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Why have we burned Hilliard's redshirt...
Posted on 9/22/11 at 9:59 am
Posted on 9/22/11 at 9:59 am
For 3 touches all year? Stampley and Copeland have the FB position locked up, and the RB position is locked with Ware, Ford, and Blue. We have a history of using big bruising backs and Hilliard could definitely be that guy when Ware moves on.
This post was edited on 9/22/11 at 10:05 am
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Posted on 9/22/11 at 10:00 am to toosleaux
Hilliard has been on the field for way more than just 3 "touches". He's been the blocking FB quite a few times, he's playing a bigger role at FB other than simply carrying the football.
Posted on 9/22/11 at 10:01 am to thunderbird1100
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Hilliard has been on the field for way more than just 3 "touches". He's been the blocking FB quite a few times, he's playing a bigger role at FB other than simply carrying the football.
And we needed him to do that this year why? And please elaborate on this "bigger role"...
Posted on 9/22/11 at 10:02 am to toosleaux
i would imagine he's played on special teams huh?
no?
no?
Posted on 9/22/11 at 10:03 am to toosleaux
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For 3 touches all year?
It's only been 3 games. Maybe he'll have a bigger role in the offense as the season progresses.
Posted on 9/22/11 at 10:03 am to toosleaux
Les Miles likes his feature RBs to play FB, get accustomed to the pounding early on. He'll be the feature back in 2 years
Posted on 9/22/11 at 10:03 am to thunderbird1100
Hilliard will be needed this year just like everyone else in the backfield. I expect LSU to throw him some swing passes out the backfield and get him in open space. This kid is a hoss and needs to see action this year. Besides, we bring RBs in every year so why not see how he handles the position this year.
Posted on 9/22/11 at 10:03 am to toosleaux
Because when we play bama we can sneak him out of the backfield for the game winning touchdown pass. 
Posted on 9/22/11 at 10:04 am to toosleaux
Great recruiting tool to let freshman play. May have been something Les promised him and he is holding to it
Posted on 9/22/11 at 10:04 am to toosleaux
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And please elaborate on this "bigger role"...
he's the FB that actually gets to touch the ball.
Posted on 9/22/11 at 10:05 am to ATLTiger
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he's the FB that actually gets to touch the ball.
Copeland disagrees with you.
Posted on 9/22/11 at 10:07 am to toosleaux
Les probably got scared that Hilliard would transfer if he got no PT.
Posted on 9/22/11 at 10:07 am to toosleaux
Hilliard laughs at JC's lack of yardage.
Posted on 9/22/11 at 10:08 am to toosleaux
I am sure the coaching staff knows more than we do. Dont sweat it.
Posted on 9/22/11 at 10:08 am to thanksjhester
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thanksjhester
Why have we burned Hilliard's redshirt...
Great recruiting tool to let freshman play. May have been something Les promised him and he is holding to it
I wonder if Terrance McGee is going to be redshirted ??
Posted on 9/22/11 at 10:09 am to toosleaux
quote:Copeland: 7 games, 1 carry, 0 yards
Copeland disagrees with you.
Hilliard: 3 games, 3 carries, 2 yards, 1 reception, 4 yards
This post was edited on 9/22/11 at 10:11 am
Posted on 9/22/11 at 10:10 am to toosleaux
Honestly, i dont care about this anymore. Red shirts used to a lot more important when everybody had to wait to play. Now, you play when you get here so it doesnt matter much. Will have someone else in 4 years so who cares
Posted on 9/22/11 at 10:11 am to toosleaux
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For 3 touches all year? Stampley and Copeland have the FB position locked up, and the RB position is locked with Ware, Ford, and Blue. We have a history of using big bruising backs and Hilliard could definitely be that guy when Ware moves on.
Part of it is, Hilliard will contribute this year, possibly a large contribution if the injury bug hits.
Also, by redshirting a player you assume he'll want to stay for that 5th year, when most elite RB's want to go ahead and take it to the NFL after 3 or 4.
Posted on 9/22/11 at 10:11 am to Gravitiger
Copeland's carry surprised the shite out of me. I think Hilliard will get some more touches going forward, somewhat how Ware was used as a fullback. I think he will have some significant catches at some point
Posted on 9/22/11 at 10:13 am to Bonjourno
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Copeland's carry surprised the shite out of me. I think Hilliard will get some more touches going forward, somewhat how Ware was used as a fullback. I think he will have some significant catches at some point
It surprised me too. And I would love to see a formation dubbed the "Ground Shaker" with Copeland, Stampley, and Hilliard in the Maryland I behind Lee.
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