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ESPN ranks SEC defensive lines
Posted on 2/27/15 at 11:40 am
Posted on 2/27/15 at 11:40 am
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Even before this ranking we knew how far we have dropped on the defensive line unit. How did we get to this point?
Luckily 2016 will be stacked with elite Defensive lineman but that doesn't excuse the last 4 years.
Even before this ranking we knew how far we have dropped on the defensive line unit. How did we get to this point?
Luckily 2016 will be stacked with elite Defensive lineman but that doesn't excuse the last 4 years.
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Posted on 2/27/15 at 11:41 am to CP3LSU25
quote:Hiring Brick Haley
How did we get to this point?
Posted on 2/27/15 at 11:42 am to CP3LSU25
Posted on 2/27/15 at 11:44 am to redfieldk717
Posted on 2/27/15 at 11:44 am to ForeverLSU02
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Hiring Brick Haley
Great guy, couldn't coach a DL to save his life. Players in Chicago wanted him gone saying he had no idea what he was doing.
Posted on 2/27/15 at 11:45 am to CP3LSU25
No mention of Valentine, no care.
Posted on 2/27/15 at 11:46 am to BasilBogomil
Valentine hasn't even played a down and people think he is the next warren sapp. Gonna feel bad for the kid when he doesn't meet yalls ridiculous expectations
Posted on 2/27/15 at 11:49 am to Macintosh504
Valentine definitely has the potential but 80% think he's an all american right now. We are very weak at DE's this year.
Posted on 2/27/15 at 11:52 am to Macintosh504
THIS ^ I have no idea where people are getting these assumptions. People on here were freaking out saying the SEC sabotaged LSU's season by not clearing Valentine. The kid hasn't even played a down and looked slow and overweight in his highlight tape.
Posted on 2/27/15 at 11:53 am to CP3LSU25
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9. LSU: Ed Orgeron will have his hands full with this group, but what it lacks in depth it has in potential. Christian LaCouture and Davon Godchaux are back at tackle, but with Jermauria Rasco and Danielle Hunter gone, that leaves seldom-used Tashawn Bower, Deondre Clark and Sione Teuhema as the lone incumbents at defensive end.
Posted on 2/27/15 at 11:54 am to Macintosh504
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Valentine hasn't even played a down and people think he is the next warren sapp. Gonna feel bad for the kid when he doesn't meet yalls ridiculous expectations
It was a joke.
But seriously though, three guys that were not mentioned in that little tidbit are Herron, Valentine, and Gilmore, all of whom are very talented.
I don't think it is ridiculous for me to believe that at least one, possibly two, of these guys will live up to their potential; especially with Ed Orgeron in the mix.
Posted on 2/27/15 at 11:58 am to CP3LSU25
quote:
We are very weak at DE's this year.
how do you know?
Posted on 2/27/15 at 1:05 pm to CP3LSU25
Corporal ! excuses don't count for nothing and who are you to demand excuses?
Posted on 2/27/15 at 1:25 pm to timm6971463
Don't forget about Quentin Thomas. I thought he was poised to have a big year before the injury.
Posted on 2/27/15 at 1:48 pm to CP3LSU25
Expectations for LSU's DL have been based on the perception that LSU was recruiting elite level athletes on the DL. The performance hasn't met expectations, so it is natural for people to lower their expectations to reflect historic performance more than athletic potential. It is hard to argue against ESPN's reasoning.
With the coaching changes we will get to find out if the disappointing performance of the past was due to misevaluation of athleticism and/or competitive nature, or due to inferior development and/or application of talent. If it is the former it will take time to correct via recruiting. If it is the latter, then LSU will benefit from improved DL performance immediately.
With the coaching changes we will get to find out if the disappointing performance of the past was due to misevaluation of athleticism and/or competitive nature, or due to inferior development and/or application of talent. If it is the former it will take time to correct via recruiting. If it is the latter, then LSU will benefit from improved DL performance immediately.
Posted on 2/27/15 at 1:55 pm to Poodlebrain
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application of talent
This.
For whatever reason, Chavis just never really emphasized rushing the passer.
Posted on 2/27/15 at 3:19 pm to redfieldk717
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redfieldk717
You really are a homer.
Posted on 2/27/15 at 3:28 pm to CP3LSU25
Thinking that Valentine can be a quality DT is no more absurd than the idiots that actually think Fournette has a chance to win the Heisman Trophy.
Posted on 2/27/15 at 3:33 pm to CP3LSU25
Just because ESPN says LSU's DL is "ranked" Ninth in the SEC doesn't make it a fact.
Firstly it's a subjective category, the last time I checked the only statistic that counts in football is the final score. How can a Conferences' D-Lines be ranked with certainty.
Secondly, does anyone here think that the LSU staff would (if possible) trade their entire DL for the entire DL of any of the the eight SEC squads listed ahead of them? Nope, nope, nope...
I wouldn't have cared if LSU were ranked anyplace from first or last in this article, it is a fluff piece and typical of the off-season drivel from ESPN.
Firstly it's a subjective category, the last time I checked the only statistic that counts in football is the final score. How can a Conferences' D-Lines be ranked with certainty.
Secondly, does anyone here think that the LSU staff would (if possible) trade their entire DL for the entire DL of any of the the eight SEC squads listed ahead of them? Nope, nope, nope...
I wouldn't have cared if LSU were ranked anyplace from first or last in this article, it is a fluff piece and typical of the off-season drivel from ESPN.
Posted on 2/27/15 at 4:08 pm to CP3LSU25
ESPN is shallow in their research and insight. Valentine is a huge addition and will make a tremendous positive impact.
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