The drama of LSU's heartbreaking loss to Alabama on Saturday was riveting for any of the nearly 94,000 in attendance.
It had to feel especially exciting for any young wide receivers considering a commitment to the Tigers, whose passing game has been in what amounts to a three-year rut. Although it's just one game, Zach Mettenberger's explosion for 298 yards and a touchdown while completing 68 percent of his passes had to catch the eyes of skill players in attendance.
That was certainly the case for Malachi Dupre (River Ridge, La./John Curtis Christian), the 6-foot-3 wide receiver on the 2014 ESPN Watch List, who made the short drive to Baton Rouge for the game.
It had to feel especially exciting for any young wide receivers considering a commitment to the Tigers, whose passing game has been in what amounts to a three-year rut. Although it's just one game, Zach Mettenberger's explosion for 298 yards and a touchdown while completing 68 percent of his passes had to catch the eyes of skill players in attendance.
That was certainly the case for Malachi Dupre (River Ridge, La./John Curtis Christian), the 6-foot-3 wide receiver on the 2014 ESPN Watch List, who made the short drive to Baton Rouge for the game.
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