LSUDad Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 I know we had an early signing period. This is the normal signing day. This one will kind of a quiet one. No Recruiting Bash, not much TV coverage. Let’s see who signs, let’s see the open spots, needed for transfers. I think most will like our finish. GEAUX TIGERS! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatchertiger Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 Apparently the 3 unknowns are Brian Thomas WR, Logan Diggs RB/LB and Cole Lourd QB. Doubt we get all 3 but that will leave some spots for transfers etc. which O intends to fill with positions of need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSUDad Posted February 3, 2021 Author Share Posted February 3, 2021 1 hour ago, Hatchertiger said: Apparently the 3 unknowns are Brian Thomas WR, Logan Diggs RB/LB and Cole Lourd QB. Doubt we get all 3 but that will leave some spots for transfers etc. which O intends to fill with positions of need. Signing Day Special... https://247sports.com/college/lsu/Article/National-Signing-Day-2021-College-Football-Recruiting-247Sports-show-160339703/?utm_source=247Sports%20Newsletter&utm_medium=Newsletter&utm_campaign=210203_082818_LSUTigers&utm_content=Image Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Hatchertiger Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 Being reported that Lourd may be the only uncommitted player to sign with LSU today; Quote Coach Ed Orgeron's top target remains No. 9 wide receiver Brian Thomas of Walker High School just outside Baton Rouge. It is down to LSU and Texas A&M for Thomas, who is ranked No. 68 overall nationally. Alabama had been recruiting him. As of Tuesday night, LSU's chances of getting Thomas decreased, though, and Orgeron may now also not be able to flip No. 28 tailback Logan Diggs of Rummel High in Metairie from Notre Dame either. Thomas is not expected to sign today, and the Aggies are more in the picture now. LSU still has a chance, though, according to Michael Scarborough of TigerBait.com. Diggs, meanwhile, has told Notre Dame coaches that he will stay with the Fighting Irish, Scarborough said. Dontae Balfour, the No. 33 cornerback from Starke, Florida, is expected to sign with North Carolina as LSU had backed off him in recent days. That leaves just one non-committed prospect possibly signing with LSU today - No. 51 pro style quarterback Cole Lourd of the Brentwood School in Los Angeles. LSU initially was going to have Lourd, whose father is from New Iberia, come to the Tigers as a preferred walk-on. https://www.thenewsstar.com/story/sports/college/lsu/2021/02/03/lsu-football-recruiting-national-signing-day-2021-class-ed-orgeron/4345238001/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSUDad Posted February 3, 2021 Author Share Posted February 3, 2021 Saivion Jones makes it official with LSU BySONNY SHIPP 2 hours ago With LSU’s move from a 3-4 front to a 4-3, Ed Orgeron made defensive ends to rush off the edge a big priority in 2021. The Tigers landed a commitment from St. James, La. product Saivion Jones in May, and today they officially pulled in his signature. Jones signed with the Tigers over offers from Alabama, Texas, Florida, Florida State, Georgia, and many others. As a senior, the 6-foot-5, 240-pounder recorded seven sacks with 17 quarterback hurries and added 69 tackles with 18 for loss. He picked off a pass, forced a fumble, and recovered three others. Those numbers were on top of 13 sacks and 90 tackles as a junior. The industry-generated 247Sports Composite ranks Jones as the No. 10 weak-side defensive end in the land, the No. 161 prospect overall, and the No. 6 player in Louisiana. 247Sports ranks him a little higher as the No. 131 prospect overall in the country and the No. 5 prospect in the Bayou State. What is LSU getting in Jones? “He's tall, long and very athletic," said St. James head coach Robert Valdez. "He's a guy who can play down or can play standing up. He gives you a lot of options where you can play him at. "In today's spread happy offenses, Saivion is what you want in a kid who makes quarterbacks miserable with his relentless approach to the game and his ability to live in their backfield. If you want to drop him into coverage, he can do that too. And if you think he isn't going to be strong at the point of attack and handle himself against the run, you better think again." 