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Is Shep a non-factor in the future of LSU football?

Posted on 1/8/11 at 11:30 am
Posted by hedgehog
Prairieville
Member since Oct 2006
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Posted on 1/8/11 at 11:30 am
he only had 1 touch - a 4 yard run - against aTm. What's his future with the team? Can he become a return specialist, maybe?
Posted by Impotent Waffle
Baton Rouge
Member since Sep 2007
10071 posts
Posted on 1/8/11 at 11:31 am to
Dude need to step up. He needs to work very hard this off season.
Posted by guttata
prairieville
Member since Feb 2006
22570 posts
Posted on 1/8/11 at 11:32 am to
Depends on who the coach is. If LSU gets a spread guy, he'll be used. If it's a pro style, not so much.
Posted by ApexTiger
cary nc
Member since Oct 2003
55043 posts
Posted on 1/8/11 at 11:32 am to
I am wondering the same thing

I just don't get it...

He look a little undersized out there last night.

Watching Landry in the AA game, I can see him taking Shep's spot at slot..

He is very talented, hate to see it wasted, but he seems to be in no man's land right now
Posted by The Truth 34
Chavez Ravine
Member since May 2010
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Posted on 1/8/11 at 11:32 am to
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Dude need to step up. He needs to work very hard this off season.



what offseason programs help you learn to catch balls thrown at your feet?
Posted by lob1284
Houma by birth
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4936 posts
Posted on 1/8/11 at 11:33 am to
i don't think landry is a slot guy
Posted by SteveLSU35
Shreveport
Member since Mar 2004
14543 posts
Posted on 1/8/11 at 11:34 am to
Y'all need to relax with him. He played QB in high school. 3 positions last year, and is still learning. I,ve heard he works his arse off, but it takes time to learn a position like wr.
Posted by scott the rock
sec. 423 r 18 seat 5(Oak Grove)
Member since Jan 2007
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Posted on 1/8/11 at 11:34 am to
we have 3 or 4 better backs than him we have 3 or 4 better wr than him
Posted by mule74
Watersound Beach
Member since Nov 2004
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Posted on 1/8/11 at 11:34 am to
quote:

Is Shep a non-factor in the future of LSU football?


He's got to become a much better receiver. If we can count on him to catch the middle screen and get him in space out of the slot he could be deadly.

I think he still has a great attitude and I have no doubt that he will work hard to get better.
This post was edited on 1/8/11 at 11:36 am
Posted by ApexTiger
cary nc
Member since Oct 2003
55043 posts
Posted on 1/8/11 at 11:36 am to
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we have 3 or 4 better backs than him we have 3 or 4 better wr than him


How can a guy unstoppable in HS, that broke Vince Young records be 3rd or 4th best on LSU's roster?

And the pass down the slot was at his feet as has been the case all year...that was ugly...I wonder if Shep is suppose to pull up?
Posted by ipodking
#StopTalkingAboutWomensSports
Member since Jun 2008
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Posted on 1/8/11 at 11:36 am to
quote:

what offseason programs help you learn to catch balls thrown at your feet?


this! Mett will cure everyones worries about Shep
Posted by ramchallenge
Member since Nov 2009
3404 posts
Posted on 1/8/11 at 11:36 am to
bad hands right now cause him problems... has to work hard on this during offseason
Posted by hedgehog
Prairieville
Member since Oct 2006
2410 posts
Posted on 1/8/11 at 11:39 am to
I agree that having a better passing QB could be the spark that Shep needs to get it going.
Posted by gmrkr5
NC
Member since Jul 2009
15002 posts
Posted on 1/8/11 at 11:40 am to
i think he has gotten some bad passes, etc... i will say this though. everytime the dude touches the ball it seams like he gets suplexed by whoever tackles him. he needs to get a little meaner..
Posted by mule74
Watersound Beach
Member since Nov 2004
11880 posts
Posted on 1/8/11 at 11:40 am to
quote:

Mett will cure everyones worries about Shep


I agree with this as well. The short throws are actually among JJs worst. Mett will make Shep a lot more valuable.

But he still has a long way to go as a route runner and pass catcher.
Posted by scott the rock
sec. 423 r 18 seat 5(Oak Grove)
Member since Jan 2007
709 posts
Posted on 1/8/11 at 11:42 am to
slot receivers have got to be tuff and he is not very tuff
Posted by HITMAN202
natchez mississippi
Member since Apr 2008
872 posts
Posted on 1/8/11 at 11:46 am to
Unfortunately, he may just be not as good as people had thought.
Posted by ItTakesAThief
Scottsdale, Arizona
Member since Dec 2009
9903 posts
Posted on 1/8/11 at 11:47 am to

He should have red shirted.
Posted by hedgehog
Prairieville
Member since Oct 2006
2410 posts
Posted on 1/8/11 at 11:49 am to
wes welker comes to mind when thinking of a slot receiver - and he's tough. also, is lance moore with the Saints considered a slot receiver? if so, he is tough, too. and makes money catches all the time.
Posted by ATLTiger
#TreyBiletnikoffs
Member since Sep 2003
45421 posts
Posted on 1/8/11 at 11:51 am to
quote:

What's his future with the team?


if we get better passing, I think he'll be pretty productive.

like McCluster said last yr, it took him a few yrs to really hit his stride and become the player he was.
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