Eddy Lacy

[CajunConnection]

I feel the running backs we will have will surprise people. Sails looked pretty good in his playing time and what I saw of Yobes Walker was very positive. Also I hear Booker may be a big player. Teams will not be able to key on one player.
We shall see.

CC

[wcd35]

_ I feel the running backs we will have will surprise people. Sails looked pretty good in his playing time and what I saw of Yobes Walker was very positive. Also I hear Booker may be a big player. Teams will not be able to key on one player.
We shall see.

CC _

That's good and all, but none of these guys are at Lacy's level. Its not like he was only slightly higher recruited than any of our guys, he was offered by some of the best teams in the nation.

[DrumRoll]

Let's settle this matter...

Watch this...

[MetryCajun]

U'mmmm, I think we could find a place for him in the backfield. He would be the best recruit for UL since Brian Mitchell and barring injury break all of Fenroy's records.
BTW, he looks pretty good in the Wildcat formation!

[CajunFreak]

Could we be this lucky... This is the type of player that can move a program forward!

[BeauCajun]

From Bama's list of signees.

Eddie Lacy is Rivals.com's No. 13 running back nationally and No. 116 on the Rivals250 ... in the ESPNU150 and the 17th-best running back ... Scout.com lists Lacy as the No. 24 running back nationally and No. 61 on the Southeast 150 ... a SuperPrep All-American and the publications No. 28 running back ... a four-star recruit according to both Rivals.com and Scout.com ... an All-American by Tom Lemming's Prep Football Report ... garnered first-team 5A All-State honors from the Louisiana Sports Writers Association ... No. 54 on The Mobile Press-Register's Super Southeast 120 ... member of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution Super Southern 100 ... played only seven games during his senior year due to injuries, but still managed 1,046 rushing yards and 17 touchdowns ... earned LSWA 5A All-State honors after rushing for 1,800 yards and 26 touchdowns as a junior in 2007 ... rushed for 1,207 yards and 19 touchdowns as a sophomore in 2006 ... coached by Benny Saia ... chose Alabama over Oklahoma, Tennessee, Mississippi, Mississippi State and LSU.

[J-Town Cajun]

_ If the kid is considering us, it is likely that he will come in paying his own way in Year 1 as an athlete ineligible to play in Year 1. _

I may be wrong but if he never enrolled at Alabama and Alabama releases him from his scholorship he can become a Cajun next year and play if he quilifies at UL.

[ulforlife]

lol #32, that number is taken

[zephyr]

Word from his coach is that he is in Summer School right now and if he passes those classes, he will stay at Alabama and be eligible. If he doesn't pass, he will be at Gulf Coast Community college. We are not in the running.

[CajunT]

_ Word from his coach is that he is in Summer School right now and if he passes those classes, he will stay at Alabama and be eligible. If he doesn't pass, he will be at Gulf Coast Community college. We are not in the running. _

Spoke to him during Lunch, summer school is going fine and he is going to honor his commitment to Alabama. As I stated, nothing but talk.

[bballholic]

_ chose Alabama over Oklahoma, Tennessee, Mississippi, Mississippi State and LSU. _

I'm not exactly sure how he chose Bama over LSU considering that LSU never offered him a scholarship? LSU opted to sign Michael Ford out of Leesville who was recognized as the top RB in the state. I wish LSU would have signed both guys but it always seemed like a one or the other type deal. Having said that, I'd much rather see him stay in-state and play at UL.

[CajunT]

_ I'm not exactly sure how he chose Bama over LSU considering that LSU never offered him a scholarship? LSU opted to sign Michael Ford out of Leesville who was recognized as the top RB in the state. I wish LSU would have signed both guys but it always seemed like a one or the other type deal. Having said that, I'd much rather see him stay in-state and play at UL. _

Originally, LSU had Ford and Pratt committed, they didn't have a scholarship for Lacy. After it was announced Pratt was cut lose, LSU coaches did come back to talk with Lacy. I'm not sure he was offered anything officially because he was not eligible. He did stay firm with his commitment despite overtures from LSU and several other BCS programs.