QB Walker Howard

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Originally Posted by Cajun90

We have NEVER had a staff willing to go after talent like this staff and they are impressing as well. As I stated in another thread recruits are impressed with the facilities as well; even in comparison to P5 facilities.

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They're offering quite a few 4* and even a 5* or two...hey, you never know who'll say yes...

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Originally Posted by Cajun90

We have NEVER had a staff willing to go after talent like this staff and they are impressing as well. As I stated in another thread recruits are impressed with the facilities as well; even in comparison to P5 facilities.

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And here is the thing. When you aren't afraid to go against the bigger schools in recruiting, that more than bleeds over on to the field. Your players aren't afraid to compete against though bigger schools during the games.

Many recruited players have commented on how much they like this staff, more than I can ever remember. Always a good thing.

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Originally Posted by KajunKrazy

What part of my first line did you not read. I said he will be very good and has talent. Sounds like we agree on that part.

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The part about the last name. If his last name was Sucks, he'd still be getting looks. He's that good.

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Originally Posted by CajunT

An offer this early serves two purposes, getting our name in early with a talented local athlete and getting him to camp next summer. Otherwise an offer this early really is worthless.

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I dont disagree with your take on early offers.

I just see this kid every day. And he is pretty darn good.

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Originally Posted by ulXrunner

I dont disagree with your take on early offers.

I just see this kid every day. And he is pretty darn good.

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We don't disagree on anything concerning Howard period. We lose nothing by offering him now, who knows where he ends up in 2 years.

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Originally Posted by KapCajun

I will oblige:

Recently during a conversation with Walker, I asked what camps he attended last summer. There were several; I recall Southern Miss, Tulane, Texas A&M, Alabama, LSU and UL. May have been one other. When asked to rate all the camps he commented on each one. Some were good others were not very well organized. (I will not make those public; however, a couple would surprise many of you...in particular, one). Next when asked to rate the various coaching staffs, he immediately responded UL had the best from top to bottom and he loved them. He continued and concluded by saying “Coach Napier is awesome and UL will have a major program in four years!” His excitement was evident catching me off guard. Reading the recent newspaper article Walker was quoted as saying he and his Dad loved the UL coaching staff. Everyone should recognize and accept the fact this young and mature ninth grader was speaking from his heart. Assuming Walker continues to improve, he will have offers from across the country. Knowing Jamie, he will encourage, push and provide his son with the best opportunities for a successful future. In my opinion, Walker will go with his heart and his Dad and family will support that decision. No doubt, the purple and gold blood runs thick but who knows at this point? Certainly a majority of you, including myself, ASSUMED Peyton Manning would have been a Rebel!!

Concluding, I have no idea what UL’s chances are with Walker; however, they are much better than winning the lottery, by far....

For the record, I bleed Vermilion and White! GEAUX CAJUNS!!

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All noted and good points. Our program will have 3 years to make major progression or Howard will go elsewhere. And I can’t blame him as a highly recruited prospect should go to the place that gives him the best place to play, win and showcase him enough to get to the next level.

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Originally Posted by BananaHammock

And I can’t blame him as a highly recruited prospect should go to the place that gives him the best place to play, win and showcase him enough to get to the next level.

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While I know it is a recruting tool keep in mind that the NFl will find you no matter what. If they can find Jerry Rice playing for the Delta Devils anything is possible.

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Originally Posted by Cajun90

While I know it is a recruting tool keep in mind that the NFl will find you no matter what. If they can find Jerry Rice playing for the Delta Devils anything is possible.

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I understand but those are the exceptions rather than the rule. If I was a talent I wouldn’t leave it to a scout finding me at a small school and then all of the debate over whether I could perform the same against top talent.

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Originally Posted by BananaHammock

I understand but those are the exceptions rather than the rule. If I was a talent I wouldn’t leave it to a scout finding me at a small school and then all of the debate over whether I could perform the same against top talent.

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Happens all the time. Really not that exceptional. NDS QB to Eagles just three years back. Wyoming QB to Buffalo.