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re: Post a pic of your high school's/college's mascots
Posted by rzd30 on 6/10/15 at 6:38 am
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re: Best Quarterbacks who could be coaches? Non-Superstars
Posted by rzd30 on 5/17/15 at 7:13 am
Ryan Fitzpatrick
Glad to see Jon Kitna coaching and with high school guys.
Glad to see Jon Kitna coaching and with high school guys.
re: Pitching
Posted by rzd30 on 5/15/15 at 4:48 am
Dont think many college age guys would shake off Dunn.
re: Are Martin and Mickey at the NBA Combine?
Posted by rzd30 on 5/15/15 at 4:25 am
While 6'7 and him being a low post prospect is concerning, there are some guys that just go out there and perform and he is one of them.
We have a lot of posters than really went hard at the guy for leaving early but it was the right choice.
As anyone that has watched games throughout the NBA there has been quite a few teams go to small ball lineups, granted Mickey does not fit the role of the big, but talent is talent, he should and probably will get drafted. Euro stash for 2 years or he could fluctuate between the D-league and 10 day callups next year, all a matter of preferance for him.
We have a lot of posters than really went hard at the guy for leaving early but it was the right choice.
As anyone that has watched games throughout the NBA there has been quite a few teams go to small ball lineups, granted Mickey does not fit the role of the big, but talent is talent, he should and probably will get drafted. Euro stash for 2 years or he could fluctuate between the D-league and 10 day callups next year, all a matter of preferance for him.
re: Noah Dickerson granted release from Florida
Posted by rzd30 on 5/15/15 at 4:19 am
After spending time seeing who CJJ goes after and who all we already have, while I would be glad to have Mr. Dickerson on board, I dont think he is the difference between a Final Four and a Sweet 16 caliber team. He is not that good, you can show me any site or analyst but he would not start here and would be a minor contributor in year 1. Like most people and SoS can stand by this they see the rankings and not the player, he is not a very versatile player.
Save the scholly and use it on another transfer and sit or graduate type player. CJJ has done very well with transfers and sorry I will take the beating he is not that good and would struggle to find PT here in his first year.
Save the scholly and use it on another transfer and sit or graduate type player. CJJ has done very well with transfers and sorry I will take the beating he is not that good and would struggle to find PT here in his first year.
re: 15-16 LSU Basketball non-conf schedule
Posted by rzd30 on 5/13/15 at 7:24 pm
Tough place to play, it is one of those small colleges that really cares about its basketball program.
I believe we lost to either them or Charleston a few years back.
But they are really down, good game and atmoshphere though.
I believe we lost to either them or Charleston a few years back.
But they are really down, good game and atmoshphere though.
re: Have the Louisiana high schools set up out of state games yet?
Posted by rzd30 on 5/13/15 at 7:14 pm
Stanislaus and Brother Martin will be going at it this year.
SSC also has the nations leading passer!
SSC also has the nations leading passer!
re: Next college to change conferences?
Posted by rzd30 on 5/11/15 at 2:01 am
UCF to the Big 12
re: Fox Sports ranks SEC coaches 1-14
Posted by rzd30 on 5/9/15 at 12:21 pm
This will be good :rotflmao:
Shows even national writers can be trolls as well.
Shows even national writers can be trolls as well.
re: New Chad Ford NBA mock draft
Posted by rzd30 on 5/6/15 at 12:06 pm
Yea after the first round it is more about a teams direction than drafting the best available or by player.
So a team like the Spurs loves draft and stashes, while lottery teams may see value in an early second round pick.
Mickey like many has a definite position problem and advantage. All it takes is one team and one coach to give him a shot. Martin is praying for the first and looks like he will. A big combine performance could catipult him into Top-20 slot.
So a team like the Spurs loves draft and stashes, while lottery teams may see value in an early second round pick.
Mickey like many has a definite position problem and advantage. All it takes is one team and one coach to give him a shot. Martin is praying for the first and looks like he will. A big combine performance could catipult him into Top-20 slot.
re: LSU favorite for another florida db
Posted by rzd30 on 5/4/15 at 11:51 am
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Amazing news. The future is so bright. Our coaching can't even screw up the talent coming in
Not sure if serious? :spank:
If you could please leave the troll comments like this to the rant thank you.
re: The template is clear....
