Kicks30
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| Registered on: | 9/6/2019 |
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re: Not sure what LSU/Clemson game this writer watched...or maybe they didn't watch it at all.
Posted by Kicks30 on 9/5/25 at 7:20 pm to LSUDVM1999
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What FSU did to SEC heavyweight Alabama last weekend, and what Clemson nearly did to LSU, should make clear what was obvious all along.
What this reveals is that the ACC recognizes they are inferior. Doesn’t matter the ranking, they are always punching up. Feeling like they are little brother!
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re: What is the most iconic play from the 2019 GOAT season?
Posted by Kicks30 on 9/5/25 at 7:15 pm to Gen Patton
It’s not the player, it’s the type of run. Some plays require patience. Like traps and counters. I think on a few of those outside zone plays they took to long to develop and on top of it we left the backside defensive end unblocked.
re: Davhon Keys...Did I miss something in the offseason?
Posted by Kicks30 on 8/25/25 at 1:47 pm to TexasTiger88
The Clemson RB is 6-2; 235 I think there may be a scheme/ personnel component.
Rising daily!! 6/10
Pop quiz…. Hotshots?
Posted by Kicks30 on 7/26/25 at 7:45 am
LSU has a JD
a P.J.
an A.J.
a J.T
2 DJs
and 2 CJs
So don’t be a DA… who are they?
a P.J.
an A.J.
a J.T
2 DJs
and 2 CJs
So don’t be a DA… who are they?
Definite possibility at corner… if DJ is NOT ready week 1 and stamps or woodland don’t take a big step.
Jackson would be CB2
Jackson would be CB2
Who is likely to spend more time at free safety in 2025?
Posted by Kicks30 on 7/23/25 at 10:25 pm
Tamarcus Cooley thrives in the box mostly started at Nickel during his first 2 seasons.
AJ Haulcy is an aggressive big hitter with great instincts and had 5 INTs
Defensive Grade (PFF): 80.5
Coverage Grade (PFF): 85.5
—> He is a projected strong safety and spent most of his time as strong.
Delane
Has spent time everywhere including. Both safety positions (although most admit he is likely our best corner option)
Gilbert
Played free safety at both LSU and Texas AM. For whatever reason I felt like he was down in the box a lot for LSU ( Furthur, he had a the shoulder)
Spears
Is a name that is the up and comer; the guy that might surprise but he is more of a star (S 6-3 208) big strong safety? Free?
Maybe, I just don’t want it to be Gilbert? Just hoping his play was the injury and not purely ability…
If it’s not Gilbert; who could be the 2025 LSU Free safety?
AJ Haulcy is an aggressive big hitter with great instincts and had 5 INTs
Defensive Grade (PFF): 80.5
Coverage Grade (PFF): 85.5
—> He is a projected strong safety and spent most of his time as strong.
Delane
Has spent time everywhere including. Both safety positions (although most admit he is likely our best corner option)
Gilbert
Played free safety at both LSU and Texas AM. For whatever reason I felt like he was down in the box a lot for LSU ( Furthur, he had a the shoulder)
Spears
Is a name that is the up and comer; the guy that might surprise but he is more of a star (S 6-3 208) big strong safety? Free?
Maybe, I just don’t want it to be Gilbert? Just hoping his play was the injury and not purely ability…
If it’s not Gilbert; who could be the 2025 LSU Free safety?
SEC Media Days starts today, July 14th
Posted by Kicks30 on 7/14/25 at 8:42 am
On the schedule
Monday, July 14
LSU —> Brian Kelly. (9:25 CST)
Ole Miss —>.Lane Kiffin
South Carolina. —> Shane Beamer
Vanderbilt —> Clark Lea
Tuesday, July 15
Auburn Hugh Freeze
Georgia Kirby Smart
Tennessee Josh Heupel
Texas Steve Sarkisian
Wednesday, July 16
Alabama Kalen DeBoer
Florida Billy Napier
Mississippi State Jeff Lebby
Oklahoma Brent Venables
Thursday, July 17
Arkansas Sam Pittman
Kentucky Mark Stoops
Missouri Eliah Drinkwitz
Texas A&M Mike Elko
Monday, July 14
LSU —> Brian Kelly. (9:25 CST)
Ole Miss —>.Lane Kiffin
South Carolina. —> Shane Beamer
Vanderbilt —> Clark Lea
Tuesday, July 15
Auburn Hugh Freeze
Georgia Kirby Smart
Tennessee Josh Heupel
Texas Steve Sarkisian
Wednesday, July 16
Alabama Kalen DeBoer
Florida Billy Napier
Mississippi State Jeff Lebby
Oklahoma Brent Venables
Thursday, July 17
Arkansas Sam Pittman
Kentucky Mark Stoops
Missouri Eliah Drinkwitz
Texas A&M Mike Elko
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Maybe after this season ends... because they have like 6 1st round picks on the roster.
Heldt
Woods
Klubnik
A Williams
Parker
Who is the 6th?
