Hate to say I don't really care but playing safety in the SEC is like playing it in the NFL. It's is hardcore. (Hence all the SEC first round pics vs big 12.) They are playing flag football with pads. If he didn't think he could handle it and the competition at DBU he should go somewhere else and get an education. Because he already sent a signal to NFL that is afraid of competition and contact and just secured a free agent spot at best.

But better to discover it now and save the embarrassment of a transfer when u discover you can't hack it. Leave a spot for the real contenders.

Austin is a great town. He can have a good time and get a fee education there with a low stress low competition spot and rarely ever have to prove his metal or tackle anyone. The easy road is always more attactive for the less confident and ambitious.

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Posted by Clockwatcher68

Youngsville

Member since May 2006

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Posted on 5/9/17 at 4:10 pm to GEAUX5

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We are still being haunted by the "dream school" thing recruits say.

247 should have taken him off our list as soon as he said that.

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Posted by RileyTime

Gulf Breeze, FL

Member since Oct 2008

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Posted on 5/9/17 at 6:18 pm to GEAUX5

It's his home state, I'm cool with it. Good luck to the kid.

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Posted by Captain Crown

Member since Jun 2011

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Posted on 5/9/17 at 6:56 pm to mtb010

I'd take Aranda over Orlando but that's just me

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Posted by smash williams

San Diego

Member since Apr 2009

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Posted on 5/9/17 at 7:26 pm to AnotherRound

Leon O'Neal is the guy I hope Raymond goes after. He has great intangibles, would fit really well. He wants to visit again this summer, Aggies currently lead.

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Posted by BASED

yamamma the OG

Member since May 2012

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Posted on 5/9/17 at 7:36 pm to TutHillTiger

You've gotten some downvotes but I agree with you. You're not gonna reach your full potential playing under Herman in the Big 12. It really is 7 on 7 with pads. Come play at DBU and let iron sharpen iron. I think he made the right choice the first time, but you can't go wrong with going to school at UT. He'd just reach his full potential more so at LSU

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Posted by BillyBobBlitzkrieg

Lafayette

Member since Feb 2013

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Posted on 5/10/17 at 12:12 am to mtb010

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It was a combination of a few things

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First off LSU is stacked at Safety and Caden wouldnt have seen much playing time until he was a junior

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Also he stands a good chance in playing early at UT

Basically reasoning A is equivalent to reasoning C. He took the path of least resistance.

I have never heard a recruit from Raymond's position mention his lack of effort or communication as an issue. Aranda is just one coach on the staff, and not his position coach.

That said, it's his choice and I don't fault him on that. Just man up and say you saw the depth chart and wanted to play sooner for a depleted home state team. No need to throw shade on a staff that gave you an incredible opportunity for a free education, and the school with the best group of DB's in the league - therefore one of the best likelihoods that if you compete and start at some point you will make it to the NFL.

The decision is his to make, and his to live with. Accountability and honesty seem to be an ever fading trait in today's world. No need to ramp up damage control from a PR standpoint; he's a kid in highschool - it's a tough choice and one that fan's can respect. It's less respectful; however, to throw shade and skirt the truth...