LSU Picks Up Premier Texas QB

[GeauxTo]

Dandy Don reports that LSU picked up a huge football commitment late last night from quarterback Jarrett Lee (6’3”, 185) from Brenham, Texas. Lee is considered one of the top three high school quarterbacks in the state of Texas, and will be on Dave Campbell's All-Texas preseason team when his magazine hits the news stands in early July. Lee had about 16+ offers; Lee chose LSU over Nebraska and Arizona. My hat goes off to Les Miles and Jimbo Fisher for doing a great job in recruiting Lee. LSU now has the following commitments for 2007:

Jarrett Lee, QB, 6'3", 210, Brenham, Texas. Lee had over 16 offers and chose LSU over Arizona and Nebraska. Lee completed 234 of 350 passes as a junior for 3,040 yards and 40 touchdowns. He's a pocket passer with 350 passing attempts and no sacks as a junior, and is a quick releaser.

Deangelo Benton, WR, 6’3”, 190, 4.48. Benton chose LSU over FSU, Miami, Colorado, Auburn, Ole Miss, Arkansas, Mississippi State and Alabama.

Mitch Joseph, TE, 6'5", 245, 4.8. Joseph has the size and speed to make LSU a great player. He chose LSU over ND, Clemson, Auburn, Florida, Texas Tech and Ole Miss.

Steven Ridley, 6'1", 220, 4.6, RB/LB, Trinity Episcopal high school in Natchez, Mississippi. Ridley is being recruited to play running back at LSU, but could end up playing linebacker. Ridley chose LSU over Ole Miss and Mississippi State.

Barry Valcin, CB, 5'11", 175, 4.4, Port Arthur Memorial. Valcinis is a pure cover cornerback. He chose LSU over FSU, Texas A&M, Oklahoma State, Oklahoma, Nebraska, Miami and TCU.

Kantravis Aubrey, DL, 6'4", 300, Bastrop, La. Aubrey chose LSU over most of the SEC's schools. He is big and strong and almost impossible to block one on one.

D’Montrell Wilson, OL, 6'4", 298, 5.0 Rayville. Wilson chose LSU over Auburn, Ole Miss and Oklahoma.

John Williams, ATH, 5'10", 190, 4.4, Breaux Bridge. Williams chose LSU over most SEC schools and other major college power houses.

Gabriel Bryant, WR, 6'2", 190, 4.4, Jonesboro. Bryant chose LSU over Arkansas, Ole Miss and other SEC schools.

[geechee]

Dandy Don reports that LSU picked up a huge football commitment late last night from quarterback Jarrett Lee (6’3”, 185) from Brenham, Texas. Lee is considered one of the top three high school quarterbacks in the state of Texas, and will be on Dave Campbell's All-Texas preseason team when his magazine hits the news stands in early July. Lee had about 15 offers; Lee chose LSU over Nebraska and Arizona. My hat goes off to Les Miles and Jimbo Fisher for doing a great job in recruiting Lee. LSU now has nine commitments for the 2007 signing class (http://dandydon.com/commitments2007.html).

Oh, just what y'all needed, another QB :laugh: :laugh:

[GatorNation]

Oh, just what y'all needed, another QB :laugh: :laugh:

Yeah, like this kid will actually play before his junior or senior year, lol. Just ask Perilloux how much playing time he's seen so far, even with the mistakes Russell has made....and RP was supposedly the #1 QB overall two years ago.

:dry:

[GeauxTo]

Yeah, like this kid will actually play before his junior or senior year, lol. Just ask Perilloux how much playing time he's seen so far, even with the mistakes Russell has made....and RP was supposedly the #1 QB overall two years ago.

:dry:Russell will be gone after this year and I expect Ryan Perrilloux to be the man for the following two years; 1st year backed up by the capable Matt Flynn; 2nd year backed up by this new guy from Texas, who will then take the QB controls. The position of QB in the Bayou looks pretty good for the foreseeable future; into and beyond the Tebow years in Gatorland.
:p

[GatorNation]

Russell will be gone after this year and I expect Ryan Perrilloux to be the man for the following two years;

Exactly. This kid won't play until his junior year, at the very least. I mean, it's great to have depth at QB, but good luck signing any top-shelf QBs for the next two years.

