re: Great article on Russell Shepard

Shepard was not a wasted talent at LSU. Shep wanted to play pro ball. You are not going to get a pro contract as a quarterback as an undersized duel threat scamper back, even if you win big in college ball. Based on the measurables, Shepard had to develop another talent. He isn't big enough to be an every down running back or tight end. Wide receiver was the one position on the offensive side of the ball for which Shep had the measurables to translate into a pro contract. He had a learning curve, but he worked his arse off and gained valuable experience.

And it worked. He's still in the league earning a solid paycheck. This is a success story.