LeQuint Allen to NFL Draft

[kcsu]

Yea I think this is right. There’s a special Kyle bucket. Lequint has a good offer to return. It’s just whether he wants to try for the nfl now or get stronger and try next year.

faster

 

[Cusefan69]

I'd be pretty surprised if he doesn't get a chance and wouldn't be surprised at all if he sticks as a third down back

Between his catching and blocking, absolutely. Coaches like the kind of "grit" he plays with as well. He will find a team that fits.

 

[Millhouse]

They finally got the run scheme right for him. It was clear.

4.5 a rush. Not bad
30% of his yards were on the 27 catches over that span

 

[cusefan88]

4.5 a rush. Not bad
30% of his yards were on the 27 catches over that span

I really liked the brief plays with Nixon/Allen in the backfield. Would be interested to see that if he returns.

 

[Biaxtar]

I Really dont want to lose Willis if LQA comes back.

 

[Sudano]

I Really dont want to lose Willis if LQA comes back.

No one does.

 

[OttosShoes]

I think it’s a little too late to switch LaQuint to CB.

I bet he’d make some gnarly tackles though!

 

[OrangePA]

Rode up in the elevator last night with some of his family. I would not ask about next year, but told them how much I admired, and appreciated that he stood with SU through all of his drama and stayed with the school, and as a fan how much it meant to me that he was able to resolve the issue and stay at SU.

Love L. Allen!

 

[orangepassion]

In this NIL era idk why any player who isn’t a solid projection to go top 3 rounds wouldn’t come back.

College football is fun and pays great for top players. Easy decision if you ask me

Are you Cam McCormick?

 

[orangepassion]

There's Laquint Allen between the 20's, who is a good back and there there's Red Zone Laquint, who is elite. He's just a different player when he smells the end zone, where for others, it's harder to run.

 

[Capt. Tuttle]

I agree. No slight on LQA at all. They need to figure out a way to make it work for both guys (Maybe we just run more next season). I'm a huge fan of Yasin and think he could be an all-timer for Cuse.

The kid has to hang onto the ball.

 

[orangmannc1]

There's Laquint Allen between the 20's, who is a good back and there there's Red Zone Laquint, who is elite. He's just a different player when he smells the end zone, where for others, it's harder to run.

Allen lead the ACC in TDs for the year. He was the man.

 

[Cusefan69]

The kid has to hang onto the ball.

How many fumbles did he have? I only recall one and it was against Miami and he had a good gain and two guys where on him and a third got both hands in and pulled. He was not carrying it loosely. Otherwise I don't recall him putting the rock on the ground. I see no ball protection issues with Willis.

 

[swish7]

Guess LQA needs to assess a few things...

Can he make more $ at SU or in the NFL?
As likely a late rounder, or UFA most likely there is more $ to be had at SU.

Can he improve his draft stock by staying?..

As the 39th rated rusher this season, clearly there is a LOT of room for improvement. Not sure how much the catching skills or the all purpose yards factor in.. Probably more like a tie breaker. Not an expert. Just another person w opinions.

Seems both decisions would be influenced by McCords future.

If McCord goes, there is more NIL bag for LQA, perhaps. Also, the O would undeniably be centered around him.

If McCord stays, you can perhaps sell to LQA dreams of a larger stage. Starting the season in the top 20, & perhaps staying in it if we pull off a .500 record against our best opponents. This could put both McCord & LQA in a higher draft spot.

Another factor could be the OL. Honestly, they weren't that great. There weren't a lot of holes. Got pushed around by many teams. So, does LQA place his future in them? If he senses improvement there, perhaps he stays.

Heck, even as the 39th rated rusher, LQA is only 400 yards from being a top 10 rusher. He could get there w 4-6 more carries a game.

Should be interesting. Feels 50 50 to me

 

[Trueblue25]

lol we’re worried about who may leave if the back to back 1000 yard rusher who had over 500 yards receiving comes back?

Jesus fellas

 

[JRHEETER]

lol we’re worried about who may leave if the back to back 1000 yard rusher who had over 500 yards receiving comes back?

Jesus fellas

1st world problems lmao

 

[newmexicuse]

Guess LQA needs to assess a few things...

Can he make more $ at SU or in the NFL?
As likely a late rounder, or UFA most likely there is more $ to be had at SU.

Can he improve his draft stock by staying?..

As the 39th rated rusher this season, clearly there is a LOT of room for improvement. Not sure how much the catching skills or the all purpose yards factor in.. Probably more like a tie breaker. Not an expert. Just another person w opinions.

Seems both decisions would be influenced by McCords future.

If McCord goes, there is more NIL bag for LQA, perhaps. Also, the O would undeniably be centered around him.

If McCord stays, you can perhaps sell to LQA dreams of a larger stage. Starting the season in the top 20, & perhaps staying in it if we pull off a .500 record against our best opponents. This could put both McCord & LQA in a higher draft spot.

Another factor could be the OL. Honestly, they weren't that great. There weren't a lot of holes. Got pushed around by many teams. So, does LQA place his future in them? If he senses improvement there, perhaps he stays.

Heck, even as the 39th rated rusher, LQA is only 400 yards from being a top 10 rusher. He could get there w 4-6 more carries a game.

Should be interesting. Feels 50 50 to me

Good post, but I have to disagree with the comment about the O-Line being not that great. It was built to protect a pocket passer and I though it did a very good job of fulfilling that mission. If McCord does not come back next season I think we will see more of a multi-faceted look to the line next season with more of an emphasis on the running game and with the expectation that a nimble QB will not need as much protection.

 

[SUFaninNJ]

How many fumbles did he have? I only recall one and it was against Miami and he had a good gain and two guys where on him and a third got both hands in and pulled. He was not carrying it loosely. Otherwise I don't recall him putting the rock on the ground. I see no ball protection issues with Willis.

I’m pretty sure he had one earlier in the season as well. Still, that would only make two. It’s not anything that I would be worried about.

 

[kcsu]

I’m pretty sure he had one earlier in the season as well. Still, that would only make two. It’s not anything that I would be worried about.

He does have ball security issues.

 

[JRHEETER]

If Coach Fran wants Lequint back next season, he will be back.

Lequint trusts Coach Brown with everything he has.

 

[SUFaninNJ]

He does have ball security issues.

Just double checked his stats and I was incorrect. The only fumble he had was versus Miami. Please explain his ball security issues.

 

[upperdeck]

Didnt he fumble in the BC game?

 

[SUFaninNJ]

Didnt he fumble in the BC game?

LaQuint did.

 

[swish7]

Good post, but I have to disagree with the comment about the O-Line being not that great. It was built to protect a pocket passer and I though it did a very good job of fulfilling that mission. If McCord does not come back next season I think we will see more of a multi-faceted look to the line next season with more of an emphasis on the running game and with the expectation that a nimble QB will not need as much protection.

Let's hope the OL can support a running game next season bc I think we are going to need about 100 more rushing yards a game next season.

 

[hoopsupstate]

I think we need to give Coach Williams a shout out. The line did a good job protecting Kyle all year and he adjusted his run blocking schemes mid year which really helped the running game.