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"I haven’t heard him talk about a big man like this guy."

Posted on 6/11/19 at 9:45 am
Posted by Tiger Ree
Houston
Member since Jun 2004
24555 posts
Posted on 6/11/19 at 9:45 am
Mike Detillier talks about Apu Ika among other freshmen he expects to make an impact.

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On defense, Siaki Ika, “Apu” really impressed the coaches in the spring. I have known Coach O for quite some time and heard him talk about defensive linemen at Miami (Fla.) and USC and everything in-between, but other than Leonard Williams, who is with the New York Jets today and Ed had at USC, I haven’t heard him talk about a big man like this guy. Ika came in over 390 pounds and is now around 350 pounds and they hope to get some more weight off of him. He’s not just a big man in the middle to stuff the run. The guy moves so well and smoothly for such a large man. He’s worked hard to improve his hand and arm techniques and he is a good athlete.
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Team him up with a slimmed down Tyler Shelvin and LSU is good inside at the nose tackle spot. You just hear it in Coach O’s voice how impressed he is with both Ika and Shelvin. Those guys will be a key to keep big bodies off of Michael Divinity, Jr. and Jacob Phillips inside and let them hit the seams to the ballcarrier.


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More of #LSU signee Siaki Ika. This time, he pushed #Texas signee EJ Edoma-Ogar around.

That’s a lotta MAN POWER @Jackfish801 @polynesiabowl - Apu DROPS the MIKE on the big Samoan

defensive tackle Siaki Ika says 'Aloha' during @polynesiabowl practice. This was the play of the day:

LSU signee Siaki Ika lead Team Mauka through a haka at @polynesiabowl
Posted by Monkey business
Member since Apr 2019
892 posts
Posted on 6/11/19 at 9:48 am to
I upvoted. Thought it was a nice post. Preciate it
Posted by BayouCowboy
Member since Dec 2012
14422 posts
Posted on 6/11/19 at 9:54 am to
Having a dynamic rotation at NT will make a huge difference on the pressure up front. If these two can stay in shape and develop, I can see Lawrence, Fehoko and Logan suddenly looking like the big impact players they should be.
Posted by Dire Wolf
bawcomville
Member since Sep 2008
36665 posts
Posted on 6/11/19 at 10:05 am to
Getting Ika in the spring was pretty huge. There is no coming into fall out of shape when you’ve been working out on campus all summer.
Posted by ChanceOfRainIsNever
Far from Louisiana
Member since Oct 2016
2127 posts
Posted on 6/11/19 at 10:09 am to
quote:

Having a dynamic rotation at NT will make a huge difference on the pressure up front. If these two can stay in shape and develop, I can see Lawrence, Fehoko and Logan suddenly looking like the big impact players they should be.


Shelvin & Ika allowing Lawrence, Fehoko and Logan to rest and stay fresh will be huge
Posted by clamdip
Rocky Mountain High
Member since Sep 2004
17895 posts
Posted on 6/11/19 at 10:21 am to
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More of #LSU signee Siaki Ika. This time, he pushed #Texas signee EJ Edoma-Ogar around.
TR;DV

You're Hermansessed.

EJ actually is an OU signee, btw. But, don't let that stop you.
Posted by dgnx6
Baton Rouge
Member since Feb 2006
68700 posts
Posted on 6/11/19 at 10:24 am to
I generally hate the line, he needs to get more weight off him. That seems to have been plaguing our dlinemen for some years now. For some reason, when we hear that, the weight doesn't come off and the player struggles to have a big impact.



This post was edited on 6/11/19 at 10:26 am
Posted by Tigers eyes
Member since Nov 2018
2649 posts
Posted on 6/11/19 at 10:26 am to
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On defense, Siaki Ika, “Apu” really impressed the coaches in the spring.

