lob1284
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Could someone explain how paying the players actually works?
Posted by lob1284 on 12/28/25 at 8:09 am
Looking for a detailed explanation. A few questions below:
My understanding is the $30M number that is usually floated is a blend between rev share and NIL, with rev share portion being “capped” and NIL theoretically unlimited. Is this correct?
When schools are announcing the signing of a returning player with an official post, I assume that part is strictly rev share. Is that correct?
What are the NIL rules? Are there loopholes or ways to circumvent NIL restrictions?
I’m most curious in learning what real restrictions there are to pay the players, if any. If we get on a hot streak in the portal, and let’s say a few more big name guys want in and we’re already at our $30M budget, could it be as simple as making a phone call to the right person pulling the purse strings to get a bigger check? (Presumably NIL based additional funds in this scenario of exceeding the “cap”).
My understanding is the $30M number that is usually floated is a blend between rev share and NIL, with rev share portion being “capped” and NIL theoretically unlimited. Is this correct?
When schools are announcing the signing of a returning player with an official post, I assume that part is strictly rev share. Is that correct?
What are the NIL rules? Are there loopholes or ways to circumvent NIL restrictions?
I’m most curious in learning what real restrictions there are to pay the players, if any. If we get on a hot streak in the portal, and let’s say a few more big name guys want in and we’re already at our $30M budget, could it be as simple as making a phone call to the right person pulling the purse strings to get a bigger check? (Presumably NIL based additional funds in this scenario of exceeding the “cap”).
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re: Tyree Adams OT enters portal
Posted by lob1284 on 12/27/25 at 4:44 pm to BeastTigers10
My thoughts on the portal in general and especially these O linemen: if they want any of these guys to stay badly enough, they can make it happen. If they decide any of these guys are worth it, they can offer them what it takes to stay. Even Curne who will have suitors, there’s a price that he comes back for. LSU still has leverage.
re: Tyree Adams OT enters portal
Posted by lob1284 on 12/27/25 at 12:51 pm to Lester Earl
Was thinking the same. Figured we’d try to grab a starting LT in the portal and slide him to RT. This 2 week portal period will be must see TV.
re: An after Christmas gift!! Dj Chester into the portal!
Posted by lob1284 on 12/26/25 at 4:41 pm to Covingtontiger77
Your backup center should never also be your backup LT. that tells you all you need to know about the prior staffs development of the OL. That’s not DJ’s fault, he deserves credit for being a team player.
Ultimately his downfall was a lack or play strength. After 3 years in a college weight program I think that is what it is. If he was 6’2” with below average strength in the interior he could maybe compensate with technique and leverage. Being super tall playing inside doesn’t help his case.
Ultimately his downfall was a lack or play strength. After 3 years in a college weight program I think that is what it is. If he was 6’2” with below average strength in the interior he could maybe compensate with technique and leverage. Being super tall playing inside doesn’t help his case.
Assumed Wisener would go pro. He’s a good player.
re: ESPN 104.5 Reporting Berry Negotiating Deal to Stay With LSU
Posted by lob1284 on 12/22/25 at 6:59 pm to JayWalkTiger
Quite the misleading title. How hard is it to accurately describe what the article actually says.
The opt outs are the best possible thing for this bowl prep and game to provide any value to the 2026 season. You should want every player who’s not on the team next year to opt out.
Not getting my hopes up for Stewart. BUT, if we pulled that off…. Stewart and Reliford as starting DEs would be so nasty. I really think Reliford was going to take a big step this year if not for the injury. Still think the breakout is coming. I think he has 6-8 sack potential while being a really physical edge setter.
The DEs we grabbed from the portal last year all played well for us, but I’d change the strategy and use all that money on one premier guy who’s already proven he can get home as a pass rusher. You still have Carpenter, Cobbins, Jackson, and Shanklin. Develop that group to fill out your rotation.
You’d have Stewart, Whit Weeks (healthy at 2024 form) and Pickett. A true difference maker on all 3 levels. And I still think Spears can develop into an All SEC safety.
The DEs we grabbed from the portal last year all played well for us, but I’d change the strategy and use all that money on one premier guy who’s already proven he can get home as a pass rusher. You still have Carpenter, Cobbins, Jackson, and Shanklin. Develop that group to fill out your rotation.
You’d have Stewart, Whit Weeks (healthy at 2024 form) and Pickett. A true difference maker on all 3 levels. And I still think Spears can develop into an All SEC safety.
re: Don’t Want Many 1-Year Rentals in the Portal. Hopefully most have 2 years eligibility.
Posted by lob1284 on 12/17/25 at 4:19 pm to TigerSaurus
We just proved we can field an elite secondary with 1 year guys. This thing will always be year by year unless we start fielding top 3 recruiting classes every year with high retention. Lane also pulled a group of mercenaries on their DL in 2024 and it was probably the best DL in the country. You don’t discriminate against 1 year players.
re: Thoughts on Randy Pittman From fsu - balled out against bama made good catches against mia
Posted by lob1284 on 12/17/25 at 1:06 pm to lsufan0582
We really need another TE in this offense. Everyone is automatically projecting Trey’Dez as a can’t miss projection in Lane’s offense, but he still needs to take another step to be an every down guy in that role. Lane’s TE is more of an H back who’s doing all sorts of stuff.
I thought Trey’Dez was fine blocking in those split zone looks, but on those plays he had a running start and is really just bodying up the backside defender. He still has to improve as an overall blocker. He needs to have the best 7 months of his life in the weight room, which no basketball will help a lot there.
