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Do you feel Tiger fans are putting unfair expectations on LF for next season?

Posted on 1/21/14 at 10:34 am
Posted by TabledTiger
Venice
Member since Apr 2013
2251 posts
Posted on 1/21/14 at 10:34 am
I think he has the potential to be a special back for LSU, but come on....some of the things I am hearing on this board are just crazy.

Do you really think he steps in as a true freshman and just dominates the SEC? Give it time and he will get there, but to expect it from the start is crazy.
Posted by Lester Earl
Member since Nov 2003
278080 posts
Posted on 1/21/14 at 10:35 am to
yes. very much so.
Posted by Gumb0
West Palm Beach
Member since Dec 2013
223 posts
Posted on 1/21/14 at 10:36 am to
He put it on himself saying he wants the Heisman.

#LF4Heisman
Posted by ZereauxSum
Lot 23E
Member since Nov 2008
10176 posts
Posted on 1/21/14 at 10:38 am to
It's not unreasonable to think he can be one of the best RBs in the SEC next season. Gurley, Hill, Lattimore, Yeldon, etc. all excelled as freshmen.

But to expect it from any freshman is a little silly.
Posted by TheCaterpillar
Member since Jan 2004
76774 posts
Posted on 1/21/14 at 10:38 am to
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yes. very much so.



This.



However, him more than any other recruit, has the potential to live up to them. He is already refined in every aspect of the game. He is already the perfect size and has the speed and strength of an NFL RB. I hope Les staggers him into the lineup the first few weeks before giving him the majority of the load.

This kid AT WORST will be a very good SEC running back (barring injury).
Posted by Shenanigans
Spring Hill, TN
Member since Nov 2012
2394 posts
Posted on 1/21/14 at 10:39 am to
Yes, yes they are.

He could very well come in and dominate the SEC like you said, but expecting it before he even sets foot on campus is ridiculous.
Posted by Politiceaux
Member since Feb 2009
17654 posts
Posted on 1/21/14 at 10:41 am to
quote:

yes. very much so.

Posted by gorillacoco
Baton Rouge
Member since Oct 2009
5318 posts
Posted on 1/21/14 at 10:42 am to
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to expect it from the start is crazy
Posted by Benw225
Member since Feb 2013
944 posts
Posted on 1/21/14 at 10:43 am to
People are definitely counting on him a lot. If he doesn't perform to the unrealistic expected level he will be the scapegoat of the rant
Posted by xHITMANx
Member since Nov 2011
503 posts
Posted on 1/21/14 at 10:44 am to
quote:

..... Tiger fans .....unfair expectations ......


Yes...all the time...about everything....
Posted by ZereauxSum
Lot 23E
Member since Nov 2008
10176 posts
Posted on 1/21/14 at 10:47 am to
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f he doesn't perform to the unrealistic expected level he will be the scapegoat of the rant


This is what I'm afraid of. Our offense will probably look like 2010 as opposed to 2013. We will need to run the ball and if we can't I can see a lot of rantards coming out of the wood works to bash him.
Posted by DBeaux225
Baton Rouge
Member since Aug 2012
9487 posts
Posted on 1/21/14 at 10:51 am to
Yes.

Most did the same to Mett in his first year starting. 19-23 y/o football players try to do too much to live up to those expectations and they don't do what got them to that level.
Posted by ULSU
Tasmania
Member since Jan 2014
3931 posts
Posted on 1/21/14 at 10:54 am to
yes. I look for him to have about 600-700 yards next year.
Posted by jimbeam
University of LSU
Member since Oct 2011
75703 posts
Posted on 1/21/14 at 10:55 am to
Heisman or bust
Posted by geauxtigahs87
Louisiana
Member since Dec 2008
26258 posts
Posted on 1/21/14 at 10:57 am to
quote:

Do you feel Tiger fans are putting unfair expectations on LF for next season?

Ya think?
Posted by silstang23
Bossier City, LA
Member since Oct 2007
4957 posts
Posted on 1/21/14 at 10:59 am to
Is Fournette an early enrollee?
Posted by Gumb0
West Palm Beach
Member since Dec 2013
223 posts
Posted on 1/21/14 at 11:02 am to
No.

Most people think Magee is going to start at the beginning of the season, If LF was an EE would that make things different??
This post was edited on 1/21/14 at 11:05 am
Posted by MRTigerFan
Baton Rouge
Member since Sep 2008
4117 posts
Posted on 1/21/14 at 11:13 am to
YES
Posted by Prominentwon
LSU, McNeese St. Fan
Member since Jan 2005
93677 posts
Posted on 1/21/14 at 11:14 am to
Absolutely too much pressure on him already.

It's a shame really. But when he doesn't meet the 1,600 yard, 22 TD expectation, it'll all be Miles' fault, of course.
Posted by TigerNE
Everett, MA
Member since Jul 2013
1095 posts
Posted on 1/21/14 at 11:16 am to
It's not as if LF is going to shrink under the pressure of Rant expectations. This kid knows the scoop. He can handle all of this b.s.
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