LSU ranked #13 out of Spring

Andy Staples from Sports Illustrated posted his Top 25 out of Spring and LSU make the list at 13. That SEC team with the stupid arm motions topped the list. To finish out the SEC, Ole Miss is at 7, Nick Satan's team is at 10, and Georgia comes in at 15.

4 More LSU Players Sign in Free Agency

I told you about Darry Beckwith yesterday. Four more signed as well. Marlon Favorite signed with Carolina Panthers. Kirston Pittman signed with St. Louis. Brett Helms is with the Houston Texans. Tremaine Johnson went to the Minnesota Vikings.

On a draft note: Kansas City is the first team in history to select a player from the same school in the first round for three straight years. (Jackson, Dorsey, Bowe)

Chad Jones Pitches in Sunday's Baseball Game

Yeah, I said it and I am not joking. LSU's two sport, outfielder/free safety, superstar athlete pitched to two batters yesterday in the final game of the LSU-Auburn Baseball Series. (LSU swept Auburn). Auburn loaded the bases when the Jones came in to face the clean-up and five hole hitter. (yes, I know baseball too). Jones was throwing a 92 mph fastball. (Insert jaw drop here). He also threw a slider that was just plain nasty. He struck out both of the batters before Mattie Ott came in to finish the game. Good God, is there anything this guy can't do???

The link is to the Advocate's story on the game.

6 Tigers Taken in the Draft

6 former Tigers were selected in the NFL Draft over the weekend. Tyson Jackson was a surprise 3rd overall pick to join Glenn Dorsey with the Kansas City Chiefs. Here is the list of the 6 Tigers:

1. Tyson Jackson, Kansas City, Round 1, 3rd Pick Overall
2. Quinn Johnson, Green Bay, Round 5, 145th Pick Overall
3. Herman Johnson, Arizona, Round 5, 167th Pick Overall
4. Curtis Taylor, San Francisco, Round 7, 219th Pick Overall
5. Demetrius Byrd, San Diego, Round 7, 224th Pick Overall
6. Ricky Jean-Francois, San Francisco, Round 7, 244th Overall Pick

Darry Beckwith was signed in free agent with San Diego

I am glad to see Byrd get taken despite his car accident last week. And with Tyson Jackson being picked in the first round that makes the sixth straight year that a LSU player was taken in the first round which makes the longest active streak, I believe second overall to Miami.
Can you name the players to go the last six years in the first round??

2004: Michael Clayton
2005: Marcus Spears
2006: Joseph Addai
2007: JaMarcus Russel, LaRon Landry, Dwayne Bowe, Craig Davis
2008: Glenn Dorsey
2009: Tyson Jackson

2010 Recruiting Update

It seems I have missed some verbal commitments for LSU's 2010 commitments. Last week a linebacker/ safety from Klien, Texas, Luke Muncie, committed to the Tigers.
Via Rivals.com: "LSU continued its hot start when it landed Luke Muncie, a linebacker from Klein (Texas) Oak. It was the Tigers' eighth commitment, and it was a very welcome addition. Muncie, who could also play safety in college, chose LSU over offers from Michigan, Texas A&M, Oklahoma State, Arkansas, Arizona and many others.

'I've liked LSU since I was little,' Muncie said. 'I just watched them on television and I've (been) around the campus a couple of times. I couldn't be happier with my decision.'"

That make the 7th (even though Rivals says eighth I can't find that missing one) commitment. Tiger Rag has the list and the link is in the title!!

Answers to Spring Practice Questions

So I was unable to go the Spring Game. I had a Convention that weekend and I couldn't work around it, believe me, I tried. I read some recaps and I will answer my questions from earlier this month to the best of my ability and knowledge. If I leave some blank, feel free to answer them yourself.


1. Who will step up as quarterback?
- As I thought, Jordan Jefferson pretty much looked like the starter in the game even though Les Miles will never say it.

2. Will people finally give Charles Scott the attention he deserves??
- Scott got some good runs and plays in the game, but I was looking for national attention. News of the Spring Game didn't even show up on ESPN.com.