Clemson’s run may be coming to an end
Posted by Kicks30 on 7/11/25 at 12:14 pm
Clemson’s talent level is declining.
In 2023, LSU has a 71% blue chip ratio
Clemson had 72% blue chip ratio
In 2024, LSU had a 70% blue chip ratio
Clemson had a 64% blue chip ratio
???? Clemson had an 8% drop from 2023 to 2024 in blue chip ratio.
Recruiting Rankings
* 2025: Currently Clemson ranked 26th nationally and 3rd in the ACC, according to 247Sports.
* —> LSU’s 2025 Recruiting class: 10th ranked class
* 2024: Clemson ranked 11th, according to the 247Sports Composite.
* —> LSU’s 2024 recruiting class 7th ranked class.
2025: Transfer portal adds for Clemson
Will heldt .93 4 star Edge
Tristan Smith .90 4 star WR
Jeremiah Alexander .86 3 star LB
Same cycle (2025) They lost 9 guys including 2… 4 stars
2025: Transfer portal adds for LSU
Bernard Gooden 0.9200 DL
A.J. Haulcy 0.9000 S
Tamarcus Cooley 0.9000. S
Patrick Payton 0.9500 EDGE
Nic Anderson 0.9500 WR
Josh Thompson 0.9400 IOL
Barion Brown 0.9300 WR
Mansoor Delane 0.9100 CB
Jack Pyburn 0.9100. EDGE
Braelin Moore 0.9300. IOL
Ja'Keem Jackson. 0.9100. CB
Jimari Butler 0.9000. EDGE
Michael Van Buren Jr. 0.8900 QB
Bauer Sharp 0.8900 TE
Sydir Mitchell. 0.8600 DL
Donovan Green 0.8600 TE
Destyn Hill 0.8400 WR
Grant Chadwick 0.8000 P
2024
Clemson added 0 guys from the portal
LOST: 12 including 2…. 4 stars
LSU added 9 guys 3…4 stars and 4…3 stars
Z. Thomas .90
CJ. Daniels .92 (gone)
J. Gilbert .93
Suggs .87 (gone)
LSU Lost 19 in 2024 (and 20+ in 2023)
Now consider how many of the 2025 transfer class is + .90 …. That’s not normal for any program. 12 of 18 above .90 and 2 guys at .89
This 2025 game may be close, but 2026 looks to trending towards LSU with the biggest question for both teams who will be under center.
In 2023, LSU has a 71% blue chip ratio
Clemson had 72% blue chip ratio
In 2024, LSU had a 70% blue chip ratio
Clemson had a 64% blue chip ratio
???? Clemson had an 8% drop from 2023 to 2024 in blue chip ratio.
Recruiting Rankings
* 2025: Currently Clemson ranked 26th nationally and 3rd in the ACC, according to 247Sports.
* —> LSU’s 2025 Recruiting class: 10th ranked class
* 2024: Clemson ranked 11th, according to the 247Sports Composite.
* —> LSU’s 2024 recruiting class 7th ranked class.
2025: Transfer portal adds for Clemson
Will heldt .93 4 star Edge
Tristan Smith .90 4 star WR
Jeremiah Alexander .86 3 star LB
Same cycle (2025) They lost 9 guys including 2… 4 stars
2025: Transfer portal adds for LSU
Bernard Gooden 0.9200 DL
A.J. Haulcy 0.9000 S
Tamarcus Cooley 0.9000. S
Patrick Payton 0.9500 EDGE
Nic Anderson 0.9500 WR
Josh Thompson 0.9400 IOL
Barion Brown 0.9300 WR
Mansoor Delane 0.9100 CB
Jack Pyburn 0.9100. EDGE
Braelin Moore 0.9300. IOL
Ja'Keem Jackson. 0.9100. CB
Jimari Butler 0.9000. EDGE
Michael Van Buren Jr. 0.8900 QB
Bauer Sharp 0.8900 TE
Sydir Mitchell. 0.8600 DL
Donovan Green 0.8600 TE
Destyn Hill 0.8400 WR
Grant Chadwick 0.8000 P
2024
Clemson added 0 guys from the portal
LOST: 12 including 2…. 4 stars
LSU added 9 guys 3…4 stars and 4…3 stars
Z. Thomas .90
CJ. Daniels .92 (gone)
J. Gilbert .93
Suggs .87 (gone)
LSU Lost 19 in 2024 (and 20+ in 2023)
Now consider how many of the 2025 transfer class is + .90 …. That’s not normal for any program. 12 of 18 above .90 and 2 guys at .89
This 2025 game may be close, but 2026 looks to trending towards LSU with the biggest question for both teams who will be under center.
Is this the dude with the 6’10 wingspan?
Do you not see a difference in the freshman or sophomore guy that’s in line to take over and the guy who has 22 starts from the ACC or Big 10?
I know you are trying to make your comment fit the post, but this is NOT a simple 2 deep break down where half the roster is stepping into to a starting role for the first time?
