re: Offensive Line recruiting at LSU

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Do we even look at dimensions like intelligence, strength, ability to learn, etc.? Alabama has very specific criteria they look for in every position, so they know how to recruit to it and that is how they stay so consistent.

We need to focus less on stars, size, etc. and get guys that are smart and have enough athletic ability to be developed.

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See, you say that, but in 2016 our current head coach (then interm) after being shut out by Bama said we needed 4* and 5* to block 4* and 5*.

However, since then both LSU and Alabama have signed 20 offensive lineman (not including transfers in). LSU has signed ten 4 or 5*, where Bama has signed 15.

So half of LSUs linemen signed over the last 5 recruiting classes are 3* or below. We're also not getting a whole lot of production out of our 4 and 5*. I'd bet the same isn't true for Bama.