The position of QB in the Bayou looks pretty good for the foreseeable future; into and beyond the Tebow years in Gatorland.

Don't worry. We'll get our guy this year, too. If it's not Garcia, it'll be Gray or Taylor.

:D

[GeauxTo]

Exactly. This kid won't play until his junior year, at the very least. I mean, it's great to have depth at QB, but good luck signing any top-shelf QBs for the next two years.
Well... we just signed one for 2007. Also, getting two years of highlighted play in a school where you are likely to be in the Top Ten most of the time is strong motivation for a pro-QB wannabe.
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Don't worry. We'll get our guy this year, too. If it's not Garcia, it'll be Gray or Taylor.

:DYeah... if DisturbinUrban manages to hang on. The expectations are pretty big this year. If you lose to LSU, Auburn, Georgia, and (gasp!) South Carolina, your boy is going to be in big trouble.
:rofl:

[GatorNation]

Yeah... if DisturbinUrban manages to hang on. The expectations are pretty big this year. If you lose to LSU, Auburn, Georgia, and (gasp!) South Carolina, your boy is going to be in big trouble.
:rofl:
LOL...well, last year Urban didn't even know where the coffee machine was.....and he won nine games and beat two top-4 teams (SOS never did the latter).

We'll be fine, and 10 wins looks totally realistic, looking forward to playing Auburn in Atlanta!

:D

[geechee]

We'll be fine, and 10 wins looks totally realistic, looking forward to playing Auburn in Atlanta!

I believe that is called putting the cart before horse:laugh: unless UF and Auburn have decided to move their regular season games to a neutral site.

[GeauxTo]

LOL...well, last year Urban didn't even know where the coffee machine was.....and he won nine games and beat two top-4 teams (SOS never did the latter).

We'll be fine, and 10 wins looks totally realistic, looking forward to playing Auburn in Atlanta!

:D
Probably be ole UGA in the Georgia Dome again. Geez! They've sure had our number there the past couple of years. We should get 'em this year, though, after warming up on the Gators and the Aubies.
:tongue:

[GeauxTo]

I believe that is called putting the cart before horse:laugh: unless UF and Auburn have decided to move their regular season games to a neutral site.
LOL... When it comes to the hype about/from DisturbinUrban, the crowd from Gainesville not only has the cart before the horse, they have the whole shebang bassackwards! Kinda funny... an offensive wizard will win some games because he has a good defense. Peculiar, at best.
:rolleyes:

[GatorHunter]

LOL... When it comes to the hype about/from DisturbinUrban, the crowd from Gainesville not only has the cart before the horse, they have the whole shebang bassackwards! Kinda funny... an offensive wizard will win some games because he has a good defense. Peculiar, at best.
:rolleyes:

Well...I can now say I've seen it all...Geaux is criticizing another team's "hype"....hey pot...said the kettle...you're black!

[GeauxTo]

Well...I can now say I've seen it all...Geaux is criticizing another team's "hype"....hey pot...said the kettle...you're black!
Watchoutnow! Weese friends! You know I am just messing wit youse guys.
:tongue:

[GatorNation]

LOL... When it comes to the hype about/from DisturbinUrban, the crowd from Gainesville not only has the cart before the horse, they have the whole shebang bassackwards! Kinda funny... an offensive wizard will win some games because he has a good defense. Peculiar, at best.
:rolleyes:


So, it's crazy talk if we say it, but it's responsible analysis if someone else says it (and we simply agree)? OK, then.....cfb experts are saying it, too. UF likely wins the East this year. It's not simply blind support for my team.

