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re: Russell Shepard will be primarily a WR while at LSU. T or F?
Posted on 3/15/09 at 9:11 am to Tiger_n_ATL
Posted on 3/15/09 at 9:11 am to Tiger_n_ATL
he's going to look great in the direct snap, run and/or throw play, or the read option/throw.
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Posted on 3/15/09 at 9:12 am to Roaad
False
Posted on 3/15/09 at 9:21 am to Roaad
He'll be listed as a WR before his days are over at LSU and he'll be used much like Harvin. Some direct snaps, some runs and some passes in space.
Posted on 3/15/09 at 9:26 am to Roaad
Used like Percy Harvin
Posted on 3/15/09 at 9:27 am to G8TRGRT
You don't know if he can even catch? I saw him trying to field balls for place holding, and he could hardly catch any of them. Have you even seen him play receiver? We know he can run and throw. We we think he will be a great receiver, I don't know. Takes a lot more to be a receiver than being nifty. I agree with the Harvin thing, since screens are realatively easy to catch. But, who knows for sure. Maybe that's one of the reasons why he is staying at QB right now, because he can't catch.
Posted on 3/15/09 at 9:30 am to SlowFlowPro
quote:Russell was recruited out of high school as a #1 QB not as an ATH.
what are you talking about?
we make option QBs WRs all the time
Russell Shepard
Dual-threat quarterback
Houston (TX) Cypress Ridge
Ht: 6-foot-1 (Events)
Wt: 179 lbs
Forty: 4.4 secs
Class: 2009 (High School
He's also still likely growing, he's only 18 after all, and entering one of the best S&C programs in all of CFB. It's not inconceivable to think that he's going to grow 2 more inches in height and gain 25 or 30 pounds in the next few years.
Posted on 3/15/09 at 9:32 am to ForeLSU
false.he will play alot of positions.
Posted on 3/15/09 at 9:32 am to Peachtree Tiger
quote:Exactly, and CRISP route running and being able to create space between yourself and the DB is key to being a good WR. It's not just about catching the ball. He has experience at none of these things. Not saying he couldn't develop those skills, but that's not why he was brought to LSU.
You don't know if he can even catch? I saw him trying to field balls for place holding, and he could hardly catch any of them. Have you even seen him play receiver? We know he can run and throw. We we think he will be a great receiver, I don't know. Takes a lot more to be a receiver than being nifty. I agree with the Harvin thing, since screens are realatively easy to catch. But, who knows for sure. Maybe that's one of the reasons why he is staying at QB right now, because he can't catch.
Posted on 3/15/09 at 9:39 am to Tiger_n_ATL
quote:
Russell was recruited out of high school as a #1 QB not as an ATH.
rivals listed him at QB (and he was a running QB in high school), but he's really an ATH
quote:
It's not inconceivable to think that he's going to grow 2 more inches in height and gain 25 or 30 pounds in the next few years.
a. who was the last LSU player to gain 2 inches while at LSU? usually guys lose an inch from their rivals' height
b. 25-30 lbs? why? so he can go Early/KW and lose his burst and speed? 6-0, 200 is fine for him
Posted on 3/15/09 at 9:40 am to Roaad
True, no wait, uhhh
false - ummmm, welllll
maybe.
Ask me again in 4 years
false - ummmm, welllll
maybe.
Ask me again in 4 years
Posted on 3/15/09 at 9:41 am to Tiger_n_ATL
quote:
He has experience at none of these things. Not saying he couldn't develop those skills, but that's not why he was brought to LSU.
i love shep, but it's seriously doubtful that he'll ever be a real quarterback for LSU
he's apparently not going to redshirt, so he's got 4 years to play (i'm hoping he never gets hurt seriously)
JJ will almost certainly start 3 years
then 3 yeas from now, shep will have 1 year to start and garrett will have 3 years of development at QB, as a real QB. add in the fact that shep is really raw and has a horrible throwing motion, and that he'll be getting reps at gimmick reps early, and i i just don't see how he can keep up with garrett in terms of QB prepatation
Posted on 3/15/09 at 9:56 am to SlowFlowPro
RS will get his shot at playing QB. In 2009, he'll get snaps in the Wild Tiger, and I'm sure Crowton will have him on the field for a few plays elsewhere.
In the long run, RS's future at QB will depend on his ability to a) read defenses and b) improve his passing skills.
He will get his shot, but I wouldn't be surprised to see Chris Garrett as LSU's #1 QB 2-3 years from now.
In the long run, RS's future at QB will depend on his ability to a) read defenses and b) improve his passing skills.
He will get his shot, but I wouldn't be surprised to see Chris Garrett as LSU's #1 QB 2-3 years from now.
Posted on 3/15/09 at 9:59 am to ForeLSU
False -- He will play a form of QB, Slot, Wild Tiger at LSU.
Posted on 3/15/09 at 10:07 am to Summer Grove Tiger
quote:
he'll get snaps in the Wild Tiger
the next time we run the wild tiger will be the first time we run a wild x
quote:
In the long run, RS's future at QB will depend on his ability to a) read defenses and b) improve his passing skills.
how much time will he get to improve in these areas when he's practicing as an option QB and slot WR?
remember garrett is a pure QB prospect who will likely redshirt and who will get practice at QB alone
plus, JJ/JL each have 3 years of eligibility left. if JJ becomes a total badass and leaves in 2 years, JL will likely start in 3 years as a RS Sr (if he doesn't transfer and goes the flynn route)
it's just going to be hard for shep
Posted on 3/15/09 at 10:13 am to SlowFlowPro
I think RS will be used all over the field. Using him primarily as a WR won't get the most out of his talents. I don't see him being in the mix very much at QB, thou I do think they will have some packages for him. But ultimately before its over he will be a Percy Harvin type player.
This post was edited on 3/15/09 at 10:15 am
Posted on 3/15/09 at 10:13 am to SlowFlowPro
Sfp - Call it what yoy will, but if you don't think RS will line up and run the "Wild X" next year, then stay tuned.
RS will get a shot to play QB, but I don't know that he will ever be the starter. That's what I said earlier.
RS will get a shot to play QB, but I don't know that he will ever be the starter. That's what I said earlier.
Posted on 3/15/09 at 10:14 am to Ponchy Tiger
i think his primary talent is his speed and running ability, so whichever position gets him in the open field is a good position for him, imho
Posted on 3/15/09 at 10:14 am to Summer Grove Tiger
quote:
Sfp - Call it what yoy will, but if you don't think RS will line up and run the "Wild X" next year, then stay tuned.
i hope we do run it, but we just haven't run it yet for some reason. the comment has nothing to do with shep, i just don't get why we haven't jumped on the wild-x bandwagon (esp with our athletes)
Posted on 3/15/09 at 10:17 am to Roaad
quote:
Russell Shepard will be primarily a WR while at LSU.
True or False.
I say True.
Posted on 3/15/09 at 10:21 am to SlowFlowPro
quote:
i think his primary talent is his speed and running ability, so whichever position gets him in the open field is a good position for him, imho
Agreed, but he has shown to have good arm strength and accuracy. I think he will be in the mix at Qb but not as a starter. I think he be used more as a change of pace. As long as we have a couple of good pure QB's on the roster to use him at QB would be a waste IMO. When his talents can be better used somewhere else. Of course he does have that certain "it" quality and great leadership that you want from a QB. So maybe he will just grab the QB position and never let go of it. Either way LSU will be better no matter where he ends up. He just seems to have them certain leadership qualities that don't come along everyday.
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