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Why the hell does LSU have so many early defectors?
Posted on 12/21/12 at 6:36 pm
Posted on 12/21/12 at 6:36 pm
I don't know the actual numbers or facts but it sure seems like LSU has more players leave early that aren't sure fire top first rounders that leave early. On many you can understand their personal situations but in the recent past we have had many leave that probably could've increased their stock or you can say we haven't gotten lucky and had a "mosely" or "barrow" stay.
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Posted on 12/21/12 at 6:38 pm to eyeofthetiger3
Money money money money. Money.
Posted on 12/21/12 at 6:41 pm to Mie2cents
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Money money money money. Money.
eta: Real talk though, I can't blame them. Go from the ~17K they get to pocket as a student to more than 15x that no matter how bad they are. Why not leave?
This post was edited on 12/21/12 at 6:42 pm
Posted on 12/21/12 at 6:55 pm to loyalauron
I think it has a lot to do with these kid's backgrounds.. Poor upbringing etc.
Posted on 12/21/12 at 6:56 pm to eyeofthetiger3
What players left that shouldn't have over the last 3-5 years?
Posted on 12/21/12 at 6:59 pm to eyeofthetiger3
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Money money money money. Money.
If you need money, you roll the dice regardless of the round projected or being a free agent.
Posted on 12/21/12 at 7:01 pm to eyeofthetiger3
you make it sound like the sky is falling.
Posted on 12/21/12 at 7:08 pm to eyeofthetiger3
Part of it is our depth. We recruit well enough that they can leave and someone else steps up and fills in or even does better, ala Claibourne stepping up last year, and Minter stepping up this year without that dynamic playmaker we've had as defensive backs.
So yea we'll lose some guys to the draft, but someone else will step up and fill their shoes
So yea we'll lose some guys to the draft, but someone else will step up and fill their shoes
Posted on 12/21/12 at 7:14 pm to LsuTool
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What players left that shouldn't have over the last 3-5 years?
Rueben Randle for starters
Posted on 12/21/12 at 7:14 pm to eyeofthetiger3
Glenn Dorsey stayed.
Tyson Jackson?
Brandon Lafell stayed.
LSU has been on a big stage the last 9 seasons. Players try to capitalize on that, same as we all would.
Tyson Jackson?
Brandon Lafell stayed.
LSU has been on a big stage the last 9 seasons. Players try to capitalize on that, same as we all would.
This post was edited on 12/21/12 at 7:17 pm
Posted on 12/21/12 at 7:15 pm to Tiger1242
Offensive players may leave early due to no upside.
Posted on 12/21/12 at 7:28 pm to eyeofthetiger3
Power of the all mighty dollar.
Posted on 12/21/12 at 7:32 pm to Papa Tigah
We have the best players.
Posted on 12/21/12 at 7:36 pm to bmy
Yea and randle is the only one
Posted on 12/21/12 at 7:38 pm to bmy
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Rueben Randle for starters
Meh. He'd still be outside of the 1st even if he came back and put up a 1,000 yd season. LSU suffered more from him leaving early than he did.
This post was edited on 12/21/12 at 7:39 pm
Posted on 12/21/12 at 8:09 pm to saintsfan22
Could Randle have stayed sure, but you really could say that for anyone unless they are projected in the top 5. The reality is Randle is doing well in the NFL this year so, you could make the argument he did the right thing because he is getting a lot of playing time and making an impact.
It does suck when the studs leave early, but look at Bama's defense last year it is just part of the program if the kids get a chance to take their trade to the NFL and make a living that is what they are going to do. Look at poor Marcus Latimore. You can make arguments both ways, but the reality is it would be nice for these guys to think of their education along with their athletic's but the lure of the cash and the risk of getting hurt have to way into the equation.
It does suck when the studs leave early, but look at Bama's defense last year it is just part of the program if the kids get a chance to take their trade to the NFL and make a living that is what they are going to do. Look at poor Marcus Latimore. You can make arguments both ways, but the reality is it would be nice for these guys to think of their education along with their athletic's but the lure of the cash and the risk of getting hurt have to way into the equation.
Posted on 12/21/12 at 8:26 pm to eyeofthetiger3
It's working out OK for Ridley. What was he? A 3rd round pick. Now in his 2nd season he's a 1,000 yard back on a Super Bowl contender.
Posted on 12/21/12 at 8:28 pm to eyeofthetiger3
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I don't know the actual numbers or facts
It's obvious that you don't...
Posted on 12/21/12 at 8:29 pm to eyeofthetiger3
Pretty sure Sam Montgomery stuck around for an extra year.
Posted on 12/21/12 at 8:35 pm to saintsfan22
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Meh. He'd still be outside of the 1st even if he came back and put up a 1,000 yd season.
No way you can say that for sure.
There was a very good chance that he could have pushed himself up in the draft with a big season.
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