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Good read regarding Rosenthal on OL

Posted on 9/10/18 at 6:26 pm
Posted by 7LSU85
Little Rock
Member since Nov 2017
23 posts
Posted on 9/10/18 at 6:26 pm
SIAP, but this is a good read from back in July regarding Rosenthal and mentions OL potential.
LINK

“Emerging on the scene as a rising sophomore, Rosenthal immediately became a national recruit with hype that he could be a potential No. 1 overall recruit in the country as a senior. That spring, he verbally pledged to Alabama, much to the dismay of the LSU faithful. An LSU offer poured in a month later and off to the races went Rosenthal’s recruitment, on the fast track to five-star fame. A year later, FSU offered and Baylor next.”

“By the Spring of his Senior season, he stacked up a list of offers that would rival anyone in the country. Auburn, Michigan, Florida, Georgia, Oregon, Miami and Ohio State. Rosenthal sported all the earmarkers of a true difference making recruit.”

“Rosenthal has thus far insisted on playing defense, but just as I felt Chasen Hines may be a better fit on the offensive line, so too do I see Rosenthal as LSU’s future left tackle. At 6-7, 320 pounds, he could be a dominant defensive end or nose tackle in an odd front. He’s more explosive than you suspect most guys that size, so he may give you pass rush too. But I can’t help but look at this kid and think, “That’s Orlando Pace.” I recognize it’s completely absurd to suggest Rosenthal in the same sentence as one of the greatest left tackles in football history, but the potential. is. all. there. He’s long and lean, not carrying a ton of bad weight. He’s naturally strong and immensely athletic. He’s aggressive and physical.”
This post was edited on 9/10/18 at 6:34 pm
Posted by A Menace to Sobriety
Member since Jun 2018
28922 posts
Posted on 9/10/18 at 6:38 pm to
Agree. Needs to be an OT. Think he can have a very long and successful career at that position.
Posted by I-H8-BAMA
Benton, Louisiana
Member since Jan 2013
10427 posts
Posted on 9/10/18 at 6:42 pm to
The kids growing up and realizing where the money's at. I guess it isn't "cool" to be an offensive lineman but when you're a millionaire it doesn't matter. If he commits to being a tackle I think he could be one of our best in a loooong time.
Posted by 3rdPart Tiger
Member since Oct 2007
6194 posts
Posted on 9/10/18 at 7:14 pm to
Does he play OL this Saturday?
Posted by memphis tiger
Memphis, TN
Member since Feb 2006
20720 posts
Posted on 9/10/18 at 7:19 pm to
Reminds me a little of Joe Barksdale.

Came in as a D lineman and the coaches had to convince him to move to the OL.


Turned into a pretty solid nfl o lineman.
Posted by tigerfoot
Alexandria
Member since Sep 2006
56204 posts
Posted on 9/10/18 at 7:19 pm to
Has anyone ever seen him play?
Posted by William G
Lafayette
Member since Jan 2014
1496 posts
Posted on 9/10/18 at 7:28 pm to
Rosenthal made the absolute smartest decision of his life.
Posted by Abe1961
Member since Oct 2014
2413 posts
Posted on 9/10/18 at 7:38 pm to
Play him both ways!
Posted by Jester
Baton Rouge
Member since Feb 2006
34248 posts
Posted on 9/10/18 at 8:18 pm to
He's built like a prototypical NFL OT.
Posted by Bayou
CenLA
Member since Feb 2005
36775 posts
Posted on 9/10/18 at 8:20 pm to
I said this months ago. Dude could start RT right now! This guy is a behemoth of a human.
Posted by des4271
Member since Oct 2014
4025 posts
Posted on 9/10/18 at 8:27 pm to
Truly wish they would have looked at him at tackle as soon as he hit campus.
Posted by mikeytig
NE of Tiger Stadium
Member since Nov 2007
7057 posts
Posted on 9/10/18 at 8:28 pm to
Too late for him to contribute anything this year isn’t it?
Posted by des4271
Member since Oct 2014
4025 posts
Posted on 9/10/18 at 8:32 pm to
No, the more reps the better and we may possibly would have already found our rt.
Posted by MrWiseGuy
Member since Dec 2009
27419 posts
Posted on 9/10/18 at 8:32 pm to
quote:

Has anyone ever seen him play?



Yeh.

Big and dominant at the 2A level. He’s just massive with solid athleticism for a guy that size.

I’ve seen him and Raekwon Davis in person at the high school level. Same height, Dare weighed a little more. Raekwon more twitchy as an athlete (crazy quick for a guy that size).

Dare is super strong tho. When he gets his hands on you, you aren’t going anywhere.

Remember, he’s from Ferriday. Not exactly the best equipment/facilities to work with. College weight room and diet is going to do wonders for this dude.
Posted by bencoleman
RIP 7/19
Member since Feb 2009
37887 posts
Posted on 9/10/18 at 8:42 pm to
quote:

Remember, he’s from Ferriday. Not exactly the best equipment/facilities to work with. College weight room and diet is going to do wonders for this dude



Yeah but being from Concordia Parish makes up for it. God's country.
Posted by I20goon
about 7mi down a dirt road
Member since Aug 2013
12863 posts
Posted on 9/10/18 at 8:47 pm to
quote:

Too late for him to contribute anything this year isn’t it?
Conventional wisdom says yes.

Athletic wisdom says maybe not- dude can move for his size, in a way... that would be an upgrade for us, just getting into position and getting in the way. Don't forget- it's not like he's never played the position.

But Mr Wise Guy is right- he's never played against this level, except for practice. I saw him vs. Rayville. I've been drooling over him as an OT ever since. Dare shined in that game mainly as DT though. Several sacks.

I dunno, if he can pick up the calls and protection schemes... maybe. Does O and Cregg see us as that desperate AND are Deculus/Traore doing THAT bad of a job? I think the answer is no.

But if I'm Cregg, and he gets the calls down... he's getting reps. If I'm Cregg, and it's at all feasible, I want to see what he can do.

Don't forget, Charles moved to OT with one week of practice (he had other spot practice reps there earlier). BUT, injuries absolutely forced that (shouldn't have).

ETA: LOVE the Barksdale comparison... just bigger. Joe could be real mean when he got going, borderline rage. Rosenthal, on the field, is just one mean sumbitch all the time. If he was a 175 lb DB he'd knock himself out all the time because he wants to hurt you, even though he can't. Well, he's not a 175 lbs... still wants to maul you.
This post was edited on 9/10/18 at 9:04 pm
Posted by 1723lale
Louisiana
Member since Jan 2010
2221 posts
Posted on 9/10/18 at 8:49 pm to
quote:

coaches had to convince him to move to the OL.

So Memphis, Is he practicing on the OL, still listed as
Defense on depth charts



Nevermind, just saw the post....
This post was edited on 9/10/18 at 8:55 pm
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