LSUDad Posted December 26, 2020 Share Posted December 26, 2020 LSU Center Liam Shanahan Announces Return for 2021 Season Retaining veteran offensive lineman becomes first big win for Ed Orgeron this offseason GLEN WEST DEC 24, 2020 For the last few weeks of the regular season, Ed Orgeron has talked about how much he'd like for some of LSU's more veteran players to return for another season in Baton Rouge. One of the biggest areas Orgeron tried to re-recruit in recent weeks was the offensive line. Well Christmas came a little early for the purple and gold as center Liam Shanahan announced on Twitter that he'd be returning for the 2021 season. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houtiger Posted December 26, 2020 Share Posted December 26, 2020 I guess I'm happy to see this, but early in the season, weren't defender just running untouched between Shanahan and Hines? He has been criticized for being an undersized Ivy League player trying to make it in the SEC. They say he's smart, that's good. Maybe a year with Moffett will put some more muscle on him. I guess for Shanahan, he must want a shot at the NFL, but feel he's not physically ready yet and another year of bulking up and good film fighting in the SEC is to his advantage to be noticed by the NFL, and that is probably a correct assessment. But, experience is good for LSU, we all saw what lack of experience cost us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatchertiger Posted December 27, 2020 Share Posted December 27, 2020 We need every o-lineman we can get. He’s not likely to win any awards but with one season under his belt and an off-season in our strength and conditioning program, he will only be better next year? What does it tell you about our depth this past year if he basically shows up and starts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nutriaitch Posted December 27, 2020 Share Posted December 27, 2020 21 hours ago, houtiger said: Maybe a year with Moffett will put some more muscle on oh so he’s going to start actually yearning his keep for a change. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSUDad Posted December 28, 2020 Author Share Posted December 28, 2020 Liam looked better as the season went on. I remember seeing Lloyd Cushenberry in the Spring Game, thinking, they better get another guy in there soon. The off season, they transformed him. The guy I saw against Miami was light years better. Then last year, he continued, so well, he’s the starting center for Denver. Damion Lewis is starting next to Pocic in Seattle. Liam can make that jump into the NFL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houtiger Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 12 hours ago, LSUDad said: Liam looked better as the season went on. I remember seeing Lloyd Cushenberry in the Spring Game, thinking, they better get another guy in there soon. The off season, they transformed him. The guy I saw against Miami was light years better. Then last year, he continued, so well, he’s the starting center for Denver. Damion Lewis is starting next to Pocic in Seattle. Liam can make that jump into the NFL. Cushenberry transformed his body over his last two years at LSU, by his Sr. year he looked much bigger. My hope for Liam is that Moffitt helps him transform. LSU would then benefit from his experience. Here's hoping.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatchertiger Posted December 29, 2020 Share Posted December 29, 2020 Racey McMath not coming back. I'm no expert but I don't see him getting drafted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSUDad Posted December 29, 2020 Author Share Posted December 29, 2020 Sources: Racey McMath declares for 2021 NFL Draft ByBILLY EMBODY 84 minutes ago Share30 Comments LSU wide receiver Racey McMath has signed with an agent and declared for the 2021 NFL Draft, sources confirmed to Geaux247 on Tuesday. The Athletic's Brody Miller was first to report the news. During LSU's run to a National Championship, the former Edna Karr star hauled in 17 passes for 285 yards and three touchdowns. A special teams star, McMath finished with 33 receptions for 522 yards and four scores in 34 games, averaging 15.8 yards per catch. McMath was part of a talented group of wideouts that helped Joe Burrow to the Heisman Trophy and the No. 1 overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft. Coming out of the New Orleans area, McMath inked with the Tigers over offers from Arizona, Kansas, Mississippi State, Texas A&M and others. According to the industry-generated 247Sports Composite, McMath was the 90th best wideout in America and No. 22 overall prospect in the state of Louisiana. Sponsored Content An early gift, from Visible. Bring your number to Visible's $40/mo phone service and receive an Amazon Fire TV Stick as a bonus! Terms apply. By Visible SEE MORE LSU head coach Ed Orgeron said towards the end of the season that younger players are poised to take an even bigger role on the team moving forward. Many true freshmen saw the field in 2020, especially at receiver with opt outs, injuries and production levels, while McMath played in just six games as he tried to battle through injury. "I really believe last year's recruiting class is phenomenal. A lot of guys are playing already," Orgeron said before the Ole Piss game. "The sophomores are doing a very good job. We never talked about the future and what we were going to do. We wanted to finish this year strong. But as you look at it, all those guys are coming back. Maybe we can recruit some guys with the extra year eligibility. For next year we should have a very strong team, a very strong nucleus along with this recruiting class we're going to have this year." