Who is LSU's breakout player in 2008?

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  1. bhelmLSU

    bhelmLSU Founding Member Staff Member

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    Well I huess we will agree to disagree.

    While I do think TT is probably has the most moves and the most fluid with the ball in his hands, I still think consistency is defined by knowing where you need to be to get the ball in your hands and running crisp routes. He was in the doghouse for a reason. Lafell and Byrd are better at route running and knowing the playbook up to this point but I expect TT to make huge strides this year.

    I will say that Lafell drops seemed to be nerves and confidence IMO. He was asked to take a big role early in his career but he battled through that after the halfway mark.

    FWIW, there has been metion that TT may have dyslexia which could have been a reason for his inconsistency last year. When plays are called he would have trouble getting the right play from his wristband. However, I do not know that for sure but something that can be easliy corrected if it is.
     
  2. Attack Tiger

    Attack Tiger Reformed Sunshine Pumper

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    I get what you're saying...and concerning last year, you are absolutely right. The right guys were on the field, no doubt. I'm just thinking that this year will be different. I get the feeling that when TT gets a good grasp of the playbook and knows his assignments and positions, he'll outshine any of the rest. This could easily be the year that happens.
     
  3. RHans405

    RHans405 Let's Roll

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    Agree. Jones as well. I think Alexander will still be hampered by last years injury. On off, maybe Lafell can come back strong if he learned how to catch. If not, there are plenty of receivers on his tail. I'm anxious to see if the QB can get them the ball.
     
  4. Lukky Lou

    Lukky Lou Founding Member

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    Alexander is back 100% already. This is the year of the CHEESE!

    Fear the beast. Fear the CHEESE!
     
  5. dudley

    dudley oops!

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    Dyslexia can really be a problem. I know. A couple of weeks ago I was stopped for going too fast in a residential zone. I thought the speed limit was 53.
     
  6. StaceyO

    StaceyO Football Turns Me On

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    Are you his brother, or something?
     
  7. Attack Tiger

    Attack Tiger Reformed Sunshine Pumper

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    ...Just his biggest fan.

    I like his enthusiasm. I hope the players can match that on the field! Maybe some of it has to start with the fans, after all. Lukky Lou sets the bar!
     
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  8. geauxgeauxhon

    geauxgeauxhon blah blah blah

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    Chad Jones, just because I have a crush on him.

    RJF.

    Murphy.
     
  9. StaceyO

    StaceyO Football Turns Me On

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    It's because of the way he made JP Wilson cough up that football like a defenseless little woman, isn't it?
     
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  10. islstl

    islstl Playoff committee is a group of great football men Staff Member

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    That's 3 of the 4 from my list.

    Great job. :wave:
     
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