247Sports national recruiting analyst Gabe Brooks broke down Jones in his 247Sports scouting report below. "Great size and frame with ample space to continue bulk addition. Tall, imposing defensive lineman. Provided huge production, especially relative to position, for Louisiana 3A state championship team as a junior. Impressive overall athletic profile with three-sport participation in football, basketball, and track and field (high jump, discus). "Motor runs high. Flashes impressive pursuit ability and closes fast on the ball. Strong at the point of attack vs. the run and as a bull rusher. Will need to expand and develop pass-rushing arsenal. Can improve balance and body control. Possesses terrific multi-sport profile, but athleticism lacks testing or track time context. Power Five-caliber defensive lineman with likely position and scheme versatility who could develop into an NFL Draft prospect." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COTiger Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 (edited) Delete my post. ETA: The reason I deleted my post is someone edited the contents without my knowledge or permission. That's a little heavy handed in my opinion. Edited February 3, 2021 by COTiger 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSUDad Posted February 3, 2021 Author Share Posted February 3, 2021 Another hit! https://mobile.twitter.com/lsufootball/status/1357061687182987264?s=21 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSUDad Posted February 4, 2021 Author Share Posted February 4, 2021 LSU's Two Commits Saivion Jones and Kimo Makaneole Officially Sign With Program Jones and Makaneole officially sign while Tigers wait to hear what Brian Thomas decides GLEN WEST 4 HOURS AGO To no surprise, LSU has signed its two committed players entering National Signing Day. On Wednesday, defensive lineman Saivion Jones and offensive lineman Kimo Makaneole officially put pen to paper with the LSU program to bring the 2021 class total up to 22. Jones is a Saint James product who bolsters a defensive line recruiting class that also includes Maason Smith, Landon Jackson and Bryce Langston. As for Makaneole, he joins Garrett Dellinger as just the second offensive lineman to sign with the class. Entering the day, there were a few targets LSU coach Ed Orgeron talked about as 50/50 players on whether or not the program could land. But either way it looks like the Tigers will be leaving a few scholarships open for grad transfer possibilities, a move that Orgeron talked about on Tuesday. 0:20/0:29 "We have one or two guys we're kind of 50-50 with, we'll see what happens tonight, we've still got some recruiting to do," Orgeron said on Off the Bench Tuesday. "I need to leave at least two scholarships for transfers and we've done great with graduate transfers and we're going to continue to do it." A few of the players LSU has been reportedly targeting are cornerback Dontae Balfour and JUCO offensive lineman Jordan Moko. Of course there's also Walker receiver Brian Thomas, who is down to LSU, Alabama and Texas A&M. 0:20/0:50 Despite Thomas keeping his recruitment very close to the vest over the months, he is very good friends with fellow LSU signee Chris Hiton as well as LSU point guard Jalen Cook, who went to Walker High School as well. Here is Jones' SI All-American player profile and scouting report: Frame: Tall frame with solid definition and length in arms. Flat torso with fair thickness in thighs and athletic calves. Has room to add mass. Athleticism: Basketball background. Competes in track and field as a high-jumper, and throws the discus and shot put. Average snap quickness versus run and pass is made up by fantastic motor. Excellent effort and hustle. Has strength to stack, set edge and maintain control at the point versus TE’s attempting to reach him. Capable of anchoring versus base blocks by OT’s. Solid to