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Russel Shepard - Must Read Article in Times Picayune
Posted on 1/11/09 at 6:05 am
Posted on 1/11/09 at 6:05 am
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Posted on 1/11/09 at 6:17 am to zappgator
Apparently RB has character,a great attribute for a true leader. LSU is fortunate to get this young man.
Posted on 1/11/09 at 6:18 am to zappgator
Posted on 1/11/09 at 8:13 am to zappgator
Wow. Sounds like a great kid. I would pull for him even if he wasn't a Tiger...but I'm glad that he is.
Posted on 1/11/09 at 9:31 am to zappgator
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Tom Luginbill, national director of recruiting for ESPN's Scouts Inc., is a former college quarterback with a background in evaluating professional football talent. He said Shepard has a better burst than Pryor, better accuracy and better throwing mechanics, though Pryor has a stronger arm. But Thiebaud said Shepard, now 6 feet 2 and 195 pounds, could grow to 6-4, based on his large hands and size 16 shoe, and add about 15 pounds
Holy Shoehorn Batman!
Posted on 1/11/09 at 9:45 am to zappgator
Awesome!!! Thanx for coming to LSU. Can't wait to see you on the field of play... 
Posted on 1/11/09 at 10:41 am to zappgator
Shepard is a born leader and has great character. I can't wait til he puts on the uniform!
Posted on 1/11/09 at 11:19 am to zappgator
Guys, not to take anything away from his football abilities, but just read this.....
That is awesome
quote:
As a sophomore, Shepard was one of several players attending the funeral of Cypress Ridge assistant coach Zack Quinlan's father, Mark, a sales representative for the athletic equipment giant Riddell.
When the emcee at the wake asked if anyone wanted to eulogize, no one moved and a long silence ensued. Then Shepard got up and walked from the back of the room to the podium.
Despite having never met the deceased, Shepard spoke of how good a man he must have been to have raised a son like Zack Quinlan, and how much it must hurt for him to lose his father.
He looked at the family and said, "Coach, I know you're all hurting. We got your back."
With tears flowing, several others then took the cue from Shepard and spoke.
"I remember when he was walking up thinking, 'Russell, what are you doing?' " Thiebaud said. "But it showed his natural leadership ability. There were several executives from Riddell there, and still it took a 16-year-old who never knew the man to get them started."
That is awesome
Posted on 1/11/09 at 11:37 am to zappgator
he's our Tebow.... just savor the time this young man is on campus, b/c there will never be a young man that plays for LSU that will have the same character, talent, and intelligence that he seems to have.
Posted on 1/11/09 at 12:28 pm to zappgator
I met the kid a few time this season; my tickets are just next to where recruits and their families sit. He as such a great kid to talk to; I thought he was must maybe on his good behavior while on visits, but apparently this is this is his everyday character. Kid's like this can do nothing but improve your entire program. Welcome to BR, Shep!
Posted on 1/11/09 at 12:32 pm to zappgator
The Anti-Perrilloux
Posted on 1/11/09 at 8:25 pm to zappgator
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Thiebaud related perhaps the best known story of Shepard's ability to lead.
As a sophomore, Shepard was one of several players attending the funeral of Cypress Ridge assistant coach Zack Quinlan's father, Mark, a sales representative for the athletic equipment giant Riddell.
When the emcee at the wake asked if anyone wanted to eulogize, no one moved and a long silence ensued. Then Shepard got up and walked from the back of the room to the podium.
Despite having never met the deceased, Shepard spoke of how good a man he must have been to have raised a son like Zack Quinlan, and how much it must hurt for him to lose his father.
He looked at the family and said, "Coach, I know you're all hurting. We got your back." With tears flowing, several others then took the cue from Shepard and spoke.
"I remember when he was walking up thinking, 'Russell, what are you doing?' " Thiebaud said. "But it showed his natural leadership ability. There were several executives from Riddell there, and still it took a 16-year-old who never knew the man to get them started."
Thats crazy.
This post was edited on 1/11/09 at 8:26 pm
Posted on 1/11/09 at 8:38 pm to zappgator
Before the season, a good friend of mine introduced me to Cypress Ridge Coach Gary Thiebaud. I did get to see Shep play 4 times this year. This kid will do great at LSU. Look for the Wiz to fit him in next year.
Posted on 1/11/09 at 8:40 pm to zappgator
this is why everyone thinks he wil shine
Posted on 1/11/09 at 8:42 pm to zappgator
I love this kid.
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