re: Mickey Johnson

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You know, I don't doubt the veracity of what you are saying because I heard your interview with him last week. You are spot on in reporting what the kid said.

However, I am suspecting, without any proof of course, that M. Johnson would jump on an LSU offer if presented to him.

Why do I say that? He has been to at least two LSU camps, is planning on attending another this summer, and now Jr. Day...with another Jr. Day coming up at the Spring Game in March. And, still no offer.

So why is Johnson spending all this time at LSU if he doesn’t want to commit? Well, he just might want an offer and then continue to look. And, he gets to be taught by college coaches, improve is technique, and practice against some of the best in the region at the camps. That is all true. But, his only offers are MS State, Tulane, and Tulsa…Which is not that impressive for a DT of his size, weight, and strength as a Jr. in H.S.

But, I can't help but speculate that the kid will commit on the spot if offered and the coaches know it. Thus, Miles and Co. want to test the out of state DT prospect waters for a few months and see if they can land a whale (including Q. Thomas) before offering M. Johnson and Hunter.

I know it’s a shot in dark, speculation, a gut feeling, and mere guess, but that is what I am thinking.

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He said that he has talked to Houston Bates, a teammate at St. Paul's in Covington, and Houston said that it was a mistake to commit early.

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