Saturday, April 20, 2013

The LSU coaching staff is stacked for the 2013 college football war;



Tinker:

The truth of the matter is that the LSU fans are still looking for the man:
When head football coach Les Miles added Cam Cameron to the LSU offensive coordinator job the LSU coaching staff has muscled up the LSU coaching football staff ablitys.

We can see the difference in spring practice, The different training station look much different than in the past. Everything is quicker, and sharpen. The bigger players are moving through the spring practice with a NFL look. In fact the entire LSU spring training camp looks like a NFL farm system training NFL football players.

This LSU 2013 football coaching staff is coaching this LSU group nothing like a college football players that I know of. They are simply much bigger, faster, deeper talented group of football players? The New Orleans Saints train at the New Orleans Saints training facility Metairie, Louisiana.

The LSU fighting tigers are training at LSU Baton Rouge, La - visit LSU Football 360° Panoramic Photos for the best view of LSU facilities, just another NFL Pro like football training camp to me.

The man

The question still remains can Zack Meisberger play quarterback better for the LSU 2013 fighting tigers football team.

Last year Zack Meisberger LSU football season was a disappointing first impressions, when Zack Meisberger took the field playing against North Texas State.

He was truly a tall guy who could not run a lick, in fact, he looked like a wet noodle running with the football. Unsteady and slow, ready to fall at the slightest touch.

He was not very impressive as a passer ether, not what the LSU football fans expectations wanted to see, he seemed shy deciding what receiver to throw to. He also held the football to long, just like Jordan Jefferson did, reminding everyone watching about the feeble LSU offense from past disappointing years.

So if Zach Meisberger doesn't come out playing quarterback much better than he did last year. I hope that this LSU coaching staff has a go to B-plan, to play a better brand of offense in 2013.

 Because frankly the LSU tiger football fans are very burnt out on watching another floundering around QB pulling the LSU football fans chain. If they are not good enough, change quarterback until the LSU football team get the right man?
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LIVE BLOG: National L Club Spring Game

April 20, 2013   -   © 2013 Tiger Rag

1st Quarter: White 3, Purple 0 (7:47)



By CODY WORSHAM
Tiger Rag Editor

 Good afternoon, and welcome to a gorgeous Saturday afternoon here at Tiger Stadium.

 We’re just minutes away from kicking off the 2013 LSU football season in unofficial fashion, as Purple and White are set to do battle in the National L Club Spring Football Game.

 The rosters have been set (CLICK HERE to check those out), and the teams are on the field, warming up and getting ready to showcase their abilities.

 Some things to keep an eye on:
  • Newcomers: How will LSU’s eight early enrollees fare in their first Tiger Stadium appearance?
  • Cameron Effect: What will LSU’s offense look like under first year offensive coordinator Cam Cameron?
  • Linebackers: Who will get separation in LSU’s crowded, deep linebacking corps?
  • Special teams: How does LSU replace Drew Alleman in the kicking game and Brad Wing in the punting game? Who emerges in the return game?
  • Wideouts: How have the Tiger receivers — arguably the team’s most inconsistent unit in 2012 — improved in the offseason, with the addition of several key peices in Travin Dural, John Diarse, and Avery Peterson?

