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Why does the Rant hate T.J. Yeldon so much?
Posted on 6/6/14 at 9:05 am
Posted on 6/6/14 at 9:05 am
The guy has just about the exact same career rushing stats as Todd Gurley and has performed better in conference play than Gurley has, although he doesn't have TG's receiving numbers. All this with Yeldon as a backup in his first year, while Gurley was the starter from Day 1.
The rant always tries to put Mike Davis over Yeldon, while TJY had more yards, more touchdowns, and a high YPC last year. Their 2011's aren't even comparable.
The guys is on pace to break Shaun Alexander's career yards record for Alabama.
And if Saban's past performance of running back splits holds true, this guy could very well eclipse 1400 or 1500 yards this year.
Is it because of the fumbles?
Is it because of the lack of success of Heisman Trophy Winner Mark Ingram and Trent Richardson in the pros?
Is it that people think he is running behind a great offensive line?
I can't figure the hate for this guy.
The rant always tries to put Mike Davis over Yeldon, while TJY had more yards, more touchdowns, and a high YPC last year. Their 2011's aren't even comparable.
The guys is on pace to break Shaun Alexander's career yards record for Alabama.
And if Saban's past performance of running back splits holds true, this guy could very well eclipse 1400 or 1500 yards this year.
Is it because of the fumbles?
Is it because of the lack of success of Heisman Trophy Winner Mark Ingram and Trent Richardson in the pros?
Is it that people think he is running behind a great offensive line?
I can't figure the hate for this guy.
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Posted on 6/6/14 at 9:06 am to BamaDoc14
insecure thread is insecure
Posted on 6/6/14 at 9:06 am to BamaDoc14
Because he's a fumble wad at the worst moments. I personally don't like him much myself.
Posted on 6/6/14 at 9:06 am to parkjas2001
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insecure OP is insecure
Posted on 6/6/14 at 9:07 am to BamaDoc14
He fumbles
Posted on 6/6/14 at 9:07 am to BamaDoc14
Nobody hates TJ Yeldon.
What people tire of is hearing how great he is and he's one of the best RBs in teh country when he's not.
His freshman season he came into games when the human bulldozer known as eddie lacy had already wore everyone down, and last year as the #1 back he fumbled quite a bit in some big time situations.
Nobody hates yeldon, nobody thinks he sucks, but he is overhyped.
What people tire of is hearing how great he is and he's one of the best RBs in teh country when he's not.
His freshman season he came into games when the human bulldozer known as eddie lacy had already wore everyone down, and last year as the #1 back he fumbled quite a bit in some big time situations.
Nobody hates yeldon, nobody thinks he sucks, but he is overhyped.
Posted on 6/6/14 at 9:07 am to BamaDoc14
Saying he's not as good as Gurley =/= hate
Posted on 6/6/14 at 9:07 am to BamaDoc14
You've started this thread before and lost. Are you a glutton for punishment?
Posted on 6/6/14 at 9:07 am to WG_Dawg
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What people tire of is hearing how great he is and he's one of the best RBs in teh country when he's not.
Most people who study the sport for a living would disagree with you.
Posted on 6/6/14 at 9:08 am to BamaDoc14
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Why does the Rant hate T.J. Yeldon so much?
link?
Posted on 6/6/14 at 9:08 am to WG_Dawg
Yeldon fumbles but make no mistake, the hate comes from the fact that he wears that beautiful crimson uniform.
Posted on 6/6/14 at 9:09 am to BamaDoc14
I like Yeldon and think this board severely underrates him. Hes absolutely one of the best RBs in the country. He's a ridiculously fluid athlete with great vision and he's a fantastic receiver. Yeah he's had some ill timed fumbles in the clutch that definitely deserve criticism but those fumbles have pinned him as a bust my a lot of people here, which is ridiculous.
This post was edited on 6/6/14 at 9:13 am
Posted on 6/6/14 at 9:09 am to BamaDoc14
I don't hate him, and think he's solid, but I hate people who think he's the best RB in SEC
This post was edited on 6/6/14 at 9:10 am
Posted on 6/6/14 at 9:09 am to BamaDoc14
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Most people who study the sport for a living would disagree with you
What's the cutoff for "one of the best"? He's a top 10 back nationally most likely. Is he one of the top 2 or 3?
No.
Posted on 6/6/14 at 9:09 am to LarrytheGolfer
quote:I liked Trent Richardson, because he didn't fumble.
Yeldon fumbles but make no mistake, the hate comes from the fact that he wears that beautiful crimson uniform.
This post was edited on 6/6/14 at 9:11 am
Posted on 6/6/14 at 9:10 am to WG_Dawg
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What people tire of is hearing how great he is and he's one of the best RBs in teh country when he's not.
Posted on 6/6/14 at 9:10 am to BamaDoc14
quote:Kind of misleading statement here. Yeldon only averaged 3 less carries per game than Gurley did in 2012.
All this with Yeldon as a backup in his first year, while Gurley was the starter from Day 1.
Posted on 6/6/14 at 9:12 am to parkjas2001
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parkjas2001
All Bama, all the time
Posted on 6/6/14 at 9:13 am to joeyb147
I do not hate TJ Yeldon. I try not to hate. However, for some reason, I always had issues with Tebow. And Cam of course.
Posted on 6/6/14 at 9:13 am to BamaDoc14
He is no Gurly. Gurly has been injured, which leads to similar numbers. Yeldon dances too much, and has a fumble issue. When healthy, Gurly is a game changer. Look at the UF game last year. He couldn't at much, but when he did they couldn't stop him.
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