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re: Is Deshaun Ford from Opelousas a take with 105 scholarships?
Posted on 8/20/24 at 2:27 pm to Underteaux
Posted on 8/20/24 at 2:27 pm to Underteaux
Ford is a take on the old scholarship rules, IMO.
The guy we should take a flyer on with the new rules is Landon Hammond.
The guy we should take a flyer on with the new rules is Landon Hammond.
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Posted on 8/20/24 at 3:44 pm to dstone12
Yes
Posted on 8/20/24 at 4:32 pm to thunderbird1100
Man you got this all wrong lol. You don’t allow the players to dictate your numbers. You get rid of the players who are not developing, allowing a hope of playing time for those under them and you keep stacking talent. I wouldn’t even worry about NIL unless they are your top players. You just manage your different position groups every year. Some years you could have several guys who can play DL, LB, DB, WR, TE, RB etc. some years you might only have your starters who play.
You might have 14 guys on DL in 2026, then in 2027 you recruit 4 more guys who can play better than 4 of the 14 you had so you see where they stand at their position and you manage that. If you don’t do that then you could have guys not show up just because of your numbers the next class. You do this for every single position until you have a 2-3 deep who could actually play minutes for you at every position group. Of course you’d have players who transfer but again, I don’t worry about those.
I keep plugging along until I have a solid team at least 2 deep at every position group. Unless that guy who is transferring is one of my top players and I can convince him to come back with NIL or whatever. That’s how I’d deal with my roster. You may not ever get where you want to be but as long as you are trying to get there then you’ll be okay.
You might have 14 guys on DL in 2026, then in 2027 you recruit 4 more guys who can play better than 4 of the 14 you had so you see where they stand at their position and you manage that. If you don’t do that then you could have guys not show up just because of your numbers the next class. You do this for every single position until you have a 2-3 deep who could actually play minutes for you at every position group. Of course you’d have players who transfer but again, I don’t worry about those.
I keep plugging along until I have a solid team at least 2 deep at every position group. Unless that guy who is transferring is one of my top players and I can convince him to come back with NIL or whatever. That’s how I’d deal with my roster. You may not ever get where you want to be but as long as you are trying to get there then you’ll be okay.
Posted on 8/20/24 at 4:41 pm to fastlane
DB is not a developmental position.
Posted on 8/20/24 at 4:43 pm to dstone12
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Could Texas afford 105 d-1 starters
No. With some exceptions, playing time is more important than cash. Every high level players sees himself in the NFL, realistic or not. Cash to be a backup is not going to be enough to silence that dream.
You could keep some players happy for their freshman or sophomore year, and you could keep a senior/grad transfer happy if he has realized he has no chance at the NFL.
But a full roster of starter talent, no. Alabama and Georgia haven't been able to do that at the 85 scholarship level.
Posted on 8/20/24 at 4:55 pm to ProjectP2294
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Landon Hammond
Geaux Preps has Opelousas No. 6 in Class 4A, Westgate No. 5
I have Opelousas No. 1, Westgate No. 2
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Posted on 8/20/24 at 6:36 pm to Mr Clean
quote:Shout out to Coach Zachary.
I have Opelousas No. 1, Westgate No. 2
Posted on 8/20/24 at 8:22 pm to Underteaux
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t’s probably a palatable risk to try somewhere smaller, show out, then hope for a bid from a larger school later
why would he go to a smaller school
he has an offer from everyone
Posted on 8/20/24 at 9:50 pm to Lester Earl
Frank obviously don’t want that baw
I like the tape I see but Frankie knows better than us laybaws
I like the tape I see but Frankie knows better than us laybaws
Posted on 8/21/24 at 10:52 am to burreauxxx
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Frank obviously don’t want that baw
Idk
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If tweet fails to load, click here.Posted on 8/21/24 at 11:28 am to Bjorn Cyborg
You don’t recruit nothing but 5* talent to get there. You recruit the 3* guys for depth or a transfer you like.
Then again it depends which position groups you talking about but LSU has done a great job keeping their players. I’m not sure why? It could be because of how close Louisiana kids are to LSU.
