re: Lindsey Scott Jr Offered, According to his twitter.

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Yeah I mean, I love LSU and all...but if I'm that dude I'm going to Harvard. Not even a question.

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If there is even a slight chance of playing football at a professional level, you go to LSU over Harvard. It's not even close. If you're planning on living in Louisiana after graduation, being the backup QB at LSU is probably more valuable than a degree from Harvard.

If the kid doesn't think he has a chance of playing at the professional level or being a BCS level starter and plans on living somewhere in a different state after school, then he should maybe go to Harvard.

So you are saying we sign another QB besides Scott?

Finally, hope it's not too late.
If Herb Tyler can play QB at LSU this guy can too.
If not, then you move him to another position.
The guy throws better short passes and intermediate routes right now better than anything we have on campus.
His yardage total in top class is impressive.

Everybody needs to relax about the height thing. It's not that important if you know how to maneuver in the pocket. Brees demonstrates that every week in the NFL, which is the land of the giants.

I will say this, though. I would rather have an Ivy League smart kid who's 5'10 at QB than a 6'2" QB who isn't, provided they both play similarly.

Extra IQ points > extra inches at QB, considering minimum qualifications for the position.

He's one of those enigmas. He's not big (but not small). He's not super fast (but not slow). He's very quick, though and moves well with the ball in his hands.

With a background at QB, I think he could make a serviceable slot receiver or even nickel back on defense, if a change in position is warranted. His highlights show deep passes with a nice loft and accuracy but, a little too much air under the ball. Not sure if that will translate. However, his intermediate passing looks pretty accurate with a quick release - and he looks comfortable dropping back or out of the shotgun/pistol.

I like him as a project - glad we tried for one of the big boys first. Hope he's happy to stay close to home.

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3.8 GPA, 25 ACT score
2015 Gatorade Player of the Year
2015 LHSAA 5A State Champs
2015 Mr. Football
MaxPreps 1st Team All-American
2015 USA Today Offensive MVP
2015 All-USA Today 1st Team

Career Stats: 10,231 Total Yards | 124 TDs

2015 Stats:
5,003 Total Yards
61 Total TDs

3,040 Pass Yards
33 Passing TDs
5 INTs
136.4 QBR

1,963 Rush Yards
28 Rush TDs

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3.8 GPA, 25 ACT score

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frick I wish I was good at football. Might have a Harvard degree

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Which unfortunately even the most intelligent QB in the SEC can only do so much if you're limited in physical ability. People on this board don't want to hear it but it's the truth. Elite SEC defenses eat guys like this alive. Sure, they have exceptions but they're very rare. Chances are LSU is not going to get much from this guy. I don't care what he did in HS. Sometimes you have to just make a throw that only an elite arm can do and sometimes you just have to make a run that only amazing athleticism/speed can do. Football smarts only get you so far. Otherwise you'd be seeing a lot more "smart" QBs in the NFL.

The real truth is this guy was at the bottom of LSU's board because they missed on all their targets so he's a desperation offer that maybe they can get lucky with in the future. I'll take it since all the other physical specimens we've been recruiting haven't really lived up to the billing. Try something different isn't so bad I guess.