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ULL QB Walker Howard out for the season

Posted on 9/5/25 at 6:23 am
Posted by Got Blaze
Youngsville
Member since Dec 2013
9771 posts
Posted on 9/5/25 at 6:23 am
KLFY reported a serious oblique injury that would have initially kept him out for 4-6 weeks. Howard will have surgery today and his season is over. Will be eligible for a medical RS.

Cajuns host McNeese Saturday with an unproven QB that will have to step up and protect the ball
Posted by LSUFanMizeWay
Picayune MS
Member since Sep 2014
6497 posts
Posted on 9/5/25 at 6:29 am to
Would he transfer back to LSU in '26?
Posted by chew4219
Member since Sep 2009
3031 posts
Posted on 9/5/25 at 6:39 am to
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Howard will have surgery today and his season is over. Will be eligible for a medical RS.


I’m not sure it’s season ending. Recovery is 6 weeks. If it is, I’ll be happy with him getting a medical redshirt.

His stat line sucked last week, mainly due to the 6 drops. Of those 6 only one would’ve been a tough catch. He should’ve been 16/22 for 240ish yards and 2 TDs. Instead our WRs sucked.
Posted by Ghost of Colby
Alberta, overlooking B.C.
Member since Jan 2009
14779 posts
Posted on 9/5/25 at 6:40 am to
Wish him nothing but the best and a full recovery. There’s no way he expected his college career to take the path it has.
Posted by AtlantaLSUfan
Baton Rouge
Member since Mar 2009
26497 posts
Posted on 9/5/25 at 6:41 am to
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mainly due to the 6 drops. Of those 6 only one would’ve been a tough catch. He should’ve been 16/22 for 240ish yards and 2 TDs.

I did hear about the drops but didn’t realize a couple would have been TDs. Drops are worse than an error in baseball.

How is the back QB?
Posted by BZ504
Texas
Member since Oct 2005
12525 posts
Posted on 9/5/25 at 7:20 am to
The backup probably isn’t very good.
Posted by coolpapaboze
Parts Unknown
Member since Dec 2006
20193 posts
Posted on 9/5/25 at 7:53 am to
How did Shelton Sampson do?
This post was edited on 9/5/25 at 8:03 am
Posted by Got Blaze
Youngsville
Member since Dec 2013
9771 posts
Posted on 9/5/25 at 7:55 am to
RS-FR Daniel Beale prepped at Catholic BR and very little college PT. Completed 13 of 30 passes for 126 yards in three relief appearances as a true freshman . He will need adequate time to throw the ball and receivers need to make plays
Posted by jennyjones
New Orleans Saints Fan
Member since Apr 2006
9881 posts
Posted on 9/5/25 at 8:04 am to
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Were any of the drops by Sampson?


Yes- he had 4 at bad times

The new starter at QB was his high school qb fwiw
Posted by SlidellCajun
Slidell la
Member since May 2019
15506 posts
Posted on 9/5/25 at 8:14 am to
Wow

What a turn of events

I hope he recovers and is able to play again, if that’s what he wants
Posted by doya2
Charenton
Member since Jan 2005
8404 posts
Posted on 9/5/25 at 8:15 am to
4 drops
Posted by Willie Stroker
Member since Sep 2008
15520 posts
Posted on 9/5/25 at 8:20 am to
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Wish him nothing but the best and a full recovery. There’s no way he expected his college career to take the path it has.

I think he’s seen many examples of players experiencing temporary setbacks as their careers develop. Those who hang in there wear it as a badge of honor.

He’ll be fine.
Posted by migui8618
Member since Nov 2023
595 posts
Posted on 9/5/25 at 8:25 am to
Hopefully, it's Lunch time soon. Beale ain't it. His 4th down pass with the game on the line was pathetic. Hopefully, Walker makes a full recovery. He will be alright. Worst comes to worst he can sell insurance with his dad.
Posted by Chad504boy
4 posts
Member since Feb 2005
174815 posts
Posted on 9/5/25 at 8:26 am to
where's TJ Finley when you need him
Posted by moneyg
Member since Jun 2006
61609 posts
Posted on 9/5/25 at 8:29 am to
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4 drops


That’s a shame.
Posted by RummelTiger
Texas
Member since Aug 2004
92511 posts
Posted on 9/5/25 at 8:29 am to
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where's TJ Finley when you need him


He's now at Georgia State - his 6th NCAA team.
Posted by RunnersWorld
Parts Unknown
Member since Jul 2009
336 posts
Posted on 9/5/25 at 9:51 am to
Miles Brennan type injury and potentially college career.
Posted by Chicken
Jackassistan
Member since Aug 2003
26264 posts
Posted on 9/5/25 at 10:06 am to
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Drops are worse than an error in baseball.

How is the back QB?
there should be a stat that tracks drops
Posted by KamaCausey_LSU
Member since Apr 2013
16979 posts
Posted on 9/5/25 at 12:23 pm to
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Miles Brennan type injury and potentially college career.

Flip flops on the dock?
Posted by TigerAlum93
Member since Sep 2010
3210 posts
Posted on 9/5/25 at 12:41 pm to
Coaches are partially responsible for the drops. College and Pro coaches sold out to forty times and height at WR a long time ago, sacrificing ball skills, route running, and overall fundamental solid WR play.

Analytics tell them they can live with a few drops if they still hit on several chunk plays. I call BS. Ask Dallas fans today how they feel about it and CeeDee last night.
This post was edited on 9/5/25 at 12:43 pm
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