re: Why would Emery come back to LSU?

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not sure how that works if you’re going to grad school.

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it works like a fine oiled machine if the school wants the athlete to come there

Emery wants to win a national championship! LSU is going to win the national championship this year.

Because you have options. Some players have better days than others.

He’s still rehabbing, still not quite sure how he still has eligibility but it’s pretty logical for him to stay in a place he knows with that disadvantage instead of going somewhere brand new and trying carve out a role with a busted knee

RB depth was already an issue so it’s kind of a perfect fit for LSU as well with a guy whose been around for a long time, can play the run and the pass in spots, and should be well rested to fill in the back half of the seasons and injuries come into play and he gets healthier

Because this is the year he finally breaks out of course.

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disagree with your premise but sheesh, rough crowd this morning. I gave you a pity upvote.

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I didn’t. The question was stupid.

We have zero depth and Emery knows the offense. He has a better shot here as a rotational back showing that he’s healthy for beyond if an NFL team takes a chance on him. Many players get drafted who have had less stats than Emery; and he’s not been injury prone. The injury last year was his 1st, other academic reasons have kept him off the field.

..and my first post in this thread talked depth last year, we were running our 4th & 5th guy due to injuries, is more than enough to keep him here.

I wish the kid the best and I would love for him to be our featured because he has all the physical tools, but he needs to stay healthy and pass all his classes. If he could put it all together, it would be one heck of a story and could be one of the missing pieces to LSU making a run for a NC!

Well first, as others have stated, you have made a lot of assumptions. But I’ll ask you this. What happens if Jackson gets injured, and you are all of a sudden left with:

1) Williams
2) A freshman who might not know the playbook
3) A guy that isn’t on the active roster because of legal issues

Because his momma didn’t raise no bitch he came to compete

Frank Wilson has always played multiple backs often feeding the hot hand. Emery, if he has recovered, has the physical abilities to have a hot hand. We have all seen glimpses of why he has had confidence in his abilities. He does provide quality depth and they must be comfortable with his personality.

Most here would hope that a local talent grows mentally and physically and have a great career as long as he isn’t playing against LSU or perhaps the saints. That he gets that opportunity as a Tiger is better.

LSU is a top tier program with facilities and getting players into the NFL. How many of those other top programs are looking for running backs coming off injuries. Sometimes the grass isn’t always greener.

Some five star’s never reach their potential while others get there late. He is a Tiger. I hope he has a great year and future. Preferably with a ball in his hands. If not working in a local industry.