2008 Recruiting Wars

[J-Town Cajun]

_ He, Johnson, has an opportunity to start on the other side of Cherry. That would be a very fearsome pair with Des, and Fenroy doing some fancy running.

He should consider that vs sitting and waiting for his turn. _

Derrick Smith will be our leading receiver next season and I will go out on a limb and say that Lance Kelly will be our #2. Don't get me wrong I think Johnson would be a great addition to our team. I think he would be used to return every kick and we would design plays to get the ball in his hands on offense.

[Just1More]

_ Derrick Smith will be our leading receiver next season and I will go out on a limb and say that Lance Kelly will be our #2. Don't get me wrong I think Johnson would be a great addition to our team. I think he would be used to return every kick and we would design plays to get the ball in his hands on offense. _

Not that I disagree with you, but if the guy has wheels and great hands, he can compete for a WR position immediately. And, with a new passing coordinator, existng depth charts for WRs are null and void.

There are no guarantees to anyone... but a superstar skill player has a much better chance of displaying his wares at UL than at some other places Johnson is considering. With all things considered, staying in south Louisiana, living in Lafayette, and attending UL, are favorable points.

[CrazyCajun]

i think chery's psition would be taken before smith's considering smith is one of our most consistent receivers

[zephyr]

First of all, Smith is our leading receiver threat and most talented WR at that. His job is not in jeopardy unless he has some other issues going on like his attitude which has been spotty at times.

I'm not sure about this L. Kelley thing. He hasn't even seen the field yet and I don't know if he has anything that will separate him from Verlin Moore, Marlin Miller or Aubrey or Falgout (who played well last year) so that may be a bit premature.

Johnson, assuming he commits, would be an invaluable addition to our team. He may not start at WR at first but he'd be used on special teams and different formations when we may want to spread the field. I'm just not that optimistic about his signing.

[RedCajun]

http://http://www.2theadvocate.com/sports/14902426.html

At the bottom of the linked article, there is mention of a new DE commitment out of BR.

[Cajun Express]

_ First of all, Smith is our leading receiver threat and most talented WR at that. His job is not in jeopardy unless he has some other issues going on like his attitude which has been spotty at times.

I'm not sure about this L. Kelley thing. He hasn't even seen the field yet and I don't know if he has anything that will separate him from Verlin Moore, Marlin Miller or Aubrey or Falgout (who played well last year) so that may be a bit premature.

Johnson, assuming he commits, would be an invaluable addition to our team. He may not start at WR at first but he'd be used on special teams and different formations when we may want to spread the field. I'm just not that optimistic about his signing. _

In the fall the defensive coordinator was panting to get Kelly, but said the offense will keep him. I think that says it all about what his abilities are.

[zephyr]

And what are those? Maybe he knew we needed any help possible in our swiss cheese secondary. I don't think that says anything. I'm sure he's talented. Everything I've heard of him is positive. However, does he provide us with anything that isn't already offered by someone else? That is the question I was asking. It seems like a stretch to say that a redshirt freshman will overtake a proven veteran WR when, besides a couple of inches, doesn't seem to have any major advantages over.

[zephyr]

_ http://http://www.2theadvocate.com/sports/14902426.html

At the bottom of the linked article, there is mention of a new DE commitment out of BR. _

Sounds a lot like the commit a few years ago from Hall Davis from Hahnville. Tall and thin. Hall has played sparingly and still probably needs to put on some weight. I want to see some of these other guys in the 6'3" 240-250 range at DE. Maybe he just has an unbelievable motor.

[J-Town Cajun]

_ And what are those? Maybe he knew we needed any help possible in our swiss cheese secondary. I don't think that says anything. I'm sure he's talented. Everything I've heard of him is positive. However, does he provide us with anything that isn't already offered by someone else? That is the question I was asking. It seems like a stretch to say that a redshirt freshman will overtake a proven veteran WR when, besides a couple of inches, doesn't seem to have any major advantages over. _

From what I saw in practice Kelley has better hands, fast but not as fast as Chery, runs much better routes, and seems to have it. Just my opinion. Kelley will be a very good reciever over four years and I will say we will see this kid's name in the top ten record books for career marks before his career is over.

[Turbine]

_ From what I saw in practice Kelley has better hands, fast but not as fast as Chery, runs much better routes, and seems to have it. Just my opinion. Kelley will be a very good reciever over four years and I will say we will see this kid's name in the top ten record books for career marks before his career is over. _

Sounds good.

The best hands on the team belong to Falgout (jmo)