There’s much and more to keep an eye out for. We’ll update with Storify at the end of each quarter to get a comprehensive take on how the Tigers look.
Stay tuned.
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2013 Rosters
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No.
Name
Pos.
Ht.
Wt.
Cl.
Exp.
Hometown (High School/Previous School/Club)
1   Rob Bolden QB 6-4 208 Jr. RS Orchard Lake, Mich.  (Orchard Lake St. Mary's HS/Penn St.)
2   Avery Peterson WR 6-1 180 Fr. HS Pompano Beach, Fla.  (Ely HS)
3   Odell Beckham Jr. WR 6-0 187 Jr. 2L New Orleans, La.  (Isidore Newman HS)
4   Alfred Blue RB 6-2 220 Sr. 3L Boutte, La.  (Hahnville HS)
5   Jarrett Fobbs WR 5-11 188 Jr. SQ Shreveport, La.  (Huntington HS)
6   Craig Loston S 6-2 205 Sr. 3L Houston, Texas  (Eisenhower HS)
8   Zach Mettenberger QB 6-5 230 Sr. 2L Watkinsville, Ga.  (Oconee County HS/Butler CC)
9   Ego Ferguson DT 6-3 308 Jr. 2L Mims, Fla.  (Hargrave Military Academy)
10   Anthony Jennings QB 6-2 205 Fr. HS Marietta, Ga.  (Marietta HS)
11   Hayden Rettig QB 6-2 201 Fr. HS Los Angeles, Calif.  (Cathedral HS)
12   Corey Thompson S 6-2 210 So. 1L Missouri City, Texas  (Lawrence Elkins HS)
13   Chris LaBorde WR 6-1 185 So. SQ Lafayette, La.  (Westminster Christian Academy)
13   Dwayne Thomas CB 6-0 175 Fr. RS New Orleans, La.  (O.P. Walker HS)
14   Terrence Magee RB 5-9 212 Jr. 1L Franklinton, La.  (Franklinton HS)
16   Brad Kragthorpe QB 6-0 186 So. SQ Tulsa, Okla.  (Holland Hall HS/Idaho St.)
17   Myles O'Brien LB 6-2 210 Jr. SQ Metairie, La.  (Archbishop Rummel/BRCC)
17   Stephen Rivers QB 6-8 225 So. SQ Athens, Ala.  (Athens HS)
19   Derrick Raymond CB 6-1 175 Fr. RS New Orleans, La.  (East Jefferson HS)
21   Tre' Sullivan DB 5-9 182 Jr. SQ Donaldsonville, La.  (Donaldsonville HS)
22   Ronnie Feist LB 6-2 230 So. 1L Edgard, La.  (West St. John HS)
23   Lamar Louis LB 6-0 220 So. 1L Breaux Bridge, La.  (Breaux Bridge HS)
25   Kwon Alexander LB 6-2 215 So. 1L Oxford, Ala.  (Oxford HS)
26   Ronald Martin S 6-1 202 Jr. 2L White Castle, La.  (White Castle HS)
27   Matthew Gibson DB 6-0 184 Fr. RS Baton Rouge, La.  (Catholic HS)
27   Kenny Hilliard RB 6-0 231 Jr. 2L Patterson, La.  (Patterson HS)
28   Jalen Mills CB 6-0 185 So. 1L DeSoto, Texas  (DeSoto HS)
29   Tommy LeBeau S 6-1 190 So. SQ Monroe, La.  (Ouachita Parish HS)
30   Colby Delahoussaye PK 5-10 174 Fr. RS New Iberia, La.  (New Iberia HS)
30   Trent Domingue PK/P 6-0 177 Fr. RS Mandeville, La.  (St. Paul's HS)
30   James Hairston PK 6-1 220 Jr. 2L Dallas, Texas  (Jesuit College Prep)
31   D.J. Welter LB 6-0 226 Jr. SQ Crowley, La.  (Notre Dame HS)
32   Jalen Collins CB 6-2 195 So. 1L Olive Branch, Miss.  (Olive Branch HS)
33   Jeremy Hill RB 6-2 235 So. 1L Baton Rouge, La.  (Redemptorist HS)
34   Michael Davis FB 5-9 187 Fr. RS Prairieville, La.  (Dutchtown HS)
34   Micah Eugene S 5-11 190 So. 1L Lafayette, La.  (Acadiana HS)
35   Devante Meullion FB 5-10 240 So. SQ Seattle, Wash.  (Chief Sealth International HS)
35   Lorenzo Phillips LB 6-2 215 Fr. RS Patterson, La.  (Patterson HS)
36   Kavahra Holmes CB 6-2 180 Fr. RS Breaux Bridge, La.  (Breaux Bridge HS)
38   Jamie Keehn P 6-4 222 So. 1L Miners Rest, Australia  (The Rock Hampton GS)
39   Jerqwinick Sandolph DB 6-2 190 So. 1L Boutte, La.  (Hahnville HS)
41   Travis Dickson TE 6-3 230 Jr. 1L Ocean Springs, Miss.  (Ocean Springs HS)
42   Michael Petty LB 5-10 185 So. SQ Alexandria, La.  (Alexandria Senior HS)
43   Connor Neighbors FB 5-11 236 Sr. 1L Huntsville, Ala.  (Huntsville HS)
44   J.C. Copeland FB 6-1 272 Sr. 2L LaGrange, Ga.  (Troup County HS)
45   Deion Jones LB 6-2 202 So. 1L New Orleans, La.  (Jesuit HS)
46   Charles Mitchell TE 6-1 200 Jr. RS Sugar Land, Texas  (Strake Jesuit College Prep)
48   Seth Fruge LB 5-11 189 Sr. 3L Welsh, La.  (Notre Dame HS)
50   Reid Ferguson SNP 6-2 235 So. 1L Buford, Ga.  (Buford HS)
51   Trey Granier LB 6-1 227 Fr. RS Thibodaux, La.  (Thibodaux HS)
52   Gabe Langlois OG 6-2 310 So. SQ Prairieville, La.  (Port Neches Groves HS)
52   Christian Pittman LB 6-0 205 So. HS New Orleans, La.  (Brother Martin HS)
53   Logan Boudreaux SNP 5-11 215 So. SQ St. Amant, La.  (St. Amant HS)
53   Grant Leger LB 6-1 215 So. SQ Metairie, La.  (Jesuit HS)
54   Justin Maclin DE 6-4 237 Jr. SQ Memphis, Tenn.  (Ridgeway HS)
55   Jarrett Hardnett LB 6-1 233 Sr. SQ Baton Rouge, La.  (Woodlawn HS/Northwestern St.)
55   Elliott Porter C 6-4 300 Jr. 1L Waggaman, La.  (Shaw HS)
56   Andrew Farris LB 6-0 210 Fr. RS Shreveport, La.  (Captain Shreve HS)
56   Logan Patty LB 6-0 216 Fr. RS Baton Rouge, La.  (St. Michael HS)
