re: Spencer Ware > than Storm Johnson

I hope Ware is still planning to play baseball this spring. I'm really looking forward to seeing what he can do on the diamond.

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do we really know this right now?

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well, based on the information we have, yes. an accurate pass by j.j. in the vandy game and he would have thrown for a t.d., rushed for a t.d. and reived for a t.d. as a true frosh with a all s.e.c. r.b. ahead of him.

i think we have seen ware is the total running back. vision, power, speed, hands, and ability to block.

i realize there is time. however, i think spencer is the total package. a m. ingram type guy. if johnson was this guy, surely he would have shown flashes this year on a miami team that wasn't as good as lsu.

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for all those who were upset about us taking ware over johnson.

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That is not how it happened. People were upset that we didn't take Storm's commitment.

People were OK with it once we got Ware. And then once we saw Ware in the AAA game....we forgot all about Storm.

I don't recall anybody ever being pissed that we passed on Storm for Ware.

It was more like they were pissed because it looked like we were just passing on Storm. Ware hadn't committed yet.

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I hope Ware is still planning to play baseball this spring. I'm really looking forward to seeing what he can do on the diamond.

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I really doubt it. Too valuable at football and a load of players in front of him. IMO, I don't think he is going to really see the field at LSU.

Did we ever find out what happened to Marcus Davis?

It's not even close. Ware was a legitimate 5*. The early-season ankle sprain slowed his progress in the game plan quite a bit fwiw. It was bad enough that there was consideration given to a medical rs for a week or two there. Kid's got game and then some.

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if johnson was this guy, surely he would have shown flashes this year on a miami team that wasn't as good as lsu.



he had 9 carries for a 13 YPC average

Ware couldnt have had more than 20-25 carries i would think

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10 receptions in limited action for ware, as well. very good hands.

not that it doesn't count, but johnson's stats were pumped significantly by a 70-yard run against s.florida.

Was curious...here's Storm's stats for 2010...

10 games
9 carries
119 yards
13.2 yds per carry
1 TD
71 yd long run
1 reception for 9 yards
1 assisted tackle

Also had 9 kick returns for 194 yards = 21.5 avg

Ware :
11 Games
24 carries
175 yards
7.3 average
1 TD
26 yd long run

Passing: 1 for 1, 39 yards, 1 TD.

Receiving: 10 rec 101 yds 10.1 avg 29 long

Ware had 2 solo and 1 assisted tackle = 3 total

Not saying one is better than the other...just bored with a foot of snow on the ground outside. I know I'd take Ware over Johnson though. I think he's a better all around player and has great athleticism. Did a standing back flip at the AA game last year. Not a burner but has great lateral movement, balance and exceptional hands. Can't wait to see him get more PT next year.

Both are good backs.I personally like Ware better because he just has those natural running insticnts that aren't taught.Storm could've been good here as well.He has much better speed and is a good runner but it worked out well for us.Ware's ability as a reciever is also very good and i think will pay big dividends down the line.

Looking back, I'm glad LSU didn't take his commitment due to the scholly reduction. That spot can be taken up by much thinner positions(QB, LB) rather than adding another log to the log jam. Do we really want Ware, Ford, Blue, Gore, Hilliard, Hill, Magee, AND STORM?