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How big of a loss is Reliford?
Posted on 9/26/25 at 9:54 am
Posted on 9/26/25 at 9:54 am
Scale 1-10
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Posted on 9/26/25 at 9:55 am to Lgrnwd
It’s always a 10 when you lose a great player. But we will be fine.
Posted on 9/26/25 at 9:56 am to Lgrnwd
It’s big but at least it’s a position with quality depth.
I know it was just SLU but last week 97 and 17 (both 17s actually) showed they have the ability to play.
I know it was just SLU but last week 97 and 17 (both 17s actually) showed they have the ability to play.
This post was edited on 9/26/25 at 9:57 am
Posted on 9/26/25 at 9:57 am to Lgrnwd
3
You probably wont even notice he is gone. Depth isnt an issue this yr
You probably wont even notice he is gone. Depth isnt an issue this yr
This post was edited on 9/26/25 at 9:59 am
Posted on 9/26/25 at 10:03 am to Mr Roboto
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3
You probably wont even notice he is gone. Depth isnt an issue this yr
Lol. I hope you're correct.
Posted on 9/26/25 at 10:05 am to Lgrnwd
This is not a knock on Reliford and more of a testament to how good and deep our defense is, but it’s about a 2.
How did our defense look without Whit against Florida?
How did our defense look without Whit against Florida?
Posted on 9/26/25 at 10:06 am to Lgrnwd
If none of the other DEs get injured it is zero impact. But if we suffer more losses there it will hurt.
Posted on 9/26/25 at 10:06 am to Lgrnwd
Reilford is a solid player, so losing him sucks.
However the drop off between him and the next man up isn’t massive like it is at other positions. I’d put it at a 5
However the drop off between him and the next man up isn’t massive like it is at other positions. I’d put it at a 5
Posted on 9/26/25 at 10:21 am to Rdaniels87
No it isn’t. There might be 5 guys on the team that it would be a “10.”
Posted on 9/26/25 at 10:31 am to Lgrnwd
4, but in some years it is a 6/7, we have the depth this season to take some injuries, but we need to go another 1-2 games without losing anyone.
Posted on 9/26/25 at 11:14 am to Lgrnwd
It’s a solid 7 but we also have very capable backups and freshmen.
Posted on 9/26/25 at 11:54 am to LSUPilot07
3 at best
We have multiple players that can step in and not miss a beat, so saying we could lose another at the position is bogus too.
We have multiple players that can step in and not miss a beat, so saying we could lose another at the position is bogus too.
Posted on 9/26/25 at 11:55 am to Lgrnwd
3
Posted on 9/26/25 at 12:06 pm to Lgrnwd
He was a solid player, not a difference maker.
It would hurt worse if we didnt have the depth we built up there, I think Butler is coming off a really good game, he will get more snaps, and Carpenter looks like he will step up a little more and he's been around for a few years now.
Not just having to turn to a true freshman is key here.
If we had to throw a ture freshman out there for 15-20 snaps a game suddenly, this would probably be a 6 or 7. With Butler just getting some more looks who is pretty good and Carpenter getting some more snaps mostly, it's more like a 3 or 4.
It would hurt worse if we didnt have the depth we built up there, I think Butler is coming off a really good game, he will get more snaps, and Carpenter looks like he will step up a little more and he's been around for a few years now.
Not just having to turn to a true freshman is key here.
If we had to throw a ture freshman out there for 15-20 snaps a game suddenly, this would probably be a 6 or 7. With Butler just getting some more looks who is pretty good and Carpenter getting some more snaps mostly, it's more like a 3 or 4.
This post was edited on 9/26/25 at 12:07 pm
Posted on 9/26/25 at 12:41 pm to Lgrnwd
I'd say a 5
But if we have another DE injury, it moves to an 8
To me, more of the impact is on getting experience for next year. He's slated to be one of our main starters at DE next year
But if we have another DE injury, it moves to an 8
To me, more of the impact is on getting experience for next year. He's slated to be one of our main starters at DE next year
This post was edited on 9/26/25 at 12:43 pm
Posted on 9/26/25 at 1:10 pm to Lgrnwd
He was great in rotation. I hope that spot stays productive despite his absence.
Posted on 9/26/25 at 1:23 pm to Lgrnwd
It sucks to lose a good recruit but in this day and age, NIL $$ is a driving force. LSU recruiting/evaluating staff seems to be top notch and can fill needs immediately through the portal, mixing them in with the current roster.
I am very pleased with Kelly and his ability to adapt, evaluate, use the portal, and manage NIL.
I am very pleased with Kelly and his ability to adapt, evaluate, use the portal, and manage NIL.
Posted on 9/26/25 at 1:29 pm to Rdaniels87
quote:
It’s always a 10 when you lose a great player. But we will be fine.
I don't think you understand what a 10 is
Posted on 9/26/25 at 1:47 pm to thunderbird1100
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He was a solid player, not a difference maker.
This.
In fact, that's kind of what you would say about all of LSU's DEs this year. They've all been solid, but not necessarily difference makers. To contrast, in the first 4 games last season Swinson had 5 sacks and 6 TFLs. Compare that two LSU's 4 primary DEs (Reliford, Payton, Pyburn, Butler) who COMBINED have 1.5 sacks and 6 TFLs
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