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Too much hype too early for Fournette?
Posted on 9/25/15 at 11:45 am
Posted on 9/25/15 at 11:45 am
Or will it continue to build? Hard to imagine how crazy this place is gonna be if we run the table...but I think the talking heads may have known what they were talking about with us in the playoffs 
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Posted on 9/25/15 at 11:46 am to mpar98
All the hype makes me a bit nervous because we haven't had this much hype around 1 single player in a long time.
Posted on 9/25/15 at 11:48 am to mpar98
The Heisman is as much about hype and PR departments as it is about accomplishment. The more his name is mentioned the better it will for him in December.
The question is, is the kid prepared and grounded enough to absorb the attention? The answer appears to be yes in Leonard's case.
The question is, is the kid prepared and grounded enough to absorb the attention? The answer appears to be yes in Leonard's case.
Posted on 9/25/15 at 11:49 am to mpar98
It helps that he is a humble kid and not bragging to media. He is already handling it in the correct, mature manner.
Posted on 9/25/15 at 11:52 am to mpar98
Nah, it's just the right amount of hype
Posted on 9/25/15 at 11:53 am to Erin Go Bragh
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The question is, is the kid prepared and grounded enough to absorb the attention?
People are forgetting Fournette has dealt with this hype since high school. This isn't new to him at all which is why he is able to handle it so well.
Posted on 9/25/15 at 11:56 am to mpar98
Fournette has been hyped since the 8th grade. A lot of kids are, but, so far, he's living up to it.
#BugaNation
(ETA: For a little perspective - let us not forget that just 2 years ago, high schoolers were being asked to tackle this smallish locomotive - and they did. Try to process that while remembering what he did to Auburn - breaking 14 tackles on 19 carries).
#BugaNation
(ETA: For a little perspective - let us not forget that just 2 years ago, high schoolers were being asked to tackle this smallish locomotive - and they did. Try to process that while remembering what he did to Auburn - breaking 14 tackles on 19 carries).
This post was edited on 9/25/15 at 11:59 am
Posted on 9/25/15 at 12:00 pm to mpar98
As long as he, and just as importantly- the players around him, keep performing like this (can handle a slight step back too)- YES
I'm perfectly ok with the school/staff/teammates hyping him to holy hell and LF kinda hovering out/above the fray if that's what it takes. Conditional on Leonard just keep being Leonard AND it the season stays about winning the SECW first, not about LF's awards. When I say this I'm mainly thinking of football staff, the department, and the school as a whole... not any players including LF.
On the whole, you never know how it may be needed to help the team. Let's say we beat OM and lose to Bama (or whatever) and end up needing a tie breaker to get into the SECCG, and then lose that one in a close one. The hype that follows LF could be helpful with that committee and could be a/the difference maker in their decision. It is a different world now. Star power, hype, and marketing DO have an effect.
I'm perfectly ok with the school/staff/teammates hyping him to holy hell and LF kinda hovering out/above the fray if that's what it takes. Conditional on Leonard just keep being Leonard AND it the season stays about winning the SECW first, not about LF's awards. When I say this I'm mainly thinking of football staff, the department, and the school as a whole... not any players including LF.
On the whole, you never know how it may be needed to help the team. Let's say we beat OM and lose to Bama (or whatever) and end up needing a tie breaker to get into the SECCG, and then lose that one in a close one. The hype that follows LF could be helpful with that committee and could be a/the difference maker in their decision. It is a different world now. Star power, hype, and marketing DO have an effect.
Posted on 9/25/15 at 12:05 pm to mpar98
Les Miles is the perfect coach to manage the hype surrounding LF. The Syracuse game wasn't scheduled by accident. New York media will springboard LF to the top of the race and barring injury, LSU will have it first Heisman winner in 56 years.
Posted on 9/25/15 at 12:08 pm to mpar98
Yes way too much. Lanard hasn't even seen the field yet. But I like the good vibes
Posted on 9/25/15 at 12:08 pm to mpar98
He only has 1 year left.
Posted on 9/25/15 at 12:15 pm to mpar98
He's been dealing with hype since he was a freshman in high school. He's dones pretty well so far.
Posted on 9/25/15 at 12:16 pm to eyepooted
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All the hype makes me a bit nervous because we haven't had this much hype around 1 single player in a long time.
A whole 4 years?
Posted on 9/25/15 at 12:21 pm to eyepooted
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All the hype makes me a bit nervous because we haven't had this much hype around 1 single player in a long time.
So fricking what? I swear some of you just look for the bottom to fall out.
"He's too good it makes me nervous!"
Posted on 9/25/15 at 12:29 pm to eyepooted
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All the hype makes me a bit nervous because we haven't had this much hype around 1 single player in a long time.
Why does that make you nervous?
Posted on 9/25/15 at 12:30 pm to BilJ
Saban was right about the catastrophe syndrome.
Posted on 9/25/15 at 12:35 pm to lsu2006
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Why does that make you nervous?
because every player in the history of sports that has been hyped, has failed
Posted on 9/25/15 at 12:35 pm to mpar98
I think the hype is justified, but I'd rather be under the radar IMO. I want teams to not know what hit them.
Posted on 9/25/15 at 12:35 pm to BilJ
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because every player in the history of sports that has been hyped, has failed
Yeah, can't argue with facts.
Posted on 9/25/15 at 12:37 pm to Erin Go Bragh
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The question is, is the kid prepared and grounded enough to absorb the attention?
bingo.............
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