Time is running out on him. I believe this will be his 5th year with the Dodgers organization. I read the other day that he finally made AAA for a time last season. He went 7-13 and had like a 5.50 ERA. To my knowledge in 5 years, he has yet to spend 1 day in the major leagues even with the late season, expanded rosters. The guy made exactly the right decision even though IMO he had little chance to make it in baseball. His relatives said he wouldn't take $1 million to play baseball. The Dodgers owner stupidly overpaid at $5 million...every cent guaranteed. LSU got screwed on that one. ZL wanted to come and stay at LSU...but who would turn down $5 million.
Yeah, if I remember right, I loved the guy's play. Now there was a WRer who knew how to play football. Some of the 2014 LSU FR WRers could have learned fundamentals from that guy because they certainly lacked them this past season. But as I remember, he didn't last long. Back issue right? Had to give up football sort of like the Cooper Manning kid did at Ole Miss.
If that was unfounded gossip, it was the most widespread ever. As you said, everyone said the said thing about Patterson wanting to be the only QB in the class....especially with Franks already committed at LSU and essentially just as highly rated. Franks has been asked about worrying about LSU signing another QB...he said he was still coming to LSU. That tells you who has a chest and who doesn't. And once again, when you and your brother are a package deal (already proven by them both deserting Arizona), that doesn't shot much of a chest either. Seems like we have another Gunner Kiel in the making. I for one don't want to bother with that soap opera.
A look back at 25 years of the Super Dozen Jan 17, 2013 A look back at 25 years of the Super Dozen By SCOTT HOTARD Advocate sportswriter Published: Jan 25, 2009 - UPDATED: 12:05 a.m. College football recruiting, seemingly, has been around as long as college football. Yet we all know a time existed before the days of players announcing on national television which university had won their hearts. Some of us even remember a daily newspaper in Baton Rouge without a Super Dozen. So for readers of all stripes — young and old, men and women, recruiting fanatic or just plain fan in the fall — we hope you enjoy this trip down memory lane as we celebrate our 25th edition of the Super Dozen. 1985 Tommy Hodson and Terrence Jones became two of the state’s most prolific college QBs: Hodson, a four-year LSU starter, still holds virtually every career passing record there; Jones rolled up 9,445 yards passing and rushing as Tulane’s dual-threat extraordinaire. ... Tony Moss caught passes from Hodson at LSU, where he earned first-team All-SEC recognition. ... Karl Dunbar, a standout defensive lineman for the Tigers, is now an assistant coach for the Vikings in the NFL. LB Jamie Bice, LaGrange RB Tony Citizen, Church Point WR Craig Dartez, Cecilia DL Kenny Davidson, Huntington LB Karl Dunbar, Plaisance LB Leroy Etienne, New Iberia QB Tom Hodson, Central Lafourche DL Clinton James, John McDonogh QB Terrence Jones, Lutcher RB Troy Jones, Acadiana LB Oliver Lawrence, Neville RB Tony Moss, Bossier 1986 Brian Mitchell was a dual-threat QB ahead of his time at Louisiana-Lafayette, where he started four years. But he is best known for his success as a return man in the NFL, as he collected 19,013 yards and scored 13 special-teams touchdowns in a 14-year career. ... Leroy Hoard starred at Michigan, then enjoyed a 10-year NFL career that included a Pro Bowl selection i1994. ... Eddie Fuller became an LSU immortal in 1988 in “The Earthquake Game,” making the catch that rocked the campus. TE Stephen Clark, John Curtis RB Eddie Fuller, Leesville TE Chuck Gorman, LaGrange QB Sol Graves, Ouachita Christian LB Brad Guidry, Cecilia RB Leroy Hoard, St. Augustine WR Tony Houston, Ruston DT Steve Hudson, Ouachita