re: Possibility of Fournette staying?

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That said I hope he goes pro. Why? Because it is the right thing to do for himself AND because it does not leave LSU without a great running back. Guice is a beast and we will manage without him. Go pro and make everyone proud!

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I agree completely. I would actually be upset if he decided to stay. He has given his all to LSU and has been a great ambassador. Him staying just wouldn't benefit LSU enough, and he wouldn't benefit much at all. LSU will be fine with Guice, Williams, and whoever else fills out the backfield. He will not be the difference between not winning and winning the SEC next year.

Someone else noted that RB is the position where it makes the least sense to stay if you have elite talent. I will actually take that a step further. I think if you can make the league, even if you don't have elite talent, it's better to go as soon as you can. You only have a certain amount of hits in your legs. Might as well get paid while you can.