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re: Are Bama and Auburn tooling LSU in recruiting right now?
Posted on 4/17/09 at 3:37 pm to Maximus
Posted on 4/17/09 at 3:37 pm to Maximus
Well Maximus, I think it depends on your definition of "tooling". You are right that many recruits have been mentioning and visiting Auburn or Bama lately. What does all that really mean. Obviously it cant hurt their chances, but Im not ready to say LSU isnt recruiting well. LSU has a handful of quality men already on board. But I get what you mean. Few are mentioning LSU with as much fervor. It could be that they intend to visit LSU camps this summer, so why not see another school during the spring.
As for Lattimore, Im not sure I believe anything that the kid says. He seems like a good kid, but blows smoke about every school. Not sure about his 180 this week on his visit. I guess if youve been waiting your whole life to visit LSU why not wait a few more weeks or months.
As a rule of thumb, I only take recruits seriously when they sign the dotted line. I dont trust a commits pledge as my standard and I trust even less a prospects comments. They are kids who waffle their decisions too often and are too easily impressed.
As for Lattimore, Im not sure I believe anything that the kid says. He seems like a good kid, but blows smoke about every school. Not sure about his 180 this week on his visit. I guess if youve been waiting your whole life to visit LSU why not wait a few more weeks or months.
As a rule of thumb, I only take recruits seriously when they sign the dotted line. I dont trust a commits pledge as my standard and I trust even less a prospects comments. They are kids who waffle their decisions too often and are too easily impressed.
This post was edited on 4/17/09 at 3:41 pm
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Posted on 4/17/09 at 3:54 pm to tigerbill002
quote:Agreed. Where was our recruiting class ranked last year? It's hard not to have a dropoff in certain years. Not to mention, that I am sure the negative recruiters are throwing last year's season by LSU in their faces. Seems to me that some people are still holding on to LSU's 'stable of RB's', when in reality, LSU is one of the few top tier teams that can actually offer some of these guys serious early playing time. Also, I still don't get how we aren't pulling in TOP LB talent with our depth chart.
tigerbill002
AU can sell the early playing time bit as well as the 'be a part of turning things around'. Same thing Kiffin is selling at UT.
Posted on 4/17/09 at 3:58 pm to tigerbill002
The last 3 years, we have had recruiting classes finish #3, #11, and #1 or 2, depending on who you ask. That #11 class was much better than the ranking and is loaded with great players.
Top players look at our depth chart and know they'll be riding the bench for 2-3 years if they come here. Not so at Auburn. Saban lies to everyone and they all believe it, but getting on the field will be an issue at Bama as well. Auburn is going to grab players because just about any 4 star could conceivably start there as a Fr. or Soph.
Also, we have to remember that we went 8-5 last year. Some buzz came off the program, guys. That is why we lost out on a bunch of big names late this past year, in my opinion. I'm not trying to be negative, but we have to get that swagger back and that has to happen on the field. If LSU starts 4-0 and beats Georgia and then either beats or gives Florida a good game, you will see players that have a "wait and see" attitude with us warm up considerably.
Miles had to let go his entire defensive staff because of the mess of last year. Lee was a disaster. All of that affects recruiting. But, I'm not worried. We'll get it back when we win 10-11 games this year and finish in the top 10.
Top players look at our depth chart and know they'll be riding the bench for 2-3 years if they come here. Not so at Auburn. Saban lies to everyone and they all believe it, but getting on the field will be an issue at Bama as well. Auburn is going to grab players because just about any 4 star could conceivably start there as a Fr. or Soph.
Also, we have to remember that we went 8-5 last year. Some buzz came off the program, guys. That is why we lost out on a bunch of big names late this past year, in my opinion. I'm not trying to be negative, but we have to get that swagger back and that has to happen on the field. If LSU starts 4-0 and beats Georgia and then either beats or gives Florida a good game, you will see players that have a "wait and see" attitude with us warm up considerably.
Miles had to let go his entire defensive staff because of the mess of last year. Lee was a disaster. All of that affects recruiting. But, I'm not worried. We'll get it back when we win 10-11 games this year and finish in the top 10.
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