It’s different in GA and AL. New Orleans isn’t Atlanta. It’s a small town city. Alabama has Auburn. All those schools are very close and all have recent championships to claim. If Texas or A&M had that recent history, it would probably be similar here as well. But we don’t have that in this region at the moment. You keep them happy by saying we will RS you for a year and you will play next year. If they develop, you put them on the field. These kids know if they are ready or not. They know if they actually worked for it. They know if they are better than the next guy up or behind them. You can do it for the most part. You will definitely have the ones who leave but I think if you recruit instate for those depth pieces, and you keep cutting the fat then you will end up with a roster full of players.
Give them that playing time they want, if that’s what it takes. It will take a while to get there but it could happen. Pay them a little more if they earned it. That’s how you keep them. You don’t just pay them or give them playing time for nothing. Build a culture of earning what you get. Tell them you are preparing them for the NFL and if they want to play at the next level then they should probably stay at LSU because we going to either develop you into that player or we will let you know it’s not working out. We will do that while allowing you time to try it at a different school.
We will tell you the truth here and we will make you earn it, like the next level will do as well. When you leave here, you will either be totally prepared for the NFL or we will let you know that we can’t get you there, while helping you find another good location for you to hopefully find that place who can. Sometimes it just doesn’t work out for whatever reason, it doesn’t mean you give up hope. Try in a different climate, a different group of talent. That might turn things around for you. But I will give you honesty here at LSU and allow you to do that, even help you. You do that while becoming a program known for this type of environment then you can build depth.
Then again it depends which position groups you talking about but LSU has done a great job keeping their players. I’m not sure why? It could be because of how close Louisiana kids are to LSU.
It’s different in GA and AL. New Orleans isn’t Atlanta. It’s a small town city. Alabama has Auburn. All those schools are very close and all have recent championships to claim. If Texas or A&M had that recent history, it would probably be similar here as well. But we don’t have that in this region at the moment. You keep them happy by saying we will RS you for a year and you will play next year. If they develop, you put them on the field. These kids know if they are ready or not. They know if they actually worked for it. They know if they are better than the next guy up or behind them. You can do it for the most part. You will definitely have the ones who leave but I think if you recruit instate for those depth pieces, and you keep cutting the fat then you will end up with a roster full of players.
Give them that playing time they want, if that’s what it takes. It will take a while to get there but it could happen. Pay them a little more if they earned it. That’s how you keep them. You don’t just pay them or give them playing time for nothing. Build a culture of earning what you get. Tell them you are preparing them for the NFL and if they want to play at the next level then they should probably stay at LSU because we going to either develop you into that player or we will let you know it’s not working out. We will do that while allowing you time to try it at a different school.
We will tell you the truth here and we will make you earn it, like the next level will do as well. When you leave here, you will either be totally prepared for the NFL or we will let you know that we can’t get you there, while helping you find another good location for you to hopefully find that place who can. Sometimes it just doesn’t work out for whatever reason, it doesn’t mean you give up hope. Try in a different climate, a different group of talent. That might turn things around for you. But I will give you honesty here at LSU and allow you to do that, even help you. You do that while becoming a program known for this type of environment then you can build depth.
Posted on 8/21/24 at 12:55 pm to dstone12
He's a take with 85. Here's why:
1. As of .now, we have 5 backs for 2025. Assuming Holly returns. If not, we'll need to add one.
2. He can play fullback, and linebacker in a crunch. Versatility is always a bonus.
3. I truly believe Berry sees significant time in the slot. That gives CBK the need for more depth at RB.
1. As of .now, we have 5 backs for 2025. Assuming Holly returns. If not, we'll need to add one.
2. He can play fullback, and linebacker in a crunch. Versatility is always a bonus.
3. I truly believe Berry sees significant time in the slot. That gives CBK the need for more depth at RB.
Posted on 8/21/24 at 7:51 pm to Jeff Goldblum
Posted on 8/22/24 at 2:55 pm to Jeff Goldblum
quote:
He's a take with 85
Doesn't matter. We've already seen the staff taking guys in recent weeks in anticipation of the 105.
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