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TJ Yeldon Question/Fap Time
Posted on 7/5/13 at 2:14 pm
Posted on 7/5/13 at 2:14 pm
Yeldon surprised me this past year, especially with his toughness and ability to shed tackles. He looked pretty skinny out there for a RB. But after comparing measurables, it seems like he is around the same weight as our other stars, he's just a little taller. Maybe he carries his weight differently?
Ingram: 5'10", 215
Richardson: 5'11", 224
Yeldon: 6'2", 218
What are their 40 times, btw? It just seems weird that Yeldon is so tall, yet so effective. Especially when we know that Saban likes the shorter backs.
Ingram: 5'10", 215
Richardson: 5'11", 224
Yeldon: 6'2", 218
What are their 40 times, btw? It just seems weird that Yeldon is so tall, yet so effective. Especially when we know that Saban likes the shorter backs.
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Posted on 7/5/13 at 2:37 pm to alabamabuckeye
on their best days I'd say yeldon and richardson are high 4.4 guys and ingram a low 4.6 or high 4.5 guy
Posted on 7/5/13 at 2:39 pm to alabamabuckeye
Richardson and Yeldon have higher-end speed, but Ingram was so smooth in the way he cut through the hole. I miss watching him play. It was like a work of art.
Posted on 7/5/13 at 2:57 pm to CapstoneGrad06
What would you say were (in Yeldon's case, are) each back's best traits?
I am trying to think of what Yeldon does better than all the other backs that we have had. I want to say that he is faster than all of the others.
I am trying to think of what Yeldon does better than all the other backs that we have had. I want to say that he is faster than all of the others.
Posted on 7/5/13 at 3:13 pm to alabamabuckeye
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I am trying to think of what Yeldon does better than all the other backs that we have had.
I would say that crushing hope and dreams is his best trait. He successfully took the air out of AU and LSU.
Posted on 7/5/13 at 3:17 pm to alabamabuckeye
Personally, I think he does a lot of the things Ingram, Richardson, and Lacy did. He's got the top-end speed, shifty feet, power, and even cutting ability. I think he's going to be better than any of the guys that came before him. We just need a reliable second and third guy to spell him some.
Posted on 7/5/13 at 3:22 pm to CapstoneGrad06
I hear there is a kid in La. that could fit that role really well in '14...
Posted on 7/5/13 at 3:29 pm to NBamaAlum
The earth's axis would tilt out of whack if LF and C-Rob ended up at Alabama. 
I'm hoping Kenyan Drake or one of the frosh 'backs can do the job.
I'm hoping Kenyan Drake or one of the frosh 'backs can do the job.
Posted on 7/5/13 at 3:33 pm to CapstoneGrad06
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I'm hoping Kenyan Drake or one of the frosh 'backs can do the job.
shite, with the herd UA signed last year...one of 'em has to work out.
Posted on 7/5/13 at 6:01 pm to alabamabuckeye
Yeldon has great vision and gets moving North to South in a hurry.His running style,whatever,reminds me of Eric Dickerson.I was surprised at his strength being a true freshman.He was like Amari.He was ready to play when he hit town.
Posted on 7/5/13 at 6:09 pm to tidalmouse
How different is our season last year if AC and Yeldon aren't the studs they turned out to be?
Posted on 7/5/13 at 6:25 pm to tidalmouse
Youre supposed to hit the space bar after commas and periods.
This post was edited on 7/5/13 at 6:26 pm
Posted on 7/5/13 at 6:37 pm to tidalmouse
quote:I would have said Eddie George myself.
His running style,whatever,reminds me of Eric Dickerson.I was surprised at his strength being a true freshman
Posted on 7/5/13 at 8:04 pm to UAFanFromNOLA
His build and gliding style remind me of Marcus Allen.
Posted on 7/6/13 at 4:17 am to alabamabuckeye
I think Yeldons size is very deceiving. He is lean and strong as hell. He is very shifty and has excellent field vision.
For what it's worth, Adrian Peterson is listed at 6-1, 217 lbs.
For what it's worth, Adrian Peterson is listed at 6-1, 217 lbs.
Posted on 7/6/13 at 1:46 pm to SoFla Tideroller
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His build and gliding style remind me of Marcus Allen.
I agree with this.
And I never thought Yeldon looked skinny. Dude is ripped, hes just taller and lankier. He didnt look like a true frosh last year from a physical perspective.
This post was edited on 7/6/13 at 1:48 pm
Posted on 7/7/13 at 12:20 am to alabamabuckeye
Yeldon is a different kind of back than ingram and richardson were. Yeldon is very shifty and is very very good at making the defenders miss--his lateral movement is incredible. Ingram and Richardson excelled at gaining yards after initial contact and moving the pile. Yeldon is deadly in the open field.
This post was edited on 7/7/13 at 12:22 am
Posted on 7/7/13 at 9:35 am to alabamabuckeye
Ingram and Richardson both measured 5'9 1/8" at the NFL Combine. Yeldon is probably around 6'0 1/2"...
In terms of their weight, it's really more about BMI.
Interesting to see what our RBs do this year as they ran behind one of the best run-blocking offensive lines in history. Last year our RBs averaged 4.2 yards per carry "before contact".
In terms of their weight, it's really more about BMI.
Interesting to see what our RBs do this year as they ran behind one of the best run-blocking offensive lines in history. Last year our RBs averaged 4.2 yards per carry "before contact".
This post was edited on 7/7/13 at 9:38 am
Posted on 7/7/13 at 12:28 pm to Remy74
I expect similar yards before contact not because of our superior OL, but because teams will have to respect our passing game more than I can ever recall.
Posted on 7/7/13 at 1:21 pm to bamabenny
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I expect similar yards before contact not because of our superior OL, but because teams will have to respect our passing game more than I can ever recall.
AMEN!
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