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Why didn't Jacoby Stevens play on Saturday?
Posted on 9/5/17 at 8:07 pm
Posted on 9/5/17 at 8:07 pm
I thought he was one of our top 5 recruits from last class. I know he moved to offense but I figured he would be a great special teams player. Any ideas?
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Posted on 9/5/17 at 8:14 pm to jppmcp
true freshmen generally don't play, we just played a lot, it's going to be alright
Posted on 9/5/17 at 8:20 pm to jppmcp
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Any ideas?
We definitely need one or two more threads about this. Beyond that, I don't have any ideas that will be helpful.
Posted on 9/5/17 at 8:22 pm to blake the kid
This has already been discussed on the other Jacoby Stevens thread. Check the board before you start another thread.
Posted on 9/5/17 at 8:33 pm to Flatgrfan
Secret weapon
Posted on 9/5/17 at 9:43 pm to jppmcp
Methinks Tennessee high school football had him way overrated
Posted on 9/5/17 at 9:49 pm to massiveattack
He will definitely play next weekend
Posted on 9/5/17 at 9:54 pm to LSUstephen17
quote:It's your arse if he don't, baw.
He will definitely play next weekend
Posted on 9/5/17 at 10:23 pm to jppmcp
He's had 1 month to learn the offensive playbook. Give the kid some time
Posted on 9/6/17 at 12:24 am to blake the kid
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true freshmen generally don't play, we just played a lot, it's going to be alright
I am still trying to figure this one out!
We played 17 true or red shirt freshman on Saturday and let that sink in for a minute as to what the question was. Jacoby Stevens was one of the heralded signees in this year's freshman class and he was a 5-star recruit. So the question posed is actually an excellent question. Considering who he was as a recruit and how highly he was ranked It makes absolutely no sense why Jacoby didn't see a snap on Saturday and 17 other true freshman or redshirt freshman did.
This is obviously all speculation but I would be will to bet there is something behind the scenes that we don't know about that kept him from playing. What it could be is too numerous to speculate but I would bet a ton that I am right.
Posted on 9/6/17 at 12:34 am to unctiger4
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He's had 1 month to learn the offensive playbook. Give the kid some time
Yep that could be the excuse, but somehow I doubt that. You have to look at the entire picture before you make conclusions. He was the #1 rated safety in high school last year. He was ranked #18 in the country out of all positions. LSU didn't have any strong incumbents at safety so both spots were up for the taking. Delpit who was lower ranked than Stevens started on Saturday. The tea leaves are saying there is a story behind the scenes and the public doesn't know it yet.
If the recruiting services and our coaches were correct in his status as #1 safety in the class and #18 player overall, and if you are playing freshman he is one of the ones you want to play if you got it right on his assessment.
I guess what I am saying is I don't buy it with them switching him to offense and he didn't see a snap in a 27-0 blowout when 17 other freshman did. Yeah something stinks with what is going on with Jacoby that is for sure.
This post was edited on 9/6/17 at 12:39 am
Posted on 9/6/17 at 1:15 am to Dudebro2
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Delpit who was lower ranked than Stevens started on Saturday.
They play different positions. Delpit starting doesn't mean jack shite when it comes to Stevens.
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The tea leaves are saying there is a story behind the scenes and the public doesn't know it yet
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Yeah something stinks with what is going on with Jacoby that is for sure
So you are making these assumptions based on 1 game of his freshman season?
Posted on 9/6/17 at 2:31 am to massiveattack
quote:Neck and neck race with "We'll be Fine", "That's Baseball" and "Kids" as most annoying and irritating expression used on here.
Methinks
The Rant equivalent of the LSUAD PIM that most everybody hates!
Posted on 9/6/17 at 6:50 am to blake the kid
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true freshmen generally don't play, we just played a lot, it's going to be alright
Two true freshmen played at WR last Saturday night and I think Jacoby Stevens had already been moved to WR (July 31st) before Justin Jefferson signed with the recruiting class (August 2nd).
Wideouts (# of plays) Source: NOLA.com
D.J. Chark 56
Russell Gage 42
Drake Davis 15
Derrick Dillon 15
Stephen Sullivan 5
Racey McMath 3
Justin Jefferson 1
This post was edited on 9/6/17 at 6:52 am
Posted on 9/6/17 at 7:43 am to Scotcho Libre
Best players will play. Period. High school star ratings don't matter.
If he's good enough and reliable, he'll play.
If he's good enough and reliable, he'll play.
Posted on 9/6/17 at 7:51 am to Dudebro2
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The tea leaves are saying there is a story behind the scenes and the public doesn't know it yet.
Get a life dude!
Posted on 9/6/17 at 10:06 am to Buga
Please ignore this stupid thread. It is not worth your time of day. Down vote.
Posted on 9/6/17 at 10:09 am to Dudebro2
Do the tea leaves also talk about how Delpit was an EE and Stevens recently switched positions?
This post was edited on 9/6/17 at 10:10 am
Posted on 9/6/17 at 10:09 am to jppmcp
andrew lopez says he heard stevens will get a lot of playing time this wknd.
Posted on 9/6/17 at 10:25 am to Scotcho Libre
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Racey McMath 3
Racey was on special teams kick covereage
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Justin Jefferson 1
Jefferson has been above Stevens on the depth chart all fall, so why wouldn't Jefferson see playing time over Stevens?
Orgeron has said that this staff places a high priority on receivers who catch the ball over athletic ability, so maybe Stevens needs to work on his hands and concentration?
There are legitimate, footall reasons why Jefferson played over Stevens, that don't involve elaborate conspiracy theories.
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