- My Forums
- Tiger Rant
- LSU Recruiting
- SEC Rant
- Saints Talk
- Pelicans Talk
- More Sports Board
- Fantasy Sports
- Golf Board
- Soccer Board
- O-T Lounge
- Tech Board
- Home/Garden Board
- Outdoor Board
- Health/Fitness Board
- Movie/TV Board
- Book Board
- Music Board
- Political Talk
- Money Talk
- Fark Board
- Gaming Board
- Travel Board
- Food/Drink Board
- Ticket Exchange
- TD Help Board
Customize My Forums- View All Forums
- Show Left Links
- Topic Sort Options
- Trending Topics
- Recent Topics
- Active Topics
Started By
Message
Has Russell Shepard lost his starting spot?
Posted on 9/16/11 at 10:11 am
Posted on 9/16/11 at 10:11 am
Methinks RS's career at LSU is in jeopardy. #1 dual QB threat coming out of high school, highly touted. "Hybrid" player for college, Les Miles does not know what to do with him or how to properly use his talents.
Season 1- Started out as a running QB, never given the chance to do so or run the TRUE Wildcat.
Season 2- Tried to make him a passing/running QB, he does not know the plays, early in the season they try to convert him to a WR, but he does not have the skill sets. Drops a lot of balls and improper route running.
Season 3- Does something stupid and gets suspended and new kid on the block Odell Beckham steps in and looks like the real deal out there. Smooth and fluid, no panic and catches everything. Rare traits for a freshman. These are troubled times for RS, and I am a fan.
Season 1- Started out as a running QB, never given the chance to do so or run the TRUE Wildcat.
Season 2- Tried to make him a passing/running QB, he does not know the plays, early in the season they try to convert him to a WR, but he does not have the skill sets. Drops a lot of balls and improper route running.
Season 3- Does something stupid and gets suspended and new kid on the block Odell Beckham steps in and looks like the real deal out there. Smooth and fluid, no panic and catches everything. Rare traits for a freshman. These are troubled times for RS, and I am a fan.
17
Posted on 9/16/11 at 10:12 am to Tiger_n_ATL
No.
Posted on 9/16/11 at 10:12 am to Tiger_n_ATL
he and obj aren't competing for the same position, imo.
if they are, obj wins that in a cakewalk.
shep is a slot/rb hybrid. obj is an outside threat with hands.
if they are, obj wins that in a cakewalk.
shep is a slot/rb hybrid. obj is an outside threat with hands.
Posted on 9/16/11 at 10:12 am to Tiger_n_ATL
quote:
The Tigers get back junior wide receiver Russell Shepard before next week's game at No. 18 West Virginia. Sheppard's big-play ability and versatility might allow Miles to open the offense a little bit more.
"I think there are some things we'll do and very specifically with him, honestly," Miles said.
he'll play.
don't forget the word was he was having a really good fall camp.
Posted on 9/16/11 at 10:13 am to Tiger_n_ATL
I believe you are forgetting a season
Posted on 9/16/11 at 10:13 am to ATLTiger
we could use his running to stetch the field out horizontally
Posted on 9/16/11 at 10:13 am to white beans
quote:
shep is a slot/rb hybrid. obj is an outside threat with hands.
Posted on 9/16/11 at 10:14 am to Tiger_n_ATL
not once has he taken a true QB snap. Don't know what you're talking about as far as making him a running QB the first year and then a passing/running QB the 2nd yr.
Posted on 9/16/11 at 10:14 am to Maximus
quote:
we could use his running to stetch the field out horizontally
Posted on 9/16/11 at 10:15 am to junkfunky
quote:
shep is a slot/rb hybrid. obj is an outside threat with hands.
Agree but with Landry and others, now with Beckham, there aren't enough slots on the field or enough plays to figure out a way to get RS out there IMO.
Posted on 9/16/11 at 10:15 am to BrightsideTiger412
I love the position we now find Shep...he has to play his way back in the lineup with tremendous effort which I think has been lacking in the past....particularly the dropped passes...I think the wildcat has seen its day....but we shall see...glad he is back and ready to see him live up to the hype...
Posted on 9/16/11 at 10:16 am to Tiger_n_ATL
give him 8 carries a game to ease the load on Ware. I'm worried if Ware gets hurt with his running style that Miles' fallback is Blue as the battering ram, who is a CUSA level talent.
Posted on 9/16/11 at 10:16 am to white beans
quote:
shep is a slot/rb hybrid.
This. Did he even really have a "starting spot" to begin with?
Posted on 9/16/11 at 10:16 am to white beans
quote:We've never really used him in this way. That's what we should be doing. Most of the time last year we had him lining up wide and running deep. When he did line up in the slot and go short or on a slant, JJ fired a 90 mph fastball at him that he couldn't catch, or he simply just dropped it.
shep is a slot/rb hybrid.
Posted on 9/16/11 at 10:17 am to Tiger_n_ATL
This is actually perfect. With ODB playing solid it gives us an opportunity to move shep all around the field and allow us to use him in different ways.
Posted on 9/16/11 at 10:17 am to LagdonCG
i'm glad that shep's coming back because it brings another dimension to our offense.
he's a good whip man, and teams have to respect that when he's in motion.
just one more look to show.
he's a good whip man, and teams have to respect that when he's in motion.
just one more look to show.
Posted on 9/16/11 at 10:18 am to Franktowntiger7
quote:Nice, well thought out, and thorough response.
No.
Posted on 9/16/11 at 10:18 am to Y.A. Tittle
quote:Pre season he was listed at the "2nd" starting WR with RR.
shep is a slot/rb hybrid.
This. Did he even really have a "starting spot" to begin with?
Posted on 9/16/11 at 10:18 am to TheEye
shep in the slot with ODB and RR out the outside.
Posted on 9/16/11 at 10:19 am to Tiger_n_ATL
quote:
Drops a lot of balls and improper route running.
This. He should be a running back or go focus on track.
Page 1 of 4
Popular
Back to top
Follow TigerDroppings for LSU Football News