All you had to do is watch the spring game. Cole Smith could not keep Ika out the backfield. And Smith is no scrub. He held his own in the AA game plus he's had a year at LSU. Ika is a fricking beast.
Posted by TBoy@LSU
Member since Sep 2012
5488 posts
Posted on 6/11/19 at 10:28 am to
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Ika in the spring was pretty huge


Yes but he's slimmed down :)
Posted by TheHat7
Member since Oct 2015
7189 posts
Posted on 6/11/19 at 10:46 am to
Ika will start early on. Kid is a beast
Posted by Philippines4LSU
Member since May 2018
8789 posts
Posted on 6/11/19 at 10:51 am to
Ree, just wanted to say that I’ve upvoted several of your threads the past few days including this one.

Your thread quality seems to be improving, and I for one appreciate it.

and
Posted by 1999
Where I be
Member since Oct 2009
29143 posts
Posted on 6/11/19 at 10:55 am to
informative post. thank you.
Posted by NFLSUtiger
Member since Jul 2016
170 posts
Posted on 6/11/19 at 11:22 am to
I know it was the spring game, but his first step had him in the backfield so much. Pair that with his strength and size and we'll have chaisson and divinity going 1 on 1 every snap
Posted by TrueTigerTale
Zachary, La.
Member since Sep 2011
19318 posts
Posted on 6/11/19 at 11:23 am to
Baseball season was still crappy! Two seasons in a row!
Posted by km
Baton Rouge
Member since Jul 2008
5653 posts
Posted on 6/11/19 at 11:26 am to
How can someone downvote this? It's an opinion from a person that knows the business.
Posted by Tiger Ree
Houston
Member since Jun 2004
24555 posts
Posted on 6/11/19 at 11:37 am to
quote:

Ree, just wanted to say that I’ve upvoted several of your threads the past few days including this one.

Your thread quality seems to be improving, and I for one appreciate it.


This is the exact type of thread I have always started.

Just may be that your attitude towards the coach and in-turn the team is changing. Your change is causing you to think it is me that is changing.
Posted by Tiger Ree
Houston
Member since Jun 2004
24555 posts
Posted on 6/11/19 at 11:46 am to
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Pair that with his strength and size and we'll have chaisson and divinity going 1 on 1 every snap


I am looking forward to Fehoko not having to play NT. I expect he and Rashard to have great years this season and both make the big bucks for years to come in the NFL. Rashard was a 5-star and Fehoko was a very high 4-star or 5-star depending on the service.


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Defensive end Rashard Lawrence was the defensive MVP for LSU in its Fiesta Bowl win over UCF to end last season, and then the senior decided to return to Baton Rouge for his final year of college eligibility. That is part of the reason why LSU will field one of the most formidable defensive lines in 2019. Junior Glen Logan and senior Breiden Fehoko also tout starting experience, and they will likely see the majority of the snaps at the other defensive end spot. The nose tackle duties could fall to sophomore Tyler Shelvin again. Shelvin could be challenged by freshman early enrollee Siaki Ika, who joined the Tigers as a 247Sports Composite four-star recruit. LSU will also get back talented pass rusher K'Laivon Chaisson. He was lost to injury in last year's season opener, and the redshirt sophomore will occupy the buck spot if he returns to form. LSU coach Ed Orgeron will have many talented options to rely on, and that's bad news for LSU opponents.



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Posted by 2003tigerfan
Member since Aug 2018
2024 posts
Posted on 6/11/19 at 11:57 am to
I love this kid already...he's having a domino effect on the defensive line...he's lit a fire under Tyler Shelvin's arse, he allows Fehoko to go back to his natural position, and he and Shelvin will take pressure of Rashard Lawrence .
This post was edited on 6/11/19 at 11:58 am
Posted by 2003tigerfan
Member since Aug 2018
2024 posts
Posted on 6/11/19 at 12:03 pm to
LSu has been using a 3-4 defense for how many years now..and we've never had a dominant nose tackle...Lacatoure, Gilmore, Valentine,Ed Alexander, Fehoko ..
Posted by 2003tigerfan
Member since Aug 2018
2024 posts
Posted on 6/11/19 at 12:05 pm to
350 lbs with a spin move
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