re: LSU fans - Leonard Fournette

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It's an interesting (sort of) offer. Roberts is nowhere near as big as the normal CBs that Saban recruits. He's a smaller guy, and while he can be very effective, it would be quite a departure from the normal physical traits Saban looks for in a CB.

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I don't doubt there is some sort of level ulterior motive in regards to Fournette(they've offered a OL as well on St. Aug), but it could also have to do with him being referred to him by Crutch and Robbie Green(apparently trains with him). I think Saban sorta has a "sweet tooth" for Louisiana prospects, where he'll lower his standards looking at lesser tiered recruits. I think that too is an ulterior motive, looking at the big picture(potential pipelines).

His preference for 6-1 CBs is a pipe dream, but most are at least 6 flat or close to it. 5-9 is pretty small, but apparently Roberts has some good ball skills. I just hope Saban isn't recruiting specific players for subpackages. I think if you can't project them as a base starter in HS, you're better off using that scholarship elsewhere.

Of course this is speculation on my part...