56   Trai Turner OL 6-3 306 So. 1L New Orleans, La.  (St. Augustine HS)
57   Lamin Barrow LB 6-2 232 Sr. 3L Marrero, La.  (John Ehret HS)
57   Cody Townsend OL 6-1 283 Fr. RS Marrero, La.  (John Ehret HS)
58   Tahj Jones LB 6-2 205 Sr. 2L Sulphur, La.  (Sulphur HS)
59   Jermauria Rasco DE 6-3 255 Jr. 2L Shreveport, La.  (Evangel Christian Academy)
65   Jerald Hawkins OT 6-6 300 Fr. RS Baldwin, La.  (West St. Mary HS)
66   Derek Edinburgh Jr. OT 6-8 316 Fr. RS New Orleans, La.  (Karr HS)
67   Adam White OL 6-0 260 So. SQ Baton Rouge, La.  (Catholic HS)
69   Fehoko Fanaika OG 6-6 340 Jr. JC Sacramento, Calif.  (Florin HS/College of San Mateo)
70   La'el Collins OL 6-5 321 Jr. 1L Baton Rouge, La.  (Redemptorist HS)
71   Jonah Austin OT 6-6 329 So. SQ New Orleans, La.  (St. Augustine HS)
74   Josh Williford OG 6-7 332 Sr. 3L Dothan, Ala.  (Houston Academy)
75   Evan Washington OG 6-6 324 Jr. SQ DeSoto, Texas  (DeSoto HS)
77   Ethan Pocic OL 6-7 285 Fr. HS Lemont, Ill.  (Lemont HS)
78   Vadal Alexander OT 6-6 350 So. 1L Buford, Ga.  (Buford HS)
80   Jarvis Landry WR 6-1 195 Jr. 2L Convent, La.  (Lutcher HS)
81   Armand Williams WR 6-3 200 Jr. SQ Slidell, La.  (Slidell HS)
82   James Wright WR 6-2 203 Sr. 3L Belle Chasse, La.  (Belle Chasse HS)
83   Travin Dural WR 6-2 180 Fr. RS Breaux Bridge, La.  (Breaux Bridge HS)
84   Logan Stokes TE 6-5 253 Jr. JC Muscle Shoals, Ala.  (Muscle Shoals HS/NE Mississippi CC)
85   Dillon Gordon TE 6-5 280 So. 1L River Ridge, La.  (John Curtis HS)
86   Kadron Boone WR 6-0 207 Sr. 3L Ocala, Fla.  (Trinity Catholic HS)
87   Jordan Johnson WR 5-8 184 Sr. SQ Friendswood, Texas  (Friendswood HS/BRCC)
88   John Diarse WR 6-1 205 Fr. HS Monroe, La.  (Neville HS)
89   Jeffrey Lang WR 5-11 188 Jr. SQ Benton, La.  (Benton HS)
90   Anthony Johnson DT 6-3 304 Jr. 2L New Orleans, La.  (O.P. Walker HS)
91   A'Trey-U Jones DT 6-0 282 Sr. SQ Tickfaw, La.  (Hammond HS)
91   Christian LaCouture DT 6-5 290 Fr. HS Lincoln, Neb.  (Lincoln Southwest HS)
94   Danielle Hunter DL 6-5 235 So. 1L Katy, Texas  (Morton Ranch HS)
95   Quentin Thomas DT 6-3 294 So. SQ Breaux Bridge, La.  (Breaux Bridge HS)
96   Mickey Johnson DT 6-0 306 So. SQ Covington, La.  (St. Paul's HS)
98   Jordan Allen DE 6-6 253 Jr. SQ West Monroe, La.  (West Monroe HS)
   Maquedius Bain DT 6-5 286 Fr. HS Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.  (Univ. School of Nova Southeastern)
   Kendell Beckwith LB 6-3 225 Fr. HS Jackson, La.  (East Feliciana HS)
   Josh Boutte OL 6-4 324 Fr. HS New Iberia, La.  (Westgate HS)
   Tashawn Bower DE 6-5 241 Fr. HS Somerville, N.J.  (Immaculata HS)
   Jeryl Brazil ATH 5-9 181 Fr. HS Loranger, La.  (Loranger HS)
   Andy Dodd OL 6-3 330 Fr. HS Lindale, Ga.  (Pepperell HS)
   Greg Gilmore DT 6-4 275 Fr. HS Hope Mills, N.C.  (South View HS)
   Frank Herron DE 6-5 245 Fr. HS Memphis, Tenn.  (Memphis Central HS)
   Rickey Jefferson DB 5-10 187 Fr. HS Destrehan, La.  (Destrehan HS)
   Melvin Jones LB 6-3 245 Fr. HS Lake Charles, La.  (Washington-Marion HS)
   Quantavius Leslie WR 6-4 190 Jr. JC Hogansville, Ga.  (Callaway HS/Hinds CC)
   K.J. Malone OL 6-3 307 Fr. HS Ruston, La.  (Cedar Creek HS)
   Lewis Neal DE 6-1 234 Fr. HS Wilson, N.C.  (James B. Hunt HS)
   M.J. Patterson DE 6-2 218 Fr. HS Winnfield, La.  (Winnfield HS)
   Duke Riley LB 6-1 205 Fr. HS New Orleans, La.  (John Curtis HS)
   Rashard Robinson DB 6-1 163 Fr. HS Pompano Beach, Fla.  (Ely HS)
   DeSean Smith TE 6-4 226 Fr. HS Lake Charles, La.  (Barbe HS)
   Kevin Spears WR 6-3 190 Fr. HS New Orleans, La.  (Holy Cross HS)
   Tre'Davious White DB 5-10 170 Fr. HS Shreveport, La.  (Green Oaks HS)
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Dandy Don's LSU Sportws Report
I headed to Baton Rouge yesterday to watch the LSU football team practice for the last time this spring (not counting tomorrow’s Spring Game) and it was great to see a lot of LSU students out there for Student Appreciation Day. To be honest, during the brief 15 or so minutes of practice that we, the media, were allowed to see, the team looked less crisp and a little rougher around the edges than in the previous practices I attended this spring, but I suspect there were several reasons for that. First of all, the team was practicing in shorts and helmets (no pads) and had toned down the intensity to avoid injury prior to the Spring Game, and secondly the wind was really howling making it difficult for everyone in the passing drills. Plus, having a couple hundred students on the sideline kind of made the practice seem a little more casual.

