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re: If Gus is serious about playing our best players...
Posted on 9/16/14 at 9:39 am to metafour
Posted on 9/16/14 at 9:39 am to metafour
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The spinning shite he tries every time he touches the ball may work in HS, but it is a gimmick at best in real football.
Tell that to Eddie Lacy during his years playing at Alabama.
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Posted on 9/16/14 at 9:52 am to AUTiger5
Not sure why people don't like CAP at RB. Feels like all summer and even every week during the season people are talking about the potential of other backs instead of talking about the awesomeness CAP is showing right now.
Grant and him give us an outstanding 1-2 punch. CAP gets stronger as game goes on and moves laterally really well. I think Roc will be an outstanding back some day but he looked terribly undisciplined against SJSU and freaking fumbled on one of his few carries. I hope we work him in more so he gets reps but CAP is the guy this year and is already on pace to lead the SEC in rushing.
Grant and him give us an outstanding 1-2 punch. CAP gets stronger as game goes on and moves laterally really well. I think Roc will be an outstanding back some day but he looked terribly undisciplined against SJSU and freaking fumbled on one of his few carries. I hope we work him in more so he gets reps but CAP is the guy this year and is already on pace to lead the SEC in rushing.
Posted on 9/16/14 at 10:59 am to TigerPaw1
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Not sure why people don't like CAP at RB
He's a grinder, not flashy, not explosive. I'm not complaining though. He's getting the job done
Posted on 9/16/14 at 11:07 am to TigerPaw1
quote:I don't think it's about not liking him. To me, as a total package, he's merely a solid back. I'd rank him as the least talented RB we've had start since Brad Lester. That's not saying he isn't any good, but I'd take Mason, Dyer, and Tate over him in a heartbeat.
Not sure why people don't like CAP at RB.
I've been looking forward to watching Barber get some carries. Still don't know what he brings to the table.
Posted on 9/16/14 at 11:08 am to AUTiger5
At this time, CAP is our best option at rb and it isn't close.
This post was edited on 9/16/14 at 11:09 am
Posted on 9/16/14 at 11:10 am to AUtigR24
IMO Barber is likely the best overall RB we have. I am a bit concerned that he could grow impatient and look elsewhere. I pray he holds out until next year.
In other news, Jovon Robinson isn't having the same success this year as he did last. Has had fumble issues, losing 3 so far in as many games. His OL is horrible, but they don't cause fumbles. I am sure he will be fine, but I really hope Barber stays put.
In other news, Jovon Robinson isn't having the same success this year as he did last. Has had fumble issues, losing 3 so far in as many games. His OL is horrible, but they don't cause fumbles. I am sure he will be fine, but I really hope Barber stays put.
Posted on 9/16/14 at 11:11 am to WDE1980
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Tell that to Eddie Lacy during his years playing at Alabama.
Lacy was 230+ pounds at Alabama. If you think that all he did was spin around, you are very mistaken.
Posted on 9/16/14 at 11:46 am to jrljr
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IMO Barber is likely the best overall RB we have.
Based off what? What players say about him?
Posted on 9/16/14 at 11:51 am to AUTiger5
Posted on 9/16/14 at 12:00 pm to MrAUTigers
Posted on 9/16/14 at 12:03 pm to jrljr
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IMO Barber is likely the best overall RB we have. I am a bit concerned that he could grow impatient and look elsewhere. I pray he holds out until next year.
Jovon going to be the guy next year bruh. With Roc #2 Barber is just a casualty of the rb depth.
Posted on 9/16/14 at 12:17 pm to AUbagman
quote:Based on jrljr loves his Georgia high school boys. Nothing wrong with that even if someone does not agree with his opinion.
Based off what?
Posted on 9/16/14 at 12:19 pm to AUtigR24
quote:Yeah, Jovon Robinson will be #1, Racean Thomas #2, Peyton Barber #3 and Kerryon Johnson will either be #4 or take a redshirt.
Jovon going to be the guy next year bruh. With Roc #2 Barber is just a casualty of the rb depth.
Either way, that's three 5* running backs on the depth chart...
Posted on 9/16/14 at 12:32 pm to AUTiger5
Roc needs to be returning kick offs and taking all of Ricardo Louis's jet sweeps and spot time at the Rb position.
Not sure why so many people are undervaluing Artis Payne.
Not sure why so many people are undervaluing Artis Payne.
Posted on 9/16/14 at 12:34 pm to ChexMix
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Not sure why so many people are undervaluing Artis Payne.
I don't either. Some have not changed their tune since before the season.
Is CAP a home run hitter?.....not in my opinion.
Is CAP a liner in the gap for a double?.........all day long.
Posted on 9/16/14 at 12:40 pm to ellitor
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Nothing wrong with that even if someone does not agree with his opinion.
I never said anything was wrong with it, just asking what he was basing it off of.
Posted on 9/16/14 at 1:20 pm to AUbagman
quote:Never said nor implied you did. Was just making the statement.
I never said anything was wrong with it, just asking what he was basing it off of.
Posted on 9/16/14 at 1:59 pm to ChexMix
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Not sure why so many people are undervaluing Artis Payne.
Not about undervaluing anybody. CAP is a solid back, but neither he or Grant are gamebreakers that can make anybody miss in the open field. Roc is 195 pounds, can fly and has the ability to leave defenders grasping at air. He's the most complete back, and it's not even close.
College football is at a point where the best players are playing three years and getting out. That's especially true at RB where the shelf life is so short in the NFL.
Thomas will be gone after the 2016 season, and I would hate to really only get two full years out of him because of seniority. Thomas should at least be splitting reps with CAP and Grant.
This post was edited on 9/16/14 at 2:00 pm
Posted on 9/16/14 at 2:06 pm to AUTiger5
Dude stop! CAP has been really solid. If anyone should be getting more snaps it's P.Barber.
Posted on 9/16/14 at 2:19 pm to AUTiger5
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He's the most complete back, and it's not even close.
So the smallest/weakest back is the most "complete"? Thats cute.
Should we touch on the fact that Roc looked noticeably winded after barely carrying the ball against San Jose State's backups?
This post was edited on 9/16/14 at 2:20 pm
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