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re: What RB is going to step it up this year? This position group has a lot to prove.
Posted on 4/20/21 at 8:10 am to GorgeousGeorge
Posted on 4/20/21 at 8:10 am to GorgeousGeorge
Remember, Emery and TDP didn’t play a ton their freshman year because of Clyde. Last year the line was, at best, inconsistent, so they never had a chance to get into a groove. Hopefully, they know they’re assignments by now and can just react to what they see when running the ball. I expect that we’ll be just fine at RB...one or two will step up!
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Posted on 4/20/21 at 8:23 am to GumboPot
O hasn't really hidden his disappointment that the RB group hasn't been very good (outside of CEH) the last few years. He's practically begging for someone to become a feature back.
TDP reminds me a bit of Brossette to the extent he seems to be a solid player, but not necessarily a game breaker. If there is a big hole in front of him he'll get through it for a nice gain. If not, he doesn't really see the hole elsewhere.
You know the staff would LOVE to see Emery play like the 5 star recruit they thought he would be. So him not getting a ton of snaps even though there seemingly would be many available is worrisome. For whatever reason he just hasn't translated to the college game yet. That, in and of itself is worrisome because RB is probably the easiest position at which to make an impact early in your career.
Bradford is just really small and had big issues catching the ball.
IMO, the door is WIDE OPEN for one or both of the incoming freshman to get significant PT. I think O is quietly hoping one or both come in and look like a big time back right out of the gate. I don't think he is "sold" on any of the current RBs at the moment.
TDP reminds me a bit of Brossette to the extent he seems to be a solid player, but not necessarily a game breaker. If there is a big hole in front of him he'll get through it for a nice gain. If not, he doesn't really see the hole elsewhere.
You know the staff would LOVE to see Emery play like the 5 star recruit they thought he would be. So him not getting a ton of snaps even though there seemingly would be many available is worrisome. For whatever reason he just hasn't translated to the college game yet. That, in and of itself is worrisome because RB is probably the easiest position at which to make an impact early in your career.
Bradford is just really small and had big issues catching the ball.
IMO, the door is WIDE OPEN for one or both of the incoming freshman to get significant PT. I think O is quietly hoping one or both come in and look like a big time back right out of the gate. I don't think he is "sold" on any of the current RBs at the moment.
Posted on 4/20/21 at 8:52 am to GumboPot
My main concern with the freshman running backs is for them to learn Peetz system quickly. Same reason we did not see much of Emery in '19: it took him time to learn what he needed to do.
Hopefully if Kiner and Goodwin are the answer, Peetz can quickly get them up to speed on their assignments.
Hopefully if Kiner and Goodwin are the answer, Peetz can quickly get them up to speed on their assignments.
Posted on 4/20/21 at 9:16 am to irishTiger18
The drop off between CEH in 2019 and the position group in 2020 is remarkable. Important for this team to have a productive RB emerge
Posted on 4/20/21 at 9:24 am to GumboPot
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I feel like at this point the RB group is the furthest behind but can make the greatest gains before the season opener. Just need some guys to step up and reach their potential.
Tight End is LSU's weakest position, no question about it. You have Kole Taylor and Nick Storz.
We don't really know anything about Emery at the moment since he's missed all of Spring recovering from shoulder surgery. TDP can be a feature back given the carries. He had a few good games last year and if he's slimmed up, that should help a lot with getting to the second level.
Posted on 4/20/21 at 9:58 am to geauxrugby
You can't make excuses for a Junior. The reason they didn't play as freshman is because they didn't produce.
We can't blame the running back coach either.
Who coached Hilliard, Faulk, Fournette, Harvey Williams? They, and many more, all produced as Freshmen.
If Davis Price or Emery have it they better show it.
They will be passed up and their opportunity lost.
We can't blame the running back coach either.
Who coached Hilliard, Faulk, Fournette, Harvey Williams? They, and many more, all produced as Freshmen.
If Davis Price or Emery have it they better show it.
They will be passed up and their opportunity lost.
Posted on 4/20/21 at 10:34 am to Gus007
Both TDP and Emery have done a little less than I thought they would by this point. Still, I think Emery has the highest ceiling and could be that gamebreaker at the position if he puts it all together. His issues have seemed to me to be more of a problem reading the defense. Emery from HS to college has felt a bit like watching Trent Richardson from Bama to NFL. At the earlier level (HS for Emery, Bama for Richardson), athletic talent and just being bigger/faster/better than the competition allowed for dominant games. At the higher level, you're seeing a lack of mental prep and ability to read the defense and the holes on the line.
TDP still has a bit more room to grow, as well, but he's at least been pretty consistent so far. His new slimmer look shows that he has put in some physical conditioning work this offseason and hopefully is a sign of a breakout season to come.
