re: Anyone worried about the LB situation over the next 1-2 years?

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It's crazy, but this speed over size thing is starting to get on my nerves.

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That was pretty much one of my points. Chavis has gone a little over the edge with this "hybrid LBer" thing IMO. Is it great for teams with no power running game? Yes! But how about Georgia...how about Alabama...how about Auburn? The LSU defense made Tre Mason, IMO an average SEC starting RB at best, look like Earl Campbell in his prime. The LSU LBers were being taken for a ride everytime they contacted him other than K Alexander and S Corey Thompson. Mason was listed at 205 pounds on the Auburn roster!!! C'mon, Chavis, you need at least a couple of guys who can bench press their own weight! That is why IMO Garrett is right at the top of the list of LSU recruits. Just as Fournette is a MUST sign at the RB position. Garrett is a MUST sign for MLB. Otherwise, LSU LBers are going to get dragged along for the ride just like this season.

BTW, I heard an analyst say something I completely agree with. Notice how the defenses everywhere are having trouble putting quality guys out there...LSU...A&M...Georgia...Auburn....etc. The problem he said is that since the opening up on offenses in HS, the better athletes more than ever are being shifted over to the offensive side. DE/DT become OL...LBers become TEs...secondary guys if they can catch are WRer, etc.