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re: 2015 3* LB Dwaine Thomas commits to Texas A&M
Posted on 1/17/15 at 5:56 pm to BlackCloud
Posted on 1/17/15 at 5:56 pm to BlackCloud
Thomas weighed in at 210, fwiw.
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Posted on 1/17/15 at 5:58 pm to Hugh McElroy
He put in a lot of work last year to get his weight up. Worked his tail off for an offer like this. Very proud of him.
This post was edited on 1/17/15 at 5:58 pm
Posted on 1/17/15 at 6:17 pm to rmnldr
You have a connection to him?
Posted on 1/17/15 at 6:18 pm to TexasAg13
same hs. been watching him at games for awhile. i think i just aged myself 
This post was edited on 1/17/15 at 6:20 pm
Posted on 1/17/15 at 6:27 pm to rmnldr
rmnldr,
Would you mind giving a bit of a breakdown on him? You probably have as much insight on him as any of the pay sites.
Would you mind giving a bit of a breakdown on him? You probably have as much insight on him as any of the pay sites.
Posted on 1/17/15 at 6:30 pm to betweenthebara
Kid has talent and fits what Chavis likes at LB. Give him time and he could be a good LB in that scheme.
That said, all the TAM guys and even mods on recruiting sites have to quit pumping this kid as the prototype for the Chavis LB position. Cmon. This kid was right under Chavis' nose at LSU and never sniffed an offer. Its not as if LSU is loaded with LBs and don't need them. It shows more the lack of depth and talent at the position at TAM than the kid being some super prospect. I hope the kid develops and plays well but don't be ridiculous with the expectations. LSU has 5-6 kids on the roster built like this kid, with the same skill set and are more talented that are just players not studs. Pump the brakes
That said, all the TAM guys and even mods on recruiting sites have to quit pumping this kid as the prototype for the Chavis LB position. Cmon. This kid was right under Chavis' nose at LSU and never sniffed an offer. Its not as if LSU is loaded with LBs and don't need them. It shows more the lack of depth and talent at the position at TAM than the kid being some super prospect. I hope the kid develops and plays well but don't be ridiculous with the expectations. LSU has 5-6 kids on the roster built like this kid, with the same skill set and are more talented that are just players not studs. Pump the brakes
Posted on 1/17/15 at 7:26 pm to lsufanva
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Kid has talent and fits what Chavis likes at LB. Give him time and he could be a good LB in that scheme.
That said, all the TAM guys and even mods on recruiting sites have to quit pumping this kid as the prototype for the Chavis LB position. Cmon. This kid was right under Chavis' nose at LSU and never sniffed an offer. Its not as if LSU is loaded with LBs and don't need them. It shows more the lack of depth and talent at the position at TAM than the kid being some super prospect. I hope the kid develops and plays well but don't be ridiculous with the expectations. LSU has 5-6 kids on the roster built like this kid, with the same skill set and are more talented that are just players not studs. Pump the brakes
So is he or is he not the kind of LB Chavis wants?
Posted on 1/17/15 at 7:34 pm to Farmer1906
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So is he or is he not the kind of LB Chavis wants?
He is trying to be diplomatic, which isn't a good idea on a message board.
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Kid has talent and fits what Chavis likes at LB
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pumping this kid as the prototype for the
He is pointing out that although the kid has talent and fits what Chavis likes in a LB, he isn't a prototype for and doesn't have the upside to demand an offer from LSU.
Is that too complicated for you, pal?
This post was edited on 1/17/15 at 7:47 pm
Posted on 1/17/15 at 7:43 pm to Farmer1906
He is a smaller linebacker but doesn't have the speed like Kwon Alexander or Deion Jones has. He has some serious burst which is why they let him play at DE. HHS didn't have great talent on defense so he was one of the anchors. LSU has recruited him lightly and considers him a plan B guy. He still needs to develop physically and his technique needs work. That being said, he's a great guy overall who won't get in trouble in Aggieland. If he were to get an LSU offer he would most likely flip though.
He's nowhere near elite but has all the makings to be down the road.
I'm actually impressed that A&M has been recruiting the river parishes as well as they have. If they can get some of the guys out of there they'll create a nice little pipeline. Across the river from Hahnville is Destrehan where Kirk Merritt plays. The big flashy stars don't come out of here but every year it's packed with talent.
ETA: I looked and A&M has also offered Rickey Preston from Hahnville.
He's nowhere near elite but has all the makings to be down the road.
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Yeah his offer sheet is unimpressive, but he's from Louisiana so at the very least maybe it will pay off down the road with another recruit from his area...as long as he realizes he's not in swamp trash land and stays eligible and out of jail.
I'm actually impressed that A&M has been recruiting the river parishes as well as they have. If they can get some of the guys out of there they'll create a nice little pipeline. Across the river from Hahnville is Destrehan where Kirk Merritt plays. The big flashy stars don't come out of here but every year it's packed with talent.
ETA: I looked and A&M has also offered Rickey Preston from Hahnville.
This post was edited on 1/17/15 at 7:57 pm
Posted on 1/17/15 at 8:14 pm to Farmer1906
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So is he or is he not the kind of LB Chavis wants?
When he was at a good school or now that he is coaching for a shitty team?
Posted on 1/17/15 at 9:52 pm to Maximus
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When he was at a good school or now that he is coaching for a shitty team?
Posted on 1/17/15 at 10:18 pm to Farmer1906
So is he or is he not the kind of LB Chavis wants?[/quote]
With all due respect Chavis recruited DJ Welter, and played him 2 years too long. This is equivalent to LSU flipping a UH Cougar recruit and being excited about it. Just for a little perspective
Posted on 1/17/15 at 11:34 pm to Dlab2013
So we shouldn't be excited for this kid? He is getting a lot of attention from bigger schools lately bc he's kind of a late bloomer. His stats are great and his film looks good to me.
Posted on 1/18/15 at 1:39 am to Nguyening
Posted on 1/18/15 at 3:55 am to LaBornNRaised
He's a 3* guy for a variety of reasons but he's got talent, and after a couple years developing in the system, he should be a pretty good linebacker for us. His senior year was pretty impressive on film.... really like this pickup.
Posted on 1/18/15 at 4:46 am to dead money
Bernardrick McKinney was a 2* athlete
Damontre Moore was a 3* DE
Tyrann Mathieu was a 3* CB
We aren't looking for Thomas to start this year or even play meaningful snaps in 2015. We're looking for him to play meaningful snaps and possibly start in 2016 and later.
Damontre Moore was a 3* DE
Tyrann Mathieu was a 3* CB
We aren't looking for Thomas to start this year or even play meaningful snaps in 2015. We're looking for him to play meaningful snaps and possibly start in 2016 and later.
Posted on 1/18/15 at 6:28 am to CGSC Lobotomy
Chavis approved an LSU Mathieu offer though so he saw the difference
Posted on 1/18/15 at 6:39 am to WestCoastAg
Please stop falling for it people.
Posted on 1/18/15 at 7:33 am to WestCoastAg
LSU fans are really showing their red asses in this thread. Please pull your dresses back down. Every LSU fan trying to troll Aggie fans these days need to step away from the computer. Y'all come off as scared, Internet pussies. Maybe that's what you are.
Trying to troll aTm because they got a 3* guy from Louisiana, good grief.
Aggies, I hope Chief and co. turns this kid into a superstar, and he has a great future!
Trying to troll aTm because they got a 3* guy from Louisiana, good grief.
Aggies, I hope Chief and co. turns this kid into a superstar, and he has a great future!
Posted on 1/18/15 at 7:45 am to lsudat10
Sad when you have to try to make friends on the Internet
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