Posted by rzd30 on 5/2/15 at 12:04 pm
Ask anyone that knows about the NFL and they will tell you, drafting best available, compared to need will benefit any franchise much more long term. You can never have enough good lineman on either side of the ball.
There are way too many posters and fans that think a lot of rookies can come in an be pro-bowlers in year 1. That having been said there are many that can come in and contribute. But you do not reach on guys high in the draft, based on a 1 year need. Too many people would rather go all in for one year than become a franchise that competes year in and year out.
As sad as it sounds under CSP and Loomis, a certain % our fanbase has become spoiled into thinking we should win a super every year. Really like the draft choices, and as many have stated nobody knows anything about this draft until atleast 3 years from now. I believe one thing that has really changed a lot of fans perception of the WR's in this draft is directly due to last years success of so many early on. That was a once in a decade type of WR draft class.
Not responding directly to youTIGERSby10
There are way too many posters and fans that think a lot of rookies can come in an be pro-bowlers in year 1. That having been said there are many that can come in and contribute. But you do not reach on guys high in the draft, based on a 1 year need. Too many people would rather go all in for one year than become a franchise that competes year in and year out.
As sad as it sounds under CSP and Loomis, a certain % our fanbase has become spoiled into thinking we should win a super every year. Really like the draft choices, and as many have stated nobody knows anything about this draft until atleast 3 years from now. I believe one thing that has really changed a lot of fans perception of the WR's in this draft is directly due to last years success of so many early on. That was a once in a decade type of WR draft class.
Not responding directly to youTIGERSby10
re: Mettenberger getting hammered on ESPN's draft coverage
Posted by rzd30 on 4/30/15 at 7:33 pm
Someone could get a steal right now if the Titans are okay parting ways with him after one year.
re: Bulls 120 Bucks 66
Posted by rzd30 on 4/30/15 at 7:29 pm
Very uncharacteristic of him. If the Bucks do go onto lose, which it seems they will, still a very positive season, and they are one of the up and coming young teams to look out for.
Kidd has done a very good job and very people anywhere thought he would be this good of a coach this early on.
Good group of young guys, MCW, The Freak, Parker, and Henson, and Middleton.
Kidd has done a very good job and very people anywhere thought he would be this good of a coach this early on.
Good group of young guys, MCW, The Freak, Parker, and Henson, and Middleton.
re: I forgot how shitty Dudy Noble Field was...
Posted by rzd30 on 4/30/15 at 7:07 pm
Two questions Mstate......
1) Will the outfield lounge, bbq areas be made smaller almost to a smaller group of diehard fans, or will it be just as expansive as it is now. Whether it is good or bad still is different and brings a certain atmosphere to DNF.
2) What is the giant circular plaza thing in right field meant for? Standing room only?students? I see what looks to be some stands.
All in all well done and great facility. Any LSU fan should welcome better upgrades across the conference, continue to strive to make the SEC #1 in all sports.
1) Will the outfield lounge, bbq areas be made smaller almost to a smaller group of diehard fans, or will it be just as expansive as it is now. Whether it is good or bad still is different and brings a certain atmosphere to DNF.
2) What is the giant circular plaza thing in right field meant for? Standing room only?students? I see what looks to be some stands.
All in all well done and great facility. Any LSU fan should welcome better upgrades across the conference, continue to strive to make the SEC #1 in all sports.
re: 2018 Athlete Justin Watkins commits to LSU
Posted by rzd30 on 4/30/15 at 6:49 pm
Really great to see and very impressive of guys their age to make such a monumental life decision and feel confident about it.
Also as with KT when you have guys that can start recruiting this early on for you in one of the most heavily recruited areas in all of America, it really says something about the national brand that is LSU Football, and the ability of Coach Miles and staff to connect with guys at such a young age.
