This last season, here in Los Angeles, a lot of the USC faithful lamented that their team had no identity on offense and suggested that when McKnight missed a game due to being hurt, the offense seemed to find more of an identity. They then went on to say that McKnight is too much of a game changer to keep out when healthy. In all fairness to McKnight, he sure did have a good bowl game. If there really is something to team identity, then less talented running backs with the endurance to be "every down backs" and seldom fumble may ultimately benefit an offense more than than top talented backs who don’t have the stamina to be "every down backs." Last year, even with all the plans to work Shepard into the offense for at least ten touches per game, I still don't know why we saw so little of him. Plans are great, but in reality, how would we ever work both Shepard and Seastrunk into a game for meaniful touches. Think Seastrunk wonders the same thing?
to be honest, I kinda hopes he goes somewhere else, after seeing Ware play we could fill other needs recruiting other positions.
I'm with you on this one. I watched one of his games that was televised here locally (I live right by the high school he was playing), and he wasn't that impressive. I think he may have a decent career, but I think he will end up being like K. Williams. He will show flashes, but he will not be able to be consistent. That will keep him riding the pine for most of his career. With limited scholarships I hope we take someone else. I think we are more than stacked at RB for the next few years, and already have a few explosive players on our roster. I hope he goes to Oregon. I think he can have a better than average career there, and he stays out of conference.
This season proved that having a stable of quality RBs is critical in the SEC. My guess is the staff will be very happy to sign Seastrunk. He's a different kind of back than most if not all of the backs on the team or committed to the team. And he has measurables that cannot be developed or coached. With the right development and mentorship (R. Shepard, for instance) he can develop into an incredible playmaker. I really hope he ends up in P&G.
Wow, SIU! You and I have apparently found common ground on something. I pretty much agree with everything you're saying here in the last couple of pages. - I agree that Lache would be a nice get...for the rankings...but not needed. And definitely not good if others pass on LSU because we have too many backs. - I agree that LSU needs more of a steady power running game than "home run hitters". We already have quite a few athletes on the team that can be the "home run hitters". Who's gonna tote the rock on third and 2/4th and 1. I miss Jacob Hester much more than I'll miss Trindon...and I LOVED Trindon. But Hester won us more than one game...carried the team several times. - Lache is a take if a spot is available, but not a need. I used to be on the Lache bandwagon, but like others have pointed out, that was before I saw Ware Saturday. Ware is the real deal...the steal of the season, IMO. He looked like a man against the rest of the best Saturday...and Lache looked really quick...and easily brought down with arm tackles. I'll take Ware's power over Lache's flashiness anyday. And the thing about Ware? Not only power...but VERY good vision and very shifty. Just not super fast.
I definitely think Ware is the get of the class, maybe second to Hunter. I just think Seastrunk is different - maybe not a "need", as Fish points out, but definitely a take if there's a way to include him in the class.
Let me get this right. Someone suggests that "he was said to be careless carrying the ball at practice and seemed disinterested at times. He was also a late arrival at some team meetings" and suddenly he isn't the best running back in the nation anymore? :huh: I'll tell you what I think . . . 1. They are kids. They are going to seem disinterested at times and be late. And nervous and confused, too. You can bet that he wasn't the only one. 2. LSU needs to be stockpiling talent on top of talent and if Les has to shape them up, then he'll shape them up. 3. If Lache comes to LSU and rushes for 1,000 yards, he's going to get away with a whole lot more ego trips than appearing disinterested. 4. If he fumbled three time on national TV in a meaningless All-Star game, I'd still want him. If someone (who may favor another back) mutters that "he was said to be careless carrying the ball at practice", I would laugh loudly and still want him.
I agree that LSU does need more of a pound em back but that doesnt at all mean we couldnt use someone like Lache. He is a serious talent that can score on any play. While LSU has great athletes not many players have the speed and moves to score everytime they touch the ball. No matter who is back there the main thing as Ive said is LSU needs to get some sort of flow to the play calling. Ultimately LSU is a running team so we do have to establish the run. Sure we want to be unpredictable but LSU is a school that must be able to establish the run. Right now with the OL and play calling we cant. Hopefully things change for the better next year.
Unless he can go untouched the length of the field, to me he is not a homerun threat. He has great speed and moves, but can't break arm tackles from below average talent. I can see him being a great special teams player hitting a seam and taking it to the house. I'm just not seeing the ability to be a great back in the SEC.
