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re: LSU Freshman DT Dilan Battle enters portal

Posted on 4/25/25 at 10:37 pm to
Posted by Underteaux
Member since Feb 2024
448 posts
Posted on 4/25/25 at 10:37 pm to
It’s a true shame. A 3* that would probably not see the field had an opportunity to go elsewhere to get some playing time. Not sure how LSU will bounce back from this.
Posted by public_enemy
Member since Feb 2015
4840 posts
Posted on 4/25/25 at 11:38 pm to
What does this say about our talent evaluation if he can’t even make it out of spring ball?

I’m sure he knew he wasn’t gonna get much if any PT this year, but not even a chance to get developed? Him or us, it’s a bad look.
Posted by Underteaux
Member since Feb 2024
448 posts
Posted on 4/26/25 at 1:15 am to
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What does this say about our talent evaluation if he can’t even make it out of spring ball?
Sometimes the lower ranked players in the class end up not being good enough to compete at this level.
Posted by Datbayoubengal
Port City
Member since Sep 2009
28036 posts
Posted on 4/26/25 at 6:37 am to
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College sports is really broken if freshmen are transferring now…
Unbelievable how ridiculous some of you are

Every single day yall are looking for a transfer to come to LSU even with a "loaded for depth" group. Do you think a kid is going to stay buried on a depth chart for you amusement?

The more you go after transfers, the further it pushes down guys. When a kid realizes he's likely dead last in rotation even before all the new freshman come in and guys like Rich Anderson comes, the writing is on the wall.

Posted by Datbayoubengal
Port City
Member since Sep 2009
28036 posts
Posted on 4/26/25 at 6:40 am to
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Kid has to compete and get better. Probably had everything given to him.
Or, LSU already has 9 DT, with only one SURELY leaving after this year and there is a legit chance we bring in two 5 star DT in Rich Anderson and Lamar Brown. Not everybody wants to wait 4-5 years to play.

Kid is making a business decsion after seeing the competition. Jack Bech made the same decision years ago and it paid off big time for him.
Posted by Datbayoubengal
Port City
Member since Sep 2009
28036 posts
Posted on 4/26/25 at 6:41 am to
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The players as a collective wanted this free agency. They got it. It works both ways. LSU can also look just like players.
Yeah the freshman in high school (or maybe he was in 8th grade at the time", wanted this

Posted by TigerPlate
North Dallas
Member since Dec 2023
359 posts
Posted on 4/26/25 at 7:00 am to
It makes sense if he figures he is not going to see the field. No fun spending you entire career warming the bench when you could see the field at another school.
Posted by SouthernInsanity
Shadows of Death Valley
Member since Nov 2012
21929 posts
Posted on 4/26/25 at 7:30 am to
So apparently Dilan doesn't like to Battle?????
Posted by lsugradman
Member since Sep 2003
8886 posts
Posted on 4/26/25 at 9:23 am to
This is a massive trade up
Posted by tenderfoot tigah
Red Stick
Member since Sep 2004
11212 posts
Posted on 4/26/25 at 9:42 am to
I hope he didn't spend his NIL money.
Posted by FATBOY TIGER
Valhalla
Member since Jan 2016
11194 posts
Posted on 4/26/25 at 12:00 pm to
I hope LSU took it back.
Posted by Bayou Tiger
Member since Nov 2003
3688 posts
Posted on 4/27/25 at 5:10 pm to
Hard to fault the kid. He signed on with a team that had a totally different depth chart. Might have made a different decision knowing all of this. The transfer portal works both ways.
Posted by PigDog33
Louisiana
Member since Jul 2021
852 posts
Posted on 4/27/25 at 7:03 pm to
I think this is an example of why the portal is good. Freshman committed to a school and due to coaching changes and other players coming through the portal the circumstances are very different than when he was recruited. Let him find a place that is a better fit before wasting everyone’s time.
Posted by tibebecolston
Member since Mar 2013
4445 posts
Posted on 4/27/25 at 10:20 pm to
We’re talking about a 3 star bruh. Processed.
Posted by minimal
Member since Feb 2007
833 posts
Posted on 4/27/25 at 10:29 pm to
Open your eyes. NCAA was a joke long before "this." "This" is not the NCAAs choosing.

What is even funnier is how ever more inept the NCAA is exposed to be on a weekly basis.
Posted by Kool Kaliper
Mansfield, TX
Member since Nov 2018
1608 posts
Posted on 4/28/25 at 9:44 am to
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I guess he signed just because Bo Davis


He was homesick his first couple of weeks on campus and when Bo Davis took the NO job he didn't want to stay. I'm surprised his roommate stuck it out; he was on the fence too. (Mitchell) Dilan is a big momma's boy.
Posted by KWL85
Member since Mar 2023
2232 posts
Posted on 4/28/25 at 10:03 am to
This is not a loss. He’s not an SEC talent
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Don't agree. Davis loved his toughness. He was only a freshman that could have worked his way into a starter.
Posted by FATBOY TIGER
Valhalla
Member since Jan 2016
11194 posts
Posted on 4/28/25 at 1:37 pm to
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Don't agree. Davis loved his toughness. He was only a freshman that could have worked his way into a starter.


Why'd he leave? Davis? I doubt that.
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