Christian DT Warde Manuel, Brother Martin QB Brian Mitchell, Plaquemine DB Travis Oliver, O.P. Walker DT Mike Shepherd, Ouachita Christian 1987 Bucky Richardson was a Davey O’Brien Award finalist in 1991 after leading Texas A&M to the SWC championship. ... Todd Kinchen, a five-sport prep star, earned first-team All-SEC honors twice. He went to the Rams with the 63rd pick of the 1992 draft, three selections after Marc Boutte — his All-SEC teammate — went, also to the Rams. ... Mickey Joseph, one of the nation’s most coveted prospects, signed with Nebraska to run the option offense. But he started only a few games there. LB Marc Boutte, LC-Boston DB Shannon Citizen, Wash.-Marion OL Roger Hutchinson, East Ascension QB Mickey Joseph, Shaw WR Shane Garrett, Crowley RB Todd Kinchen, Trafton (Dunham) OL Andy Martin, DeRidder DL Mickey Miller, Kentwood QB Chris Moock, Baker QB Bucky Richardson, Broadmoor LB Pat Stant, Brother Martin DL Matt Young, Baker 1988 Michael Carr, one of the top QB prospects in the nation, quit the team at UTEP in 1991 after transferring from Clemson. ... Baron Jackson, who intercepted 63 passes in high school, signed with Pitt but finished his career at Southern, where he played receiver. He died at 24 after being shot during a dispute, the incident ruled a justifiable homicide. ... Tyrone Hughes made a name for himself returning kicks and punts for the hometown Saints, who picked him in the 1993 draft out of Nebraska. OL Louis Age, St. Augustine RB Derwin Antoine, Loreauville WR Ron Baham, Covington QB Michael Carr, Amite OL Mike Duplantis, Central Lafourche RB Vincent Fuller, Leesville RB Tyrone Hughes, St. Augustine DB Robby Green, Shaw DB Baron Jackson, Southern Lab OL Darron Landry, Ponchatoula QB Steven Smith, Covington OL Raymond Smoot, Leesville 1989 Kevin Mawae started four seasons on the LSU line, playing three different positions. The Titans center recently earned his seventh Pro Bowl selection, but he won’t play because of an elbow injury. ... Jesse Daigle and Chad Loup signed with LSU and later split time at QB for the hometown school. ... Brad Banta, a Parade All-American, went to USC, where he played tight end. After being selected in the fourth round of the 1994 draft, he spent 11 seasons in the NFL as mostly a long snapper. TE Brad Banta, University OT Jeff Cancienne, John Curtis QB Jesse Daigle, Catholic NG Barron Hollins, Winnsboro WR Wesley Jacob, Crowley OT Brent LeJeune, Barbe QB Chad Loup, University C Kevin Mawae, Leesville WR Scott Ray, Catholic OG Sonny Smoak, E.D. White LB Roovelroe Swan, Green Oaks LB Corey White, Southwood 1990 Shawn King began his career at LSU before transferring to Lousiana-Monroe, where he starred at DL as a junior and senior. He was taken by the Panthers in the second round of the 1995 draft but started only 10 games in his career. ... James Jacquet rushed for 223 yards in two seasons at LSU, then ran against academic issues. Germaine Williams was mostly a blocking back there... After signing with Florida State, Sean Jackson became a fourth-round pick in the 1994 draft. But he never recorded a carry in the NFL. LB Chris Cowart, St. Augustine QB Chad Germany, Capitol DB Purvis Hunt, Ruston RB Sean Jackson, St. Augustine RB James Jacquet, St. Martinville QB Vance Joseph, Shaw TE Shawn King, West Monroe QB Chad LaRose, Brother Martin OL Phillip Simon, St. Martinville QB Thomas Simon, L.C.-Boston DB Ricardo Washington, Bogalusa RB Germaine Williams, Ascension Catholic 1991 Rodney Young, a Parade All-American, played at LSU before spending four pro seasons with the Giants. ... Carver’s Marshall Faulk and John Ehret’s Kordell Stewart, destined for NFL stardom, were Second Dozen selections. RB Norman Bradford, Jones.