surf laterally to squeeze to ball verus run, though range is better in long pursuit situations. Decent hips to clear and corner when pass-rushing. Instincts: See-ball/get-ball type. Good eyes at the point to locate ball. Flashes decent gap penetration and ability to skinny through doubles. Can take advantage of soft shoulders during rush reps. Attempts to sink pad level at entry points by dipping inside shoulder when rushing off edge. Polish: Usually lines up to the field as 4i and 5-technique in 3-man and 4-man fronts. Limited pass-rush toolbox only currently consists of a rip and speed-to-power. Attempts to counter late in rush with a chop. Inconsistent quick-shed ability versus run. Needs to add to hand-usage package and develop a pass-rush plan. Bottom Line: With his promising frame and hot motor, Jones has some promise to be developed into a productive player along the defensive front. He needs to diversify his pass-rush toolbox, though he plays with high effort and intensity. Jones projects well as a LDE in in a traditional 4-man front, yet could grow into a 5-technique DE in a 3-man front with 2-gap principles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSUDad Posted February 4, 2021 Author Share Posted February 4, 2021 Keep an eye on Blue-Shirts and Preferred Walk-Ons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSUDad Posted February 4, 2021 Author Share Posted February 4, 2021 LSU ends National Signing Day with No. 4 class BySONNY SHIPP 95 minutes ago Share2 Comments LSU entered the day with 20 signees and two commits that already factored into the Tigers’ industry-generated 247Sports Composite Team Rankings. Ed Orgeron's22-man class started the day No. 4, with a slim .17 lead over Clemson, and LSU ended it there, trailing only Alabama, Ohio State and Georgia in order. LSU finished the day with 291.37 points, 3.18 points behind Kirby Smart’s 20-man group but could still overtake the Bulldogs if the nation’s No. 13 wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. signed with the Tigers over Texas A&M and Alabama. His father told Geaux247 he would not sign on Wednesday and hoped he would soon. An NLI from Thomas would push LSU’s total score to 295.61, which would be the third-highest point total using the Composite as a benchmark in the program’s history during the modern era. Even without Thomas, the class generated the fifth-best score behind the 2014 (299.29), 2020 (298.62), 2016 (295.03) and 2009 (293.15) classes. It marks Ed Orgeron’s third consecutive top 5 class, with his 2022 haul already ranked No. 4. Below is a look at each of LSU’s signing class and where they ranked using the 247Sports Composite that goes back to 2002. 2021: 22 Signees – 92.61 Average; 291.37 Total Points (2 5-stars; 15 4-stars; 5 3-stars) No. 4 class in America and No. 3 in SEC 2020: 22 Signees – 93.26 Average; 298.62 Total Points (3 5-stars; 13 4-stars; 6 3-stars) No. 4 class in America and No. 3 in SEC 2019: 25 Signees – 90.75 Average; 284.06 Total Points (3 5-stars; 11 4-stars; 10 3-stars) No. 5 class in America and No. 4 in SEC 2018: 22 Signees – 90.11 Average; 284.06 Total Points (1 5-star; 12 4-stars; 9 3-stars) No. 15 class in America and No. 5 in SEC 2017: 24 Signees – 91.05 Average; 287.66 Total Points (1 5-star; 14 4-stars; 9 3-stars) No. 7 class in America and No. 3 in SEC 2016: 27 Signees – 91.35 Average; 295.03 Total Points (2 5-stars; 16 4-stars; 9 3-stars) No. 2 class in America and No. 2 in SEC 2015: 24 Signees – 89.91 Average; 284.37 Total Points (2 5-stars; 11 4-stars; 9 3-stars) No. 5 class in America and No. 3 in SEC 2014: 26 Signees – 91.25 Average; 299.29 Total Points (4 5-stars; 13 4-stars; 9 3-stars) No. 2 class in America and No. 2 in SEC 2013: 27 Signees – 91.03 Average; 281.05 Total Points (0 5-stars; 19 4-stars; 8 3-stars) No. 6 class in America and No. 3 in SEC 2012: 24 Signees – 89.39 Average; 252.55 Total Points (0 5-stars; 16 4-stars; 6 3-stars) No. 13 class in America and No. 5 in SEC 2011: 23 Signees – 90.23 Average; 272.65 Total Points (3 5-stars; 8 4-stars; 12 3-stars) No. 8 class in America and No. 4 in SEC 2010: 27 Signees – 89.86 Average; 