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Russell Shepard got one final middle finger thrown his way...

Discussion in 'The Tiger's Den' started by KingEmeritus, Dec 31, 2012.

  1. mobius481 Registered Member

    I find Jarret Lee's reply more interesting that Shepard's tweet. I don't know though. He was highly recruited, a great athlete, etc. But I never saw much in shepard on the field to believe he should get more touches. I think we all agree he didn't have the best hands and was never a 1 or 2 receiver no matter how much we wanted him to be. So what then? a running back? I just don't think he was good enough with our stable of backs. He made some big runs but he also got stuffed a lot. It's always sad when a guy doesn't reach his potential but if he makes it in the NFL, we'll know we have a serious problem with our offensive coaches.

    In reality, I'd love to hear his side of the story. Does anyone know definitively what he is talking about?
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  2. ok awesome geaux

    He was similar to Trindon Holliday in the backfield, if there was a hole where the play was called he hit it fast and would get some big yards but otherwise he'd either just run into the pile and go nowhere or try to bounce it outside and get tackled for a loss. He's not a running back. He's not a WR. He'd probably be a good return man if he could catch, but he can't. So he's a guy who rides the pine most of the time.
  3. LSUMASTERMIND Well-Known Member

    he should have been moved to corner and learned how to return punts.
  4. ok awesome geaux

    He couldn't play corner, he's got no hips. He'd be toast on anything that's not a slant or go. Too soft to play safety. There's really nowhere for him. He's just a running QB who can't throw.
  5. LaSalleAve when in doubt, mumble

    How bad do you have to suck as a passer if you can't beat out Jordan Jefferson.
  6. mobius481 Registered Member

    Maybe so but we have had some pretty good corners during his career. Plus, like ok awesome said, I never saw him with good lateral quickness. It was always north/south with him. A lot like Trindon. A jack of all trades but a master of none.
  7. LSUMASTERMIND Well-Known Member

    until he gets too the league and becomes an all pro
  8. ok awesome geaux

    What league? The Arena league?
  9. LSUMASTERMIND Well-Known Member

    signed sam shields
  10. BRETT LSU FAN

    I've always really liked Shep and think he's been a model player as far as attitude goes. From what little I see as a fan on the outside.

    Shep's career is a great example that a great athlete can't always make the transition to another position. If you want a great receiver you need to recruit a great high school receiver.

    Was Shep ever given a legitimate chance at QB? Can't say. But he had plenty of passes thrown his way that were dropped and any failure at WR is all on him. Corner is the only other option and I don't know if that was ever an option he wanted or not.