As usual, I spent most of my time there watching through the tiny LCD screen of my video camera, capturing some footage to share with you today. Click here to check out my 8:29 video from the practice. When we were first allowed in, I walked over to wear the receivers were doing some footwork drills, and from there I spent most of my time going back and forth between the offensive line and the quarterbacks. As you'll see in the video, Coach Miles was spending a lot of time with the offensive line, particularly with newcomer Fehoko Fanaika. You'll also notice that Ethan Pocic was back at practice (and in a regular white jersey) after missing practice earlier in the week. In the first passing drill you'll see, Zach Mettenberger and Stephen Rivers were taking turns throwing to the tight ends. All I'll say about that is that it looks to me to like Desean Smith will be a welcome addition if Coach Cameron intends on utilizing the tight ends in the passing game. Of the tight ends currently enrolled, Travis Dickson clearly has the best hands. As for the quarterbacks, Mettenberger and Rivers threw together in all of the drills where two quarterbacks threw at the same time, as did Anthony Jennings and Hayden Rettig. Of the four, Mettenberger was clearly the most consistent and polished. Rivers made a few good throws, but lacked consistency. Jennings continued to impress me, and Rettig showed that he's got a rifle of an arm.

I still feel as though Jennings is likely to overtake Rivers for the No. 2 spot by the time the 2013 season starts, and it appears that he'll have a great opportunity to make his case during tomorrow's Spring Game. I say this because yesterday LSU announced partial rosters for the game and stated that the Purple team will feature Jennings and Rettig at quarterback. Below is the official press release sent out by LSU’s Sports Information Department.
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