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Is it just me or did Russel Gage come out of nowhere?
Posted on 8/18/17 at 9:40 am
Posted on 8/18/17 at 9:40 am
I remember being at the first game Coach O was the head guy and saying "Who is #39?"
Under Les you never even heard of him. Why the sudden change idk. I don't know much about the guy but feel like their is so much more talent below him. All I know is that he is a good blocker. So he must be a starter for a reason.
Did anyone else feel the same way last year and now?
Under Les you never even heard of him. Why the sudden change idk. I don't know much about the guy but feel like their is so much more talent below him. All I know is that he is a good blocker. So he must be a starter for a reason.
Did anyone else feel the same way last year and now?
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Posted on 8/18/17 at 9:44 am to tiger10lsu
Before the 2016 season, he was a DB. So it makes sense that he would come on later in the season because he was learning a new position.
So, Yes.
So, Yes.
Posted on 8/18/17 at 10:12 am to tiger10lsu
He came outta Redemptorist fool!
Posted on 8/18/17 at 10:13 am to tiger10lsu
He was a late addition to his class and drew scoffs and snide remarks . He was an immediate " locker room guy" and liked by his teammates. He soon became a coaches favorite because of his work ethic. But he was buried on the depth charts behind more physically talented guys . And then it turns out he has sticky hands and runs great routes and busts his arse blocking. It's a great story of perseverance. He earned EVERYTHING. And if he makes an NFL roster I'll be as proud of him as I am of OBJ .
Posted on 8/18/17 at 10:17 am to Lsupimp
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And then it turns out he has sticky hands and runs great routes and busts his arse blocking.
He's a lot like Jarvis Landry, to be honest. Not quite as talented, but he has a very similar skill set.
Posted on 8/18/17 at 10:22 am to RB10
quote:They're similar in height and that's literally it. Jarvis was a 5 star stud that caught everything near him. Gage is about 20 pounds lighter and was a late take that has scraped to get into the field.
He's a lot like Jarvis Landry, to be honest. Not quite as talented, but he has a very similar skill set.
Nothing against Gage, I just hate when people compare average players to some of the best in our programs history.
Posted on 8/18/17 at 10:28 am to tiger10lsu
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He came outta Redemptorist fool!
He was
Da quarterback
This post was edited on 8/18/17 at 2:22 pm
Posted on 8/18/17 at 10:32 am to Solo Cam
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They're similar in height and that's literally it. Jarvis was a 5 star stud that caught everything near him. Gage is about 20 pounds lighter and was a late take that has scraped to get into the field.
Nothing against Gage, I just hate when people compare average players to some of the best in our programs history.
Both run good routes
Both have good hands
Both are excellent blockers
Man, I shouldn't have compared their measurables and just mentioned their skillset. Wait a second.....
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Not quite as talented, but he has a very similar skill set.
I never said he was as good as Landry, in fact I made a point to say he wasn't. I said he has a similar skillset, which he does.
Unwad your fricking panties.
This post was edited on 8/18/17 at 10:33 am
Posted on 8/18/17 at 10:33 am to RB10
He's a hell of a lot faster and shiftier than Landry but not as strong
Posted on 8/18/17 at 10:35 am to RB10
I love it when a kid like Gage works his butt off, sticks with the program and is rewarded with deserved playing time
Posted on 8/18/17 at 10:44 am to tiger10lsu
I know his family and worked with his Uncle in the past. He told me that Russell has a very strong work ethic. From what I have seen he absolutely does. The young man comes from a good family and it doesn't surprise me he is doing well.
Posted on 8/18/17 at 10:51 am to STRIPES
Happy for him, I never expected him to play.
Posted on 8/18/17 at 10:58 am to tiger10lsu
I addition to obviously being able to play, I think Gage was added to the starting line-up as a message to the other players: "If you bust your arse in practice and do the right things, we'll give you a shot on Saturdays"
Coaches like guys they can trust. Gage appears to be one of those guys. There are other more physically talented players, but maybe their consistency is lacking. Gage is probably someone who the coaches know what they're going to get every play.
Coaches like guys they can trust. Gage appears to be one of those guys. There are other more physically talented players, but maybe their consistency is lacking. Gage is probably someone who the coaches know what they're going to get every play.
Posted on 8/18/17 at 11:44 am to tiger10lsu
I don't know where some people are getting that Gage is just an average athletic talent... I think it's just taken some time to "click" but he's an athletic freak ...quotes from last year;
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One of the plays that turned heads came when Gage, running a jet sweep in a full-scale scrimmage, leaped over All-SEC free safety Jamal Adams. “Jamal had outside containment and there was nowhere to go, so I hurdled him,” Gage said. “It’s something you don’t plan to do; it just happens.”
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“He’s very, very fast,” Etling said. “He might have the highest vertical on the team. He’s a freak athletically. He’s an impressive athlete.”
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Posted on 8/18/17 at 11:49 am to tiger10lsu
I remember his freshman year I suggested he could return kick-offs and people scoffed at that idea. Maybe it was because he was "only a 3*" but I suggest people go back and watch his high school film. His talent was apparent then
Posted on 8/18/17 at 11:51 am to MichaelP DS80
That insane catch last year against....I think A&M? Completely sold. My favorite offensive player going into this season. Kinda wish he would've stuck with #39 though, that number lined up wide right was baller.
Posted on 8/18/17 at 11:52 am to Alt26
Coach O rewards guys like this, he also let his position coaches have more of a voice in who plays, the previous regime not so much.
Posted on 8/18/17 at 11:57 am to Harry Caray
Made enough eye catching plays on special teams, that I started following him down the field when I watched the replays.
Also liked his blocking.
His "special" catch leaves me wanting to see him get the ball.
Also liked his blocking.
His "special" catch leaves me wanting to see him get the ball.
Posted on 8/18/17 at 12:03 pm to tiger10lsu
Five receptions for 62 yards and a touchdown against John Chavis.
Posted on 8/18/17 at 12:07 pm to tiger10lsu
he will be a household name soon emough
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