Hufftwoseven said:

Idk why you guys want to defend this move like this kid is worth a roster spot when he’s absolutely not.

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Cry more.

Hufftwoseven said:

Idk why you guys want to defend this move like this kid is worth a roster spot when he’s absolutely not.

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He’s a PWO man. Put a tampon in, he’s not hurting any numbers.

Hufftwoseven said:

Idk why you guys want to defend this move like this kid is worth a roster spot when he’s absolutely not.

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As a PWO?

I don't know what this player is like in the gym or how smart he is...but there are guys at the bottom of the roster that absolutely raise the floor. Not even from a play-on-the-field perspective, but guys that come in, work their *** off in and around the team and help set the standard for work...or a guy that just understands schemes and can help relay information to players. These guys are vital at the bottom of the roster.

I hope Lou Cristobal is that kind of guy. If he can play a little at this level, even better.

TheOriginalCane said:

Did Mario promise not to recruit Lou when he left Georgia State to take the Miami job?

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i think he pinky sweared.....who gives a f?

if were playing him real snaps this season, we have greater issues to worry about. I dont care about this one way or the other. if it's a good locker room guy and Mario trusts him, so be it. its not like we spent money to grab him

IbzRlz said:

If last name wasn't Cristobal, he wouldn't be on the team, period. Interior OL at 6' and 274 lbs, yikes

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Friends, we had a kid playing G in the Spring game that is a FB. That’s how thin things were.

You might be thinking, “who cares, that kid is never going to play.”

While true, the reason why being in the two deep is so important to kids is because the first and second team players are practicing the team’s schemes and concepts each week. The players after that? They’re on scout team and are actually practicing the upcoming opponents schemes and player tendencies.

Having that FB playing on scout team does nothing for the team. It actually hurts them, because the players on the depth chart aren’t getting adequately prepared.

Lou Cristobal started for an FBS team. That’s at least an indication that he has enough talent to prepare depth chart players to go on Game Day.

I won’t insult anyone by saying it’s apparent they don’t understand how rosters are built out and what goes into a game preparation week, but it’s clear to me that some undervalue the importance of having enough talent to adequately prepare the depth chart players, while also having enough competition to have a credible threat to their depth chart spot if they don’t bring it during practice.

You’re going to lose 5-10 OL each year to injury for various lengths of time. You need 15 to fully practice intensely. Quick math checks means you need to have at least 15 game worthy OL each year to expect to grow at the level good teams do.

I’m honestly happy with the way Mario and staff are attacking these basic math situations, unlike many of the inexperienced predecessors who always went all-in on getting starters up, but ignoring depth needs.

Lance Roffers said:

Friends, we had a kid playing G in the Spring game that is a FB. That’s how thin things were.

You might be thinking, “who cares, that kid is never going to play.”

While true, the reason why being in the two deep is so important to kids is because the first and second team players are practicing the team’s schemes and concepts each week. The players after that? They’re on scout team and are actually practicing the upcoming opponents schemes and player tendencies.

Having that FB playing on scout team does nothing for the team. It actually hurts them, because the players on the depth chart aren’t getting adequately prepared.

Lou Cristobal started for an FBS team. That’s at least an indication that he has enough talent to prepare depth chart players to go on Game Day.

I won’t insult anyone by saying it’s apparent they don’t understand how rosters are built out and what goes into a game preparation week, but it’s clear to me that some undervalue the importance of having enough talent to adequately prepare the depth chart players, while also having enough competition to have a credible threat to their depth chart spot if they don’t bring it during practice.

You’re going to lose 5-10 OL each year to injury for various lengths of time. You need 15 to fully practice intensely. Quick math checks means you need to have at least 15 game worthy OL each year to expect to grow at the level good teams do.

I’m honestly happy with the way Mario and staff are attacking these basic math situations, unlike many of the inexperienced predecessors who always went all-in on getting starters up, but ignoring depth needs.

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Please, don't worry about insulting anyone. Some folks just need it.

gogeta4 said:

i think he pinky sweared.....who gives a f?

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If you don't know the answer to that, then you don't understand why Tulane was so upset (regardless of whether their feelings would have held up in an NCAA complaint). You don't have to like it or agree with it, but it's the truth.

What actually happened was that Miami didn't do anything extra to pursue him. Which we HAVE done before. Like offering more money to NOT take a visit to another school.

The bottom line is that if LSU doesn't offer him, he enrolls at Miami.

And the other bottom line is that FOR THIS YEAR, while we are on probation for our entire athletic program due to the Ruiz-Cavinder-Katie situation, we are risk-averse, even on mere accusations.

It this whole thing happens a year from now...possibly a very different decision...

If "making a mountain out of a molehill" was a thread. Jesus wept.

Pentagon Cane said:

As a PWO?

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Where is it stated that he was a PWO? See my first comment on page 1 where I said “if he’s NOT a walk on, what are we doing?”

