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Regarding arguing about which RB is better...

Posted on 10/5/15 at 2:29 pm
Posted by prevatt33
Member since Dec 2011
2837 posts
Posted on 10/5/15 at 2:29 pm
...between Henry, Chubb, Fournette, or whomever else.

If the offensive line is opening holes, even a pedestrian back can pick up nice yardage. And if the Oline isn't opening holes, the RB isn't going anywhere, and it doesn't matter if Bo Jackson, Hershel Walker, or Jim Brown is lined up deep - the offensive line is who creates the space to run.

Sure, once space is created, the excellent RBs rise to the top and show what they can do with space. But it's simply asinine for posters on here to argue about "so-and-so RB is gonna dominate against so-and-so team" simply because he's an awesome RB.

If you wanna argue which team will or will not have success running the ball, then have a discussion about the Oline/Dline matchup. I'm a Bama fan, and I'll be the first to say that if our Oline doesn't create space, Henry isn't going anywhere. And the same goes for Fournette or anyone else. Similarly, if Bama's Dline is winning the line of scrimmage, then the best of opposing RBs will have a sh1t day.

Simply put, many of the arguments on this board are obviously taking place between folks who never played the game past peewee. Flame away.
Posted by Choctaw
Pumpin' Sunshine
Member since Jul 2007
77774 posts
Posted on 10/5/15 at 2:30 pm to
thanks, coach
Posted by WildTchoupitoulas
Member since Jan 2010
44071 posts
Posted on 10/5/15 at 2:31 pm to
Buga > Henry > Chubb.
Posted by patchesohoulihan_007
Member since Jul 2015
2064 posts
Posted on 10/5/15 at 2:31 pm to
Henry isn't even in the same conversation as Chubb and Leonard soooooooo yea.
Posted by tider04
North Carolina
Member since Oct 2007
5606 posts
Posted on 10/5/15 at 2:31 pm to
LF7, NC27 and DH2 in that order but none of them are slouches. Problem for LSU and UGA is they are both one demential on offense while Bama is not.
Posted by Futures Bleak
Member since Jun 2014
3545 posts
Posted on 10/5/15 at 2:32 pm to

There's no need for an argument.

As of right now LF leads everyone else
Posted by genro
Member since Nov 2011
61788 posts
Posted on 10/5/15 at 2:32 pm to
Wow, OLines have to block well for RB's, therefore no RB can possibly be better than the other.

You're a genius. Tell us about your career in football
Posted by tungi01
Dallas, Texas
Member since May 2012
1590 posts
Posted on 10/5/15 at 2:32 pm to
Fournette is by far and away the best of that group. With that said, HE WILL NOT abuse Bama's front 7 like he has other teams. If LSU's O-Line doesn't open up major lanes the LF7 will be in for a long day!!
Posted by LelandSU
Member since Apr 2015
1784 posts
Posted on 10/5/15 at 2:37 pm to
1) None of the other LSU backs have broken off even a single, long TD run this year. The blocking is decent, but Fournette really is that much better than a normal, good back.

2) Henry is the #2 guy in my book (because he causes damage in addition to the yards he gets).

3) Stop making predictions on whether Bama's D-line will hold Fournette down. Fournette isn't human and Bama's D-line is superhuman. Us mere mortals can just wait for the show to arrive!
This post was edited on 10/5/15 at 2:38 pm
Posted by MightyYat
New Orleans
Member since Jan 2009
24482 posts
Posted on 10/5/15 at 2:39 pm to
quote:

.between Henry, Chubb, Fournette, or whomever else


Well, one of these definitely doesn't belong in this sentence. Can you circle it for the class?
Posted by stout
Smoking Crack with Hunter Biden
Member since Sep 2006
167449 posts
Posted on 10/5/15 at 2:40 pm to
Someone mad because their back runs a 4.7 and doesn't get the praise of Chubb and LF7?
Posted by Franktowntiger7
Ponchatoula
Member since Dec 2010
2719 posts
Posted on 10/5/15 at 3:07 pm to
Well since you brought it up, I played college ball and I can tell you Fournette is the best. I didn't think he would be nearly as good as he is. He is an absolute monster that is punishing DB's and LB's with every run.
Posted by tidalmouse
Whatsamotta U.
Member since Jan 2009
30706 posts
Posted on 10/5/15 at 3:12 pm to
There is no debate.

LF7 is the best RB to come along in a while.

He's on a heck of a pace this Season.A true Soph. and he already makes it look unfair.

He could really make his mark if he has a stellar Season next year.
This post was edited on 10/5/15 at 3:18 pm
Posted by Wild Thang
YAW YAW Fooball Nation
Member since Jun 2009
44181 posts
Posted on 10/5/15 at 3:15 pm to
quote:

...between Henry, Chubb, Fournette, or whomever else.

If the offensive line is opening holes, even a pedestrian back can pick up nice yardage. And if the Oline isn't opening holes, the RB isn't going anywhere, and it doesn't matter if Bo Jackson, Hershel Walker, or Jim Brown is lined up deep - the offensive line is who creates the space to run.

Sure, once space is created, the excellent RBs rise to the top and show what they can do with space. But it's simply asinine for posters on here to argue about "so-and-so RB is gonna dominate against so-and-so team" simply because he's an awesome RB.

If you wanna argue which team will or will not have success running the ball, then have a discussion about the Oline/Dline matchup. I'm a Bama fan, and I'll be the first to say that if our Oline doesn't create space, Henry isn't going anywhere. And the same goes for Fournette or anyone else. Similarly, if Bama's Dline is winning the line of scrimmage, then the best of opposing RBs will have a sh1t day.

Simply put, many of the arguments on this board are obviously taking place between folks who never played the game past peewee. Flame away.


Posted by DBU
Member since Mar 2014
19059 posts
Posted on 10/5/15 at 3:33 pm to
quote:

between Henry, Chubb, Fournette


One of these is not like the other
Posted by LSU4LYF
Birmingham, AL
Member since Jul 2014
101 posts
Posted on 10/5/15 at 3:34 pm to
quote:

.between Henry, Chubb, Fournette, or whomever else.


Don't ever put Fournette in this category again. We know who the best is.
Posted by TexAgChill
Member since Mar 2015
2450 posts
Posted on 10/5/15 at 4:27 pm to
Lot of good backs out there. Bugger looks like the best.
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