Congrats Mr. Watkins look forward to seeing you in the P&G. Stay humble and hungry and just know it says a lot about a young guys maturity and character to make that decision and even more so to stick with it. Position does not matter right now, he is an exceptional athlete, that would do well as the next in the great line of DBU, or have time to grow with Z. Dinkelman as they can progress together.
Now have two great ambassadors in TX and FL, that in both their interviews did a great job representing their family, school, and now Tiger Nation.
Also as with KT when you have guys that can start recruiting this early on for you in one of the most heavily recruited areas in all of America, it really says something about the national brand that is LSU Football, and the ability of Coach Miles and staff to connect with guys at such a young age.
Congrats Mr. Watkins look forward to seeing you in the P&G. Stay humble and hungry and just know it says a lot about a young guys maturity and character to make that decision and even more so to stick with it. Position does not matter right now, he is an exceptional athlete, that would do well as the next in the great line of DBU, or have time to grow with Z. Dinkelman as they can progress together.
Now have two great ambassadors in TX and FL, that in both their interviews did a great job representing their family, school, and now Tiger Nation.
re: Who would be your choice for the last bball spot?
Posted by rzd30 on 4/30/15 at 6:25 pm
You really have to commend CJJ on the program he has built thus far. Getting the top players in the state to stay at home or come back!
Implementing a system that focuses on using players strengths, regardless of position. It is an NBA type offensive philosophy, and while it is not nearly as complex, he is a very good and underrated strategist, most of the people that complain are football fans that show up just to complain. I personally love a matchup style of basketball, rather than a strict offensive base set every time down. He has the program right where it needs to be, you now have a mix of older players that have experience and younger guys behind them that can learn and when their time comes step in an contribute. Every single player has gotten better after their first year with Coach Jones. While I think Dickerson is a good player and would love to have him, I think Jarreu brings more versatility. Robinson will be and is better than Dickerson right now.
Primary Ball Handler: Gray (SR) 6'1
Wing: Blackeney (FR) 6'4
Wing: Hornsby (SR) 6'4
Forward: Simmons (FR) 6'10
Block to Block: Robinson (SO) 7'1 (Victor if eligible (SO) 6'9)
6th Man: Quarterman (JR) 6'6
F: Robinson or Victor
Wing/F: Epps (SO) 6'9
Wing: Sampson (FR) 6'4
Point/Wing: Patterson (SO) 6'0
Reserves: Malone (JR) 7'0, Bridgewater (SO) 6'5
But you see the foundation is there, and yes while a big is maybe a bigger need as it stands, having one more experienced ball-handler that can also knock down open shots and bring leadership would be tremendous.
A lot to be excited for, with the exception of Gray, Robinson, and Malone, everyone else can compete and be effective against multiple types of players.
One thing that I see is with Epps being back healthy, we will be much better against zone defenses from a spacing perspective.
(Against 2-3)
Top: Quarterman
Wing: Hornsby
Wing: Blackeney
Short Corner: Simmons
Rover: Epps
5 guys that can knock down open shots and can all run the floor, which is the key to being effective against any zone. If you can speed up the tempo and get the zone moving and never have time to set, it becomes very problematic.
Also something Simmons HS coach did was place Ben at the top in matchup zone type sets. Having long armed guys like Quarterman and Blakeney that also have incredible timing and hustle would be very hard for opposing offenses. Have Victor and either Malone or Epps, going corner to corner with their length.
With Simmons any coach would salivating to have because there is not a single matchup he does not have a clear advantage in, on atleast one side of the court.
Implementing a system that focuses on using players strengths, regardless of position. It is an NBA type offensive philosophy, and while it is not nearly as complex, he is a very good and underrated strategist, most of the people that complain are football fans that show up just to complain. I personally love a matchup style of basketball, rather than a strict offensive base set every time down. He has the program right where it needs to be, you now have a mix of older players that have experience and younger guys behind them that can learn and when their time comes step in an contribute. Every single player has gotten better after their first year with Coach Jones. While I think Dickerson is a good player and would love to have him, I think Jarreu brings more versatility. Robinson will be and is better than Dickerson right now.
