re: This could be the best backfield at LSU ever this year...

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Based on media reports, this group is C+/B-.

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Leonard Fournette improved as last season progressed and word on the street is that he is continuing to improve. But he has not quite become a true breakout star... yet. Most LSU fans feel it will happen this year and I'm in that camp as well. I think he will be featured more and better than he was used last year.

Behind him, I think only D. Williams has any playing time. Williams looked good in flashes and may well be good enough to not only have a solid career at LSU, but to make it to the next level. That being said, just off the top of my head, I wouldn't rank him ahead of the UGA backs, or D. Henry at Bama. And I think UTenn had a breakout freshman back. I'm not sure about who the rest of the SEC is returning, much less teams in other leagues.

Beyond LF and Williams, there's a hell of a lot of potential on the roster right now... but it's entirely unproven. If only LF and Williams end up having a good year, I won't be entirely surprised... but I won't be surprised either if everything clicks and three or four of these backs make a name for themselves, we keep all of these backs fresh through the season, and still run it down everyone's throats.