As for UF, there are legitimate reasons to argue for a SEC East title:

1. Meyer has a ton of healthy weapons at WR this year, a luxury he certainly didn't have last year with the injuries and depth issues: Bubba, Baker, Cornelius, Boateng, Nelson, Murphy. We also have super-fast, talented athletes coming in this fall on both sides of the ball (Harvin, Hornsby, Williams, Cooper, Fayson, Spikes, Doe, etc.) from arguably the nation's #1 recruiting class, and a revelation with Ingram at WR/TE. He'll be too fast for LBs to cover and too big/strong for DBs. Meyer said he hasn't seen such natural talent catching the ball and eye-hand coordination since he coached Cris Carter (yes, THAT Cris Carter). I don't need to mention Harvin coming in as the #1 overall recruit in the entire nation last year. Some said his film reminded them of Bush. He'll play. And I say it all the time around here: no team has three lock-down corners/safeties. Most barely have two, and we have too much speed and talent in the spread for any team to line up against us without giving away at least a few mismatches. You may be able to cover Bubba on the reverse for one play, but you won't be able to cover everyone at the same time.

2. Leak is a senior, the most polished and experienced QB in the SEC; he's improved his running game, and he and the team return with the same offensive system (with the same coaches) for a second year. For Leak, it's the first time that's happened in his career at UF. Even though we lost a bunch on the OL, it may be addition by subtraction. These kids are finally getting the zone blocking schemes, learning the checks....last year's group figured it out too late. A tentative OL, if they're talented but don't know what they're doing, is probably more harmful in the larger scheme of things.

Also, Leak knows the offense much better in terms of attacking defenses. It's no longer the plug-and-play offense of last year. Leak understands the system; he won't just be running the play that is called from the sideline. He can get us out of bad looks and into the right plays designed to attack a defensive scheme. That point shouldn't be underestimated.

3. It's Meyer's second year in the SEC, same thing for the coaching staff (not named Charlie Strong). Whatever was surprising and difficult in the transition from the MAC/WAC won't be surprising anymore. You're a fool if you don't think Mullen and Meyer spent all winter and spring looking at film, figuring out how to attack, for example, bama's 30 defense. They'll be much better prepared for what they'll see week to week. They're familiar with the SEC speed, how teams will look to attack the system/match-ups, and, perhaps most important, who they can rely on during the season. It's a big deal when you really know your own players....what they can do, what they can't, and what their strengths and weaknesses are.

4. Playing in the Swamp is once again a tough prospect for opposing teams. We were undefeated at home last year, and home-field advantage can have a huge impact on the development of a team's season. You beat teams perhaps you shouldn't when you're at home. Life is a little easier. It helps that the majority of our tougher SEC games are in Gainesville: less-U, bama, usc. We have to travel to UT and Auburn, but that's fine. Auburn is a west program, and UT--I don't think--will be fully recovered in time to play us...even with Cutcliffe.

5. The defense will be better. As good as we were last year, we've gotten some depth at LB and increased our front-seven potential with Moss finally ready to go full speed from the beginning. If they stay healthy, the front seven could be the best in the nation. Everett and Siler are back with more experience. And losing Webb was, again, probably addition by subtraction. Imo, he was often a liability in coverage last year. Atkins is a legit lock-down DB, and Lewis had a great spring. Of course, Nelson--our versatile, all-world DB--will also be stalking opposing WRs. Holmes, Jackson, and Joiner are experienced, more-than-capable safeties looking to have breakout seasons as full-time starters and serious contributors in the rotation.

6. The running game will be improved. Part of that will come from better OL play and the increased familiarity with(in) the system, but a bunch of it is probably a combination of Meyer's frustration with the position, which applies the pressure for someone to step up, and simple probability: the large rotation that will emerge this fall will have to yield at least one go-to back. Wynn, Manson, Moore, Chevon Walker, and Mon Williams will all be fighting for the #1 spot. I'm confident that one of those guys will emerge as THE guy this fall. Our upgraded WR attack will also aid the running game by creating more running lanes. We don't need Barry Sanders back there. We need a smart kid who can catch out of the backfield, flex out into the slot and force a mismatch on a LB, free up a slot WR, and pass block when needed. We'll have that by September...even if it's a freshman who has to do it.