There’s a world where Trey’Dez is a liability in some of the H back assignments in Lane’s offense and gets mixed in more as a jumbo slot receiver. All to say a guy like Pittman could have a big role even with Trey’Dez.
I thought Trey’Dez was fine blocking in those split zone looks, but on those plays he had a running start and is really just bodying up the backside defender. He still has to improve as an overall blocker. He needs to have the best 7 months of his life in the weight room, which no basketball will help a lot there.
There’s a world where Trey’Dez is a liability in some of the H back assignments in Lane’s offense and gets mixed in more as a jumbo slot receiver. All to say a guy like Pittman could have a big role even with Trey’Dez.
re: Ole Miss QB Trinidad Chambliss and RB Kewan Lacy with some interesting comments...
Posted by lob1284 on 12/15/25 at 2:45 pm to lsufan0582
I think Chambliss would get drafted. Day 3 pick but I think he’s shown enough to get a shot. But I would think he makes more on a 1 year NIL deal than he would as a 6th rounder.
re: Patiently waiting for Florida WR Dallas Wilson to enter the portal.
Posted by lob1284 on 12/15/25 at 2:21 pm to TrevoDaTiger87
Is this based on rumor or just wishful thinking?
re: Ole Miss 247's Neal McCready...
Posted by lob1284 on 12/11/25 at 2:32 pm to FriedBolognaBiscuit
Hard to see a tampering lawsuit going anywhere considering how wide open the player movement has become. Considering how much actual tampering undoubtedly happens I have no idea how you selectively enforce it.
I almost think threatening suit will make Lane pursue these guys more aggressively.
I almost think threatening suit will make Lane pursue these guys more aggressively.
People need to be patient with the portal. The tidal wave of entries hasn’t come yet.
Going after Mack and Derek Williams is like going after JK Johnson, Jyaire Brown, and J Gilbert. Don’t go after guys from big schools who got passed up unless you’re just looking to add backups. Personally I’d rather rely on your freshman and sophomores you recruited as backups.
Go after Haulcy and Delane types. Focus on guys who balled out at smaller or struggling programs who are looking to step up to the bright lights and elevate their NFL profiles.
Going after Mack and Derek Williams is like going after JK Johnson, Jyaire Brown, and J Gilbert. Don’t go after guys from big schools who got passed up unless you’re just looking to add backups. Personally I’d rather rely on your freshman and sophomores you recruited as backups.
Go after Haulcy and Delane types. Focus on guys who balled out at smaller or struggling programs who are looking to step up to the bright lights and elevate their NFL profiles.
He got passed by 2 true freshman this year.
Assuming LSU’s 3rd corner going into next year will be Jakeem Jackson. He would be a backup here.
Assuming LSU’s 3rd corner going into next year will be Jakeem Jackson. He would be a backup here.
re: Realistically Would Saban step in for a year at Bama when DeBoer goes to Michigan?
Posted by lob1284 on 12/10/25 at 5:39 pm to bwallcubfan
I think the oversimplified narrative is that DeBoer isn’t a “fit” in the SEC and would want to remove himself from the Bama pressure cooker for a job up north. So he gets linked to PSU AND Michigan.
re: Khalil Barnes - Clemson Safety to the Portal
Posted by lob1284 on 12/9/25 at 8:41 pm to TigerFanFromBama
It’s a good point about the portal in general. It’s given fans roster A.D.D. and this tendency to immediately go straight to the portal for every position where we graduate a starter. Lane came here because he can recruit and develop a higher percentage of HS recruits and be less portal dependent.
Regarding safety, I do think we get one from the portal. I think of the younger guys on the roster, Rogers and Jhase Thomas are your highest hopes to step into more prominent roles. Spears and Cooley are starters for next year, but I also wouldn’t be shocked if they gave Cooley a look at star which would open up a safety spot. I think generally speaking I’d be more comfortable with a natural safety at star over a LB body type.
Regarding safety, I do think we get one from the portal. I think of the younger guys on the roster, Rogers and Jhase Thomas are your highest hopes to step into more prominent roles. Spears and Cooley are starters for next year, but I also wouldn’t be shocked if they gave Cooley a look at star which would open up a safety spot. I think generally speaking I’d be more comfortable with a natural safety at star over a LB body type.
re: DL Ahmad Breaux intends to enter the Transfer Portal.
Posted by lob1284 on 12/8/25 at 4:22 pm to Lester Earl
I think more of a year 2 jump was expected than what occurred. He’s a reliable rotational guy but replaceable.
The more I watch Geralds the more I think he plays a role next year. His hand usage in some of the camp clips look really advanced and he’s super explosive. His play style is more what you’d expect for a smaller DT to be able to get upfield. I think his projection is more Wingo than Breaux which is what you want for an undersized DT.
The more I watch Geralds the more I think he plays a role next year. His hand usage in some of the camp clips look really advanced and he’s super explosive. His play style is more what you’d expect for a smaller DT to be able to get upfield. I think his projection is more Wingo than Breaux which is what you want for an undersized DT.
Special teams is a hard position to coach. shite load of personnel to manage and a ton of detail. You can’t just waive a wand and make someone a special teams coach. Usually it’s guys who specialize in that area and come up as ST assistants.
re: What has happened to Jayden Daniel’s in year 2?
Posted by lob1284 on 12/7/25 at 2:15 pm to tigertracts
Washington is a flawed team. They have the oldest roster the in the league and not ideal draft capital moving forward. He’s also been hurt this year.
McKinley, Zion, Anderson or Shone can all play nose.
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