re: Why do LSU fans defend Fournette with such vigor?

I think Bama fans defended AJ and Henry in a similar manner, the difference was that weren't considered "once in a generation players". Really they weren't even considered above average until pretty late in their careers.

But I understand the media plays a large part in the hype machine and I much prefer a player that earns respect on the field before he receives the superstar label but more often than not the player has no control over this.