re: CFN Bloggers: SEC DBs

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On who will be the conference's next first round NFL DB?
There are many to choose from. Alabama's Barron and Kirkpatrick, LSU's Mathieu, South Carolina's Gilmore and Tennessee's Jackson are all worthy candidates. But the next first round DB out of the SEC will be LSU's Claiborne.

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I remember when people cried when we signed claiborne.

Ron cooper is the fricking man.

I've been watching film from 07-10 all day.... I can't believe how much PT Eugene was getting a few years ago. That guy was an experienced veteran, and the true freshmen just blazed past him last year and he got to sit the bench after the first few games.

These youngsters are amazing.

IF we get LC too..... oh my. And Jenkins, Collins, Turner, White, ect. haven't even shown us what they have either.

We definitely are DB U

If we don't do something with Cooper, we may lose him to a big name DC job. He's good enough to warrant elite job offers IMO.

bullshite. Simon broke up some great throws from more than just JJ.

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CFN Bloggers: SEC DBs
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This guy knows his stuff.
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using his long arms and height to bat down some very well-thrown passes in the Tigers spring game.


Not so fast there, my friend!

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I hate these trite blanket statements. Because JJ was bad last year, he didn't throw any good balls in the Spring game. I was at the game,and most of those tharold Simon pass break ups were just ridiculous plays. I thought some of our young DB's made some plays that skewed JJs numbers a bit.

Simon broke up a nice pass by JJ and a potential TD pass by Mettenberger.

You guys should go back and watch the spring game again on ESPN3.

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Loston has a A LOT to improve on. Reid was ahead of him in his first year in the program. If he doesn't improve this year, LSU might move him to LB. Especially if we land Collins in this upcoming class who will likely see the field instantly in at least a rotation.

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Reid was a more complete player coming out of HS because he had a former LSU Player & a guy that is an outstanding up-and-coming high school coach in Carrier helping teach him how the play the game and proper technique.

He came needing only to get up to speed with scheme. Not fundamnetals.

Loston played raw, and he had to make up ground on both points, along with overcome injuries.

But, Loston's ability in coverage and run support are supreme. Again, no sleight to Reid, but Reid received top-flight coaching in HS, and Loston did not.

Just an FYI, Collins was at Dutchtown with Reid & Carrier for the first two years of his career, as well. Carrier's at Zachary HS now, I believe, and not doubting Collins' ability or play one bit, but coaching makes a difference, especially early.

Just trying to bring some context to the discussion.

Very true, that, I was there too.

Aren't Claibourne & Loston both going to be RS Soph's. I know Poppa got a RS his first year with the thumb injury. Don't remember MC17 playing as a freshman.

Loston passed Reid up this spring for the starting spot. Reid had a better grasp of the defense than Loston, but Loston has finally caught on. Anyway, I'm looking forward to the Bash Brothers (Reid & Loston) crushing some rbs and wrs.