re: Manning and Holstein leave the state - opinion?

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This is just straight up not true.. Holsteins family bleeds purple and gold and he would have came to LSU but we showed 0 Interest. We went all in on Howard.

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Partially true. Def bleed purple and gold & would have loved to have Eli at LSU. But previous coaches were all in on Arch and Eli refused to be 2nd string. Don't blame him. aTm rushed him hard and he committed early IMO to not be perceived as being an Arch follower. Then Saban came on strong and who wouldn't be interested in that program if you are interested in the process of getting better, playing for a NC contender every year, and being prepared for the NFL. Oh yea, being surrounded by lots of guys who will be in the NFL soon. New coaches pursued him but he probably never felt like it was 100% Once Saban made up his mine, he never waived from Eli.
Hate that he will be a Bamer but he will thrive and will be an NFLer after 3-4 years in college. Been coached hard all his life, has the body and tools, and a great work ethic.