Friday, April 3, 2009

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??

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