-Hodge RB Kendall Bussey, Shaw RB Inurell Chester, Shaw LB Robert Deshotel, LaGrange LB Fred Harris, Woodlawn (Shrev.) DL Shawn Jones, Shaw RB Roymon Malcolm, Ruston RB Pat Riley, Shaw TE Brandon Stelly, Catholic DL Robert Thibideaux, John Curtis LB Bobby Williams, Ruston S Rodney Young, Ruston 1992 Half the 12 signed with LSU, including: Eddie Kennison, a first-round draft pick in 1996 who has played 13 pro seasons; David LaFleur, a first-round pick in 1997 who played four seasons with the Cowboys; and Gabe Northern, a second-round pick in 1996 who played five seasons with the Bills. OL Gerald Ancar, Shaw LB Mike Calais, Patterson DL Trey Champagne, Covington DL Shannon Clavelle, O.P. Walker LB James Gillyard, Woodlawn (Shrev.) QB Jamie Howard, St. Thomas More WR Carlos Jones, Shaw WR Eddie Kennison, Wash.-Marion TE David LaFleur, Westlake TE Gabe Northern, Glen Oaks RB Nilo Silvan, Covington LB Reggie Wilson, John Curtis 1993 Tyrone Frazier played three seasons in the Royals farm system. He joined LSU in 1996 and played wide receiver; however, he was dismissed from the team prior to his sophomore season. ... Warrick Dunn, who played QB in high school, signed with Florida State, where he starred at RB. He recently completed his 12th NFL season, with the Bucs. ... Kevin Franklin, Dunn’s ex-running mate, went to LSU as a Parade All-American. He finished his career at Southern, where he played DB. RB Derrick Beavers, Carencro DL Billy Beron, Rummel TE Josh Bradley, Oak Grove QB Warrick Dunn, Catholic RB Kevin Franklin, Catholic QB Tyrone Frazier, Woodlawn (Shrev.) LB Tim Hutton, Slidell DE Colby McCullough, Shaw DL Brandon Mitchell, Abbeville OL Heath Panks, Salmen RB Jermaine Sharp, Ouachita Christian OL Marcus Vidrine, Sulphur
1994 The most coveted QB in the nation might have been Peyton Manning, who shattered school passing records after signing with Tennessee and now has a street named after him. He has won three MVP awards and a Super Bowl ring to boot. Or it might have been Josh Booty, who signed a pro baseball contract out of high school. He finally made it to LSU in 1999, but never rekindled his schoolboy magic. ... Ike Hilliard became an All-American at Florida. The seventh pick of the 1997 draft by the Giants, he has since amassed 6,397 receiving yards. RB Jason Armstrong, Zachary QB Josh Booty, Evangel DB Robert Hammond, Opelousas WR Isaac Hilliard, Patterson RB Chris Howard, John Curtis QB Peyton Manning, Newman QB Chuckie Parquet, Shaw OL Jarvis Reado, Shaw K Wade Richey, Carencro RB Clifton Rubin, Welsh OL Lee Stromberg, Ouachita LB Mike Sutton, Slidell 1995 After being named LSU’s 29th football coach, Gerry DiNardo headed right to Carencro, where Kevin Faulk was the big man on campus. Smart move. After signing with the Tigers, Faulk compiled 6,883 all-purpose yards in four years. He has since won three Super Bowls with the Patriots. DiNardo also landed Anthony McFarland, a future All-American at noseguard. “Booger” was a first-round pick in the ‘99 draft and has won Super Bowl rings with the Bucs and the Colts. DT Ernie Badeaux, John Curtis QB Lajun “Pete” Burks, Terrebonne RB Kevin Faulk, Carencro WR Larry Foster, West Jefferson DB Benny Guilbeau, Opelousas TE Derek Lewis, St. Augustine QB Frankie London, LaGrange DT Anthony McFarland, Winnsboro RB Rondell Mealey, Destrehan TE Jamal Pack, Shaw RB Jamie Spencer, Ouachita OT Ryan Thomassie, South Lafourche 1996 After star-crossed stops at LSU and McNeese and a brief pro stint with the Dolphins, Cecil Collins was convicted on a 1999 burglary charge and sentenced to 15 years in a Florida prison. ... Eric Jefferson signed with Illinois, but he never played a down. He found legal trouble of his own, including a five-year prison sentence for armed robbery. ... Midway through his senior season, Mark Roman, a four-year starter at LSU, was ruled ineligible after having inappropriate contact with an agent. However, he was selected in the second round of the 2000 draft and is now a staple in the 49ers secondary. LB Bubba Alexander, Evangel OT Marcus Clavelle, New Iberia RB Cecil Collins, Leesville WR Jerry Dioron, Crowley LB George Guidry, Wash.