LSU, Tulane will regret passing on Syracuse football QB commit Lindsey Scott

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NOLA.com recruiting analyst James Smith believes those programs will regret that.

"Scott Jr. doesn't have the "prototypical" measurements, most notably his 5-foot-11 frame," Smith writes. "As a result, many programs decided to bypass the dual-threat quarterback, in hopes of finding someone who fits the mold of today's gunslingers, who often have all the measurables of an NFL quarterback.

"They will regret that decision."

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With LSU, it was his height, or lack thereof. They believed that Scott was a magnificent high school quarterback, but his height would limit their ability to run an offense that caters to their personnel. Tulane simply had concerns that his lack of time under center in Zachary's shotgun, spread offense, would slow his development down, and limit his ability to succeed in their program.

I think they will both regret that decision. Yes, Scott may work primarily in shotgun. Yes, it may be hard for him to hit a receiver on a slant, with a three-step drop, with his linemen standing 6-5, or taller, but you can not question his ability to get it done, regardless of his deficiencies.

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