re: Michael Hollins

I think he is a better all around back compared to Cain, but neither are as good as Emery.

I'd say Jordy knows about Hollins because he sees him every week and has seen all the things this kid can do. A lot of people just here him speak on radio about him but acutally don't see him play much. He is an all-around back. He blocks on the perimeter, catches the ball well out of the backfield, has great vision with dynamic cuts/moves and is fast and physical when he runs. I'd say that sounds like a very great running back to me. LSU needs to offer this kid!

Hester is big on him too. Found highlights of him against Zachary, he's a beast.

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Hollins is a very good back. Physically he has all the tools. Of the plays I've seen my only concern is his vision. There were a few plays where he didn't see a hole that he should have. But, for the most part he makes the right cuts and finds the right holes. And when he turns upfield he has a good burst to get past the defense. Excellent balance. Not as shifty as other smaller backs, but he is more powerful than most. Hard to bring down, breaks a lot of tackles. I don't see how LSU can pass him up. I mean, the only slight against him, if you want to consider it a slight, is he isn't ranked higher nationally as other backs like Emery or Cain or Davis. But, you don't need some super athletic back to win NC's, you need sturdy, hard-running backs that can break tackles and find the right holes to run through. Edwards-Helaire was no 5 star back, he isn't an all-American and he probably won't even make the all-sec team, but the dude can run the football. He has very good vision, is hard to bring down, and can get through the holes. He doesn't have break-away sped but he has plenty of other attributes that make him a successful back. Hollins is similar to him. So, I have not an issue with LSU signing Hollins. I think he will be a very good and effective back at the next level.

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I still remember Ryan Clark going on ESPN and saying he’d take Mike Hollins as a high school freshman over Trent Richardson in the NFL

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LSU should hire their recruiting coordinator

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I hear one of them has lots of 8s in his phone number

Yep, a few days ago. Huge pick up for them