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"Encouragement" Thread
Posted on 11/18/08 at 10:52 am
Posted on 11/18/08 at 10:52 am
Facts > Emotions
1. We have 50! 50! 4 star and 5 star players on this current roster, an LSU all time high talent ranking wise! (not taking away from any players ranked lower, just making a point, and stars aren't everything)
2. The current recruiting class is top 5 as it stands right now! With a lot of upside with the remaining spots.
3. LSU is the only team this decade to win 2 Crystal Balls..If there were a playoff, we might actually have 3. The 2006 team was way good! Who of us didn't want a shot at UF at the end of that year. The following year what happened? hmmm
4. ESPN thinks we are landing the top Prospect in the Nation.. Russel "the" Shepard !
His character and off the field contribution to this class are unheard of. This is good news!
Question time! Which way is the program headed?
Ok, just had to double check
Immediately After you win a MNC, what is the likely direction a team may go in the short term? Right, downwards a little.
I confess, I have been negative at times, because I am emotional person, and I don't like to sugarcoat reality and I follow this team passionately, and daily, year round. I love LSU!
With that said, "I Repent"... I ask you, to also, be more encouraging and uplifting here on the board (if you haven't been) for our fellow readers, posters and lurkers...
Many of us check the board a lot looking for some good news or news in general, especially this time of year...and when a negative rumor or report is made, we fall back into the "Catastrophic Syndrome".
I have started this thread in hopes that you will simply add your own words of encouragement regarding players, prospects, coaches, quotes, attitude, grades, facilities, and the like, and keep this thread on going.
1. We have 50! 50! 4 star and 5 star players on this current roster, an LSU all time high talent ranking wise! (not taking away from any players ranked lower, just making a point, and stars aren't everything)
2. The current recruiting class is top 5 as it stands right now! With a lot of upside with the remaining spots.
3. LSU is the only team this decade to win 2 Crystal Balls..If there were a playoff, we might actually have 3. The 2006 team was way good! Who of us didn't want a shot at UF at the end of that year. The following year what happened? hmmm
4. ESPN thinks we are landing the top Prospect in the Nation.. Russel "the" Shepard !
His character and off the field contribution to this class are unheard of. This is good news!
Question time! Which way is the program headed?
Ok, just had to double check
Immediately After you win a MNC, what is the likely direction a team may go in the short term? Right, downwards a little.
I confess, I have been negative at times, because I am emotional person, and I don't like to sugarcoat reality and I follow this team passionately, and daily, year round. I love LSU!
With that said, "I Repent"... I ask you, to also, be more encouraging and uplifting here on the board (if you haven't been) for our fellow readers, posters and lurkers...
Many of us check the board a lot looking for some good news or news in general, especially this time of year...and when a negative rumor or report is made, we fall back into the "Catastrophic Syndrome".
I have started this thread in hopes that you will simply add your own words of encouragement regarding players, prospects, coaches, quotes, attitude, grades, facilities, and the like, and keep this thread on going.
This post was edited on 12/24/08 at 3:04 pm
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Posted on 11/18/08 at 10:55 am to ApexTiger
Great idea. You are the man for this!
Being positive with FACTS is NOT the same as cheerleading and ignoring the issues (which i can't stand).
FACT: We have one of the best RBs in the nation.
FACT: If...no...WHEN J-Lee gets it together, WATCH OUT! We'll have one of the most dangerous offenses in the nation! Book that shite! He's only a freshman, and he WILL improve.
Being positive with FACTS is NOT the same as cheerleading and ignoring the issues (which i can't stand).
FACT: We have one of the best RBs in the nation.
FACT: If...no...WHEN J-Lee gets it together, WATCH OUT! We'll have one of the most dangerous offenses in the nation! Book that shite! He's only a freshman, and he WILL improve.
Posted on 11/18/08 at 11:06 am to ApexTiger
APEX TIGER 
Thank you for giving me another positive post to read. SEE...IT MAY CATCH ON WITH EVERYONE (I can be optimistic).
1. We have a great offensive line. Ciron and Herman have been extremely good for us and not to mention our young right side of the line has played great. Barksdale only being a So. WOW! and Helms goes without explanation. I thought this guy's leadership and character are unparalleled(sp)
2. We have playmakers everywhere on the field and more coming in next year. If we can get all these guys some early playing time in their college careers they will develop very nicely and we will reap some serious benefits.
3. Our secondary and LBs are extremely young and will continue to get better with time. To at least have a legit shot against these top SEC teams means a lot.
4. We have one of if not the best LSU recruiting class ever coming in and combine that with our recent past recruiting classes.....I CAN'T WAIT!
