LSU Football Recruiting Updates: Tigers Add Pocic

LSU football recruiting 2013, National Signing Day recap: Louisiana lockdown

LSU landed nine of the 10 best recruits from its state and several elite defensive prospects in 2013 -- as well as two four-star quarterbacks, not lately a priority for the Tigers.

Kendell Beckwith signs with LSU over Alabama

Beckwith adds to what is a strong 2013 recruiting class for the LSU Tigers. He's one of the top prospects in the state of Louisiana.

Ethan Pocic signs with LSU: Tigers build offensive line depth

In 2012, one of LSU's weaknesses was its offensive line. Four-star tackle Ethan Pocic is one of several incoming players who could help on that front.

Frank Herron signs with LSU over Texas

Five-star defensive end Frank Herron could fill in after LSU loses studs Barkevious Mingo and Sam Montgomery at the same spot.

Hayden Rettig enrolled at LSU: QB recruit a future Tigers starter?

Quarterback Hayden Rettig figures to be a potential pocket passer for the LSU Tigers. Rettig has already enrolled and will participate in spring camp.

Priest Willis signing after Wednesday: Good news for LSU?

Four-star safety Priest Willis supposedly picked UCLA over LSU last month, but he'll hold off on signing a letter of intent until Friday, reportedly to continue mulling over his decision.

Robert Nkemdiche to visit LSU

A visit that some believed was off will apparently now happen for top national recruit Robert Nkemdiche, who tweeted that he'll be visiting the LSU Tigers over the weekend.

LSU tommrow what up!

— Robert Nkemdiche (@Aceboogie_001) February 1, 2013

Twists and turns! RT @krisbrauner: And then there's this RT @jamessmithnolaHigh up source at LSU says Josh McNeil did not commit to #LSU .

— Wescott Eberts (@SBN_Wescott) December 20, 2012

Could this have something to do with McNeil's grades (the perceived reason that Bama and McNeil parted ways last week)? We'll continue to follow the story.

McNeil is a four-star tight end recruit out of North Carolina, but is playing in New York this season at a prep school.

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Josh McNeil commits to LSU: Tigers land athletic tight end recruit

College football recruiting impact: LSU loses on field, but wins over prospects

How did the games and visits of last weekend in college football impact recruiting? Despite a loss to Alabama, LSU impressed several top recruits and gained two commitments.

LSU hosting Greg Gilmore, other top recruits for Alabama game

The biggest game of the weekend will feature some ridiculous talent in the recruiting section.

LSU football hosting top recruits for South Carolina game

LSU has a lot of talent in town? Shocking!

LSU Offers 8th-Grader Dylan Moses

LSU extended an offer to Dylan Moses Tuesday. The recruit just finished the seventh grade.

Rickey Jefferson, Brother Of Jordan, Commits To LSU Tigers

Another Jefferson is headed to Baton Rouge.

What Does LSU Look For When Recruiting Quarterbacks?

The great group of analysts over at LSU site And The Valley Shook hosted a fantastic roundtable yesterday on the topic of quarterback skills and the role they play in recruiting. Here's Paul Crewe on the role that arm strength plays in the recruitment of quarterbacks and whether too much focus on arm strength can get a coach in trouble:

Hell, I can cite another Mack Brown example: Major Applewhite. All Applewhite did in his career was succeed, yet he was displaced by a "more talented" Chris Simms, who was never able to match that success. The talent seduction.

Realistically though, we're getting at one point here, and that's coach-ability. I think any great QB needs to be a bit cocky. That will get them in trouble sometimes, but it will also win them games and the respect of their teammates. It's cliched to talk about, but the truth is, any player with the bare basic tools can excel if they let themselves be coached up. That doesn't mean, "be a yes man." Again, you have to have a bit of that ego about you. *knock on wood* But it's one of the things I most loved about Mettenberger already. He's scrapping with defensive linemen in practice. He's organizing workouts with his wide receivers in the winter, right after the National Championship debacle. But maybe my favorite sign of his "chest" was calling his own number and trying to score against Ole Miss. Les was content to run the clock out and show mercy against a clearly outmatched opponent. Mett had other ideas. I like a little of that in your QB. Les "punished" him by making him kneel on the one, but you know deep down he was smirking.

To play QB you have to be there mentally, both from an understanding of the game and composure standpoint. Jordan Jefferson never made strides in reading and understanding the defense. Jarrett Lee never made strides at keeping his composure and maintaining cool under times of duress. Those are two of the primary reasons neither advanced beyond what they were. If you make a mistake, shuck it off and come right back out there like it never happened. Don't keep making the same mistake, but at the same time, don't be afraid of making the same mistake twice. It's a tricky balance.

And quite honestly, it's almost impossible to gauge. Some respond, some do not. Kyle Boller had every appearance of this ability. He was bright (went to Cal), had a power arm, and gave off the air of confidence (his workout showoffs routinely consisted of him bombing it 60 yards from his knee). Yet, he was a miserable failure at the professional level. Cam Newton got booted from one school and played in an option offense which required him to make very simplistic reads. He put in the time and effort - he was coachable. He, more than anyone else, knew he needed work. He turned it into a Rookie of the Year award and threw for over 4,000 yards. The question is, how do you gauge that, especially in a recruiting setting where you can't sit and grill a player for hours on end in professional style interviews. The answer is, you can't really. So like Billy said, you pick the guy with the most talent.

The piece is quite long and a great read.

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LSU Recruiting 2013: Adam Taylor Commits to Tigers

LSU adds a Texas running back with size, speed and vision to the 2013 recruiting class.

LSU Football Recruiting Back On Track With 2013 Class

LSU didn't bring its customary slew of talent in 2012, thanks to a number of late defections. But Les Miles is on course for a strong 2013, says And The Valley Shook.

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