GeauxTigers_11

Bye Bye Mr. JR Belton

It is absolutely true from the family Lane Kiffin and LSU wanted to move in a different direction. I hate this for the kid with it being so last minute and think LSU is making a mistake. History tells us the best LSU receivers are from Louisiana and maybe it all works out for LSU but for the last few years these out of state guys whether it was transfers or high school recruits don't pan out. If you watched Airline play this year you see the drop off in the talent around him and it was the Kenny Darby show. He was limited in how much he could play outside receiver with inconsistent quarterback play, constant double coverage, and teams selling out to take him away. He still managed to make plays when teams knew who was getting the ball. I do not buy the "lack of explosiveness" narrative. I have no doubt he will land on his feet. If you know the kid, then you already know he plays with a chip on his shoulder and will use this as motivation.

If Blake Baker is indeed getting a head job, this guy would have to be near the top of my list.

Seems like every year the recruiting board gets overly excited and jumps on the bandwagon for the big time out of state recruit to be the next big thing either to be left at the alter or the kid just not being that good. LSU's receivers historically are always from the great state of Louisiana when we are at our best. Most of those same guys are not 5 star players and always out play their rankings. Save that money... a 17-18 year old high school receiver is not worth a million dollars having never played a meaningful snap of college ball.

Wonder what Darby is thinking watching Keys and Mack taking their visits after committing

Check the receipts... I tried to tell this board months ago that he would rocket up recruiting boards once he got on the camp circuit/7v7 scene and would end up finishing as one of the top wideouts in this entire class. LSU better do all they can to make sure he gets on campus. Best in the state no questions asked. The kid is the ultimate competitor.

I have been saying this since day 1. Darby would have blown up early had he not missed most of his sophomore season with a collarbone injury. He should run in the 10.9's early on in the 100m and likely those times fall as we progress into warmer weather and getting the legs into track shape. He has elite ball skills and hand strength. He is the wide receiver LSU fans should not be wanting to leave the state. This won't be the first time you hear about him on the camp circuit either.

Darby is the best wide receiver in our state and it isn't close.

I believe this years team and national title hopes will fall solely on the pitching staff and staying healthy. LSU will run out one of the most talented lineups offensively in the country.

stars don't mean a damn thing other than boosting ego's and making people feel better about themself.