re: I'm excited for Jaray Jenkins #10

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JaRay is from my hometown. I watched him from Jr High through high school. He had a compound break of his lower leg the first game of his senior year which was devastating for his development and recruiting rank. Also Jena is a ball control/run team.

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Ahh, this makes more sense now. I distinctly remember his high school coach on one of the radio talk shows around either his commitment or signing day, and he was absolutely glowing about him. Said he was really underrated and would absolutely see the field at LSU if he stayed healthy. I know all coaches talk up their guys, but just the way he talked about Jenkins came off very genuine and not just sunshine-pumping coach speak. He convinced me.

I figured it’d be hard to break into the WR rotation the last 2 seasons, but was really surprised I hadn’t heard his name much this offseason. I wasn’t even sure I heard it all, and I expected him to be right up their with all the other guys battling for that #3 spot. I thought maybe he had stealthily transferred. So I was pleasantly surprised and very excited to see him out there so much Saturday.

Racey’s out of bounds catch on the first of Brennan’s Hail Mary passes was worth looking at again. It was a beautiful try with his foot only inches out.

I’m surprised not many have brought up the one-handed catch by Marshall—I suspect some don’t want to give Brennan credit for a well thrown ball. But Racey’s out of bounds catch was just as sweet.

As far as Jenkins goes, he has been a pleasant surprise, and I’m sure we’ll hear more from him Saturday. I’m betting offensively there will be a big improvement in both the running and passing game. And our secondary, but I hope that goes without saying

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Boutte looked scared

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Almost like he was a true freshman playing in his first game

He was out first spark and first pulse on offense where we actually struck when defense kinda new what we were doing and he still snagged that pass in a tight window imposing what we wanted to do.


I felt like the few plays he made gave me tingles of last year with jefferson.

I completely disagree with you saying you hope he devolops into a good wr3.

Imo he is and should be our WR2 unless someone supplants him by showing out. But imo he earned his spot in the target tree. Let these other dudes step the frick up and earn their targets. Gotta go with the hot hand.

There was another time, first play of second drive maybe, where Brennan squeezed the ball and got sacked. Had Jenkins streaking down the middle of field. Could've put it up for a big play and possible TD.

Agree, he looked really good. Kirklin looked good also.

I was impressed with him, hope he can keep producing.