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re: Russell Shepard as an eventual replacement for Sproles?

Posted on 11/16/12 at 4:46 pm to
Posted by Suntiger
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Posted on 11/16/12 at 4:46 pm to
White plays for Tech doesn't he? He's more of a work horse/power back. Hart doesn't have the speed after his injury and was never that shifty. Don't know anything about Taylor. Don't think he's had any carries.

D'Anthony Thomas would be ideal, but he'll be a really high pick. The kid from Clemson would be good too, but he's probably a 3rd rounder. Not sure how CJ Spiller's career will effect him. I guess it's possible to make Spiller a target once Sproles leaves.
Posted by Chet Manley
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Posted on 11/16/12 at 4:53 pm to
Posted by Hoodoo Man
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Posted on 11/16/12 at 5:10 pm to
Posted by The Future
Smallville, KS
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Posted on 11/16/12 at 5:17 pm to
I fear for Shepard's safety in the NFL if he plays. Seriously. He hasn't gotten hurt in college, but he might break every bone in his body in the league.
Posted by Suntiger
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Posted on 11/16/12 at 5:55 pm to
This thread =

Posted by TigerDice
Canton, OH
Member since Nov 2012
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Posted on 11/16/12 at 6:05 pm to
Russell Shepard is not built to be an NFL runner--too light of frame.

He is better suited to be a coach. He is very articulate, knows the game, and would be a great motivator and recruiter.

We might even see him as a sports analyst.
Posted by BeachDude022
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Posted on 11/16/12 at 6:09 pm to
Shep would be the GOAT in NFL history, book it!
Posted by Tiger_n_ATL
Atlanta
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Posted on 11/16/12 at 6:19 pm to
Posted by Fearthehat0307
Dallas, TX
Member since Dec 2007
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Posted on 11/16/12 at 6:23 pm to
quote:

. He is very articulate, knows the game, and would be a great motivator and recruiter.

We might even see him as a sports analyst.


translation: black guy that doesn't speak ebonics
This post was edited on 11/16/12 at 6:24 pm
Posted by LSUsaintsfanla
NOLA
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Posted on 11/16/12 at 6:36 pm to
GTFO........... Now
Posted by The Goat
Right here, Chief
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Posted on 11/16/12 at 9:48 pm to
Shep is due.
SIAP
Posted by The Goat
Right here, Chief
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Posted on 11/16/12 at 9:50 pm to
Cannot wait to see Shep in black n gold. He can return kicks, return punts, block kicks, play running back, WR opposite Devery. And he can run our wildcat. I can already see the goal line, wildcat, Shep to Jimmy Graham jump pass.
Posted by TigerBait1127
Houston
Member since Jun 2005
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Posted on 11/17/12 at 2:00 am to
quote:

LINK watch the video, pretend he's wearing a Rutger's jersey and then tell me he doesn't have speed, elusiveness and athleticism.



now go watch highlights of reggie and sproles and tell me he's in their league
Posted by BayouFann
CenLa
Member since Jun 2012
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Posted on 11/17/12 at 3:08 am to
quote:

Those guys are going to be high draft picks though.

So you're saying we won't have a shot cause they'll be taken high and we'll be drafting low? We must be playin in the Dome in February. I like what you did there
Posted by swagsurfin7
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Posted on 11/17/12 at 3:29 am to
So given Shep's stats all four years, would you be saying the same thing if he went somewhere other than LSU? Probably not.

The answer is no.
Posted by Shalimar Sid
Member since Feb 2005
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Posted on 11/17/12 at 6:53 am to
Sad to say, but Shepard may get a shot at the NFL but will be overshadowed by multitudes of many other talents and will be just another dude playing football. His best bet will be to apply with the LSU Football Team Athletic Dept and work his way up to recruiter or scout.
Posted by grahammooney
Buckhead
Member since Mar 2007
324 posts
Posted on 11/17/12 at 10:54 am to
Shep is the most underutilized player in college football. He is smart, fast and would be a great player coach...however he plays small! 6-0 200 and he plays like he is 5-9 175. I think with the right coach he could blow up! Coach miles underdevelops players. He can't coach them up. Odell Jr is prime example #2. Great speed and plays like a bitch! Soft hands, scared to play. A coach like Payton could turn this kid into a beast but it would have to be at WR
Posted by STEVED00
Member since May 2007
22362 posts
Posted on 11/17/12 at 1:08 pm to
quote:

Russell Shepard as an eventual replacement for Sproles?


Of the current crop of college players, I would prefer Denard Walker! I think SP could do wonders with his skill set.
Posted by TuDog
Boston
Member since Jun 2005
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Posted on 11/17/12 at 1:15 pm to
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What does ST think?


Posted by Slapouttiger
alabama
Member since Jun 2011
3087 posts
Posted on 11/17/12 at 1:20 pm to
You Suck. GTFO. Hang him
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