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Posted on 7/17/14 at 9:00 pm
Posted on 7/17/14 at 9:00 pm
I might be covering old ground, but the espn300 and other rankings are great, but fact of the matter is, the difference between the top 300 and the next 300 and the next 300 is negligible. I realize there are some special people at the top, but LSU has always done best with guys who don't have that Prima Donna complex. The rankings are obviously skewed especially now especially early in the player ranking process, but regardless, LSU wants great talent without the "I better play, just because I am in the top 300 or whatever". There is definitely a method behind the madness. Our recruiting class was as good as I have ever seen last year. This year is looking the same. Lots of humble guys who are looking to work very hard to win championships and get prepared for the NFL.
I do wish we could get our players to see they are giving up lots of money and draft position by going early. That needs to be our main goal, because IMHO, I think we have the talent, we just need to make sure they understanding that by staying throughout their Senior year, they improve their draft spot and if its first round vs a lower round its a much bigger contract and responsibilities. However I do realize that we will have very exceptional players who leave early, but leaving early to get drafted 3rd-7th rounds, or just to get added after the draft is not a great move. Especially if the player has extreme potential to help LSU compete for the NC and improve their draft stock greatly.
IMHO.
Thanks...
I do wish we could get our players to see they are giving up lots of money and draft position by going early. That needs to be our main goal, because IMHO, I think we have the talent, we just need to make sure they understanding that by staying throughout their Senior year, they improve their draft spot and if its first round vs a lower round its a much bigger contract and responsibilities. However I do realize that we will have very exceptional players who leave early, but leaving early to get drafted 3rd-7th rounds, or just to get added after the draft is not a great move. Especially if the player has extreme potential to help LSU compete for the NC and improve their draft stock greatly.
IMHO.
Thanks...
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Posted on 7/17/14 at 9:01 pm to reiszner
Welcome to the rant!
Posted on 7/17/14 at 9:10 pm to reiszner
I do agree with all of that...but honestly, the players leaving early is an old issue and there is not much we can do about it...
Posted on 7/17/14 at 9:20 pm to reiszner
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the difference between the top 300 and the next 300 and the next 300 is negligible.
Well, that's not true.
I'd get behind "the first 100 and the next 100," but I think the numbers will show that #150 will probably turn out better than #850
Posted on 7/17/14 at 9:22 pm to reiszner
quote:Explain how please. Details appreciated.
I do wish we could get our players to see they are giving up lots of money and draft position by going early.
Posted on 7/17/14 at 11:38 pm to drizztiger
3 and out is the absolute plan for most of the The Top 300. The new NFL rookie scale was the final business straw. They'll be exceptions but this trend will just continue to increase.
The great college basketball recruits want to be 1 and out.
It is what it is. Things change.
The great college basketball recruits want to be 1 and out.
It is what it is. Things change.
Posted on 7/18/14 at 12:20 pm to LSUANDY25
This looks like it might be encouraging as far as helping these underclassmen understand that just because you can, doesn't mean you "Can".
Good article that shows staggering numbers:
Underclassmen to NFL
So, 37 out of 107 underclassmen were not selected in the draft. They may have been picked up later, but that is basically 35% of all underclassmen, that were not drafted. Those are big numbers...
Lets just hope this advisory council actually cares about these kids and don't increase these numbers to try and make themselves some money off the young players dreams.
Good article that shows staggering numbers:
Underclassmen to NFL
So, 37 out of 107 underclassmen were not selected in the draft. They may have been picked up later, but that is basically 35% of all underclassmen, that were not drafted. Those are big numbers...
Lets just hope this advisory council actually cares about these kids and don't increase these numbers to try and make themselves some money off the young players dreams.
Posted on 7/18/14 at 1:05 pm to reiszner
But u dont know the situation with those 37. Some of which may have been failing or about to be beaten out at their position or were just tired of school.
Some may have had a family situation occur and they rolled the dice for the family.
The bottom line is why would u want to play for the price of a scholarship and still have the school work to do vs go play for 100's of thousands of dollars and just concentrate on football.
Your point is valid and some players without a doubt shouldve stayed in school. Hopefully, moving forward these mistakes will minimize and players will make the correct decision regarding this. But this trend is growing. The good news is LSU went first and should be more prepared in dealing with underclassmen leaving early. Hopefully, we've weathered that storm and are back on solid footing depth wise for many years to come.
Does anyone really believe Fournette, Noil and Crob arent on the 3 year plan?
Some may have had a family situation occur and they rolled the dice for the family.
The bottom line is why would u want to play for the price of a scholarship and still have the school work to do vs go play for 100's of thousands of dollars and just concentrate on football.
Your point is valid and some players without a doubt shouldve stayed in school. Hopefully, moving forward these mistakes will minimize and players will make the correct decision regarding this. But this trend is growing. The good news is LSU went first and should be more prepared in dealing with underclassmen leaving early. Hopefully, we've weathered that storm and are back on solid footing depth wise for many years to come.
Does anyone really believe Fournette, Noil and Crob arent on the 3 year plan?
This post was edited on 7/18/14 at 1:15 pm
Posted on 7/18/14 at 7:20 pm to reiszner
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but fact of the matter is, the difference between the top 300 and the next 300 and the next 300 is negligible.
Not true. Three teams since the team class rankings have been put out have managed to pull in top classes in two out of three yr span. Each time it has led to multiple NC's for those teams. The teams were USC, UF, and Bama. USC had a natty vacated.
Posted on 7/18/14 at 9:06 pm to reiszner
While guys in a state like la can be underrated, mainly because less people = less subscriptions, we should not stop recruiting the Patrick Peterson's or the Leonard fournettes, Kevin tolliver etc...
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