-Marion DE Eric Jefferson, Evangel S Clarence LeBlanc, John Curtis LB Scott McMurray, West Monroe DT Johnny Mitchell, John Ehret RB Mark Roman, New Iberia DE Roland Seymour, St. Augustine DE Raynoch Thompson, St. Augustine 1997 The Super Dozen boasted three future NFL mainstays in Jarvis Green, Travis Minor, Craig Nall and Anthony Thomas. But the Second Dozen was second to none, including: Destrehan’s Ed Reed and John Ehret’s Reggie Wayne, teammates at Miami before blossoming into pro stars; Shaw’s Ryan Clark, a defensive back for the Super Bowl-bound Steelers; Episcopal’s Jimmy Williams, a former Vanderbilt star who spent 2008 on IR with the Texans; and Catholic’s Major Applewhite, a former Texas quarterback. FB Tommy Banks, West Monroe DB Fred Booker, Hammond WR Abram Booty, Evangel QB Phillip Deas, Evangel TE Joe Domingeaux, Crowley DE Demetric Evans, Haynesville DE Jarvis Green, Donaldsonville WR Michael Hayes, Opelousas RB Travis Minor, Catholic QB Craig Nall, Alexandria DT Thomas Pittman, East St. John RB Anthony Thomas, Winnfield 1998 Josh Reed was converted to wide receiver at LSU, where he became the only LSU player to win the Biletnikoff Award. He just completed his seventh season with the Bills, who selected him in the second round of the 2002 draft. ... The state’s Mr. Football, Adam McConathy transferred from LSU to Texas before the start of his freshman season. He finished his career at La. Tech, where he played the 2002 season. ... Chad Lavalais, who signed with LSU, finally made it to campus in 2000 after being academically ineligible for two years. He blossomed into the All-American anchor of the 2003 national champs. DE Kendrick Allen, Bogalusa QB Arnaz Battle, Byrd LB Chris Cooper, West Jefferson DT Byron Dawson, Evangel S Donald Dykes, Hammond WR Talman Gardner, McDonogh 35 ATH Damian James, Carencro LB Chad Lavalais, Marksville LB Adam McConathy, West Monroe RB Josh Reed, Rayne OL Brad Smalling, West Monroe OL Bob Wynne, Jesuit 1999 Eli Manning signed with Ole Miss, where he became a Heisman Trophy finalist. The No. 1 pick of the 2004 draft, he led the Giants to an NFL championship in his fourth season. ... Cole Pittman signed with Texas and spent two seasons there, but he died in a car accident prior to spring practice in 2001. In their second game without him, the Longhorns scored 44 points — opting not to kick the extra point late in a blowout win — to match Pittman’s jersey number. ... Bradie James, an All-American at LSU, has spent six seasons with the Cowboys, registering 100-plus tackles each of the past three. RB Domanick Davis, Breaux Bridge TE Eric Edwards, Ouachita Christian LB Treverance Faulk, Lafayette DB Demetrius Hookfin, Kentwood LB Bradie James, West Monroe DB Norman LeJeune, Brusly QB Eli Manning, Newman DE Cole Pittman, Evangel OL Rodney Reed, West Monroe QB Antron Seiber, Independence RB LaBrandon Toefield, Independence DE Brian West, West Monroe
2000 Brock Berlin, the USA Today Offensive Player of the Year, signed with Florida before transferring to Miami, where he started two years. He has spent two pro seasons with the Rams, appearing in two games. ... A fifth-round MLB pick by the Reds, Roydell Williams instead pursued football at Tulane, where he broke the Conference USA record for TD receptions. He was cut by the Titans after three NFL seasons, including a 55-catch, 719-yard 2007 campaign. ... Devery Henderson, a Saints veteran, is renowned for his role in the “Bluegrass Miracle,” the final play of LSU’s improbable victory at Kentucky in 2002. QB Brock Berlin, Evangel ATH Shyrone Carey, Shaw OL Kade Comeaux, Notre Dame ATH Lynarise Elpheage, Carver DB Phillip Geiggar, Evangel RB Devery Henderson, Opelousas DL Stevie Lee, Evangel OL Nate Livings, Washington-Marion ATH Ronald