Today we are going to go over the LSU Bayou Bengals, who had another rough year for Les Miles as they went 9-4 (5-3) and lost the Capitol Bowl to Penn State 17-19. Les Miles needs a good year this year or he may be on his way out.
Spencer Ware
Name/Pos/Grade*
Spencer Ware/RB/89.9
Eric Reid/S/88.7
Kadron Boone/WR/88.0
Tharold Simon/S/87.4
Ronnie Vinson/Ath/87.4
Jordan Allen/DE/86.8
J.R. Ferguson/DT/86.7
Zach Lee/QB/86.5
Travis Dickson/TE/86.1
Evan Washington/OT/86.1
Justin Maclin/DE/85.4
J.C. Copeland/DE/84.2
Jakhari Gore/RB/84.2
Tyrann Mathieu/CB/83.5
James Wright/WR/82.9
Jarrett Fobbs/Ath/82.0
Luke Muncie/OLB/80.7
Brandon Worle/FB/80.5
Elliot Porter/DT/80.4
D.J. Welter/OLB/79.1
Sam Gibson/S/78.7
Alfred Blue/RB/78.3
Brad Wing/P/77.0
Cameron Fordham/TE/76.1
Nic Jacobs/TE/76.0
Armand Williams/WR/74.7
Kendrick Adams/TE/70.0 *juco
Logan Young's Staircase: This class is like Oldsmobile with a Porsche's body. The one five star is Spencer Ware, an athlete out of Cincinnati, OH. You're probably thinking Shepard pt 2 right? It's more like LeRon McClain pt 2.
4.71 40 yard and weighs in at 5'11" 220. Looks like a hell of a fullback to me.
Only two offensive linemen after three graduated after last season raises an eyebrow. This has slowly become a weakness for LSU over the past couple of years. It has a lot to do with why LSU's offense is so anemic with playmakers everywhere. I believe winning the SEC requires not just talent, but depth on the lines. LSU is just not going to have that.
Also three TEs? What?
With the flaws though, there is a lot of talent coming in. Two big DEs who could theoretically be in the mix for playing time next fall. A couple of those typical LSU Wrs. 6-2ish, well built and gifted athletes. Really all of the skill positions should be awash in talent when this class gets in there.
It's the same thing LSU has done since Miles has gotten in Baton Rouge. We know what the results are of that, and as a Ole Miss fan in Baton Rouge it's fun to watch. Who knows, next year could be the year with Florida playing Alabama in the regular season. I doubt it though, coaches in hot water tend to get boiled instead of climbing out of the pot.
Go To Hell LSU!
Jerrell Powe's Scooter: LSU landed another good recruiting class this year.
They snagged most of the good players out of Louisiana this year. With WR Trovon Reed going to Auburn being the exception.
They had a couple of good signing day surprises with Shreveport Athlete Jarret Fobbs switching over from Texas A&M on signing day. They picked up former TE Richard Dixon's little brother, Travis from the Mississippi gulf coast.
The question of course is not how good this class is.
The question is what kind of creative means will Les Miles use to waste it.
Batteman: The SEC is build behind lineman. And it seems as if LSU is just struggling when it comes to recruiting those guys. Only 6 total lineman in this class. And only one on Offense. They just lost 3 lineman from this past season and they only sign one? That makes absolutely no sense. Not to mention this team is filled with young receivers but I notice that signed 3 more. I guess I am saying that I am not sure what Les Miles was trying to accomplish in this class. Spencer Ware is the head athlete in this class and he is a powerful bowling ball of a running back, but even with Ware, I have to question why Miles would sign him, because despite his high school production in Ohio, Ware has been timed at 4.71 and 4.80 at separate camps. The players I do like in this class are like are Tharold Simon, who could be an underrated SS and could be great by the time he's a senior, J.R. Ferguson, who just looks like a man in his video, and TE Travis Dickson, Richard Dicksons little brother, may take over for him next season. This class if filled with Talent but with a questionable coaching staff I don't know how much you'll see from them.
Grade Rating
A - Should make an impact IMMEDIATELY, great player expected to eventually be a top pro prospect. The kind of guy you tell your kids/grandkids about.
B - Can make an impact within the first year or two that he steps on campus. Great Pro Potential, and an eventual Star in the SEC.
C - Could develop in to a solid starter with some pro potential.
D - Developmental talent but lacks the physical tools to really be a star in the SEC. Most likely a special teams contributor or role player. Probably stolen from the Sun Belt.
F - Sleeper; Project Player; not enough information to really get an idea about the player. Most likely not going to make an impact until late in college career.
If you missed any of the other Signing Day Recaps here are the links:
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Georgia Bulldogs
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Alright guys well let us know what you think.
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