Bradford is Lanard Fournette 2. Good back, has some tools, can catch it out of the backfield, but is not going to be that lead guy for the team unless injuries force the issue. I like him, and I think there could be some good packages for him catching the ball out of the backfield, but if he's our top option a few other things have gone wrong.
The freshmen coming in have an enormous amount of potential. I think both Goodwin and Kiner could wind up being stars here if they develop.
TDP still has a bit more room to grow, as well, but he's at least been pretty consistent so far. His new slimmer look shows that he has put in some physical conditioning work this offseason and hopefully is a sign of a breakout season to come.
Bradford is Lanard Fournette 2. Good back, has some tools, can catch it out of the backfield, but is not going to be that lead guy for the team unless injuries force the issue. I like him, and I think there could be some good packages for him catching the ball out of the backfield, but if he's our top option a few other things have gone wrong.
The freshmen coming in have an enormous amount of potential. I think both Goodwin and Kiner could wind up being stars here if they develop.
Posted on 4/20/21 at 11:11 am to LSUstephen17
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Davis Price and Emery as true Sophs
3rd year sophs
Posted on 4/20/21 at 11:17 am to GumboPot
All imma say is that walk on kid ran hard af in that last game. Looked good to me.
Posted on 4/20/21 at 11:24 am to GumboPot
1. We need the Ol to block better. If we don’t have great blocking you gotta go with a guy who can shed first contact. If you can open some running lanes you can get the home run threat in there.
2. Emery needs some touches. He definitely has the highest ceiling, but any mistake he ends up in the dog house. TDP drops passes too.
2. Emery needs some touches. He definitely has the highest ceiling, but any mistake he ends up in the dog house. TDP drops passes too.
This post was edited on 4/20/21 at 11:29 am
Posted on 4/20/21 at 12:02 pm to GumboPot
I really hope Emery turns the corner and reaches that level we know he can. What is good for us is usually someone steps up. Even in “down years” at RB, someone always shines and surprises us. Our new guys look good on film, I wouldn't be surprised if one of them won the job down the stretch
Posted on 4/20/21 at 12:35 pm to Lester Earl
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Goodwin might be the best back on the roste
Weren’t you saying he might be overrated because he didn’t have an offer from Alabama just a couple months ago on the recruiting board?
Posted on 4/20/21 at 12:42 pm to sunnydaze
No, that wasn’t what I said. Never called him overrated. You might be thinking of Kiner.
The Bama offer stuff was more about Kevin Faulk & his alleged recruiting prowess. Goodwin is a favorite of mine
The Bama offer stuff was more about Kevin Faulk & his alleged recruiting prowess. Goodwin is a favorite of mine
Posted on 4/20/21 at 3:15 pm to GumboPot
Goodwin will rise to at least #2 before the end of the year. Kid is freaking scary fast.
Posted on 4/20/21 at 4:46 pm to Powerman
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If Emery turns the corner that would be huge. I like Davis Price as a consistent guy but he isn't a superstar.
That's how i look at it. Tdp is going to take whats there. IF emery ever puts it together he is a home run threat.
Tdp looked faster and is catching the ball much better since slimming down.
Posted on 4/20/21 at 7:14 pm to GumboPot
The 2 new Freshmen will be better than anyone we now have. People will be surprised.
Posted on 4/20/21 at 7:56 pm to Datbayoubengal
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Goodwin will rise to at least #2 before the end of the year. Kid is freaking scary fast.
He can change direction as smoothly as anyone I have seen. Never slows.
Posted on 4/20/21 at 11:11 pm to GhostofJackson
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CEH didn't enter 2019 with much in the way of expectations and most thought he would be passed by Emery by game 6. We will have 6 running backs in the fall. One will emerge. If LSU is running 11 personnel with no subs, you need the guy with the most utility and athleticism.
Exactly and Emery had a way higher yards per carry his sophomore year then CEH had his soph year, and had his best outing vs Bama. This with a way worse o line. It’s not his fault he doesn’t get the carries when he is the more productive back.
Posted on 4/20/21 at 11:33 pm to TheTruthPolice
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Exactly and Emery had a way higher yards per carry his sophomore year then CEH had his soph year, and had his best outing vs Bama. This with a way worse o line. It’s not his fault he doesn’t get the carries when he is the more productive back.
I’m excited to see him in an offense with more than 1 run play.
Posted on 4/20/21 at 11:35 pm to Chalkywhite84
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Tdp looked faster and is catching the ball much better since slimming down.
It's tough to tell from just the spring game. I might be selling him short saying he isn't a star. He has the potential to be one. I hope he can assume the feature back role this year.
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