McClendon, Ponchatoula RB Derron Parquet, Rummel LB Robert Peace, Ruston WR Roydell Williams, East St. John 2001 Michael Clayton, Marcus Spears, Andrew Whitworth, Rudy Niswanger, Ronnie Prude and Marquise Hill provided the core of LSU’s heralded 2001 recruiting class. Clayton, a former first-round draft pick, just finished his fifth season with the Bucs; Spears his fourth with the Cowboys; Whitworth his third with the Bengals; and Niswanger his third with the Chiefs. Prude played two seasons with the Ravens before being released. Hill, who played three seasons with the Patriots, was found dead in Lake Pontchartrain following a jet ski accident in 2007. ... Brandon Jacobs is in his fourth season as a force in the Giants’ rushing attack, but it was no direct route that got him there. He made stops at Coffeyville (Kans.) Comm. College, Auburn and So. Illinois along the way. WR Michael Clayton, Christian Life DE Donovan Grayson, Karr DL Marquise Hill, De La Salle RB Brandon Jacobs, Assumption LB Jason Mitchell, Abbeville OL Rudy Niswanger, Ouachita Christian WR Ronnie Prude, Fair Park QB Brent Rawls, Evangel QB Tristan Smith, Salmen TE Marcus Spears, Southern Lab OL Andrew Whitworth, West Monroe LB Brandon Williams, Port Allen 2002 Skyler Green, whose four career punt returns for TDs remain an LSU record, has played for the Cowboys, Bengals and Saints. ... Justin Vincent sat out the ‘02 season with academic issues, then emerged for LSU in ‘03 as the MVP of the SEC and BCS championship games. His final three seasons, however, he rushed for only 949 combined yards -- 52 fewer than the first. ... Kyle Williams, an All-American at LSU, has started 43 of 48 games in three seasons with the Bills. ATH SKyler Green, Higgins WR Akieem Jolla, St. Augustine DE Alonzo Manuel, Jennings DL Doug Planchard, Catholic QB Lester Ricard, Amite DB Vernon Russell, John Curtis LB Cameron Vaughn, Shaw RB Justin Vincent, Barbe LB Thaddious Washington, John Ehret OL Garett Wibel, Rummel DL Kyle Williams, Ruston WR Mark Young, Hahnville 2003 Laron Landry started as a freshman for LSU on the 2003 national title team and earned All-America honors as a senior. He was taken with the sixth pick of the 2007 draft by the Redskins and has started every game of his pro career. ... Craig Davis racked up 2,107 receiving yards at LSU before the Chargers selected him with the 30th pick of the 2007 draft. ... Robert Lane backed out of his LSU commitment to attend Ole Miss, where he played little quarterback before being converted to tight end. RB Alley Broussard, Acadiana DB Nick Child, Rummel LB Dominic Cooper, O.P. Walker WR Craig Davis, O.P. Walker DE Vegas Franklin, East St. John DB Darryl Johnson, O.P. Walker DB LaRon Landry, Hahnville QB Robert Lane, Neville DE Kirston Pittman, East St. John OL Jerry Sevin, John Curtis DL Carnell Stewart, John Curtis DL Ryan Watson, John Curtis 2004 Eight of the prospects helped LSU win the 2007 national title, including three who just completed their rookie seasons in the NFL: Glenn Dorsey with the Chiefs, who took him with the fifth pick of last year’s draft; Early Doucet with the Cardinals; and Craig Steltz with the Bears. ... Tyson Jackson, who played his final game at LSU last month, is projected as a high pick in this year’s draft. So is Darryl Richard, who starred at Ga. Tech. DL Charles Alexander, Breaux Bridge DL Glenn Dorsey, East Ascension WR Early Doucet, St. Martinville DL Marlon Favorite, West Jefferson DL Dion Gales, Kennedy DE Tyson Jackson, West St. John TE Lance Louis, Landry C Ryan Miller, Barbe DL Darryl Richard, Destrehan LB Luke Sanders, West Monroe S Craig Steltz, Rummel RB Derron Thomas, East St. John 2005 Ryan Perrilloux helped LSU win the national title as a sophomore. He was in line to become the starter at QB in 2008 before being kicked off the team and transferring to Jacksonville State. ... A three-year starter