This is a great team/program/atmosphere/place to be if your a Tiger Fan or a recruit. I wouldn't want to be anywhere else.
Thank you for giving me another positive post to read. SEE...IT MAY CATCH ON WITH EVERYONE (I can be optimistic).
1. We have a great offensive line. Ciron and Herman have been extremely good for us and not to mention our young right side of the line has played great. Barksdale only being a So. WOW! and Helms goes without explanation. I thought this guy's leadership and character are unparalleled(sp)
2. We have playmakers everywhere on the field and more coming in next year. If we can get all these guys some early playing time in their college careers they will develop very nicely and we will reap some serious benefits.
3. Our secondary and LBs are extremely young and will continue to get better with time. To at least have a legit shot against these top SEC teams means a lot.
4. We have one of if not the best LSU recruiting class ever coming in and combine that with our recent past recruiting classes.....I CAN'T WAIT!
This is a great team/program/atmosphere/place to be if your a Tiger Fan or a recruit. I wouldn't want to be anywhere else.
Posted on 11/18/08 at 11:46 am to ApexTiger
I just started a Positive thread on the Rant. Maybe yall can help me back it up with facts. I think this type of stuff can really make a difference. The thread is called, "Negativity of LSU fans."
Posted on 11/18/08 at 12:03 pm to ApexTiger
Ok I'll take a crack at it.
When JJ scored the TD run in the Troy game, J Lee came all the way down the sideline to high five and congratule him. It takes a big man to be a team player and congratulate even your rivals on the team when they make a good play. This seemed to get the rest of hte team motivated as well and we played lights out after that.
Also, I noticed JJ, LaFell, Jai Eugene and Scott getting pumped up on the sidelines and encouraging the fanbase and their teammates.
When JJ scored the TD run in the Troy game, J Lee came all the way down the sideline to high five and congratule him. It takes a big man to be a team player and congratulate even your rivals on the team when they make a good play. This seemed to get the rest of hte team motivated as well and we played lights out after that.
Also, I noticed JJ, LaFell, Jai Eugene and Scott getting pumped up on the sidelines and encouraging the fanbase and their teammates.
Posted on 11/18/08 at 1:03 pm to ApexTiger
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Posted on 11/18/08 at 1:29 pm to ApexTiger
ApexTiger
You are quickly becoming one of my favorite posters. It's not just this thread, though I love the fact that a few of ya'll are "rallying the troops" and trying to head off all this negativity. Damn, if I wanted to hear a bunch of bitching and whining I'd get married instead of getting laid regularly and getting BJ's....wait, never mind. I like my current marital status. I like the way this board is headed recently as well. Thanks to ALL of ya'll with a positive outlook!!! It's great to be back on this site!
You are quickly becoming one of my favorite posters. It's not just this thread, though I love the fact that a few of ya'll are "rallying the troops" and trying to head off all this negativity. Damn, if I wanted to hear a bunch of bitching and whining I'd get married instead of getting laid regularly and getting BJ's....wait, never mind. I like my current marital status. I like the way this board is headed recently as well. Thanks to ALL of ya'll with a positive outlook!!! It's great to be back on this site!
Posted on 11/18/08 at 5:36 pm to ApexTiger
Count me in!
Posted on 11/20/08 at 10:37 am to ApexTiger
Since I am coming to you from the great state of Texas this morning that is where I will concentrate!
LSU currently has commitments from the following Texas ballers on Rivals:
#2 Russell Shepard QB
#15 Dexter Pratt RB
#19 Stavion Lowe OL
#21 Michael Brockers DE
As of 11/20/08 LSU is still listed as being in on the following Texas ballers:
#1 Jamarkus McFarland DT
#4 Craig Loston S
#8 Christine Michael RB
#45 Toben Opurum RB
LSU signed the following kids from the 2008 Texas Rivals list:
#16 Chancey Aghayere DE
#50 Kevin Theriot Ath
#58 Kyle Prater LB
#75 Thomas Parsons OL
LSU signed these 2007 Texas ballers:
#2 Terrance Toliver WR
#20 Jarvis Jones OL
#21 Ron Brooks Ath
#25 Jarret Lee QB
#56 Alex Russian TE
LSU signed these 2006 Texas ballers:
#35 Matt Allen OL
#53 Danny McCray DB
#65 Jason Teague DB
LSU signed these 2005 Texas Ballers:
#18 R J Jackson Ath
#28 Ciron Black OL
#32 Brandon Lafell WR
#63 Kyle Anderson TE
Most of these good Texas kids will be back playing for the Tigers next year!
LSU recruits Texas as well as any out of state school other than Oklahoma, which has no choice as they only have three or four good payers of their own each year.