WeBallinBoyz said:

He’s a PWO man. Put a tampon in, he’s not hurting any numbers.

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Did not see where it stated he was a PWO

The U is back to work said:

6’0 274 lol

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I was told in the Ajay Allen thread that size makes no difference. So I've been told

Lance Roffers said:

Friends, we had a kid playing G in the Spring game that is a FB. That’s how thin things were.

You might be thinking, “who cares, that kid is never going to play.”

While true, the reason why being in the two deep is so important to kids is because the first and second team players are practicing the team’s schemes and concepts each week. The players after that? They’re on scout team and are actually practicing the upcoming opponents schemes and player tendencies.

Having that FB playing on scout team does nothing for the team. It actually hurts them, because the players on the depth chart aren’t getting adequately prepared.

Lou Cristobal started for an FBS team. That’s at least an indication that he has enough talent to prepare depth chart players to go on Game Day.

I won’t insult anyone by saying it’s apparent they don’t understand how rosters are built out and what goes into a game preparation week, but it’s clear to me that some undervalue the importance of having enough talent to adequately prepare the depth chart players, while also having enough competition to have a credible threat to their depth chart spot if they don’t bring it during practice.

You’re going to lose 5-10 OL each year to injury for various lengths of time. You need 15 to fully practice intensely. Quick math checks means you need to have at least 15 game worthy OL each year to expect to grow at the level good teams do.

I’m honestly happy with the way Mario and staff are attacking these basic math situations, unlike many of the inexperienced predecessors who always went all-in on getting starters up, but ignoring depth needs.

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THIS is what I come here for. Thanks for the detailed info.

Lance Roffers said:

Friends, we had a kid playing G in the Spring game that is a FB. That’s how thin things were.

You might be thinking, “who cares, that kid is never going to play.”

While true, the reason why being in the two deep is so important to kids is because the first and second team players are practicing the team’s schemes and concepts each week. The players after that? They’re on scout team and are actually practicing the upcoming opponents schemes and player tendencies.

Having that FB playing on scout team does nothing for the team. It actually hurts them, because the players on the depth chart aren’t getting adequately prepared.

Lou Cristobal started for an FBS team. That’s at least an indication that he has enough talent to prepare depth chart players to go on Game Day.

I won’t insult anyone by saying it’s apparent they don’t understand how rosters are built out and what goes into a game preparation week, but it’s clear to me that some undervalue the importance of having enough talent to adequately prepare the depth chart players, while also having enough competition to have a credible threat to their depth chart spot if they don’t bring it during practice.

You’re going to lose 5-10 OL each year to injury for various lengths of time. You need 15 to fully practice intensely. Quick math checks means you need to have at least 15 game worthy OL each year to expect to grow at the level good teams do.

I’m honestly happy with the way Mario and staff are attacking these basic math situations, unlike many of the inexperienced predecessors who always went all-in on getting starters up, but ignoring depth needs.

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I feel like I want to build an altar to the logic and analysis of Lance Roffers...

...and then sacrifice a moper on it...

Good job, Lance, pointing out the nuance that the "recruit 85 5-stars, dammit, or we'll never beat Alabama" crowd misses.

Lance Roffers said:

Friends, we had a kid playing G in the Spring game that is a FB. That’s how thin things were.

You might be thinking, “who cares, that kid is never going to play.”

While true, the reason why being in the two deep is so important to kids is because the first and second team players are practicing the team’s schemes and concepts each week. The players after that? They’re on scout team and are actually practicing the upcoming opponents schemes and player tendencies.

Having that FB playing on scout team does nothing for the team. It actually hurts them, because the players on the depth chart aren’t getting adequately prepared.

Lou Cristobal started for an FBS team. That’s at least an indication that he has enough talent to prepare depth chart players to go on Game Day.

I won’t insult anyone by saying it’s apparent they don’t understand how rosters are built out and what goes into a game preparation week, but it’s clear to me that some undervalue the importance of having enough talent to adequately prepare the depth chart players, while also having enough competition to have a credible threat to their depth chart spot if they don’t bring it during practice.

You’re going to lose 5-10 OL each year to injury for various lengths of time. You need 15 to fully practice intensely. Quick math checks means you need to have at least 15 game worthy OL each year to expect to grow at the level good teams do.

I’m honestly happy with the way Mario and staff are attacking these basic math situations, unlike many of the inexperienced predecessors who always went all-in on getting starters up, but ignoring depth needs.

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"lose 5-10 OL each year to injury...."


Mario.......

TRick72 said:

"lose 5-10 OL each year to injury...."


Mario.......

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My man does go hard, that’s for sure.

Pause. Wait. You know what I mean.

Lance Roffers said:

My man does go hard, that’s for sure.

Pause. Wait. You know what I mean.

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If Lou wouldve originally been sold as coming in to absorb all the OL injuries every poster would have been clamoring for him to get atleast 2 scholarships

Lol … get on the board and not surprised this is at the top of the thread page.