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How do we feel about Divinity starting?
Posted on 8/30/16 at 2:54 pm
Posted on 8/30/16 at 2:54 pm
Dude is going to be an all time great line backer at LSU before his time is done. I knew he would break the lineup before seasons end, but a true freshman starting game one in a new defense? Linebacker is a leadership role, not so much at OLB as MLB, but he will be by himself a lot in open field. Will we see a lot of growing pains? And will these pains affect us when we play smash mouth teams like Arkansas and Alabama? I mean hell even Wisconsin.
ETA: I trust in aranda and look forward to seeing divinity grow. Just food for thought
ETA: I trust in aranda and look forward to seeing divinity grow. Just food for thought
This post was edited on 8/30/16 at 3:02 pm
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Posted on 8/30/16 at 2:55 pm to geauxnavybeatbama
If Aranda and Miles think he's good enough, I trust them.
Posted on 8/30/16 at 2:56 pm to geauxnavybeatbama
I figured he would see significant playing time this season anyway. It's a good thing IMO.
Posted on 8/30/16 at 2:56 pm to geauxnavybeatbama
I think the defense, in regards to every position, will improve as the year goes on. I'm that confident in Aranda.
FWIW, I don't think they would be starting him if the coaching staff had the same concerns as you.
FWIW, I don't think they would be starting him if the coaching staff had the same concerns as you.
Posted on 8/30/16 at 2:56 pm to geauxnavybeatbama
In Dave we trust.
Posted on 8/30/16 at 2:57 pm to LSU Patrick
I thought we would see more white than divinity honestly. I was shocked when I saw the depth chart
Posted on 8/30/16 at 2:57 pm to geauxnavybeatbama
Coaches clearly think he is a better fit at OLB than Tashawn Bower or Donnie Alexander, the 2 guys that depending on what the coaches wanted, seemed like the logical choices going into the season to play opposite Key.
Seeing as though I thought those were 2 pretty solid options, and Divinity is apparently better than either of them, I'd have to say I feel pretty good.
Seeing as though I thought those were 2 pretty solid options, and Divinity is apparently better than either of them, I'd have to say I feel pretty good.
Posted on 8/30/16 at 2:58 pm to geauxnavybeatbama
I feel good.
Posted on 8/30/16 at 2:58 pm to ATLTiger
Does Devin White back up someone specifically?
Posted on 8/30/16 at 2:58 pm to ATLTiger
Divinity seems to have all the qualities that the coaches want for that position...smarts, physicality, and coverage when needed...
Posted on 8/30/16 at 2:59 pm to geauxnavybeatbama
It's probably going to be our weakest spot on the Defense, at least to start out. But if the coaches think he's best option then I think that speaks more to his ability than it does anything else. He'll be ok.
Plus, I'd look for us to be in nickle half the time, which means that position wont be on the field.
Plus, I'd look for us to be in nickle half the time, which means that position wont be on the field.
Posted on 8/30/16 at 3:00 pm to geauxnavybeatbama
Cautiously optimistic. Everybody knew LSU was thin at LB this year. He may in fact be all-world, but it's not as if he came in and won the job without circumstantial help.
If Thompson were healthy, would it be Divinity?
If Leo Louis had committed last year, would it be Divinity?
IF Clifton Garrett had stayed, would it be Divinity?
and on and on...
Basically, show me something, Mr. Divinity.
If Thompson were healthy, would it be Divinity?
If Leo Louis had committed last year, would it be Divinity?
IF Clifton Garrett had stayed, would it be Divinity?
and on and on...
Basically, show me something, Mr. Divinity.
Posted on 8/30/16 at 3:01 pm to tiger70123
Duke Riley at the other linebacker spot
Posted on 8/30/16 at 3:01 pm to tiger70123
White backs up Duke RIley at one of the inside spots.
Posted on 8/30/16 at 3:03 pm to Geaux23
If White and Divinity end up playing well this season, it will be a big thing for recruiting linebackers going forward.
Posted on 8/30/16 at 3:03 pm to geauxnavybeatbama
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game one in a new defense?
If you really think about it a New Defense would actually level the playing field towards a younger linebacker.
Posted on 8/30/16 at 3:03 pm to geauxnavybeatbama
quote:
I thought we would see more white than divinity honestly
They play two diff positions
Posted on 8/30/16 at 3:04 pm to geauxnavybeatbama
I think he will be great, but also consider that if he wasn't starting it might be Thornton or Martin.
-Washington is out
-Thompson is out
-Bower has been slowed by a knee injury (similar to Teuhema not starting IMO)
^ I believe all would have seen the field first if 100% healthy, not saying they have the upside divinity has.
Alexander and Riley are inside LBs in Aranda's scheme all the way.
We are simply currently in a position where we needed a freshman LB to step up, I'm glad we have a great one in divinity to do so
-Washington is out
-Thompson is out
-Bower has been slowed by a knee injury (similar to Teuhema not starting IMO)
^ I believe all would have seen the field first if 100% healthy, not saying they have the upside divinity has.
Alexander and Riley are inside LBs in Aranda's scheme all the way.
We are simply currently in a position where we needed a freshman LB to step up, I'm glad we have a great one in divinity to do so
This post was edited on 8/30/16 at 3:05 pm
Posted on 8/30/16 at 3:04 pm to victoire sécurisé
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IF Clifton Garrett had stayed, would it be Divinity?
Agree with most of your post but how does Garrett (ILB) leaving affect Divinity playing (OLB)?
Posted on 8/30/16 at 3:04 pm to geauxnavybeatbama
good. In Aranda we trust.
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