott Long on Travonte Valentine

Posted on 8/17/16 at 6:31 am
Posted by Penrod
Member since Jan 2011
39388 posts
Posted on 8/17/16 at 6:31 am
In more positive football news, defensive tackle Travonté Valentine continues to shine in LSU’s practices. While on ESPN radio, LSU Associate AD Michael Bonnette commented on Valentine by noting the following, “Saw him practice. There’s guys that play on Sundays who will have a tough time blocking him.” In yesterday’s press conference with the media, Miles described Valentine as “thick, strong, tough to block” and added that he “didn’t see him today because he was not with us, going to school. He had a morning class.” After season-ending injuries to Christian LaCouture and Isaiah Washington, Miles said they are focused on prepping Valentine to be ready for the Tigers’ season opener. He then added that Valentine “came in good shape and we’re giving him some extra time so he can be ready to play.” Personally, I am extremely excited from what I’m hearing about this young man and can hardly wait to see him in action against Wisconsin in 17 days.

I was skeptical, but maybe all the hype was true.
Posted by Captain Crown
Member since Jun 2011
50815 posts
Posted on 8/17/16 at 6:43 am to
Believe the hype
Posted by KingBeingking
Member since Jul 2014
2388 posts
Posted on 8/17/16 at 6:50 am to
It's hard to ignore his hype. I'm ready!
Posted by lsuhou74
Houston
Member since Jan 2015
3861 posts
Posted on 8/17/16 at 6:56 am to
Damn I hope the hype is real!!!! We need the big guy to be a log jam in the middle...
Posted by Lesmilesdoesntfloss
Da boot
Member since Aug 2015
173 posts
Posted on 8/17/16 at 7:12 am to
*Mark Towery on Travonte Valentine
Posted by BeachDude022
Premium Elite Platinum TD Member
Member since Dec 2006
34828 posts
Posted on 8/17/16 at 7:19 am to
I still don't believe he exists. He's like Bigfoot or a unicorn.
Posted by TxTiger82
Member since Sep 2004
33940 posts
Posted on 8/17/16 at 7:27 am to
Sounds like he's too good to keep on the bench. Gilmore will do but it would be awesome if Valentine was ready for the opener. Just imagine what guys like Beckwith and Key can do with all the space he'll create. Love it.
This post was edited on 8/17/16 at 7:28 am
Posted by AndyJ
Member since Jul 2008
2755 posts
Posted on 8/17/16 at 7:28 am to
Think we can retire the unicorn and Bigfoot jokes now :)
Posted by TBoy@LSU
Member since Sep 2012
5488 posts
Posted on 8/17/16 at 7:29 am to
quote:

I still don't believe he exists. He's like Bigfoot


Well I guess you never watched The Six Million Dollar Man then. Clearly BF exists.


Posted by atxfan
Member since Jul 2004
3537 posts
Posted on 8/17/16 at 7:42 am to
Andre the Giant as Bigfoot?! That is awesome! Heading to Youtube now to search for that episode.
Posted by schwartzy
New Orleans
Member since May 2014
9033 posts
Posted on 8/17/16 at 7:51 am to
He's a mythical creature to me until he passes this last fricken class
Posted by Restomod
Member since Mar 2012
13493 posts
Posted on 8/17/16 at 7:52 am to
The hype is REAL
Posted by TigerMikeAtl
Atlanta, GA
Member since Feb 2011
1974 posts
Posted on 8/17/16 at 8:07 am to
The "TRAVONATOR"......Heeeeeeeee's. BACK!!!!!!


Posted by cforester821
Unofficial TD Multimedia Guy
Member since Jun 2014
1613 posts
Posted on 8/17/16 at 8:09 am to
There's a reason we took him back after being kicked out of two schools.
Posted by sjmabry
Texas
Member since Aug 2013
18500 posts
Posted on 8/17/16 at 9:14 am to
quote:

There's a reason we took him back after being kicked out of two schools.
He must have showed out during practice in 2014 for the team to go through so much for TV...
Posted by Hester Carries
Member since Sep 2012
22439 posts
Posted on 8/17/16 at 9:24 am to
quote:

“thick, strong, tough to block”


Thats what she said.
Posted by sicboy
Because Awesome
Member since Nov 2010
77620 posts
Posted on 8/17/16 at 9:26 am to
That sounds rapey.
Posted by Number 31
St. Tammany
Member since Jul 2016
4178 posts
Posted on 8/17/16 at 9:27 am to
Wait, I was told he wasn't practicing because he was in school busy with class. What gives?
Posted by sicboy
Because Awesome
Member since Nov 2010
77620 posts
Posted on 8/17/16 at 9:31 am to
you were told wrong
Posted by Mudminnow
Houston, TX
Member since Aug 2004
34147 posts
Posted on 8/17/16 at 9:37 am to
quote:

Wait, I was told he wasn't practicing because he was in school busy with class. What gives?


Instead of practicing twice a day, he could only practice once a day when school was in session. But on Friday and monday when LSU was closed he was able to practice with the team.
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