[GeauxTo]

So, it's crazy talk if we say it, but it's responsible analysis if someone else says it (and we simply agree)? OK, then.....cfb experts are saying it, too. UF likely wins the East this year. It's not simply blind support for my team.
You make some excellent points and I think Florida is going to be a very dangerous team in both the East and the West this year. Whether they can get by Tennessee, Georgia, and South Carolina in the East is not too much in question; they can. But will they? Ainge could develop under Cut. Richt could find his magic. And Darth Visor... well, he's Darth Visor. Tough road, but Florida is certainly capable of doing it and likely will.

In the West, Bama poses no problem whatsoever; as a matter of fact, I look for the Gators to disembowel the Tide and maybe make Shula cry. But LSU and Auburn are a different story. If both are on top of their games, it will be difficult for Florida to beat either of them. Florida has an advantage getting LSU in the Swamp. But LSU is stronger, more experienced, and more talented than Auburn. They will be hard to beat anywhere. Auburn has an advantage getting Florida in J-H. But Auburn isn't as strong or as talented as Florida (or LSU). A lot will depend on the early outcome of Auburn/LSU. If Auburn wins that game, Florida can expect the fight of their life in J-H. If LSU has pasted one on Auburn in J-H, the Aubies will be suspect of their own abilities, even at home, and their advantage against a stronger, more talented Florida will dissipate. Gonna be one heck of a season! My mouth is watering for football.


Of course, Nelson--our versatile, all-world DB--will also be stalking opposing WRs.
You have, of course, heard of LaRon Landry? Who's the better?

[GatorNation]

You make some excellent points and I think Florida is going to be a very dangerous team in both the East and the West this year. Whether they can get by Tennessee, Georgia, and South Carolina in the East is not too much in question; they can. But will they? Ainge could develop under Cut. Richt could find his magic. And Darth Visor... well, he's Darth Visor. Tough road, but Florida is certainly capable of doing it and likely will.

In the West, Bama poses no problem whatsoever; as a matter of fact, I look for the Gators to disembowel the Tide and maybe make Shula cry. But LSU and Auburn are a different story. If both are on top of their games, it will be difficult for Florida to beat either of them. Florida has an advantage getting LSU in the Swamp. But LSU is stronger, more experienced, and more talented than Auburn. They will be hard to beat anywhere. Auburn has an advantage getting Florida in J-H. But Auburn isn't as strong or as talented as Florida (or LSU). A lot will depend on the early outcome of Auburn/LSU. If Auburn wins that game, Florida can expect the fight of their life in J-H. If LSU has pasted one on Auburn in J-H, the Aubies will be suspect of their own abilities, even at home, and their advantage against a stronger, more talented Florida will dissipate. Gonna be one heck of a season! My mouth is watering for football.

You have, of course, heard of LaRon Landry? Who's the better?

It's the West schedule that the experts don't like. Getting bama, barn, and less-u on the rotation is what makes our SOS #1 in the nation. The common thinking is that we'll get through the East pretty well--with uga the main problem if they find a QB (though Lindy's has us losing in Knoxville and J-H)--but imo the west will be the challenge.

Everything I've looked at says Auburn is the class of the SEC this year, that they'll win the west. They do have 23 seniors, but, let's see...I'm looking it up now...they lose 2 OTs, 3 WRs, and the defense needs a major renovation (2 DTs, 3 WRs, and DBs). From what I've read, I like the young talent they have coming in, but after looking at the schedule again, I think I'm going to change my prediction to less-U in the west.

One thing I didn't notice: Auburn doesn't have any open dates.

:eek:

SEC(Young defensive team + no breaks) = potential disaster.

As far as Landry, he may be better. I don't know. Both are first-team, all-SEC quality DBs.

