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re: Why does LA just produce so many more RBs than LBs?
Posted on 3/23/15 at 8:03 pm to thunderbird1100
Posted on 3/23/15 at 8:03 pm to thunderbird1100
Because LA needs better strength facilities
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Posted on 3/23/15 at 8:50 pm to rmnldr
LB is a more difficult position for some kids because it requires more more discipline in my opinion...RB is a more natural activity
Posted on 3/23/15 at 9:25 pm to thunderbird1100
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Article today on 247 where he says we are STRICTLY recruiting him at RB and that is what he wants to play.
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Most schools are recruiting me as a running back," White said. "I'm a good athlete so I can do both. I'm trying to get them to lean to the defensive side.
"I've been thinking and doing research. I looked at the draft last year and saw how many linebackers were taken in the first round and how many running backs were taken in the first round - which was none. And there were some good running backs out there. I think linebacker would be the best fit for me and my family and make it easier on myself. I'll work even harder to be a great linebacker."
He's changed his mind about play LB that fast??? How could a guy doing research and come to that conclusion less than a month ago, already have changed his mind? Yeah, I know teens blah blah, but what he says in that quote, on that video, how do you do a 180 from that, that fast?
This post was edited on 3/23/15 at 9:26 pm
Posted on 3/24/15 at 8:45 am to Datbayoubengal
quote:Just get the kid in P&G and figure it out from there...
He's changed his mind about play LB that fast??? How could a guy doing research and come to that conclusion less than a month ago, already have changed his mind? Yeah, I know teens blah blah, but what he says in that quote, on that video, how do you do a 180 from that, that fast?
Posted on 3/24/15 at 10:08 am to sjmabry
It's a combination of factors:
We don't produce many pro-style QBs which leads many of the top RB type athletes playing QB in high school.
From there it's a domino effect.
We don't produce many pro-style QBs which leads many of the top RB type athletes playing QB in high school.
From there it's a domino effect.
Posted on 3/24/15 at 10:21 am to thunderbird1100
Louisiana HS football success is often predicated on the offensive backfield. The best athletes are often put at QB or RB, depending on the team and its needs. There are a ton of RB's that fit the mold of a linebacker, but end up playing RB.
There are always a ton of tweeners available within the state that could play as rush-backers in a 3-4 scheme. If LSU employed that scheme, guys like Rasco, Mingo and even former U-High star Tim Williams could have excelled in that type of system. Livonia's Barrick Slaughter would be a linebacker in other states like Florida. Heck, Kenny Hilliard would have played a lot of linebacker in the Florida HS system. I used to see it all the time; slowish running backs moved to linebacker.
There are always a ton of tweeners available within the state that could play as rush-backers in a 3-4 scheme. If LSU employed that scheme, guys like Rasco, Mingo and even former U-High star Tim Williams could have excelled in that type of system. Livonia's Barrick Slaughter would be a linebacker in other states like Florida. Heck, Kenny Hilliard would have played a lot of linebacker in the Florida HS system. I used to see it all the time; slowish running backs moved to linebacker.
Posted on 3/24/15 at 11:35 am to InTheDetails
I agree with this. Most highschool coaches put their most talented players on the offensive side of the ball. This leads to less reps and practice on the defensive side of the ball. Plus, an SEC LB is usually around 6'0-6'3 and 240ish. We have kids this size sure, but most of them are found on the line because they are so much bigger than the other kids.
Posted on 3/26/15 at 6:05 am to thunderbird1100
They aren't exactly the same player. Most running backs in college arent 6'2" and most line backers in the NFL are taller than 6'0". Players either grow into NFL linebackers or they don't
Posted on 3/26/15 at 6:13 am to thunderbird1100
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