Oh, by the way we are also in on 21 of the 38 Texas players on Rivals 2010 list!
No rankings yet, but here they are:
Ross Apo WR
Tyler Arndt QB
Taylor Bible DT
Carrington Byndom DB
Aleon Calhoun DL
DeAires Cotton DT
Dominic Espinosa OL
James Haynes Ath
Toney Hurd Jr. DB
Jefferson Jeffcoat DE
Kevin Johnson WR
Naqiam Lee QB
Shaun Lewis LB
Holmes Onwukaife DE
Lache Seastrunk RB
Darius Terrell WR
Adrian White DB
Darius White WR
Reggie Wilson DE
Conner Wood QB
LSU will always recruit well in Texas. That is a given.
Geaux Tigers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
LSU currently has commitments from the following Texas ballers on Rivals:
#2 Russell Shepard QB
#15 Dexter Pratt RB
#19 Stavion Lowe OL
#21 Michael Brockers DE
As of 11/20/08 LSU is still listed as being in on the following Texas ballers:
#1 Jamarkus McFarland DT
#4 Craig Loston S
#8 Christine Michael RB
#45 Toben Opurum RB
LSU signed the following kids from the 2008 Texas Rivals list:
#16 Chancey Aghayere DE
#50 Kevin Theriot Ath
#58 Kyle Prater LB
#75 Thomas Parsons OL
LSU signed these 2007 Texas ballers:
#2 Terrance Toliver WR
#20 Jarvis Jones OL
#21 Ron Brooks Ath
#25 Jarret Lee QB
#56 Alex Russian TE
LSU signed these 2006 Texas ballers:
#35 Matt Allen OL
#53 Danny McCray DB
#65 Jason Teague DB
LSU signed these 2005 Texas Ballers:
#18 R J Jackson Ath
#28 Ciron Black OL
#32 Brandon Lafell WR
#63 Kyle Anderson TE
Most of these good Texas kids will be back playing for the Tigers next year!
LSU recruits Texas as well as any out of state school other than Oklahoma, which has no choice as they only have three or four good payers of their own each year.
Oh, by the way we are also in on 21 of the 38 Texas players on Rivals 2010 list!
No rankings yet, but here they are:
Ross Apo WR
Tyler Arndt QB
Taylor Bible DT
Carrington Byndom DB
Aleon Calhoun DL
DeAires Cotton DT
Dominic Espinosa OL
James Haynes Ath
Toney Hurd Jr. DB
Jefferson Jeffcoat DE
Kevin Johnson WR
Naqiam Lee QB
Shaun Lewis LB
Holmes Onwukaife DE
Lache Seastrunk RB
Darius Terrell WR
Adrian White DB
Darius White WR
Reggie Wilson DE
Conner Wood QB
LSU will always recruit well in Texas. That is a given.
Geaux Tigers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This post was edited on 11/20/08 at 10:40 am
Posted on 12/17/08 at 7:50 am to ApexTiger
quote:
We have 50! 50! 4 star and 5 star players on this current roster
I just hope they are coached better for the bowl game and offseason.
Posted on 12/24/08 at 3:01 pm to ApexTiger
you are very smart. nice post. we need to sticky this.
Posted on 1/6/09 at 9:38 am to ApexTiger
Coach Les Miles is 4-0 at LSU in Bowl games!
Dominating!
It appears when Les has time to prepare, he brings a damn strong team.
He continues to hire quality coaches (LSU fans seem to be pretty happy with Chavis and Cooper)
And is currently reeling in the #1 recruiting class in the country
Dominating!
It appears when Les has time to prepare, he brings a damn strong team.
He continues to hire quality coaches (LSU fans seem to be pretty happy with Chavis and Cooper)
And is currently reeling in the #1 recruiting class in the country
Posted on 1/6/09 at 9:42 am to ApexTiger
quote:
The 2006 team
the best 2 loss team i ever saw. that team was insane loaded.
Posted on 1/23/09 at 9:22 am to ApexTiger
Great Post!
There are a lot of Rantards on here that simply post stuff like "That's Germans" or "That's been discussed 2234 times before" or "You misspelled a word", etc. These individuals add nothing. They are idiots. They normally don't know anything, so that's all they are capable of posting. So please ignore them and keep up your great posts, positive or negative. Thanks.
There are a lot of Rantards on here that simply post stuff like "That's Germans" or "That's been discussed 2234 times before" or "You misspelled a word", etc. These individuals add nothing. They are idiots. They normally don't know anything, so that's all they are capable of posting. So please ignore them and keep up your great posts, positive or negative. Thanks.
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