267.84 Total Points (0 5-stars; 14 4-stars; 13 3-stars) No. 9 class in America and No. 5 in SEC 2009: 24 Signees – 91.51 Average; 293.15 Total Points (4 5-stars; 10 4-stars; 10 3-stars) No. 1 class in America and No. 1 in SEC 2008: 25 Signees – 89.58 Average; 259.67 Total Points (1 5-star; 12 4-stars; 12 3-stars) No. 13 class in America and No. 4 in SEC 2007: 25 Signees – 91.01 Average; 282.25 Total Points (1 5-star; 14 4-stars; 10 3-stars) No. 5 class in America and No. 3 in SEC 2006: 21 Signees – 89.75 Average; 269.92 Total Points (1 5-star; 10 4-stars; 8 3-stars) No. 8 class in America and No. 3 in SEC 2005: 13 Signees – 90.82 Average; 218.34 Total Points (1 5-star; 7 4-stars; 5 3-stars) No. 14 class in America and No. 4 in SEC 2004: 25 Signees – 90.30 Average; 287.64 Total Points (3 5-stars; 11 4-stars; 11 3-stars) No. 4 class in America and No. 1 in SEC 2003: 28 Signees – 89.84 Average; 282.27 Total Points (0 5-stars; 17 4-stars; 11 3-stars) No. 3 class in America and No. 2 in SEC 2COMMENTS 2002: 23 Signees – 85.22 Average; 210.17 Total Points (0 5-stars; 7 4-stars; 15 3-stars) No. 21 class in America and No. 7 in SEC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSUDad Posted February 4, 2021 Author Share Posted February 4, 2021 Kimo Makaneole inks with LSU BySONNY SHIPP 7 hours ago LSU signed only one offensive lineman during the Early Signing Period, with that position the biggest need in the run to National Signing Day. The Tigers added another big man to the class on Wednesday when offensive guard Kimo Makaneole turned his verbal commitment into a binding National Letter of Intent. A 6-foot-4, 285-pounder from Niceville, Fla., Makaneole announced his pledge to the Tigers on New Year’s Day. He dropped his commitment to Florida State shortly before the calendar flipped to 2021 after being on board with the Seminoles since July 26. Makaneole is road-grader on film who plays with a mean streak. He makes opponents pay when he gets his hands on them and is consistent in finishing blocks and playing through the whistle. The industry-generated 247Sports Composite and 247Sports ranks Makaneole as the No. 23 offensive guard in the country. 247Sports tabs him as the No. 52 overall prospect in the Sunshine State. Texas A&M, Ole Piss, Mississippi State, Virginia Tech, and many others offered. Makaneole joins an offensive line class that includes Top 100 overall prospect in Clarkston (Mich.) offensive tackle Garrett Dellinger, who signed during the Early Signing Period and is already enrolled at LSU. Below is a look at LSU’s offensive line depth heading into 2021 and how the guys ranked in recruiting. OT – Austin Deculus 6-6, 331, Sr. Mamou (La.) Cy Fair (Texas) HS 2017 4-star – No. 10 offensive tackle; No. 48 overall in America; No. 7 Texas C – Liam Shanahan 6-5, 300, Gd. Marlborough (Ma.) Marlborough HS Unranked OG – Ed Ingram 6-3, 315, Jr. Desoto (Texas) Desoto HS 2017 4-star – No. 13 offensive guard; No. 201 overall in America; No. 33 Texas C – Chasen Hines 6-3, 349, Jr. Marshall (Texas) Marshall HS 2018 4-star – No. 21 defensive tackle; No. 243 overall in America; No. 31 Texas OT – Dare Rosenthal 6-7, 327, So. Clayton (La.) Ferriday HS 2018 4-star – No. 24 defensive tackle; No. 305 overall in America; No. 11 Louisiana OT – Cameron Wire 6-6, 311, So. Gonzales (La.) East Ascension HS 2018 3-star – No. 31 offensive tackle; No. 428 overall in America; No. 14 Louisiana OG – Anthony Bradford 6-5, 365, Fr. Muskegon (Mich.) Muskegon HS 2019 4-star – No. 13 offensive guard; No. 206 overall in America; No. 6 Michigan OG – Kardell Thomas 6-3, 326, Fr. Baton Rouge (La.) Southern Lab 2019 4-star – No. 4 offensive guard; No. 97 overall in America; No. 4 Louisiana OG/OT – Thomas Perry 6-6, 329, Fr. Lafayette (La.) Teurlings Catholic HS 2019 3-star – No. 36 offensive tackle; No. 451 overall in America; No. 18 Louisiana OT/C – Charles Turner 6-5, 287, Fr. Canton (Ohio) IMG Academy 2019 3-star – No. 8 center; No. 568 overall in America; No. 71 Florida OT – Marcus Dumervil 6-5, 310, Fr. Lauderdale Lakes (Fla.) St. Thomas Aquinas HS 2020 4-star – No. 11 offensive tackle; No. 108 overall in America; No. 