at hometown LSU, Darry Beckwith made 189 career tackles. ... Nic Harris started three seasons at safety for Oklahoma, earning All-Big 12 honors along the way. ... Al Jones changed his name to Rahim Alem after arriving at LSU, where he earned All-SEC recognition last season. LB Darry Beckwith, Parkview Baptist TE Selvish Capers, St. Augustine DB Nic Harris, Alexandria DB Chris Hawkins, Walker DE Alonzo Horton, Abramson DE Al Jones, St. Augustine QB Ryan Perrilloux, East St. John RB Kendrick Perry, Amite RB Antonio Robinson, Winnfield WR LaTerryal Savoy, Mamou QB Lucas Taylor, Carencro DB Patrick Trahan, St. Augustine
2006 Chris Brown has shined in three seasons at Oklahoma, including a 1,239-yard, 20-TD junior season. He had 116 yards rushing and 37 receiving in the BCS championship game earlier this month. ... Charles Scott rushed for 1,208 yards and 18 TDs in 2008, his first season as LSU’s feature back. ... Though still a member of the LSU football team, Jared Mitchell could be destined for a pro baseball career. He is the starting left fielder for the Tigers. RB Chris Brown, Alexandria LB Jacob Cutrera, Acadiana WR Ricky Dixon, East St. John DB Jai Eugene, Destrehan LB Troy Giddens, Hammond DE Kentrell Lockett, Hahnville ATH Chris Mitchell, John Ehret ATH Jared Mitchell, Westgate RB Richard Murphy, Rayville RB Charles Scott, Jones.-Hodge OL Zhamal Thomas, New Iberia DL Al Woods, Elton 2007 Chad Jones started six games for LSU in 2008 after playing as a reserve his freshman year. ... DeAngelo Benton is expected to sign with the Tigers for a third time next month. He still looks to get academically qualified. ... Joe McKnight, who picked USC over LSU, hasn’t needed long to make an impact. In two seasons, he has amassed 1,215 yards rushing, 396 receiving and 1,065 in punt returns. DE Kentravis Aubrey, Bastrop WR DeAngelo Benton, Bastrop DE Will Blackwell, West Monroe DE Luther Davis, West Monroe S Stefoin Francois, East St. John S Chad Jones, Southern Lab RB Joe McKnight, John Curtis DL Rolando Melancon, Lutcher DT Drake Nevis, John Ehret DE Jason Peters, Catholic DB John Williams, Breaux Bridge OL D’Montreal Wilson, Rayville 2008 Jordan Jefferson, who led Destrehan to a 15-0 record his senior year, has positioned himself as the man to beat in LSU’s quarterback derby. Brandon Taylor, another LSU signee, saw action in all 13 games last season. TE Matt Branch, Sterlington DE Chase Clement, E.D. White DE Lavar Edwards, Desire Street TE Tyler Edwards, Ouachita QB Jordan Jefferson, Destrehan LB Michael Mauti, Mandeville WR Tim Molton, Destrehan DB Ryan St. Julien, Catholic-New Iberia DB P.J. Smith, John Curtis OL Clay Spencer, Parkview Baptist DB Brandon Taylor, Franklinton WR Chris Tolliver, Rayville All-Time Super Dozen Take the number 300 and divide it by 25. This is the Dozen you get: GLENN DORSEY, East Ascension 2004 WARRICK DUNN, Catholic 1993 KEVIN FAULK, Carencro 1995 IKE HILLIARD, Patterson 1994 BRANDON JACOBS, Assumption 2001 LARON LANDRY, Hahnville 2003 ELI MANNING, Newman 1999 PEYTON MANNING, Newman 1994 KEVIN MAWAE, Leesville 1989 ANTHONY MCFARLAND, Winnsboro 1995 BRIAN MITCHELL, Plaquemine 1986 JOSH REED, Rayne 1998 Sleeping Giants Hey, nobody’s perfect. Here are 12 who proved us wrong: JAKE DELHOMME, Teurlings Catholic 1993 TROY EDWARDS, Huntington 1995 MARSHALL FAULK, Carver 1991 MATT FORTÉ, Slidell 2004 MEWELDE MOORE, Belaire 2000 ED REED, Destrehan 1997 KORDELL STEWART, John Ehret 1991 BRANDON STOKLEY, Comeaux 1994 MIKE STONEBREAKER, John Curtis 1986 REGGIE WAYNE, John Ehret 1997 COREY WEBSTER, St. James 2000 CHRIS WILLIAMS, Catholic 2003
I certainly don't think he would be too old to play college football. If anything, he may be a bit more mature, physically and emotionally, so this could be a good thing if he did.
How did we miss on this guy? We ended up with his good buddy Verge but let Leroy slip to the cornshuckers!!
