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Cameron Fordham

Posted on 1/25/10 at 3:15 am
Posted by omegaman66
greenwell springs
Member since Oct 2007
26253 posts
Posted on 1/25/10 at 3:15 am
What is the story on this guy. What position is he expected to play at LSU?
Posted by Slinger16
Not Louisiana
Member since Jun 2007
21900 posts
Posted on 1/25/10 at 3:19 am to
center
Posted by memphisplaya
Member since Jan 2009
87007 posts
Posted on 1/25/10 at 3:25 am to
Legacy offer expected to play center . Could be told to greyshirt, highly doubtful though.
Posted by CalTiger
California
Member since Jan 2004
3997 posts
Posted on 1/25/10 at 3:41 am to
quote:


Legacy offer expected to play center . Could be told to greyshirt, highly doubtful though.


This makes it seem like he got in only because his father/uncle/ etc... were LSU players.

That is highly unfair to him because in this day and age of instant and constant gratification I don't think coaches would risk any of the 85 offers for continuing a family tradition.

They must have seen some potential in him equal to or greater than of the existing recruits and/or current players.
Posted by Slinger16
Not Louisiana
Member since Jun 2007
21900 posts
Posted on 1/25/10 at 3:44 am to
quote:

This makes it seem like he got in only because his father/uncle/ etc... were LSU players.


well...
Posted by lsufanva
sandston virginia
Member since Aug 2009
13315 posts
Posted on 1/25/10 at 7:02 am to
I know he's being recruited to play center but a lot of scouts are impressed with his athletic ability and speed.At the O-D bowl he was impressive at te during the practices.With Jacobs getting very big then there has to be a chance that Fordham might stay at TE for a year or 2.Honestly don't know but I think it's a possibility.
Posted by LsuTool
Member since Oct 2009
35733 posts
Posted on 1/25/10 at 7:30 am to
The next undersized center for LSU.
Posted by DBG
vermont
Member since May 2004
78156 posts
Posted on 1/25/10 at 7:36 am to
the rare center-tight end hybrid

awesome
Posted by LsuTool
Member since Oct 2009
35733 posts
Posted on 1/25/10 at 7:40 am to
He might can do some deep snapping too.
Posted by epbart
new york city
Member since Mar 2005
3186 posts
Posted on 1/25/10 at 7:58 am to
quote:

the rare center-tight end hybrid


brilliant, actually.

He will play center, but will be designated as an eligible receiver. On some plays he will let the NT/DT bull rush past him and then will catch the screen pass. The center screen-- the passing version of the fumblerooski. Learn to love it.
Posted by Big Fat
"Fear the Hat" returns 2010
Member since Sep 2009
5404 posts
Posted on 1/25/10 at 8:02 am to
Why are yous bashing one of our own?
Posted by 7 Moves
Chicago
Member since Sep 2009
2613 posts
Posted on 1/25/10 at 8:06 am to
All of you are idiots - pure morons if you think this kid was offered because his family has LSU ties. He is strong, agile, athletic and aggressive and was offered because he has ability. Quit putting down a 17 year old kid.
Posted by DBG
vermont
Member since May 2004
78156 posts
Posted on 1/25/10 at 8:08 am to
i dont think anyone is bashing him personally

but when you look at his offer list, it makes you wonder. its a valid concern too
Posted by southern man
Member since Sep 2005
326 posts
Posted on 1/25/10 at 8:37 am to
The guy's dad played at LSU. Did you ever think that other schools knew he was a virtual lock to go to LSU and thus didn't offer him?
Posted by DBG
vermont
Member since May 2004
78156 posts
Posted on 1/25/10 at 8:47 am to
quote:

The guy's dad played at LSU. Did you ever think that other schools knew he was a virtual lock to go to LSU and thus didn't offer him?


i dont know

sending a guy a letter offering him a scholarship isnt hard
Posted by southern man
Member since Sep 2005
326 posts
Posted on 1/25/10 at 9:03 am to
True, but say Saban wanted him but he knew Fordham wagoing to LSU once an offer came to him. Saban would not want to have the services report that Miles beat him out on a kid he wanted.
Posted by Suntiger
STG or BR or somewhere else
Member since Feb 2007
35454 posts
Posted on 1/25/10 at 9:09 am to
While I agree that we all question the recruiting of Fordham, you can also look at Tyrann Mathieu's offer list and it's not that impressive either, but we all know he is a great athlete.

I think Fordham's family history helps, but I also think he becomes a valuable member of the team and he may or may not see the field. Regardless, he is a LSU Tiger and I will support him.
Posted by epbart
new york city
Member since Mar 2005
3186 posts
Posted on 1/25/10 at 9:28 am to
quote:

Why are yous bashing one of our own?


The thought of a center/tight end hybrid amused me and I was just being silly. I was not trying to bash-- apologies if taken that way.

I don't personally have anything against Fordham. While I check this board a couple times a day, I rarely look at film and don't have an opinion as to Fordham's merits. I don't have any expectations that LSU should recruit nothing but 4* and 5* uber-talents; and I am all for recruiting kids like Fordham and others if they fill a role. As someone else has opined, Fordham may end up a long snapper, maybe a tight end. If he gets on the field and makes plays well, I'll cheer for him-- whatever his role is and however many stars he was out of high school.

Posted by sstig
Houston
Member since Oct 2003
2906 posts
Posted on 1/25/10 at 10:02 am to
So do we want the coaching staff to decide who fits us best or do we want 3 or 4 guys that sell their opinion on the internet for $10/month to decide who we try to sign.
Posted by bjc778
Member since Dec 2006
4482 posts
Posted on 1/25/10 at 10:08 am to
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