re: Ride for Travis Etienne

Posted by Howyouluhdat

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Member since Jan 2015

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Posted on 12/27/16 at 8:11 pm to CajunRocks

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They raced head to head in New Orleans and Etienne won

I know right. Look I'm not saying he is or isn't but he has no way of knowing that. To me TE is a tad slow and not as shifty as Akers. I know our coaching changes didn't help but I just thought we would be after more big time guys in this class.

This post was edited on 12/27/16 at 8:12 pm

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Posted by Cajun Catfish

Member since May 2016

695 posts

Posted on 12/27/16 at 8:12 pm to BilJ

I am from MS. It seems by your handle you may lean towards CA but let me say this. It is not so much that Etienne is underrated as it is that Akers is somewhat over rated. Running backs come and go. Very rarely are they of the caliber of Fournette. Akers is not even the caliber of Guice. I have seen him play live on numerous ocassions and if he were not in the wild cat formation and actually had to take a hand off and hit the line with his shoulders square he is not nearly as effective. IE the MS/AL game. He got about 25 touches and I dont think he rushed for 40 yards. Plus since he was subject to throw the ball in HS the defense could not solely key on him as they will when he lines up as a true RB in college. Give me Clyde or Travis any day.

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Posted by FutureRATeammember

Member since Jan 2015

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Posted on 12/27/16 at 8:12 pm to Howyouluhdat

Etienne is a big time guy. Hope he is a tiger!

Posted by Howyouluhdat

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Posted on 12/27/16 at 8:15 pm to FutureRATeammember

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Etienne is a big time guy. Hope he is a tiger!

Not being a priority is telling. I like the guy but just saying we could have gone after more OOS guys

Posted by bignic26

West Monroe

Member since Jul 2013

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Posted on 12/27/16 at 8:19 pm to Cajun Catfish

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I have seen him play live on numerous ocassions and if he were not in the wild cat formation and actually had to take a hand off and hit the line with his shoulders square he is not nearly as effective. IE the MS/AL game. He got about 25 touches and I dont think he rushed for 40 yards.

I noticed this too. On most of his highlights he bounced out and went untouched. He has speed and moves in the open field but you didn't see him hit a hole and break many tackles.

Posted by Bullhoundtiger

Jennings

Member since Sep 2015

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Posted on 12/27/16 at 8:20 pm to idoubleu

preach!! i can tell from the comments whose actually looked up travis highlights...no way you can say he isn't better or jus as good as akers...he has no flaws and he's faster than akers with room to gain atleast 20lbs

Posted by Play_Neck

Member since Dec 2014

1847 posts

Posted on 12/27/16 at 8:29 pm to ShawSalt_88

I love this kid. ~205-210 lbs and can move. Agree with OP.

Posted by ShawSalt_88

Member since Nov 2016

251 posts

Posted on 12/27/16 at 8:35 pm to Play_Neck

I think he can play at 220 and still carry his speed. Hope he's a Tiger

Posted by Tigahs24Seven

Communist USA

Member since Nov 2007

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Posted on 12/27/16 at 8:36 pm to ShawSalt_88

I hope TE is reading..Stay home man we need you. I will take you over Akers 24/7/365. Time to get on the train Travis!
GEAUX!

Posted by spiderman

Member since Jan 2004

1176 posts

Posted on 12/27/16 at 9:11 pm to Tigahs24Seven

Travis is going to be a tiger. Was just waiting on the official offer.

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Posted by ApexTiger

cary nc

Member since Oct 2003

53771 posts

Posted on 12/27/16 at 9:24 pm to spiderman

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Travis is going to be a tiger. Was just waiting on the official offer.

He has an offer from Bama and a few others...

why in the heck had we not offered? was because we were all in for Akers?

I just watched the highlights, he is fast...

Watched Akers highlights, I looks a little more fluid, like it's easier for him to outrun people....not sure ,just my take

Posted by Stephen1979

Member since Oct 2016

5754 posts

Posted on 12/27/16 at 9:27 pm to ApexTiger

If the talent level is at least pretty good and the kids heart is here, sign 25 just like him. Those are the guys I'll be glad to support

Posted by the LSUSaint

Member since Nov 2009

15444 posts

Posted on 12/27/16 at 9:40 pm to BayouRat15

Look. CA is a great back. But get real but TE is everything he is and more. Taller, stronger, and faster.

LSU didn't lose a thing today. If YE comes on board, it's better for us.

Posted by 167back

Dos Gris

Member since Jun 2012

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Posted on 12/27/16 at 9:49 pm to Cajun Catfish

I'm with you. Saw some highlights of akers, etienne and that kid from catholic that is committed to us.

The two from LA looked to be better true RB prospects than akers.