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WDE24's Top 5 SEC RBs - Week 1
Posted on 9/1/14 at 10:18 am
Posted on 9/1/14 at 10:18 am
As always this list chronicles the top SEC running backs by production on the field to date for the current season. Objective statistics are the primary criteria utilized in formulating this list, however, the statistics are set into context based on the quality of opponent upon which the statistics were accumulated. In some instances where the choice is close, a subjective eye test is also taken into account. However, hype, injuries, suspensions, etc. are not. This isn't a list of most talented or a prediction of NFL draft status. It is just an unbiased look at which 5 SEC RB's are getting the job done the best on the field. As such, this list will likely drastically change each week, especially early in the season.
Note: This list only looks at performance at the RB position. Thus, kick and punt return yardage aren't part of the evaluation. However, receiving out of the RB position is accounted for.
1. Todd Gurley - 193 total yards from scrimmage at an average of 12.1 yards per play and 3 TDs added against a quality opponent. Gurley was the easy pick at #1.
2. Cameron Artis-Payne - 191 total yards from scrimmage at an average of 7.1 yards per play and a TD. Another pretty easy decision to be at #2.
3. Kenny Hilliard - 132 total yards from scrimmage at a rate of 6.6 yards per play against a quality opponent. Definitely not as suspect as others in LSU's backfield.
4. TJ Yeldon - He did what he does so consistently, had a solid game. 127 yards from scrimmage at a rate of 5.3 yards per touch.
5. Derrick Henry - A perfect compliment to Yeldon in the backfield, Henry went for 113 total yards from scrimmage at a 6.6 yards per play rate.
Worth a mention:
Josh Robinson - Outstanding performance, but the level of competition he played against barely kept him from making the list this week.
Russell Hansborough - Great game, but was also slightly discounted due to level of competition.
Kings of Efficiency:
Braylon Heard - 2 touches, 2 TDs and 116 total yards.
Corey Grant - 8.5 yards per touch and 93 total yards from scrimmage with at TD
Nick Chubb - 17.5 yards per play on just 4 touches with 1 TD
Note: This list only looks at performance at the RB position. Thus, kick and punt return yardage aren't part of the evaluation. However, receiving out of the RB position is accounted for.
1. Todd Gurley - 193 total yards from scrimmage at an average of 12.1 yards per play and 3 TDs added against a quality opponent. Gurley was the easy pick at #1.
2. Cameron Artis-Payne - 191 total yards from scrimmage at an average of 7.1 yards per play and a TD. Another pretty easy decision to be at #2.
3. Kenny Hilliard - 132 total yards from scrimmage at a rate of 6.6 yards per play against a quality opponent. Definitely not as suspect as others in LSU's backfield.
4. TJ Yeldon - He did what he does so consistently, had a solid game. 127 yards from scrimmage at a rate of 5.3 yards per touch.
5. Derrick Henry - A perfect compliment to Yeldon in the backfield, Henry went for 113 total yards from scrimmage at a 6.6 yards per play rate.
Worth a mention:
Josh Robinson - Outstanding performance, but the level of competition he played against barely kept him from making the list this week.
Russell Hansborough - Great game, but was also slightly discounted due to level of competition.
Kings of Efficiency:
Braylon Heard - 2 touches, 2 TDs and 116 total yards.
Corey Grant - 8.5 yards per touch and 93 total yards from scrimmage with at TD
Nick Chubb - 17.5 yards per play on just 4 touches with 1 TD
This post was edited on 9/1/14 at 10:25 am
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Posted on 9/1/14 at 10:19 am to WDE24
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3. Kenny Hilliard - 132 total yards from scrimmage at a rate of 6.6 yards per play against a quality opponent. Definitely not as suspect as others in LSU's backfield.
Yea any RB could have ran in the holes he had in the 4th, did u even watch the game?
Posted on 9/1/14 at 10:20 am to WDE24
In 
Posted on 9/1/14 at 10:20 am to WDE24
Just my opinion but I think Nick Chubb is gonna be the X factor for the dawgs this year.
Posted on 9/1/14 at 10:20 am to WDE24
quote:
Definitely not as suspect as others in LSU's backfield.
Here we go..
Posted on 9/1/14 at 10:21 am to SMD
quote:But he is the one who did it.
Yea any RB could have ran in the holes he had in the 4th, did u even watch the game?
Posted on 9/1/14 at 10:21 am to WDE24
I don't disagree with your top 5, but to not even mention any of A&M's RBs is kind of ridiculous.
Posted on 9/1/14 at 10:21 am to WDE24
I look forward to reading this every Monday.
Posted on 9/1/14 at 10:21 am to WDE24
Magee proved his value last year. He will do so again as a senior and team caption.
Fournette is going to be fine. He was forcing it too much in his first game. Jeremy Hill didn't start doing much of anything until halfway through his freshman year.
The fact that Kenny Hilliard lost weight and looked as good as he did is a bonus, in my opinion. A very nice surprise. He looks like he did his freshman year.
LSU should have 3 outstanding backs this year.
Fournette is going to be fine. He was forcing it too much in his first game. Jeremy Hill didn't start doing much of anything until halfway through his freshman year.
The fact that Kenny Hilliard lost weight and looked as good as he did is a bonus, in my opinion. A very nice surprise. He looks like he did his freshman year.
LSU should have 3 outstanding backs this year.
Posted on 9/1/14 at 10:23 am to AlaTiger
The Kenny Hill/Kenny Hilliard thing is going to get really annoying.
Posted on 9/1/14 at 10:23 am to Gradual_Stroke
quote:The problem is that they had 3 guys split everything up. As a unit they were great, but none of them individually was good enough to make the list.
but to not even mention any of A&M's RBs is kind of ridiculous.
LSU went through the same issue a few years ago on this list and it made their fans mad too.
Posted on 9/1/14 at 10:24 am to WDE24
1-4 Gurley
5 Chubb
5 Chubb
Posted on 9/1/14 at 10:25 am to WDE24
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it made their fans mad
A slight breeze is enough to make the average LSU fan bitch and moan.
Posted on 9/1/14 at 10:27 am to WDE24
Posted on 9/1/14 at 10:28 am to Gradual_Stroke
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I don't disagree with your top 5, but to not even mention any of A&M's RBs is kind of ridiculous.
Your RBs as individuals didn't do shite to get in the Top 5, brah. Talk to Sumlin about giving it to one guy.
Posted on 9/1/14 at 10:29 am to WDE24
List is good by me.
Posted on 9/1/14 at 10:29 am to hg
Don't get so mad. 
Posted on 9/1/14 at 10:29 am to WDE24
Carson had three tds on 7 touches...
Posted on 9/1/14 at 10:29 am to diddydirtyAubie
But at least a mention of the triple threat of A&M's run game. Something. Anything.
Posted on 9/1/14 at 10:30 am to tamctshirt
quote:I know, but getting carries only near the goal line isn't enough to be on the list ahead of the ones that made it. Good game by Carson, but his 46 yards wasn't enough this week.
Carson had three tds on 7 touches...
This post was edited on 9/1/14 at 10:32 am
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