[geechee]

GN, if you want to say that y'all are going to win the East that is fine by me. I'll admit that on paper at least it is easy for you to make that claim but things happen every year beginning with that first kickoff to lay such plans to waste. As we know, at this time last year, UT was a shoo-in to win the SEC title and challenge for the NC. UF was supposed to challenge UT for the East and UGA was once again rebuilding and would have to wait another year or two. Nobody truly knows who has the best team until the teams actually play the games. I took so much heat at this time last year and through the summer in the AJC because I was telling Dogs fans that DJ was good enough to make up for any short comings we may have. People told me I was crazy. Everyone was judging DJ by his play in the Tech game and there were very few of us who understood that he stayed at UGA for a reason and he was going to make the most of it. Nobody gave the Dogs any kind of a chance last year because on paper they had lost too much. I'm not saying that the Dogs are going to repeat that performance. I'm just saying that everything is decided on the field.

[GatorNation]

GN, if you want to say that y'all are going to win the East that is fine by me. I'll admit that on paper at least it is easy for you to make that claim but things happen every year beginning with that first kickoff to lay such plans to waste. As we know, at this time last year, UT was a shoo-in to win the SEC title and challenge for the NC. UF was supposed to challenge UT for the East and UGA was once again rebuilding and would have to wait another year or two. Nobody truly knows who has the best team until the teams actually play the games. I took so much heat at this time last year and through the summer in the AJC because I was telling Dogs fans that DJ was good enough to make up for any short comings we may have. People told me I was crazy. Everyone was judging DJ by his play in the Tech game and there were very few of us who understood that he stayed at UGA for a reason and he was going to make the most of it. Nobody gave the Dogs any kind of a chance last year because on paper they had lost too much. I'm not saying that the Dogs are going to repeat that performance. I'm just saying that everything is decided on the field.
You're absolutely right. I'm just making my claim as to why I think we'll win the East...or at least why we have a great shot at it this year.

It's not pure homerism (not to mention more interesting, I imagine, for non-UF fans not reading the thread) if I can back up my opinion(s) with fact and substance.

:D

[geechee]

You're absolutely right. I'm just making my claim as to why I think we'll win the East...or at least why we have a great shot at it this year.

It's not pure homerism (not to mention more interesting, I imagine, for non-UF fans not reading the thread) if I can back up my opinion(s) with fact and substance.

:D

As I said at this point, it is an easy claim for you to make and not many would doubt the talent that y'all have and yes, you are quite right, y'all have an excellent shot at this point at least. I for one have never called you a homer. I will point out however that your opinion is only backed up by others' opinions. Fact and substance only occurs on the field

[GeauxTo]

but after looking at the schedule again, I think I'm going to change my prediction to less-U in the west.
Gateaux! It is so nice to see you finally coming to your senses!
:rolleyes:

[GatorNation]

Gateaux! It is so nice to see you finally coming to your senses!
:rolleyes:
:laugh:

Figured you'd like that....

[GatorHunter]

You have, of course, heard of LaRon Landry? Who's the better?

Landry is an awesome DB...he's definitely got Nelson beat as far as experience...but Nelson has something you can't teach or learn...instinct...he is always near the ball...whether he's sackin' a QB...he had 3 last year...or covering a DB...had a couple of ints as well or even stopping the run...he can really lay the wood...and he didn't start until Brown went down because our DC wasn't sure he knew the defense well enough...well that all changed. He's gonna be one of the best DB in the nation this year...and if he stays...probably the #1 DB next year.

[El Tigre]

And I say it all the time around here: no team has three lock-down corners/safeties. Most barely have two, and we have too much speed and talent in the spread for any team to line up against us without giving away at least a few mismatches.

we do. LaRon Landry, Chevis Jackson and Jesse Daniels are all what i would call lock-down corners or safeties. granted two of em are safeties.

[GatorNation]

we do. LaRon Landry, Chevis Jackson and Jesse Daniels are all what i would call lock-down corners or safeties. granted two of em are safeties.
No, you don't. You just think you do.

No team can go man-free in the nickel or dime without a WR/DB mismatch...not even scUM, and they have the best secondary in the United States.