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re: Word that LSU likely to land 2 portal WRs

Posted on 12/4/23 at 2:45 pm to
Posted by TexasTiger_08
Texas
Member since Dec 2021
872 posts
Posted on 12/4/23 at 2:45 pm to
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I thought I read Zavion was given a big NIL deal this year at MSU. Do they have to pay that back?


NIL deals cannot be incentive-based on playing performance. So i'd say no.
Posted by skullhawk
My house
Member since Nov 2007
23199 posts
Posted on 12/4/23 at 2:48 pm to
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Sheppard is a stud. Both would be solid additions and much needed.


I was looking at his stats and noticed the majority of his yards came in the non-conference. 25% of his SEC receiving yards came on one play.

Yes I know Vandy sucks.
Posted by Pollo10
Oregon
Member since Apr 2015
374 posts
Posted on 12/4/23 at 2:51 pm to
Even Aaron Anderson could be a contributor, plus this year’s freshmen like Sampson and Brown
Posted by JKChesterton
Member since Dec 2012
4012 posts
Posted on 12/4/23 at 2:57 pm to
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Even Aaron Anderson could be a contributor, plus this year’s freshmen like Sampson and Brown


I agree. All those guys are ones that can step up.
Posted by Galactic Inquisitor
An Incredibly Distant Star
Member since Dec 2013
15292 posts
Posted on 12/4/23 at 2:59 pm to
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This must mean Brian Thomas has a very favorable grade from the NFL.


I would be stunned if he doesn't. He's also likely looking at a dropoff at QB if he returns, so he may want to strike while the iron is hot.
Posted by TigerKnights
Member since Jun 2011
3277 posts
Posted on 12/4/23 at 3:41 pm to
Let's ride
Posted by LifeAquatic
Member since Dec 2019
1798 posts
Posted on 12/4/23 at 4:00 pm to
I think LSU needs to bring in one portal WR, but I'm not sure I think it's a good idea to bring in two.


I understand that we may not necessarily be fully confident in our WR corps as it would stand after the addition of one clear starter via the portal, but bringing in two guys risks handicapping the long-term potential of the room by prompting guys to leave.


There's definitely circumstances under which it makes sense to recruit over top of the guys on your roster, but I'm not convinced this is one of those circumstances. For one, this was a VERY highly rated group out of HS. For two, even if the WR room isn't necessarily ideal entering next year, it's at least got highly talented guys in it who can hold down the fort. And for three, the current group of rising sophomore WRs projects to be one of strengths of the roster going forward; I'm not sure that's worth trading for anything short of two surefire stars. That's even more true when you factor in how razor thin the incoming WR class is. We're gonna NEED this big group of rising sophomores to hold down the position for at least one more season after next year.



Bottom line: Unless we're extremely confident that these guys are legit studs, this feels like a move where we're potentially trading upside for certainty. I'm not sure I like that.
Posted by LifeAquatic
Member since Dec 2019
1798 posts
Posted on 12/4/23 at 4:05 pm to
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I vaguely recall someone stating that NIL deals could not be contingent on attendance at a specific school.



They can't. They're not in any way allowed to be tied to attendance at or performance for a particular school. However, it's not hard at all to get around that. For example, if a kid had an NIL deal with a car dealership that unofficially required him to attend Miss St., that unofficial requirement could be enforced by requiring a weekly in-person "marketing" appearance at the actual dealership in Starkville. Doesn't technically require anything in regards to a particular university, but it's gonna be pretty hard to satisfy the contract if you're living in Baton Rouge.
Posted by lsufball19
Franklin, TN
Member since Sep 2008
65143 posts
Posted on 12/4/23 at 4:10 pm to
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Correction... i think we offered Ja'Mori Maclin instead of Brown.

Maclin has a ton of offers from big schools
Posted by 6R12
Louisiana
Member since Feb 2005
8744 posts
Posted on 12/4/23 at 9:42 pm to
Where are they both playing at in 2023?
Posted by Tyga4lyfe
Best bank
Member since Nov 2013
2044 posts
Posted on 12/4/23 at 9:48 pm to
Sheppard vandy
Thomas- MS state
Posted by Lsupimp
Ersatz Amerika-97.6% phony & fake
Member since Nov 2003
79002 posts
Posted on 12/4/23 at 11:17 pm to
Fair catching makes perfect sense when you have Jayden Daniels and this offense. Just get the ball and hand it to Jayden . Next year a return game would be nice.
Posted by 6R12
Louisiana
Member since Feb 2005
8744 posts
Posted on 12/7/23 at 9:04 pm to
Thanks
Posted by Geauxldilocks
Member since Aug 2018
2463 posts
Posted on 12/8/23 at 4:10 am to
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They're not in any way allowed to be tied to attendance at or performance for a particular school


Who is regulating this? The only thing I’ve heard is state laws. Is this some NCAA last gasp? Courts would eat this clause alive.
Posted by Nate711
Mississippi
Member since Oct 2017
146 posts
Posted on 12/8/23 at 4:39 am to
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(soon come)


Easy now..
Posted by 5iveEuax4eaux
Member since Jan 2020
585 posts
Posted on 12/8/23 at 6:19 am to
J Maclin from St Louis? No way he isn't related to Jeremy
Posted by lsugradman
Member since Sep 2003
8595 posts
Posted on 12/8/23 at 6:56 am to
Cousin. Had some behavior and work ethic issues at Mizzou and transferred
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