Started By
Message

Which rookie(s) impressed you the most last night?

Posted on 8/23/15 at 12:38 pm
Posted by Mullet Flap
Lysdexia
Member since Jun 2015
4208 posts
Posted on 8/23/15 at 12:38 pm
For me it was easily Kikaha and Anthony

Both were all over the field..these guys look like the real deal and especially impressed with Kikaha's motor

Marcus Murphy added a shot to the arm like we haven't seen since Sproles and I think he will end up being a better return man, too.
Posted by Patrick O Rly
y u do dis?
Member since Aug 2011
41187 posts
Posted on 8/23/15 at 12:44 pm to
I thought the same thing when I read the title. Kihaha looked to be more dynamic, but Anthony was solid all around.
Posted by Patrick O Rly
y u do dis?
Member since Aug 2011
41187 posts
Posted on 8/23/15 at 12:52 pm to
Swann looked good too, but he needs to clean up grabbing receivers down field. He does show good instincts and breaks on routes pretty well.
Posted by Hoodoo Man
Sunshine Pumping most days.
Member since Oct 2011
31637 posts
Posted on 8/23/15 at 12:54 pm to
I couldn't believe how much Kikaha was in the backfield.

Dude is just a pass rushing natural.
Relentless motor, too.
Posted by TigerBait1127
Houston
Member since Jun 2005
47336 posts
Posted on 8/23/15 at 12:59 pm to
It looks like we knocked it out of the park at LB

Anthony looks the part of a promising young LB that could be the staple on D

Between those 2, Jordan, Hicks, Lewis, Browner, and hopefully Byrd, we have some talent on D

Posted by Hoodoo Man
Sunshine Pumping most days.
Member since Oct 2011
31637 posts
Posted on 8/23/15 at 1:02 pm to
quote:

Between those 2, Jordan, Hicks, Lewis, Browner, and hopefully Byrd, we have some talent on D

Haralson is at least an average player.
Jenkins has lots of potential.
Don't forget about Spencer and Williams.
Vaccaro, if in 2013 form, is great.
Ellerbe looked really good week one.

I mean, the defense HAS talent.
We just need Ryan to bring it out of them.
Posted by CocoLoco
Member since Jan 2012
29108 posts
Posted on 8/23/15 at 1:25 pm to
Kikaha is the real deal. He was my favorite pick, and the guy looks legit.


Anthony has been very solid as well. Tyeler Davison has been getting a nice push, dude is strong as an ox. Swann has also been a nice surprise. I really like Murphy on the returns.
This post was edited on 8/23/15 at 1:29 pm
Posted by crewdepoo
Hogwarts
Member since Jan 2015
9599 posts
Posted on 8/23/15 at 1:31 pm to
Kikaha
Posted by charlieg14
Member since Mar 2006
3076 posts
Posted on 8/23/15 at 2:54 pm to
Swann
Posted by StevieG504
Metairie
Member since Jun 2013
3492 posts
Posted on 8/23/15 at 3:55 pm to
quote:

He does show good instincts and breaks on routes pretty well.


This x100 He looked great on that third down play in the first quarter where he undercut the receiver he was back pedaling and as soon as the receiver broke down his feet and turned his hips Swann cut on a dime with a great angle, all in one play showed me he could be great! also hes not a rookie but Kyle Wilson looked great too
Posted by goatmilker
Castle Anthrax
Member since Feb 2009
64341 posts
Posted on 8/23/15 at 4:00 pm to
Kikaha. Was all over the field.

Whats crazy is that he plays lb'er. And the Saints picked him
Posted by StevieG504
Metairie
Member since Jun 2013
3492 posts
Posted on 8/23/15 at 4:07 pm to
quote:

Kikaha. Was all over the field


If you DVR'd it like I did go back and rewind that first play of the game where Kikaha reads and reacts instantly that its a run play and sprints gets inside his blocker rips through and makes a tackle for a loss that was so badass as his first play in the Superdome hes gunna be a great one reminds me of Cam a little bit but is way more athletic
This post was edited on 8/23/15 at 4:08 pm
Posted by dchunk
NOLA
Member since Dec 2010
959 posts
Posted on 8/23/15 at 4:54 pm to
Kikaha looked good last night. Like he was pissed off. Exactly what this defense needs.
Posted by Dats Who
Down the road
Member since Nov 2012
482 posts
Posted on 8/23/15 at 5:38 pm to
quote:

Kikaha. Was all over the field. Whats crazy is that he plays lb'er. And the Saints picked him


You know what's even crazier.

Wait for it.

Pre-Draft he was learning from the best. He was working out with good ole Scott Shanle.
Posted by broadcaster
Maurepas
Member since Sep 2013
2685 posts
Posted on 8/23/15 at 5:48 pm to
The two linebackers I love them talented Polynesian, Tungan,Hawaiian dissent players they play with a lot of passion and a high motor! If he stays healthy he's going to be a stud. Anthony just looks like a natural middle linebacker
Posted by Meateye
Alvin Kamara 2017 ROY!!!
Member since Mar 2007
10248 posts
Posted on 8/23/15 at 6:02 pm to
This post was edited on 8/23/15 at 6:08 pm
Posted by BestStop
Member since Jan 2015
1269 posts
Posted on 8/23/15 at 7:58 pm to
Holy Kikaha!
Posted by smash williams
San Diego
Member since Apr 2009
19749 posts
Posted on 8/24/15 at 2:38 am to
Definitely noticed Kikaha playing like a savage out there. Anthony was good too even though I wanted the Saints to draft Kendricks instead, I can't complain about his play.
Posted by elprez00
Hammond, LA
Member since Sep 2011
29386 posts
Posted on 8/24/15 at 7:52 am to
quote:

I mean, the defense HAS talent.
We just need Ryan to bring it out of them.

Given the moves made in the offseason, I want to believe attitude had a major impact on last season.
Posted by Hulkklogan
Baton Rouge, LA
Member since Oct 2010
43299 posts
Posted on 8/24/15 at 12:55 pm to
Kikaha and Anthony are clear-cut first picks in this discussion, as they deserve to be. Honestly, a guy I was impressed with and who clearly was hungry to make the team was Edibale. I know he's not a rookie either, but only year 2 and he really stood out compared to those around him. I'm not saying he's going to start, but I think he makes the team and provides solid depth.
first pageprev pagePage 1 of 2Next pagelast page

Back to top
logoFollow TigerDroppings for LSU Football News
Follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram to get the latest updates on LSU Football and Recruiting.

FacebookTwitterInstagram