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Apparently the same model that fits a Yamaha 50 HP will fit up to a Yamaha 90 HP. A seperate model [the 18MM] fits the Yamaha 115 HP and above.

50 HP Prop Lock

Here is the team ranking formula for those interested... (please keep in mind a statistician from UC-Berkeley developed this for us).

Please note you only take the top 20 prospects in this formula, ordered by # Stars descending.

POINTS = ((N / (N + 50)) * H) + ((50 / (N + 50)) * L)

where...

H = 250 for each 5-star commit + 140 for each 4-star + 75 for each 3-star + 20 for each 2-star + 10 for each 1-star

L = 18 for each 5-star + 12 for each 4-star + 8 for each 3-star + 3 for each 2-star + 1 for each 1-star

N = a big honkin' calculation, described below

CALCULATION OF N:
10 for each commit on the Rivals 100 (high school) ranked 1-10
9 for each commit on the Rivals 100 (high school) ranked 11-20
etc. down to...
1 for each commit on the Rivals 100 (high school) ranked 91-100

10 for each commit on the Rivals 100 (non-high school) ranked 1-10
9 for each commit on the Rivals 100 (non-high school) ranked 11-20
etc. down to...
6 for each commit on the Rivals 100 (non-high school) ranked 41-50

24 for each commit ranked #1 on his official position ranking
18 for each commit ranked #2-5 on his official position ranking
8 for each commit ranked 6-X on his official position ranking, where X is dependent on detail position, as listed below...

--Dual-threat QB: 25
--Pro-style QB: 25
--Running Back: 35
--All-Purpose Back: 15
--Fullback: 15
--Wide Receiver: 50
--Tight End: 20
--Offensive Tackle: 40
--Offensive Guard: 30
--Offensive Center: 10
--Defensive Tackle: 50
--Weakside Defensive End: 20
--Strongside Defensive End: 30
--Inside Linebacker: 35
--Outside Linebacker: 35
--Cornerback: 40
--Safety: 30
--Athlete: 25
--Kicker: (no points awarded for rank lower than 5th)

If the team's average stars are greater than 3, add (100 * (Avg stars - 3)) to N.

So in other words..according to Rivals if you have a need for a kicker, whether he is the best kicker out of high school or not, you get no points and all you have to do is sign a class full of Defensive Tackles and Wide Receivers and you will be the "best recruiting class in the nation"

Add Vinson or Loston=Four Horseman
Leave it at three-The Triple Alliance or The Furies

Like most individuals who follow recruiting, I don't give much attention to the "star" ranking of a player(s). With that being said, I DO give a lot of credit and attention to how well overall LSU recruited. As mentioned, by consistently recruiting in the Top 5 in the nation, a team can be assured of at least some high level of talent for the coaches to mature and progress. LSU moved from #13 to #7 with the addition of two commits. With the caliber that is left and/or projected, LSU could easily move into one of the Top 3 spots. That was the purpose of the thread...to give us all a little ray of light into the darkness of what has been a rough month.

Biggest Offensive 2012 Contributors: Hands down Mett and Odell.
Most Improved Offenive Players in 2012: McGee, Shep, and Jarvis.

Biggest Defensive 2012 Contributors: TM, Simon, and Sam.
Most Improved Defensive Players in 2012: Freak, Loston, and Ronnie Vinson.

For those of you who enjoy really great stews, you should try this "Seafood Stew Recipe" that we have been cooking for years. It is sure to impress even the most finicky of eaters and it is absolutely delicious. We have substitued everything from catfish to alligator for this recipe so feel free to add ingredients that you know you and your guests would enjoy.

Name: Seafood Stew
Ingredients:
2 lb of medium shrimp
1 pint of lump crab meat
10-15 large scallops
1 pint of shucked oysters in its own liquor
Two medium yellow onions
1 bunch of green onions
1 medium green, yellow, red, or orange bell pepper
2 stalks of celery
1 bay leaf
1 bunch of parsley (1/2 cup roughly chopped) or 1 rounded teaspoon of dried parsley
4 cloves of garlic
1 Jalapeno pepper deseeded and deveined chopped
2 cans of Condensed Cream of Shrimp Soup
2 tablespoons of Dark Roux
2 sticks of unsalted butter
1 8-12 oz jar of clam juice (This can be found either in the canned meat section of the store and/or occasionally in the drink mix section)

1. Dice the onions, bell pepper, celery, half of the green onions (save upper half for garnish), garlic, and parsley and set aside.
2. In a large cast iron pot, bring up the heat to medium (6-7 on some stoves).
3. Add the butter and bayleaf and melt until slightly sizzling.
4. Add the chopped vegetables and stir for 10-15 minutes or until the onions are clear.
5. Add the two cans of Cream of Shrimp plus two cans of water and reduce heat to medium low (4-5).
6. In a seperate pot, bring the clam juice to a boil and add the Dark Roux stirring occasionally until dissolved thoroughly.
7. Add the clam stock to the stew pot and stir.
8. Add the lump crab meat and scallops and cook for 20-30 minutes or until the desired consistancy is reached.
9. Add the shrimp and cook for additional 10 minutes.
10. Add the oysters plus their liquor and cook for 5 minutes.

Garnish with the remaining half of chopped green onions, more chopped parsley, and the jalapeno pepper.

Serve over rice. This will serve 10-12 people and is great for games, holidays, etc.

You would think that with the enthusiasm of SEC schools pursuing Trae Elston that LSU's name would be mentioned. I find it hard to believe that every other SEC school (East and West) have a standing offer and LSU doesn't? He doesn't have quite the size of Thompson, though but can we lure Thompson away from A&M?
As far as Edwards, I would love to see him at LSU. I am just not getting my hopes up until I hear of his LOI being signed. Watching him play in the UA game was a real treat. He has speed off the ball and reminds me of Montgomery.

How quickly we forget the 2001 season. How many of you were shaking your heads in dismay when Rohan Davey got injured in the 2001 SEC Championship game and Matt Mauck was given the call? I know that deep down we were all saying "who is this guy?" Before getting injured in the 2002 season he went 5-1 and led us to a NC in 2003. The point is--that was Mauck's breakout game which gave him the confidence to be a leader at the quarterback position. The same analogy could be made with Jefferson. The game against GT should have and more than likely will show him that he has what it takes to lead this team. Even a little bit of confidence can go a long way and improve his quarterback play as a whole.