re: CB on 247 Evans to LSU

Not that I can think of. However, part of this has to do with the 25 man roster restriction. I am sure that, back in the day, the Dawgs would have gladly accepted his LOI regardless of his grades.

Not sure what's your point. Also, FYI, UGA has 12 RBs listed on their roster including Zameer White and James Cook. Evans would still have to compete with those two AND Kendall Milton. If he wants to go to UGA thinking that he will get PT right away, then he is day dreaming.

if he signs with us, great... if he doesn't, that's okay too... i think he's sorta worn his welcome thin with a lot of fans, at various schools, and for his sake, i hope he lives up to the hype he's creating for himself, because if not, fans will be quick to let him know...

GIbbs isn’t coming it’s not even a guarantee he’s taking a visit here

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we don't need Evans.

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we don't "need" Evans... but, as with all elite talent, we could use him

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Ed Orgeron is the type of coach that could keep Evans in line imo. He’s dealt with these kinds of guys before and I think he could keep Zach on the straight and narrow. If he ends up at A&M, he’ll fail spectacularly. Jimbo is not a disciplinarian, which is what he needs.

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No coach will ever think he can't handle an elite talent with an out of control ego. That comes with the territory, to varying degrees, and any coach who thinks that will not be a successful coach.

And you are right- Orgeron is one of the more successful guys and 'moderating' such attitudes. In fact he's good at re-focusing that attitude into a goal and a path to that goal.

IF Evans would talk to the right people, honestly and openly with no BS, like Orgeron, he just might discover the real business decision isn't in what others think of you, but what you do to be better than them. Quit worrying about the fame and celebrity of recruiting and go be a ball player. If that energy was focused into that, he'll get the 'rep' he wants.

But you are right, I think CEO can handle a player like Evans. Some of it will be discipline. Most of it will be re-focusing. Redirecting that energy and passion into being a stud player instead of a high profile recruit.

ETA: apologies for all the soapbox Evans threads. Simultaneously we're talking about Evans here and him wanting to be the 'high profile recruit' and in other threads we're discussing how much work Ty Crawford has been putting in to just get on LSU's team and make himself a better player. The dichotomy couldn't be greater. You have a recruit busting his arse to get to be a SEC level OT who wants nothing more to don the P&G vs. an elite talent pissing it away.

Evans is elite. I don’t know how he will manage college life/academics...I don’t know the kid. However, he’s a Todd Gurley clone. The kid can really play. He’s a legitimate top rb that can bust big plays and grind out yards. He’s got good feet, speed, and power. You take a kid like that. If he doesn’t make the cut, opens the door for another kid.

I believe he’s out of the question with the door opening for A&M now and we are going to focus on Gibbs and Hubbard, but I can’t see LSU turning him down.

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Do people not realize UGA sent his papers to the conference. Evan's cant do shite unless UGA let's him out.

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If that's true (and I do NOT believe it is, see other posts), UGA can't 'let him out'. Sure they can give him a release from his LOI... and he can sit out one year like everyone else granted release.

If that LOI was signed and recorded:
- he's a player, not a recruit
- other teams can not contact him
- he can not sign a second one, the conference would not accept it
- his recruitment is over

whatever not worried about this kid