re: Apparent logic behind Travis Etienne's decision that some are not grasping

Ok LSU232017,but the big picture has not been thought of- and that will lead to failure very frequently. You have considered only a 'best case scenario', which is that TE will REMAIN HEALTHY in the foreign state of South Carolina, where most people can't even pronounce his name, make all-ACC, and go to the NFL in 3 years, where he will make a fortune and live happily ever.

Sadly, however-for all of us humans-there are not always 'best case scenarios'. No one ever wishes to consider negative events because it's much more pleasing to consider only good things. For college football players- especially running backs-injury is a fact of life, and life after football in your home state, where people know or remember your time at LSU, will lead to a much more successful non-football occupation. Try that negative outcome in South Carolina, and see how that works. Let's say he makes the NFL, of which only 1.6% do, the median player income after taxes and expenditures for the average career of 4.74 years of playing time is far below $2mil. Work after football therefore is necessary for the vast majority of NFL players- and TE's home state of LA, after having played at LSU, will offer the best chance for that.

So when the cleats are hung up, one remaining constant will be the relationships that he's gained over his first 21 years, which for TE, will be likely much more significant in the LA, having played at LSU, than SC.

You also made no mention of the new LSU OC Canada. Friends who went to the BAMA- Clemson game had the opportunity to meet Clemson's AD, who told them -in no uncertain terms- that Canada's abilities to not only direct an offense, but also take advantages of players' strengths and put them into positions to succeed are unparalleled-by any OC in the country. TE will be disappointed that he's not with LSU when he sees the explosive changes in LSU's offense

But whatever his decision is, we are proud of him and wish him the best. But, his best life decision will be to play ball at LSU.

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Man, I feel you. But as long as you put God first and family second you can't fail. Face hardships, yes. Failure isn't an option for a person with purpose. That's all I'm saying. If he doesn't know his exact purpose, he will definitely walk into it in due time of course. That's why idk why people just not respecting the fact that he's representing the state of Louisiana wherever he goes. People are frickin crazy as hell if they don't understand that it's important to support products of Louisiana as long as they are representing us in a positive manner. So sorry not sorry, that I don't believe LSU is the only way to do that. But

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Then why are you on an LSU message board where people are obviously are going to be 100% pro-LSU? What't the point here? You're trying to make losing him to Clemson on the same level as if Fournette went to Bama. It's simply not.

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Apparent logic

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I read this and you want me to stay tuned?

No sir!

I'll ryde with Clyde who is committed to the true Tiger syde.

If TE miss's out, it's he who denyde his hyde to show some true Tiger pryde.

Always remember TE made the choice and, I'll be good with it.

I didn't say that that's what you interpreted from it. Never said he was a make or break either. I started this thread bc I felt like people didn't understand that it's many factors that make or break a decision. Random people seem to think they know his underlining reason. I just gave some different facts and I also said I didn't know what he would do. So take it how you want to dude.

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I'm discussing for somebody I know and related to

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The crux

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SOMEBODY get him some milk!!! He need some milk!

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This is the first mojo reference I've seen in a while.

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I didn't say that that's what you interpreted from it. Never said he was a make or break either. I started this thread bc I felt like people didn't understand that it's many factors that make or break a decision. Random people seem to think they know his underlining reason. I just gave some different facts and I also said I didn't know what he would do. So take it how you want to dude.

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You started this thread for attention. The people on this board have been following recruiting long enough to know sometimes kids just want to get away. You're the one acting like you were dropping some kind of revelations on the board. This is a seasoned message board and probably the best on the site. However, don't come here crying saying the kid is pissed he didn't get more attention. There were much bigger fish in the sea at the time so cry me a fricking river. Not to mention he's going to Clemson when THEY DID THE EXACT frickING THING.

Really? I'm pretty sure your two oldest daughters aren't going to have the option to be given a FOOTBALL SCHOLARSHIP TO LSU!!! This is a football recruiting board not a place to tell us what you want your daughters to do. For that matter anyone can get out of town after college and live wherever they want. And, T.E. is hoping to make it to the NFL and all but one franchise is NOT in the state of Louisiana. Post something relevant next time.