A Few Practice Observations

[JMV JustMyView]

Go back to seasoning your words with salt, you said it nicer the first time.

Hasn't meet the expectations of the staff yet.

[JamesTheJeweler]

Here's a kid that's supposed to be committing tomorrow for the Cajuns.

[zephyr]

I agree CM with T, that RB depth is pretty good for guys that can come in and do a serviceable job. My concern at that position is the level of skill or talent. I think it's going to be a drop off from the last 8 years or so. This team has thrived on great running and a defense, not good running. I am enthusiastic at the potential for a better passing game though, and that would help tremendously. Maybe the impact on the running game won't be an issue.

Definitely. We are not nearly as talented as in the past at RB.

[Turbine]

Right or wrong in the recent past I've considered Smith an "up speed pitch" a change of pace back for what Louisiana was doing.

Obviously it worked.

It will be interesting to see how this season develops.

[zephyr]

Right or wrong in the recent past I've considered Smith an "up speed pitch" a change of pace back for what Louisiana was doing.

Obviously it worked.

It will be interesting to see how this season develops.

We need the reliable between tackle runners that we've had in the past and having one who can catch out of the backfield would really be a bonus a la Eli Mitchell..

[ManAboutTown]

I think we have plenty of talent at RB

[HOUCajun]

We were also on the Ethan Fields kid (OL) from Dutchtown that committed to Purdue, I think. We're still in on Hudson Perroni (OL) too, out of Houston.

Perroni’s dad played at aTm. The kid is a mountain.

[Bankruptcyman]

Two years ago I thought how could we possibly replace Mitchell and Ragas and then Bailey and Johnson showed up. I think this year will be the same. Not sure who it will be but we have enough talent for someone to answer the bell.

[HOUCajun]

Chris smith will be lights out this year.

[ManAboutTown]

Chris smith will be lights out this year.

People forget that Smizzy played through injury last year. I hope Mike and Tim use him in a flex role, similar to what Reggie Bush was used for at SC.

He’s built for it.

[facelessjonmoon]

OL would be lights out if Napier hadn't taken Waites and Torrence but he did so next man up!

Yep. Torrence especially was a big loss

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It's pretty incredible the quality of olinemen that we have had the last few years

[facelessjonmoon]

People forget that Smizzy played through injury last year. I hope Mike and Tim use him in a flex role, similar to what Reggie Bush was used for at SC.

He’s built for it.

Yep. Smith has game breaking speed. He's prime to bust out this season

With other bigger backs on the roster, hopefully he is able to be utilized in that manner