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Shaq Smith
Aug 28, 2017, 11:44 AM
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Not even mentioned on the depth chart. Ouch.
I know we may be deeper than we've ever been at LB, but I was shocked to not even see him listed in the 3 deep after reading he had made huge strides during the spring/summer.
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I agree....what gives?
Aug 28, 2017, 11:57 AM
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Re: Shaq Smith
Aug 28, 2017, 11:58 AM
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MAY GUESS IS THAT HE DOES NOT GRASP THE PLAY BOOK..I WAS LOOKING FORWARD TO HIM HAVING A SLEEPER YEAR AND A COMING OUT PARTY...
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Re: Shaq Smith
Aug 28, 2017, 12:00 PM
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I was surprised about him and Xavier Kelly
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Re: Shaq Smith
Aug 28, 2017, 12:01 PM
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Shouldn't have been surprised about Kelly, Dabo said last week he isn't quite there yet. Shaq is simply a missile with no guidance system yet. It will come.
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Re: Shaq Smith
Aug 28, 2017, 12:08 PM
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I think this could be another Lateek Townsend situation unfortunately. He has tons of talent but I believe he ran the see ball get ball defense in hs. Meaning they just kind of let him roam around and attack the ball carrier instead of playing in a system. I think that's his biggest struggle is learning the ins and outs of a sophisticated defense
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Re: Shaq Smith
Aug 28, 2017, 12:16 PM
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Could be, but then why recruit him?
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Re: Shaq Smith
Aug 28, 2017, 12:19 PM
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Lateek wasn't willing to work and learn the position so he transferred. If Shaq is he will be fine, it may just take a little longer.
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Except he weighs about 40 more pounds.***
Aug 28, 2017, 3:43 PM
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Re: Shaq Smith
Aug 28, 2017, 12:10 PM
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He looked great in the spring game, maybe a little favoritism being shown to the Davis twins.
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Re: Shaq Smith
Aug 28, 2017, 12:29 PM
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I disagree. I know the Davis' are family friends with the Swinney's and the local kids, but it seems like a classic case of juniors that know the playbook playing over the younger player despite the talent. Shaq Smith probably has more athletic and football ability than both Davis twins combined, if he knew the playbook well enough and worked hard enough he would be on the field. Obviously there's something else behind it other than just favoritism.
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Shaq Smith plays the weak side. Skalski is listed in front
Aug 28, 2017, 3:45 PM
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of him also.
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Re: Shaq Smith
Aug 28, 2017, 12:26 PM
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Some guys just take longer to grasp things. I predict he will blow up next season.
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Re: Shaq Smith
Aug 28, 2017, 3:48 PM
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If he doesn't play this year I suspect he won't be here next.
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so reminiscent of stephone anthony
Aug 28, 2017, 1:46 PM
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im sure this was no accident
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Re: so reminiscent of stephone anthony
Aug 28, 2017, 3:31 PM
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Didn't Stephone start as a true freshman? I'm pretty sure I remember him causing a fumble in the ACCCG.
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Started a few games but got beaten out by Shuey.***
Aug 28, 2017, 3:42 PM
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Re: Shaq Smith
Aug 28, 2017, 3:35 PM
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HERE IS MY GUESS. HE IS NOT GOOD ENOUGH TO BE ON DEPTH CHART. "YET". HE IS A REDSHIRT FRESHMAN IF YOU FORGOT. SOME KIDS COME ALONG AT A DIFFERENT PACE.
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Re: Shaq Smith
Aug 28, 2017, 3:40 PM
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Saw a tweet ( Grace Raynor) saying he is not on this week's depth chart due to a small injury issue, but will be on two deep hopefully by auburn game.
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thank you ^^^^^ jeez.***
Aug 28, 2017, 4:30 PM
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Probably because he's had trouble with a lat
Aug 28, 2017, 5:46 PM
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Injury.
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