Interesting article from J. Smith about our last 4 spots no mention of Foster

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Why are people nervous that we would miss out on Joseph? Is he supposed to be waivering on his commitment?

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He still might take a visit to Alabama, from what I understand, but nothing else to indicate he's anything other than solid.

Joiner had his chance. Kelvin is not going to bama, people need to relax

With all the conversation concerning the uncertainty around four of the five major targets I have a question. in a worst case scenario let’s assume that only 1, 2, or 3 of the five sign this year. This would leave 1, 2, or 3 scholarships unsigned. Considering the quality and depth of next year’s in state recruiting class would it be possible for LSU to sign 26, 27 or 28 and have 1, 2, or 3 enroll early and count them toward this year’s class? I’m not sure how all this works but if that is a possibility then maybe it would not be such a terrible thing to not use all 25 scholarships this time.
OK – I am stupid and ignorant so forgive me.

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This would leave 1, 2, or 3 scholarships unsigned. Considering the quality and depth of next year’s in state recruiting class would it be possible for LSU to sign 26, 27 or 28 and have 1, 2, or 3 enroll early and count them toward this year’s class?

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While you will likely hear all kinds of bullshite about max 25 hard cap, yes, you can still back count EEs if you haven't used your allotment.

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While you will likely hear all kinds of bull shite about max 25 hard cap, yes, you can still back count EEs if you haven't used your allotment.

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That is not what every recruiting expert I follow says. There is a hard cap of 25 per year. I have heard conflicting information on the grad transfer rules.

Heck, there may be free transfers going by next year, but the 25 cap will be the only constraint on rampant transfers.

Yeah I thought this time last week Foster was a lock due to how well his visit went. I really feel like the staff pulled the same move with Foster as they did with HJ. We have plenty of options in 19 at QB along with good QB’s already on roster. There’s no need to take Foster if you have a stud like Goodrich still interested! Why take a project instead of someone who has huge potential

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I am confused. Tell me what I am missing?

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You're not missing anything. That statement is correct. Here's a link to a post with the actual rule so you can see for yourself.

Bolded is relevant to backcounting

Now this doesn't say anything about what it takes to be an EE which he refers to at the end of the paragraph, so you won't see that.

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I have heard conflicting information on the grad transfer rules.

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I'm gonna try and make you an expert. It's up to you if you want to be one:

Anybody who signs a promise (eg NLI) of or an award of a scholarship counts.

Exceptions:

o a 2+ yr walk on.

o someone who has already counted. E.g. if Lindsey Scott Jr would return to LSU he wouldn't count. If he goes to MO, he counts against their numbers because he's never counted there.

o Someone who's collegiate career is over before he participates in activities (injury, illness, death ...) isn't counted.

Backcounting is allowed.


That's it. Just knowing this thru the first exception + backcounting will cover 98+% of circumstances and the last 2 should be intuitive.

Thank you.