Griffin's move to LB

[CajunEXPRESS]

I'm pretty sure his point was that there is more to being a good LB than just speed as evident of the Bush joke. However, maybe he didn't know that Qyen was widely considered a better LB than he was RB in high school and was moved to RB his senior year out of necessity. I like him at RB too as I saw some good things from him this year but if he's that good at LB, I'm fine with the move.

IMO the ball came out of his hands way too often some fumbles some near fumbles to keep him as a running back. If he was reeling off 50 yard runs you might overlook a back having a hard time hanging onto the ball. I like him at linebacker.

[zephyr]

IMO the ball came out of his hands way too often some fumbles some near fumbles to keep him as a running back. If he was reeling off 50 yard runs you might overlook a back having a hard time hanging onto the ball. I like him at linebacker.

I like him at Linebacker as well but I don't recall a whole lot of fumbling out of Qyen. I think he had one but did he have an issue with that this year? I don't think that had anything to do with the move anyhow as it had more to do with his abilities to play LB and give us some speed and depth there in the future. I wonder if we will keep Jackson there as well or possibly move him back to RB.

[jllanclos]

One things for sure: This coaching staff believes that these are all football players (or, as they call them on the recruiting trail: "athletes") , and they will put their football players in the best position to make plays. I've never seen a coaching staff that's more creative with the way they use their players and less inclined to lock up a player into a single position in all my life. The way he's used people like McGuire, Griffin, Kelly, and others makes me really excited about what's to come for Louisiana's Ragin' Cajuns.

[Big Poppa]

Anyone got an inside on the reasons?

Some reasons seem obvious:

1) All defenses (always) need more big-time athletes at LB.
2) Harris has played so well.


Anything else?

I hear they are very high on the Reed kid out of Dutchtown at RB that red shirted this year.

[zephyr]

I hear they are very high on the Reed kid out of Dutchtown at RB that red shirted this year.

Correct, I think this had a part in their decision to move Qyen as well

[RaginEsquire06]

...any updates on Montrel Carter?

[Stokes1003]

I think it went something like this...

Hud: Whats wrong QG?

QG: I haven't hit anyone in awhile.

Hud: Would you like to play Linebacker?

QG: Will I get to hit people?

Hud: Every play.

QG: Lets do it.

[zephyr]

...any updates on Montrel Carter?

Montrell redshirted this year so you will see him next year. Hopefully he will help us in the return game but that kid needs to put on some weight. I saw him on the sidelines for the bowl game and he looked like he could get crushed out there, especially on punt returns.

[Bandwagon King]

My two cents on Griffen. I'm thinking he has possibly had a history of concussion problems. This is why I believe many of the bigger schools didn't court him as a RB out of HS. He definitely got knocked out in the Miss./ Ala. All star game. The guy who did it instantly became the most sought after defensive player in the country. As a LB he will be able to give a lot more concussons than he will risk taking. He is also a beast on Special Teams. I'm thinking he was an all state LB as a sophomore before he became all world at RB.

[Eagle]

He is a fast linebacker and a less than fast running back. As I recall that was the book on him during recruiting, but HUD gave him a chance and he apparently saw what the recruiters saw.

[zephyr]

My two cents on Griffen. I'm thinking he has possibly had a history of concussion problems. This is why I believe many of the bigger schools didn't court him as a RB out of HS. He definitely got knocked out in the Miss./ Ala. All star game. The guy who did it instantly became the most sought after defensive player in the country. As a LB he will be able to give a lot more concussons than he will risk taking. He is also a beast on Special Teams. I'm thinking he was an all state LB as a sophomore before he became all world at RB.

You have to remember that Griffen got the concussion on special teams making a big tackle, not running the ball on offense.

[Boomer]

No history of the Concussions and it was a kick to the head with the guy running full speed----Been there and was very bell rung from an accidental kick!!!!

[CajunEXPRESS]

No history of the Concussions and it was a kick to the head with the guy running full speed----Been there and was very bell rung from an accidental kick!!!!

So you saying some of your posts have nothing to do with the beer? lol

[zephyr]

My two cents on Griffen. I'm thinking he has possibly had a history of concussion problems. This is why I believe many of the bigger schools didn't court him as a RB out of HS. He definitely got knocked out in the Miss./ Ala. All star game. The guy who did it instantly became the most sought after defensive player in the country. As a LB he will be able to give a lot more concussons than he will risk taking. He is also a beast on Special Teams. I'm thinking he was an all state LB as a sophomore before he became all world at RB.

The bigger schools did court him but scaled off with him being a severe grades risk. It was widely thought that Qyen would not be eligible out of high school but he was able to kick butt that spring to bring his grades up enough only to flag the NCAA with that improvement which was why there was considerable worry that he would not be cleared to play this past season.

[CrappDaddy]

It will be a miracle if Qyen plays football for 3 more years. He's a couple of concussions away from serious problems. I hope the best for him though.