17 Florida OG – Marlon Martinez 6-4, 325, Fr. Fort Lauderdale (Fla.) St. Thomas Aquinas HS 2020 3-star – No. 17 offensive guard; No. 378 overall in America; No. 61 Florida OG/C – Xavier Hill 6-3, 307, Fr. Olive Branch (Miss.) Olive Branch HS 2020 3-star – No. 26 offensive guard; No. 481 overall in America; No. 13 Mississippi OT – Garrett Dellinger 6-5, 280, Fr. Clarkston (Mich.) Clarkston HS 2021 4-star – No. 12 offensive tackle; No. 90 overall in America; No. 5 Michigan OG – Kimo Makaneole 6-4, 285, Fr. Niceville (Fla.) Niceville HS 2021 3-star – No. 23 offensive guard; No. 439 overall in America; No. 66 Florida 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COTiger Posted February 4, 2021 Share Posted February 4, 2021 ESPN had us ranked #6 & Rivals had us ranked #5. Overall, not bad. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatchertiger Posted February 4, 2021 Share Posted February 4, 2021 8 hours ago, COTiger said: ESPN had us ranked #6 & Rivals had us ranked #5. Overall, not bad. 247 has us 4th. https://247sports.com/Season/2021-Football/CompositeTeamRankings/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatchertiger Posted February 4, 2021 Share Posted February 4, 2021 LB 6' #220 Destrehan PWO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houtiger Posted February 4, 2021 Share Posted February 4, 2021 Just to compare, I wondered what InbredGumps was doing. Dandy Don had the comment below: Quote Still, it’s a bit disheartening to see LSU’s biggest obstacle to championships — the Crimson Tide — sign seven five-stars (the most in the modern recruiting era), including the nation’s top-ranked center, the two top-ranked tackles, and the No. 2 guard. Their o-line recruiting is always outstanding, and why their QB is standing up and hitting receivers. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COTiger Posted February 5, 2021 Share Posted February 5, 2021 7 hours ago, houtiger said: Just to compare, I wondered what InbredGumps was doing. Dandy Don had the comment below: Their o-line recruiting is always outstanding, and why their QB is standing up and hitting receivers. Why do you refer to them as InbredGumps? Perhaps we should beat them more often rather than hurl insults at them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSUDad Posted February 5, 2021 Author Share Posted February 5, 2021 1 hour ago, COTiger said: Why do you refer to them as InbredGumps? Perhaps we should beat them more often rather than hurl insults at them. Type in b a m a, see what you get. Without the spaces. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COTiger Posted February 5, 2021 Share Posted February 5, 2021 I'm not interested in typing in anything. Like I said, if you can't beat them on the football field, then perhaps you should keep your mouth shut with regards to personal insults. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatchertiger Posted February 5, 2021 Share Posted February 5, 2021 InbredGumps LOL 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSUDad Posted February 5, 2021 Author Share Posted February 5, 2021 1 hour ago, Hatchertiger said: InbredGumps LOL YGM! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COTiger Posted February 5, 2021 Share Posted February 5, 2021 (edited) 17 hours ago, COTiger said: Why do you refer to them as InbredGumps? Perhaps we should beat them more often rather than hurl insults at them. Edited February 5, 2021 by COTiger my post was changed 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSUDad Posted February 5, 2021 Author Share Posted February 5, 2021 58 minutes ago, COTiger said: We can't beat them in recruiting either. InbredGumps was ranked #1 again. That's obviously a very strong reason why we can't beat them on the field. Why do you keep typing in InbredGumps also? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COTiger Posted February 5, 2021 Share Posted February 5, 2021 I didn't. Someone is phucking editing my posts without my permission. No wonder this place has so little traffic. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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