LSU gets top commit of 09

[victor2111]

WOW!

Russel Shepard committed to LSU yesterday. I was surprised because I thought Shepard was going to go up North and play for Michigan. He said if Pryor didn't go to Michigan...Michigan would be at the top of his list!

Info on Shepard:
- He is a dual QB
- Can run very well
- Runs a 4.4 and is 6-2
- #4 overall prospect in 09 class

footballrecruiting.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?pr_key=59099&sport=1

easygeaux should be very happy right now.

LSU just got a VERY GOOD player.

[buckeyebikerbabe]

Congrats, Smitty! Should be a good one for ya.

[Easygeaux]

Couple Shepard with this young man and I like was Les is doing in Baton Rouge. Things do in fact look bright at LSU.

footballrecruiting.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?pr_key=60857

[andy]

Heh, Why isn't this kid a WR?

I'm not trying to knock, but how can he be the best "QB" with stats like these:



2006 (So)
Rushing: 170attempts, 1,336yards, 20TD
Passing: 114attempts, 41.2% completion, 683yards, 4TD, 5INT

2007 (Jr)
Rushing: 176attempts, 1,525yards, 18TD
Passing: 108attempts, 45.4% completion, 794yards, 8TD, 4INT



Impressive....

I'm guessing if this kid can't pass the ball, he isn't going to last long. I also don't think Les Miles is interested in having a Rich Rodriguez offense like Pat White and Steve Slaton. Fact of the matter this kid cannot throw, and will more than likely get converted to a WR at LSU. More power to LSU, but this is not what they need. I don't see this kid being any answer for them in the QB position. WR, yes, bigtime.

[andy]

See Vic... I'm not knocking you, but you are looking at the measureables.

They are fun to look at, but the fact of the matter is, measureables aren't everything. He is a hell of a specimen, but a QB he is not.

[andy]

easygeaux said:

Couple Shepard with this young man and I like was Les is doing in Baton Rouge. Things do in fact look bright at LSU.

footballrecruiting.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?pr_key=60857

Now that's a player...

But I do think that Bench max is a little outstanding... dont you think? =) (405)

[andy]

My prediction:

This kid rivals100.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?sport=1&pr_key=56979 Plays MANY MORE games at QB than Shepard ever does.

If I were an LSU fan I would like the combo of Jefferson @qb, Ford @rb, and Shepard @wr, alot better in a few years. Seems to be a little more balanced and LSU's style of playing, if you ask this SEC fan.

[Easygeaux]

Early Doucet was his teams QB in highschool if that tells you anything about recruiting. I don't care where Shepard plays, I'm just happy we got him. If you are ranked as one of the top five high school players in the country, you must be special. I agree with Andy though, we have Perriloux for the next two years, then Jarret Lee and JJ for the next three. We are in pretty good shape at the QB position.

[victor2111]

easygeaux said:

Early Doucet was his teams QB in highschool if that tells you anything about recruiting. I don't care where Shepard plays, I'm just happy we got him. If you are ranked as one of the top five high school players in the country, you must be special. I agree with Andy though, we have Perriloux for the next two years, then Jarret Lee and JJ for the next three. We are in pretty good shape at the QB position.

Is Perriloux still on the team??

[victor2111]

andy said:

My prediction:

This kid rivals100.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?sport=1&pr_key=56979 Plays MANY MORE games at QB than Shepard ever does.

If I were an LSU fan I would like the combo of Jefferson @qb, Ford @rb, and Shepard @wr, alot better in a few years. Seems to be a little more balanced and LSU's style of playing, if you ask this SEC fan.

JJ does look more of a better passing QB for LSU..

Its a win-win for LSU. They get Shepard and will give him a chance to start and IF he doesn't win the job over JJ or some other QB then he can play somewhere else.

Looks like Russell knows he might not win the job.

Shepard, who will graduate early, will get a chance to compete for the Tigers' starting role with former Brenham standout Jarrett Lee, who will enter LSU's spring practice as the starting signal caller.

"Russell doesn't mind moving to another position," said Vital, "but he wanted to go to a school that was willing to give him a shot to play quarterback."

[Easygeaux]

Is Perriloux still on the team??
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Yes, just currently suspended

[andy]

easygeaux said:

Early Doucet was his teams QB in highschool if that tells you anything about recruiting. I don't care where Shepard plays, I'm just happy we got him. If you are ranked as one of the top five high school players in the country, you must be special. I agree with Andy though, we have Perriloux for the next two years, then Jarret Lee and JJ for the next three. We are in pretty good shape at the QB position.

I'm with you dude... He is a top5 Prospect no doubt about it, and thats great to have...

But if I was recruiting him, it would be for the ATH spot, not a QB. I'm sure thats what Les is thinking also.

[andy]

victor2111 said:

andy said:

My prediction:

This kid rivals100.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?sport=1&pr_key=56979 Plays MANY MORE games at QB than Shepard ever does.

If I were an LSU fan I would like the combo of Jefferson @qb, Ford @rb, and Shepard @wr, alot better in a few years. Seems to be a little more balanced and LSU's style of playing, if you ask this SEC fan.

JJ does look more of a better passing QB for LSU..

Its a win-win for LSU. They get Shepard and will give him a chance to start and IF he doesn't win the job over JJ or some other QB then he can play somewhere else.

Looks like Russell knows he might not win the job.

Shepard, who will graduate early, will get a chance to compete for the Tigers' starting role with former Brenham standout Jarrett Lee, who will enter LSU's spring practice as the starting signal caller.

"Russell doesn't mind moving to another position," said Vital, "but he wanted to go to a school that was willing to give him a shot to play quarterback."

It's a definite win-win situation. But Shepard will not field as a QB, is all i'm saying.

[andy]

BTW Easy, I don't see Perilloux finishing next year before being kicked off the team, given the body of work he has put forth so far.

[victor2111]

andy said:

easygeaux said:

Early Doucet was his teams QB in highschool if that tells you anything about recruiting. I don't care where Shepard plays, I'm just happy we got him. If you are ranked as one of the top five high school players in the country, you must be special. I agree with Andy though, we have Perriloux for the next two years, then Jarret Lee and JJ for the next three. We are in pretty good shape at the QB position.

I'm with you dude... He is a top5 Prospect no doubt about it, and thats great to have...

But if I was recruiting him, it would be for the ATH spot, not a QB. I'm sure thats what Les is thinking also.

I misread. When I first read about Shepard a couple months ago the article I read had him as a QB and a very good one.

I check Rivals.com and...

Shepard is the #4 prospect but they have his listed as a #1ATH. Not as a QB.

So Andy..your probably right on Shepard but I think your wrong on Pryor. : )