Where is Xavier Carter's speed? | Page 2 | TigerFan.com

MALONE121212 · Oct 10, 2004

lmb20988 said:

Xavier did show his speed on that TD against Moo State. Atleast 3 people had the angle on him, and then Xavier just hit another gear and left them. I downloaded the video of it and watched it around 10 times in a row. If you watch, you will see him catch turn and start running straight. Then about 4 MSU players come into the picture and then Xavier just hits it and leaves them. Truly Amazing.
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I agree. Three different people had angles on him and he went from 0 to blazing very quickly. Somebody needs to post that video so this guy can see the x man roll out!

BostonBengal · Oct 10, 2004

FightinTIGER said:

I'm sure he is fast but he hasn't shown to be "football fast". He doesn't appear to be quick which I think is a big neccesity for kick/punt returns. He doesn't appear to be able to change direction quicky like Skyler.
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You're probably right. Perhaps his speed takes time to kick in? I dunno....

But this is also his first year. He'll be fine.

TwistedTiger · Oct 10, 2004

FightinTIGER said:

Like I said, I guess it's really just a matter of my unrealistic expectations. Every year during recruiting season these kid's abilities are pumped up SO much that it's really impossible for them to live up to them.

(Except Adrian Peterson from OU. This cat is awesome and even better than advertised. He'll be in the NFL as soon as he's eligible.)
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It's a big step up from high school to the SEC. When he learns the system and gets comfortable in the game he will spend less time thinking about what he should do and more time just getting it done. Indecision makes even the fastest player appear slow. Carter will do great things before he leaves LSU, he is not just a track star but he is still very very young.

lmb20988 · Oct 10, 2004

While on the subject about jumping from high school to the SEC, Early Doucet looked great last night. Him and Xavier were ranked one and two by all recruiting services. Some had Xavier first, some had Early first. Early made two really good receptions last night.

TwistedTiger · Oct 10, 2004

lmb20988 said:

While on the subject about jumping from high school to the SEC, Early Doucet looked great last night. Him and Xavier were ranked one and two by all recruiting services. Some had Xavier first, some had Early first. Early made two really good receptions last night.
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Just like X, Early is still learning and will only get better. Davis, Bowe, X and Early with another year under their belt.......WOW. Then there is still Amp, Green and even Carey if he plays any WR next year. It should be fun to watch this loaded WR group next year.