NewsLSU 2012 Recruiting looks to finish strong!
Despite the recent negativity which spurred from LSU’s loss Jan. 9 the future looks bright. The tigers could be the preseason #1 team in the polls next season but will surely be preseason top 5 come September. Off course one of the best ways to get a good idea on what the future holds is to look at the tigers recruiting.
The tigers will sign 25 players for the 2012 recruiting class. Everyone now knows about the recent losses of highly touted recruits safety Landon Collins, offensive lineman Patrick Miller, and quarterback Gunner Kiel that will hurt the tigers recruiting rankings drastically but not so fast my friend!
LSU now has 19 commitments and are ranked #17 in Rivals recruiting rankings however they are looking to move up the rankings with their final 6 commitments and maybe another top 10 national recruiting ranking. They are already full of 4 and 3 star talent in 18 of their 19 current commitments. Their are many top name prospects still available. The tigers are expected to get commitments from 4* linebackers Kwon Alexander and Lorenzo Phillips. They are in a battle with Florida State for 5* defensive end Mario Edwards out of Denton, Texas. Some other possibles to fill the final spots are juco wide reciever Cordarrelle Patterson, quarterback Jeremy Liggins, quarterback Jameis Winston, and defensive back Corey Thompson. Running back Jeremy Hill who was ranked as a 4 star when he came out last year is now in school for the tigers. Jeremy Hill will be on campus when the tigers start spring practice and will add a potent weapon to an already deep LSU running back corp.
LSU Tigers Defeat Auburn 65-58 in Overtime
(12-6, 2-2SEC) (11-7, 1-3SEC)
Anthony HIckey’s play was critical tonight in LSU’s win over Auburn. Hickey led the team with 18 points, 7 rebounds, and 6 assists. Justin Hamilton was hot again with 13 points and 8 rebounds. Ralston Turner had 11 points and 3 rebounds and Storm Warren had 10 points with 7 rebounds. It was a tremendous team effort tonight as 8 players had multiple points and a least a rebound.
Auburn was led by guard Frankie Sullivan with 19 points and also by center Rob Chub with 15 points and 12 rebounds. LSU will next travel to Gainesville, Fl on Saturday.
LSU falls in Fayetteville to the Arkansas Razorbacks 69-60
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(11-6,1-2 SEC) (13-4, 2-1 SEC)
LSU fought hard and was in the game until the final buzzer but still fell short to Arkansas in a hostile environment including a record crowd of almost 14.8 thousand at Bud Walton Arena. Justin Hamilton led the tigers in scoring whith 20 points and 8 rebounds while Storm Warren also had 8 rebounds.
The razorbacks were led by BJ Young with 19 points and 4 assists
LSU DT Michael Brockers, CB Morris Claiborne, and WR Rueben Randle to enter NFL Draft
Morris Claiborne announced on Thursday that he plans on entering the NFL Draft. With the possibility of being a first round and maybe even top 15 draft status this was a wise decision and should not suprise many. On the other hand Michael Brockers announcement is more upsetting and definitely hurts LSU’s depth at Defensive Tackle. Rueben Randle the Tigers leading Wide Reciever is also expected to put his name into the draft. Word is that the tiger coaches are trying to convince him to stay another year but it seems a very likely scenario.
Claiborne & Brockers going pro
Follow the Tigers in the Big Easy as they Prepare for Monday Night’s BCS Championship!
The #1 LSU Tigers are having a great time in the Big Easy as they prepare for Monday Night. The football team will practice each day and stay focused on Monday nights’s championship game. Trips to Rock n Bowl, Children’s Hospital, and Media days have made big news. Check out the player tweets and the following links as we follow the tigers on their road to 14-0! Geaux Tigers!