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re: do we have any emergency LB"s in waiting?
Posted on 1/25/17 at 10:55 am to lowhound
Posted on 1/25/17 at 10:55 am to lowhound
This thread must be a pre-melt meltdown? I think a little more faith is due to our coaches at this point. Revisit the end of next week. I think we played more 4-3 Nickel fronts anyway with a safety in the box like a LB.
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Posted on 1/25/17 at 10:59 am to lowhound
Dont forget Corey Thompson
Posted on 1/25/17 at 11:22 am to lowhound
quote:Hi to them.
Donnie Alexander and Devin Voohies say Hi
They weren't included because they'll be seniors in 2017 season. Not fitting the topic of young LBs.
Posted on 1/25/17 at 11:29 am to Captain Crown
quote:
this the pre freak the frick out thread?
The more I read about Phillips and Gay
Posted on 1/25/17 at 11:35 am to LSUcajun77
It's like Gay has just all of a sudden shut down his recruitment and committed to Miss State and Phillips is all OU 
Posted on 1/25/17 at 11:45 am to clamdip
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43 Ray Thornton LB 6-3 222 Fr. HS Killeen, Texas (Shoemaker HS) [4-star WDE]
I think he will play Buck Linebacker - behind Key if Chaisson goes to Texas. Didn't have gaudy stats, but is a solid potential pass rusher - could be special, depending on how he develops. He is not a Day 1 threat to start like Key was or Chaisson is.
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53 Ben Nola LB 6-4 195 Fr. HS Monroe, La. (Neville HS) [Walk-on?]
Doubt he does anything except scout team and, maybe, special teams.
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50 Layton Garnett LB 6-3 250 Fr. HS West Monroe, La. (West Monroe HS) [3-star]
With his frame - he could be in a pickle - if he gets to 265 - I'm not sure if he would be stout enough to play DE in a 3-man line. He's not a real threat to play a stand up, pass rush position and isn't really a cover guy either - might be an option at Mack or Rover - but I suspect it will be reserve duty - depending on who else we get.
Posted on 1/25/17 at 11:47 am to Captain Crown
Listen chicken little, as long as they don't come out and make a statement they're still a great chance they become Tigers.
OU plays in the big 12 where there is nothing but wide open offenses, definitely not an ideal situation for blue chip linebackers to be constantly dropping into coverages. LSU is a much better fit to showcase his talents. Gay wants to be prepped for the NFL, he's got the best chance for this as a Tiger.
OU plays in the big 12 where there is nothing but wide open offenses, definitely not an ideal situation for blue chip linebackers to be constantly dropping into coverages. LSU is a much better fit to showcase his talents. Gay wants to be prepped for the NFL, he's got the best chance for this as a Tiger.
Posted on 1/25/17 at 12:00 pm to bass
State has a pretty stellar track record for putting LB's in the league under Mullen. Combine that with Grantham's record with LB's and you have a solid argument. I don't think he's going to suffer from a lack of development at either school.
Posted on 1/25/17 at 12:02 pm to bass
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Listen chicken little
Who the frick are you talking to? I love recruiting but it's not the end all if a kid doesn't pick LSU.
Posted on 1/25/17 at 12:03 pm to stephendomalley
Won't need any emergency linebackers in waiting.
Gonna lock these current targets up and finish out the class with all needs met and needed depth added.
If downvotes for positivity still fly, pile them on!
Gonna lock these current targets up and finish out the class with all needs met and needed depth added.
If downvotes for positivity still fly, pile them on!
Posted on 1/25/17 at 12:05 pm to tke857
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Brooks and possibly Tyler Taylor. Both are long shots tho.
Tyler Taylor is going to Alabama.
Posted on 1/25/17 at 12:06 pm to Captain Crown
Posted on 1/25/17 at 12:14 pm to skirpnasty
I like state, but teams attack their weakness, their secondary. Until this is remedied, linebackers can't pin down their ears and play down hill. No doubt he could be developed at state, there's just an advantage LSU presents at the time.
Posted on 1/25/17 at 12:16 pm to Space Cowboy
quote:Where he might be processed in 2 years. They are more than overloaded at LB.
Tyler Taylor is going to Alabama.
Posted on 1/25/17 at 12:30 pm to Captain Crown
I know these are just reports but your statement is what the truth is looking like.
Posted on 1/25/17 at 12:37 pm to bass
Posted on 1/25/17 at 12:39 pm to Space Cowboy
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Tyler Taylor is going to Alabama.
wuh?
Posted on 1/25/17 at 12:52 pm to clamdip
Based on size and speed alone we have guys who can potentially move inside if need be. Doesn't matter what they were recruited as out of high school if they have the physical tools to play the position.
Of course you have:
Devin White - 6'1 255
Michael Divinity - 6'2 234
Then guys who can step up in a pinch:
Ray Thornton - 6'3 222
Andre Anthony - 6'5 219
On top of who we may sign in this class:
Ellis Brooks
Tyler Taylor
Jacob Phillips
And who we have as returning seniors:
Devin Voorhies - 6'2 223
Corey Thompson - 6'2 222
MJ Patterson - 6'4 225
We will be ok. Obviously it is not ideal for certain players to be put in the position to play in an unnatural position, all I am saying is it wouldn't be the end of the friggin world. Also add in the fact that this is weights from last year and a lot of these guys will be adding needed weight.
Of course you have:
Devin White - 6'1 255
Michael Divinity - 6'2 234
Then guys who can step up in a pinch:
Ray Thornton - 6'3 222
Andre Anthony - 6'5 219
On top of who we may sign in this class:
Ellis Brooks
Tyler Taylor
Jacob Phillips
And who we have as returning seniors:
Devin Voorhies - 6'2 223
Corey Thompson - 6'2 222
MJ Patterson - 6'4 225
We will be ok. Obviously it is not ideal for certain players to be put in the position to play in an unnatural position, all I am saying is it wouldn't be the end of the friggin world. Also add in the fact that this is weights from last year and a lot of these guys will be adding needed weight.
This post was edited on 1/25/17 at 12:53 pm
Posted on 1/25/17 at 1:18 pm to Captain Crown
quote:
It's like Gay has just all of a sudden shut down his recruitment and committed to Miss State
He told Miss St he will be going there according to their mods. All info. seems to be pointing to his mom winning out and him staying home.
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Phillips is all OU
Hasn't happened yet, still 50/50
Posted on 1/25/17 at 2:47 pm to stephendomalley
Where's a dj welter when you need him
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