3. Will the Wide Receiver Corps be unstoppable?
- I haven't heard much about the receivers' performance. Anyone care to shed some light??

4. Where will they use Russell Sheppard?
- In the Spring Game, Sheppard was used only at QB and from what I hear, wasn't the best performance (7 of 12, 70 yards passing). He even channeled Jarrett Lee and gave up a interception returned for a touchdown by Patrick Peterson. Okay the Jarrett Lee thing was cold, but I couldn't help myself. My apologizes.

5. Can John Chavis bring back LSU's defensive dominance in one year??
- From what I have read, the defense seems to be looking great which will help me sleep at night.

6. Who will step up on the defensive line??
- Lazarius Levingston had a great game. Otherwise, I haven't heard anything

7. Has the defensive backs improved?
- Coleman has moved to Linebacker (why couldn't they use that same method with Danny McCray). Patrick Peterson... um yeah see number 4. :) Overall though they seem to be seriously improving.

8. Do we have a kicker??
- I've got nothing. Help...

Former Tiger Receiver Demetruis Byrd Injured in Miami Car Crash

Byrd was in an accident on Sunday while on his way to church in Miami and was put in the ICU. No injuries seem to be life threatening or threatening to his football career, but no one can confirm that for sure. Byrd is a NFL Draft Prospect and my prayers go out to him for a quick recovery and I hope this doesn't affect his draft standing. He is a great player and I wish him the best. As I find more I will post Updates on this post, so go to this post to see the latest news that I can find.

UPDATE: Detail of the crash have been released. Byrd hit a utility pole and no other cars were involved. Byrd is awake and talking in the hospital.

Here is the Advocate's article that has more information than ESPN
http://www.2theadvocate.com/sports/43324237.html

Sweet... It worked...

This is a test for posting from my phone. Real posts are coming soon, I promise.

Spring Practice Questions...

So I have been reading alot of stuff lately about LSU's Spring Practice and I have some questions... I am going to put them up here and after the Spring Game we will see if they will be answered..

1. Who will step up as quarterback? Most reports say that Jordan Jefferson pretty much has a lock on the starting role for next year. (I might regret saying this but..) Jarrett Lee has natural talent and he did well in yesterday's scrimmage (link posted) so is the race bigger than we think??

2. Will people finally give Charles Scott the attention he deserves?? He had a great year last year, but was never recognize for his efforts. Hopefully he will continue to improve over spring and blast out in the fall.

3. Will the Wide Receiver Corps be unstoppable? LaFell is back and so are a bunch of extremely talented wide receivers. Also Randle will step on campus in the fall. With all these guys lining up, will LSU have the receiver corps that keeps Defensive Coordinators up all night??

4. Where will they use Russell Sheppard? The kid is awesome, there is no doubt about it, but he is not a SEC quarterback at the moment. His arm could use some work, but when he has the ball in his hands he is dangerous. He has been taking reps at wide receiver and running back along with his quarterback duties. Will Russell Sheppard be the new and improved version Percy Harvin??

5. Can John Chavis bring back LSU's defensive dominance in one year?? Chavis is one of the best defensive coordinators in the country and he inherited some amazing talent. Linebackers should benefit most from his experience and the young defensive backfield seems to improving. How well though??

6. Who will step up on the defensive line?? LSU lost major people on the Defensive Line but there is talent to fill the spots, but young and inexperienced talent. Alexander, Nevis, and Alem are the only ones back with serious playing experience. How much will that help??

7. Has the defensive backs improved? Last year the defensive backs were getting eaten for breakfast. I am hearing that Harry Coleman and Chad Jones are the #1 safeties and Patrick Peterson (my sophomore) and Chris Hawkins are your corners but beware of Ron Brooks, Daniel Graft, and Brandon Taylor are getting some serious looks too. Will we have a defensive back competition??

8. Do we have a kicker?? I am hearing bad to nothing about special teams beside the fact that Ron Brooks is going to return kicks along Trindon Holliday. Josh Jasper has been punting and place kicking but that isn't Miles's favorite thing to do. Where is Derek Helton that I heard so much about??