Primary Ball Handler: Gray (SR) 6'1
Wing: Blackeney (FR) 6'4
Wing: Hornsby (SR) 6'4
Forward: Simmons (FR) 6'10
Block to Block: Robinson (SO) 7'1 (Victor if eligible (SO) 6'9)
6th Man: Quarterman (JR) 6'6
F: Robinson or Victor
Wing/F: Epps (SO) 6'9
Wing: Sampson (FR) 6'4
Point/Wing: Patterson (SO) 6'0
Reserves: Malone (JR) 7'0, Bridgewater (SO) 6'5
But you see the foundation is there, and yes while a big is maybe a bigger need as it stands, having one more experienced ball-handler that can also knock down open shots and bring leadership would be tremendous.
A lot to be excited for, with the exception of Gray, Robinson, and Malone, everyone else can compete and be effective against multiple types of players.
One thing that I see is with Epps being back healthy, we will be much better against zone defenses from a spacing perspective.
(Against 2-3)
Top: Quarterman
Wing: Hornsby
Wing: Blackeney
Short Corner: Simmons
Rover: Epps
5 guys that can knock down open shots and can all run the floor, which is the key to being effective against any zone. If you can speed up the tempo and get the zone moving and never have time to set, it becomes very problematic.
Also something Simmons HS coach did was place Ben at the top in matchup zone type sets. Having long armed guys like Quarterman and Blakeney that also have incredible timing and hustle would be very hard for opposing offenses. Have Victor and either Malone or Epps, going corner to corner with their length.
With Simmons any coach would salivating to have because there is not a single matchup he does not have a clear advantage in, on atleast one side of the court.
Who would be your choice for the last bball spot?
Posted by rzd30 on 4/30/15 at 5:31 pm
F Noah Dickerson 6'8 245- FR Top 70 Recruit
F/5 Jernard Jerrau 6'10 240- JR NOLA Native, 3 Star
5 Georgias Papagiannis 7'1 235- Greece
Graduate Guard Trasnfer- Multiple been Mentioned
While I believe Dickerson would be the best fit for the long haul, I think J. Jerrau would give us the best chance to win next year, and would allow Ben to play more on the perimeter. I personally do not think Dickerson would be able to start Day 1, and if Victor cannot get cleared for fall, Jerrau would really fill a need. While yes I concede Dickerson would be better in year 3 and 4 than Jerrau will be, Ben Simmons is a once in a decade type talent, and I personally think the fit is better.
Papagiannis maybe the biggest wild card in the entire 2015 class. Has tremendous upside, but academic issues as well as some talk of benefits and his basketball career have come into question if I remember correctly. Could wind up with a Darcy Malone type where his game is just not condusive to the American style or an Enes Kanter type talent.
While some may not like adding another combo guard its not totally out of the question or a terrible idea IMO. I have complete faith in CJJ and staff, and believe adding a Charles Carmouche type would really help our team this year. I really liked the idea of getting a transfer to sit one year and redshirt. I personally think Aaron Epps makes huge strides this year and ER3 is able to play 10-15 minutes. I also though Bridge did a nice job and can help this team contrary to popular belief, his effort and intensity are contagious.
My choice Jerrau but would not be upset with anyone because with the versatility of Simmons, Blackeney, Quarterman, and Epps, the pieces can really come together.
:geauxtigers:
To the UF poster that believes they will be better than last year...... :lol:
F/5 Jernard Jerrau 6'10 240- JR NOLA Native, 3 Star
5 Georgias Papagiannis 7'1 235- Greece
Graduate Guard Trasnfer- Multiple been Mentioned
While I believe Dickerson would be the best fit for the long haul, I think J. Jerrau would give us the best chance to win next year, and would allow Ben to play more on the perimeter. I personally do not think Dickerson would be able to start Day 1, and if Victor cannot get cleared for fall, Jerrau would really fill a need. While yes I concede Dickerson would be better in year 3 and 4 than Jerrau will be, Ben Simmons is a once in a decade type talent, and I personally think the fit is better.