This post is highlighting the fact that LSU on both offense and defense is combining nearly 2 complete squads that were starting elsewhere and bring them here.
It’s ALMOST merging 2 teams into one (ignoring depth).
And doing so on both sides of the ball.
I know you are trying to make your comment fit the post, but this is NOT a simple 2 deep break down where half the roster is stepping into to a starting role for the first time?
This post is highlighting the fact that LSU on both offense and defense is combining nearly 2 complete squads that were starting elsewhere and bring them here.
It’s ALMOST merging 2 teams into one (ignoring depth).
And doing so on both sides of the ball.
This post is not simply about returning production.
Let me also, apologize.
I thought the other negative response was yours as well. That’s on me.
I still think you are missing the point.
Let me also, apologize.
I thought the other negative response was yours as well. That’s on me.
I still think you are missing the point.
Is this post about returning production?
That’s literally not all you said.
You said much more prior to back tracking.
But this shows you missed the point.
Teams like Georgia and Ohio state probably do have some deep rosters.
But they don’t have the influx of experienced starters (they are backfilling with young guys albeit potentially 5 star young guys).
No team with the returning production that LSU has at key positions; brought in as many experienced transfers and high impact freshman like the #1 RB and #1CB like LSU did.
None.
If you disagree,
Which team so we can evaluate?
You said much more prior to back tracking.
But this shows you missed the point.
Teams like Georgia and Ohio state probably do have some deep rosters.
But they don’t have the influx of experienced starters (they are backfilling with young guys albeit potentially 5 star young guys).
No team with the returning production that LSU has at key positions; brought in as many experienced transfers and high impact freshman like the #1 RB and #1CB like LSU did.
None.
If you disagree,
Which team so we can evaluate?
BBQ
Thank you! Someone that thinks about the content first. :).
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I actually should have started with the defense (I figured the stats translated better, offensively)
LSU could legitimately field 2 starting rosters with the transfer portal additions.
(This is different than simply saying we added 25 Highschool kids with talent)
Proven dudes, that have actually done it in the SEC / BIG 10 / ACC !!
2 DTs
2 DEs
0 linebackers (only exception)
3 CBs
2 Safeties
Almost all of which were starters, will be starters (situational plug and play guys) in 2025 !!
Thank you! Someone that thinks about the content first. :).
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I actually should have started with the defense (I figured the stats translated better, offensively)
LSU could legitimately field 2 starting rosters with the transfer portal additions.
(This is different than simply saying we added 25 Highschool kids with talent)
Proven dudes, that have actually done it in the SEC / BIG 10 / ACC !!
2 DTs
2 DEs
0 linebackers (only exception)
3 CBs
2 Safeties
Almost all of which were starters, will be starters (situational plug and play guys) in 2025 !!
quote:
What statement of mine are you referring to?
If you aren’t willing to do the work to find out how common or uncommon the talent acquisition was across the offense and defense actually was then HOW DO YOU KNOW my claim is false?
If you don’t know my claim is false, then your opinion is by definition uninformed. Or at best poorly informed.
LSU had the #1 portal class.
Some (possibly foolish people even) could conclude that the talent influx is better than most. ??
No jackass…
I want you to compare the transfer class production COUPLED with the returning production
Or quit offering a poorly informed opinion as if you know ??
I want you to compare the transfer class production COUPLED with the returning production
Or quit offering a poorly informed opinion as if you know ??
Name one?
Name a team whose offensive AND defensive transfer class is better than LSU?
There are few teams
whose transfer class additions could form a returning core that would rival LSU’s and few teams that have the returning production that LSU has.
I simply started a post highlighting that these two legit cores are combining.
Why is this hard to grasp?
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TEAM A
6 Skill
G. Nussmeier
C. Durham
K Jackson
A. Anderson
C. Hilton
T. Green
—— 5 OLINE ——
DJ Chester
T. Adams
P. Mubanga
W. Davis
C. Echols
Returning players from
TEAM B
Skill
Michael Van Burean
Harlem Berry
Barion Brown
Nic Anderson
Bauer Sharp
Donavan Green
OLine
Braelin Moore
Josh Thompson
C. Curne
Solomon Thomas
Ory Williams
Name a team whose offensive AND defensive transfer class is better than LSU?
There are few teams
whose transfer class additions could form a returning core that would rival LSU’s and few teams that have the returning production that LSU has.
I simply started a post highlighting that these two legit cores are combining.
Why is this hard to grasp?
________________
TEAM A
6 Skill
G. Nussmeier
C. Durham
K Jackson
A. Anderson
C. Hilton
T. Green
—— 5 OLINE ——
DJ Chester
T. Adams
P. Mubanga
W. Davis
C. Echols
Returning players from
TEAM B
Skill
Michael Van Burean
Harlem Berry
Barion Brown
Nic Anderson
Bauer Sharp
Donavan Green
OLine
Braelin Moore
Josh Thompson
C. Curne
Solomon Thomas
Ory Williams
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