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Who cares if Les pulled the schollie or not

Posted on 2/5/09 at 1:04 am
Posted by Cartman10
Member since Jan 2009
130 posts
Posted on 2/5/09 at 1:04 am
If he did so what. The fact of the matter is that RR and Benton didn't want to go to the same school b/c one wouldn't see the field enough. Benton had two shots at us and he screwed up. We had a decision to make, take receiver A, good grades, great athlete and will play here atleast 3 years. Or take receiver B, grades are ok now but could slack in the future, great athlete as well, but regardless of grades he would only be here 2 years tops and then would move on. So the grade thing aside you should def. choose Rec. A, RR, strictly based on that extra year here right?
Posted by pt3223
Gulfport
Member since Jul 2008
59 posts
Posted on 2/5/09 at 1:08 am to
no if RR plays well in two years he can roll out also
Posted by Cartman10
Member since Jan 2009
130 posts
Posted on 2/5/09 at 1:09 am to
What happened to the 3 year rule?
Posted by X Carter Is Fast
Palm Beach, FL
Member since Jun 2006
1710 posts
Posted on 2/5/09 at 1:12 am to
nothing happened to it, he just is an idiot
Posted by bamalee
Member since Jan 2009
1259 posts
Posted on 2/5/09 at 1:24 am to
No doubt miles pulled his ship, but benton can play one year and be gone. It would be three years out high school. It is what it is.
Posted by heartbreakTiger
grinding for my grinders
Member since Jan 2008
138974 posts
Posted on 2/5/09 at 1:34 am to
with the given info les made the right choice. Benton had 2 shots to get his act together and get into LSU. He didn't and now when it came crunch time it was RR that had his stuff ready to go and it had to be done. Also its not like benton got stuck out in the cold and didn't get to go to any school. He is in the sec and at a good school. It sucks for him but he had his shot and he and rr wanted playing time. He now has that. good luck to him until they face us
Posted by Cartman10
Member since Jan 2009
130 posts
Posted on 2/5/09 at 1:36 am to
Thank you for restating what i previously said.
Posted by hashtag
Comfy, AF
Member since Aug 2005
32511 posts
Posted on 2/5/09 at 4:54 am to
I don't like Miles making any decisions about other recruits based on what one recruit says/wants. You just can't pull an offer cause one guy asks you too.

You offer who you want, and if they don't like it, screw them.

I hate this decision and wish Les would have stuck to his guns, regardless of the results. RR dictated Les' decision. And that's never good.
Posted by L S Usetheforce
Member since Jun 2004
23228 posts
Posted on 2/5/09 at 5:02 am to
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I hate this decision and wish Les would have stuck to his guns, regardless of the results. RR dictated Les' decision. And that's never good.


I don't believe that shite at all.

Les pulled this kid's scholly because for 2 years he had objectives to meet to play for LSU......Suddenly, weeks before signing day Benton is looking to shop around......

Miles pulled his scholly because he wasn't dependable and because another player of the same position who is qualified wanted his spot.
Posted by dreaux
baton rouge
Member since Oct 2006
40881 posts
Posted on 2/5/09 at 5:05 am to
i just hope bradshaw doesn't start sending all his boys to saban now. He is really pissed at the whole deal.

sounds to me like randle is scared of benton and or competition.
Posted by L S Usetheforce
Member since Jun 2004
23228 posts
Posted on 2/5/09 at 5:06 am to
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He is really pissed at the whole deal.


He was pissed two weeks ago too when Benton went to Auburn. LSU had been very, very, very patient with Benton up to that point, after he did this visit it seemed as if he had burned a few bridges.

Bradshaw can't be upset with Miles as all his other players are getting degrees and proving that LSU can provide an education while being a student athlete.
This post was edited on 2/5/09 at 5:08 am
Posted by LSUTANGERINE
Baton Rouge and Northshore LA
Member since Sep 2006
37707 posts
Posted on 2/5/09 at 5:54 am to
Trashy classless move by Miles.
Posted by Mike da Tigah
Bravo Romeo Lima Alpha
Member since Feb 2005
61347 posts
Posted on 2/5/09 at 5:56 am to
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Trashy classless move by Miles.



Besides trying to stir up some crap, why would you say that?
Posted by LSUTANGERINE
Baton Rouge and Northshore LA
Member since Sep 2006
37707 posts
Posted on 2/5/09 at 6:02 am to
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Besides trying to stir up some crap, why would you say that?


Because it is and may here know it.
This post was edited on 2/5/09 at 6:03 am
Posted by SM6
Georgia
Member since Jul 2008
8916 posts
Posted on 2/5/09 at 6:05 am to
I think the whole why did Bendton's scholly go is like the chicken and the egg.

Did he go to Auburn first to shop around and thus burn those bridges, or did he get notified of RR's desire not to play with him, and visit Auburn to shore up his options?
Posted by L S Usetheforce
Member since Jun 2004
23228 posts
Posted on 2/5/09 at 6:06 am to
Business move 2 applicants for the same job........1 has applied 3 times, the other once with strong credentials.........

Welcome to the real world.
Posted by Mike da Tigah
Bravo Romeo Lima Alpha
Member since Feb 2005
61347 posts
Posted on 2/5/09 at 6:06 am to
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Because it is and may here know it.



I don't think it was, no more classless than saying you are all LSU and then once you are qualified you head off on a visit to Auburn.
Posted by L S Usetheforce
Member since Jun 2004
23228 posts
Posted on 2/5/09 at 6:07 am to
Or anymore classless than Pete Carroll crucifying his qb on ESPN because he wants to get paid.......
Posted by loweralabamatrojan
Lower Alabama
Member since Oct 2006
13238 posts
Posted on 2/5/09 at 6:12 am to
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Or anymore classless than Pete Carroll crucifying his qb on ESPN because he wants to get paid.......
Pete and Mark are good to go. Pete was pissed because up until shortly before Sanchez announced he was going pro, Carroll thought he was coming back. He'd literally just been told, and believe me that was a kick in the groin to Big Balls Pete.

As far as Lesticles goes, I'll give him the benefit of the doubt, but just looking at the circumstances you can see why it looks like a shady deal done to Benton. Was it? Who the fook knows. It'll all come out in the wash and I'll reserve judgment until then.
Posted by lsusince60
New Iberia
Member since Jan 2005
1426 posts
Posted on 2/5/09 at 6:23 am to
Maybe other future recruits?
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