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nutriaitch Posted December 30, 2020 Share Posted December 30, 2020 19 hours ago, Hatchertiger said: Racey McMath not coming back. I'm no expert but I don't see him getting drafted. 6’ 3” , 225 , 4.3 speed somebody taking a gamble on that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatchertiger Posted December 30, 2020 Share Posted December 30, 2020 5 hours ago, Nutriaitch said: 6’ 3” , 225 , 4.3 speed somebody taking a gamble on that I hope somebody does but he never made the leap everyone expected he would this year after showing flashes last year. Only averaged 32 yards / game before he got hurt. Really 3 true freshman (Boutte, Moore and Gilbert) played better than he did. Honestly, his best chance to get drafted is as a special team's player. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSUDad Posted December 31, 2020 Author Share Posted December 31, 2020 LSU FB Tory Carter announces 2021 plans Andrew Olson | 43 minutes ago After four years at LSU, Tory Carter is off to the NFL. The senior fullback/tight end shared the news Wednesday night on Twitter. He posted a graphic with a note addressed to Tiger Nation. The Georgia native joined LSU as part of the 2017 class. Over the last four seasons, he appeared in 42 games, including 7 this season. Carter recorded 16 catches in his LSU career for 157 yards and 2 touchdowns. He also contributed on special teams. Traditionally, NFL decision announcements don’t come from seniors. They are happening this year, however, after the NCAA ruled that all players are allowed to return in 2021 with the same eligibility they had entering this fall. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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LSUDad Posted January 1, 2021 Author Share Posted January 1, 2021 I think McMath has a great chance to get drafted. Size, speed, he will open a few eyes in the combine. Remember Stephen Sullivan got drafted last year, and is still with the Seahawks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSUDad Posted January 1, 2021 Author Share Posted January 1, 2021 Another one: Second LSU defender announces decision to return for 2021 Andrew Olson | 4 hours ago LSU doesn’t have a defensive coordinator at the moment, but that isn’t stopping Tigers defenders from committing to return in 2021. Following an announcement from Ali Gaye, fellow defensive lineman Neil Farrell shared that he is also returning for another season in Baton Rouge. Farrell made his announcement via his Twitter account: The Mobile, Alabama, native played in all 10 games this season. He recorded 25 total tackles, including 7, his season-high, in the finale against Ole Piss on Dec. 19. With NCAA’s eligibility policy for the 2020 season, Farrell will again be considered a senior in 2021. He has not used his redshirt year in his college career. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSUDad Posted January 2, 2021 Author Share Posted January 2, 2021 LSU DE announces return for 2021 college football season By Crissy Froyd | 11:54 am Share on FacebookTweetShare on WhatsappShare by Email The LSU Tigers will have defensive end Neil Farrell Jr. back in action when they hit the turf this season. The senior took to Twitter on Thursday night, announcing he would return for another year of eligibility. Farrell, from Mobile, Alabama, appeared in all 10 games for the Tigers in 2020, starting six of those contests. Over a four-year career at LSU, Farrell has racked up 99 tackles (35 solo), 5.5 sacks, two forced fumbles and three passes defensed. Like all other seniors, Farrell is eligible to return for an additional year because of an NCAA waiver that was granted due to the coronavirus pandemic. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSUDad Posted January 2, 2021 Author Share Posted January 2, 2021 LSU starting offensive guard Chasen Hines (57)announced Friday night, that he will be returning for his senior season. