re: *****UPDATE***** Shyeim carter taking a mid week visit to LSU

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So, Mr. Details, how serious do you think his interest in LSU is?

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Ok. Here is the lowdown from what I have gathered throughout his recruitment. This isn't my gut feeling etc. I have spent a ton of time with this kid and he is an extremely impressive young man on and off the field. There are zero issues with character and he would be a tremendous locker room guy.

Here we go. Shyheim initially saw himself at LSU. The Tigers were slower than a few other programs in extending an offer, though. Kids don't understand the thorough vetting process they implore with in-state prospects. It didn't sit well with him initially. After a visit to Alabama, where they pushed for an early commitment, he kind of buckled and pulled the trigger.

Shortly after that he was having second thoughts, but LSU was a little bothered by the way things went down, so they were hesitant to jump right back into the race. Carter almost flipped to LSU on multiple occasions, but didn't, which further frustrated LSU coaches.

From there the contact slowed a bit, and then BOOM! His best friend Devonta Smith starts getting major attention from other prgrams; programs Carter was interested in, too. Much like the Carter situation, the Tigers were thorough in their evaluation of Smith, kind of leaving the same bad taste in his mouth.

Despite all of this, Carter continually showed interest in LSU, while the Tigers were cautiously receptive. Now we go into the other factor.

Carter is a family guy and he has a big one. There financial situation isn't the greatest, so them traveling to see him play far away would be difficult. LSU has always had a leg up in that regard.

I will spill the beans here. I have a LSU prediction piece coming out tomorrow that I completed today. He is already in that list. So, yes. I do believe LSU has a great chance to somehow pull this one off.