Papagiannis maybe the biggest wild card in the entire 2015 class. Has tremendous upside, but academic issues as well as some talk of benefits and his basketball career have come into question if I remember correctly. Could wind up with a Darcy Malone type where his game is just not condusive to the American style or an Enes Kanter type talent.
While some may not like adding another combo guard its not totally out of the question or a terrible idea IMO. I have complete faith in CJJ and staff, and believe adding a Charles Carmouche type would really help our team this year. I really liked the idea of getting a transfer to sit one year and redshirt. I personally think Aaron Epps makes huge strides this year and ER3 is able to play 10-15 minutes. I also though Bridge did a nice job and can help this team contrary to popular belief, his effort and intensity are contagious.
My choice Jerrau but would not be upset with anyone because with the versatility of Simmons, Blackeney, Quarterman, and Epps, the pieces can really come together.
:geauxtigers:
To the UF poster that believes they will be better than last year...... :lol:
re: 1st and second team LSU basketball? Next season
Posted by rzd30 on 4/28/15 at 2:37 pm
We will add one more player, could be Jernard Jarreau.
Still need to see if Victor for sure gets his sixth year which could be a blessing in disguise if he doesn't, I do hope he does but would mean the staff gets to look at more guys in game situations and build more depth, which hurt us last year badly.
Aaron Epps will make a huge jump in terms of minutes and playing time. Believe Tim Quarterman will start off as our 6th man but play starters minutes and be there at the end of games, he looked very comfortable in that role.
1 Gray
2 Tone
3 Hornsby
4 Simmons
5 Victo
Wing Quarterman
Wing/Post Epps
Post Robinson
Guard Patterson
Wing Sampson
Post Malone
Still need to see if Victor for sure gets his sixth year which could be a blessing in disguise if he doesn't, I do hope he does but would mean the staff gets to look at more guys in game situations and build more depth, which hurt us last year badly.
Aaron Epps will make a huge jump in terms of minutes and playing time. Believe Tim Quarterman will start off as our 6th man but play starters minutes and be there at the end of games, he looked very comfortable in that role.
1 Gray
2 Tone
3 Hornsby
4 Simmons
5 Victo
Wing Quarterman
Wing/Post Epps
Post Robinson
Guard Patterson
Wing Sampson
Post Malone
re: Jernard Jarreau 6'10" 240lb PF - Possible transfer
Posted by rzd30 on 4/28/15 at 2:28 pm
Would be a HR addition.
Be probably just as good as any grad big man for simple fact he can play two years.
Has LA roots, played against him in summer league when it was a Easton down in nola, and would give us maturity and leadership in the post.
If Victor cant play in the first semester we will need him. Losses is the early part of the year can really hurt seeding for a team later in the tournament. The difference between a 6-9 seed can almost come down to one or two games.
Also I think Aaron Epps has a Tim Quarterman type leap, and would love to see a lineup where with him you have a huge nightmare problem on the wing for an opposing coach to guard a 6'9 and above wing in either Simmons or Epps. From what I heard and saw he dealt with some nagging injuries but in early practice and the preseason, really impressed the coaches with his outside shot and perimeter skills. Really thought he was a low post force but quickly saw he could do some nice things from the perimeter as well. Always tough for a guy from a small rural school to show on film what he can really truly do.
Be probably just as good as any grad big man for simple fact he can play two years.
Has LA roots, played against him in summer league when it was a Easton down in nola, and would give us maturity and leadership in the post.
If Victor cant play in the first semester we will need him. Losses is the early part of the year can really hurt seeding for a team later in the tournament. The difference between a 6-9 seed can almost come down to one or two games.
Also I think Aaron Epps has a Tim Quarterman type leap, and would love to see a lineup where with him you have a huge nightmare problem on the wing for an opposing coach to guard a 6'9 and above wing in either Simmons or Epps. From what I heard and saw he dealt with some nagging injuries but in early practice and the preseason, really impressed the coaches with his outside shot and perimeter skills. Really thought he was a low post force but quickly saw he could do some nice things from the perimeter as well. Always tough for a guy from a small rural school to show on film what he can really truly do.
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