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Posted on 1/19/25 at 12:23 pm
Posted by Unchained
Member since Jan 2021
549 posts
Posted on 1/19/25 at 12:23 pm
Tigers have some serious talent at RB!

Durham .. had several incredible plays as a freshman. I can only believe he continues to get better. RB skills are off the chart.

Berry .. yet to play at the SEC level, but film reminds me of Jamyr Gibbs!


Kaleb Jackson .. was the talk of camp, but for whatever reason he never really materialized. Still, if the light comes on, watch out! He still could be everything I thought he was going to be!

Ju’Juan Johnson .. super talented athlete as we’ve seen at the HS level.
Yet to settle in but may grow into a top tier RB.

JT Lindsey .. talented but unproven at the SEC level. Has real potential.


Jmo, but this is a real special group!
Posted by LSUlefty
Youngsville, LA
Member since Dec 2007
28457 posts
Posted on 1/19/25 at 12:25 pm to
What about you know who?
Posted by Riolobo
On the lake
Member since Mar 2017
5152 posts
Posted on 1/19/25 at 12:27 pm to
Does not matter if you can’t run block. That will need to improve drastically
Posted by SouthernInsanity
Shadows of Death Valley
Member since Nov 2012
26233 posts
Posted on 1/19/25 at 12:30 pm to
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What about you know who?


Yeah TH is done at LSU bruh.
Posted by 304tiger
West Virginia
Member since Jan 2022
2216 posts
Posted on 1/19/25 at 12:31 pm to
This room is talented, but actually concerns me.

Who's #2 behind Durham?

Berry? He's a 5 star but will be a tFr. and will probaby weigh around 180-185

Kaleb? He really took a step back this season... maybe he got too heavy but he's not reliable right now

J. Johnson? Super talented, but can he pass block and run between the tackles?

Lindsey? Probably the most physically ready based on his build, but will be a tFr.

Holly? He's probably finished here and his scholarship REALLY needs to go towards getting another RB in the Spring portal.
Posted by Unchained
Member since Jan 2021
549 posts
Posted on 1/19/25 at 12:36 pm to
Legit concerns 304.

Berry is 190 lbs.
Still believe Jackson will show up!

Durham at full strength… beast!
Posted by Yeti_Chaser
Member since Nov 2017
12059 posts
Posted on 1/19/25 at 12:59 pm to
If Durham gets injured we could be in a bind. Has there been any word on Emery?
Posted by olgoi khorkhoi
priapism survivor
Member since May 2011
16557 posts
Posted on 1/19/25 at 2:01 pm to
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Kaleb Jackson .. was the talk of camp, but for whatever reason he never really materialized. Still, if the light comes on, watch out! He still could be everything I thought he was going to be!




running back is one of the few positions that a talented freshman or sophomore can be expected make an instant impact. Jackson has not been stuck behind NFL running backs and has yet to do anything. I think after year two, expectations should be pretty low for this guy.
Posted by Yeti_Chaser
Member since Nov 2017
12059 posts
Posted on 1/19/25 at 2:46 pm to
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I think after year two, expectations should be pretty low for this guy.

Play calling would help. Throwing to him in the flats and using extended handoffs like the Saints have done with Kamara would help mitigate his vision problems and get the ball in his hands when hes already running to help his acceleration. But he needs to catch the ball
This post was edited on 1/19/25 at 2:47 pm
Posted by shinerfan
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Member since Sep 2009
28303 posts
Posted on 1/19/25 at 3:11 pm to
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Kaleb Jackson .. was the talk of camp, but for whatever reason he never really materialized. Still, if the light comes on, watch out! He still could be everything I thought he was going to be!



He either needs to get better at finding holes or maybe improved play by the interior OL can rip holes right where he wants them.

And if Holly can avoid jail time, which seems likely given the reduction in charges, he's going to be breaking off one 50 yard run after another for somebody. I hope it's LSU. He has a freakish ability to slide off contact at near full speed.
Posted by Lakeboy7
New Orleans
Member since Jul 2011
28324 posts
Posted on 1/19/25 at 3:17 pm to
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this is a real special group!


This "can" be a special group over time. If Durham goes down early we have a problem.

Remember no Josh Williams. We take a veteran RB in the Spring portal.
Posted by shutterspeed
MS Gulf Coast
Member since May 2007
71366 posts
Posted on 1/19/25 at 3:21 pm to
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Tigers have some serious talent at RB!


No.
Posted by BillF
New York, New York
Member since Jan 2006
5792 posts
Posted on 1/19/25 at 5:20 pm to
I agree. Spring is going to be huge for Jackson; pretty much make or break time for him.

Regardless, I agree with others that LSU needs to find an experienced running back in the next transfer portal. There will be some available. There may not be a first rounder out there, but there will be someone who can pass block and pick up some tough yardage between the tackles. LSU's job is to find him.
Posted by olgoi khorkhoi
priapism survivor
Member since May 2011
16557 posts
Posted on 1/20/25 at 9:10 am to
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Play calling would help. Throwing to him in the flats and using extended handoffs like the Saints have done with Kamara would help mitigate his vision problems and get the ball in his hands when hes already running to help his acceleration. But he needs to catch the ball



He's not special enough to take those touches away from Durham and (I'm betting) Berry. I'd rather those guys in space with the ball.
Posted by mpwilging
Punta Gorda Isles, Florida
Member since Jan 2011
9731 posts
Posted on 1/20/25 at 10:46 am to
Compared to our recent RB rooms, this one is way more talented. I still think we need to replace Josh W to ensure good short-term run situations.
Posted by 337giant
Member since Jul 2024
61 posts
Posted on 1/20/25 at 12:30 pm to
What’s the situation on Holly ? Like there is has been little added to his case other than reduction of charges . I’ve seen his locker still up at the football facility and his name is still on the roster but the case seem like it should’ve been done at least by now .
Posted by 337giant
Member since Jul 2024
61 posts
Posted on 1/20/25 at 12:33 pm to
So why haven’t they dismissed him from the team yet ?
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