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSUDad Posted January 2, 2021 Author Share Posted January 2, 2021 I did talk with a friend that scouts college players, he thinks that McMath has a good shot in the middle rounds. We discussed the lack of this years film on a bunch of players. He also told me, they have canceled the East West Bowl game. The East–West Shrine Bowl is a postseason college football all-star game that has been played annually since 1925; through the January 2019 playing, it was known as the East–West Shrine Game. Wikipedia Stadium: Tropicana Field Location: St. Petersburg, Florida Operated: 1925–present Next date: Canceled<— Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houtiger Posted January 2, 2021 Share Posted January 2, 2021 Doesn't Ed Ingram have a big decision to make? Play or leave? I know nothing about the guy, but my uninformed feeling is he would leave. It would be good for the team if he returned. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSUDad Posted January 2, 2021 Author Share Posted January 2, 2021 5 minutes ago, houtiger said: Doesn't Ed Ingram have a big decision to make? Play or leave? I know nothing about the guy, but my uninformed feeling is he would leave. It would be good for the team if he returned. Ingram, is the one that could leave. He has played the best, Sets up well, plays the position. Remember he came in as a True Freshman and started 12 games. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSUDad Posted January 3, 2021 Author Share Posted January 3, 2021 Big one! LSU Guard Ed Ingram to Return for 2021 Season Adding Ingram to 2021 roster a major addition to the roster BY GLEN WEST , JAN 2, 2021 It was the decision that LSU coaches and fans alike were on pins and needles waiting for and on Saturday evening, the answer was extremely positive. Junior guard Ed Ingram announced on Twitter that he'd be returning for the 2021 season to anchor the left side of the offensive line. The return of of Ingram is the most anticipated and perhaps most meaningful to this point. In addition to Ingram, LSU will see center Liam Shanahan, guard Chasen Hines, defensive lineman Neil Farrell and edge rusher Ali Gaye. As a potential mid to late round draft pick, there was plenty of uncertainty centered around his potential return to the program. For Ed Orgeron to get that anchor back to the unit is a tremendous addition and now this offseason will be about further building that chemistry. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatchertiger Posted January 3, 2021 Share Posted January 3, 2021 Hines, Shanahan and Big Ed. Huge!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSUDad Posted January 3, 2021 Author Share Posted January 3, 2021 LSU Guard Ed Ingram to Return for 2021 Season Adding Ingram to 2021 roster a major addition to the roster GLEN WEST 2 HOURS AGO It was the decision that LSU coaches and fans alike were on pins and needles waiting for and on Saturday evening, the answer was extremely positive. Junior guard Ed Ingram announced on Twitter that he'd be returning for the 2021 season to anchor the left side of the offensive line. The return of of Ingram is the most anticipated and perhaps most meaningful to this point. In addition to Ingram, LSU will see center Liam Shanahan, guard Chasen Hines, defensive lineman Neil Farrell and edge rusher Ali Gaye. As a potential mid to late round draft pick, there was plenty of uncertainty centered around his potential return to the program. For Ed Orgeron to get that anchor back to the unit is a tremendous addition and now this offseason will be about further building that chemistry. 0:37/1:21 Remember two years ago in 2018, the offensive line was one of the bigger weaknesses on the program but an offseason of development and a truly special offensive season turned Lloyd Cushenberry, Damien Lewis and Saahdiq Charles into high draft picks. That's obviously the line of thinking here as Shanahan, Ingram and Hines will look to build a similar rapport after a year of inconsistency. It should be one of the more veteran units in the SEC next season with Dare Rosenthal also expected to return. Right tackle is still a bit up in the air as the offense will welcome Garrett Dellinger to the group to compete with Marcus Dumervil for snaps. 0:23/2:09 "I think you're gonna be surprised by the retention level that we have," Orgeron said after the Early Signing Period. "I've talked to a lot of guys, now a lot of things can happen, but right now a lot of them are leaning on coming back. I'm recruiting the heck out of the offensive line which would really help us." 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houtiger Posted January 3, 2021 Share Posted January 3, 2021 I am surprised by the retention level we have! I thought Ingram would go. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herb Posted January 3, 2021 Share Posted January 3, 2021 4 minutes ago, houtiger said: I am surprised by the retention level we have! I thought Ingram would go.Quote LSU Pride. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herb Posted January 3, 2021 Share Posted January 3, 2021 There is another guy I think we can all assume will return (barring a downturn in his recovery): Myles Brennan. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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