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WDE24's Top 5 SEC RB's Week 3
Posted on 9/17/14 at 9:04 am
Posted on 9/17/14 at 9:04 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 - still an easy choice at number 1 despite the loss.
2. Alex Collins - TT's run defense is putrid, but Collins earned this spot for now.
3. Cameron Artis-Payne - Off week allowed Collins to move past CAP this week.
4. Matt Jones - Solid game against an SEC opponent. How he performs against Bama will be his true test.
5. Johnathan Williams - His numbers are scewed due to poor competition, but no other back has made a strong enough case to have the 5 spot at this point.
Worth a mention:
Josh Robinson - Could vault up the ranking with a good game against LSU.
Corey Grant - He remains one of the most consistently efficient runners in college football.
Jalen Hurd - good game in a losing effort against a quality opponent
TJ Yeldon, Kenny Hilliard, Marcus Murphy and Russell Hansborough - backs with numbers that are moderated due to sharing the load.
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 - still an easy choice at number 1 despite the loss.
2. Alex Collins - TT's run defense is putrid, but Collins earned this spot for now.
3. Cameron Artis-Payne - Off week allowed Collins to move past CAP this week.
4. Matt Jones - Solid game against an SEC opponent. How he performs against Bama will be his true test.
5. Johnathan Williams - His numbers are scewed due to poor competition, but no other back has made a strong enough case to have the 5 spot at this point.
Worth a mention:
Josh Robinson - Could vault up the ranking with a good game against LSU.
Corey Grant - He remains one of the most consistently efficient runners in college football.
Jalen Hurd - good game in a losing effort against a quality opponent
TJ Yeldon, Kenny Hilliard, Marcus Murphy and Russell Hansborough - backs with numbers that are moderated due to sharing the load.
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Posted on 9/17/14 at 9:07 am to WDE24
I am angry at your subjective list
Posted on 9/17/14 at 9:08 am to WDE24
Matt Jones has looked really good this year. So much better than last year when he was sick early, and then injured.
He is really a load to take down, especially late in games.
He is really a load to take down, especially late in games.
Posted on 9/17/14 at 9:10 am to WDE24
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1. Todd Gurley - still an easy choice at number 1 despite the loss.
Cant get 20 carries and takes himself out of the game too much to be #1...esp at an "easy choice"
Posted on 9/17/14 at 9:12 am to NYCAuburn
Why don't ya google Nick Chubb's yards per carry. If I'm not mistaken I think he leads the SEC and he had a broken thumb.
Posted on 9/17/14 at 9:12 am to parkjas2001
Who has been better against opponents as good as uga has played?
This post was edited on 9/17/14 at 9:15 am
Posted on 9/17/14 at 9:14 am to smokehouse_83
How many carries has he had this season?
Posted on 9/17/14 at 9:15 am to WDE24
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Who has been better against opponents as good as uga has played?
I am not talking about quality of opponent. I am talking about longevity throughout the game.
I would swap Gurley and Collins.
Posted on 9/17/14 at 9:17 am to parkjas2001
Gurley had 20 carries at USCe plus 4 catches. I don't know what you are complaining about.
Posted on 9/17/14 at 9:18 am to parkjas2001
Gurley averages more touches per game than Collins, has the same yards per touch and has produced his numbers against superior competition.
I would be abandoning the criteria if I switched them.
I would be abandoning the criteria if I switched them.
Posted on 9/17/14 at 9:19 am to WDE24
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numbers are scewed due to poor competition
Yes, that first team we played was dogshit.
Posted on 9/17/14 at 9:20 am to CtotheVrzrbck
You understand that Williams only averaged 3 yards per touch in that first game and has generated his impressive numbers against Nichols and TT, right?
Posted on 9/17/14 at 9:21 am to WDE24
Are your rankings for just this past week or a sum of the whole season?
Posted on 9/17/14 at 9:22 am to Alabamya
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by production on the field to date for the current season.
Whole season
Posted on 9/17/14 at 9:24 am to WDE24
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Whole season
Ahhh..missed that.
Posted on 9/17/14 at 9:31 am to Alabamya
Now that SEC play begins, expect Yeldon/Henry to take 2 of the top 4 spots.. No need to run your guys in the ground against shite teams, especially when your qb needs experience! The season starts this week! 
Posted on 9/17/14 at 9:33 am to smokehouse_83
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and he had a broken thumb.
So?
Posted on 9/17/14 at 9:34 am to Chadaristic
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So?
Thumb bone is connected to the ankle bone, derrrrr. Dont you remember your nursery rhymes?
Posted on 9/17/14 at 9:46 am to NYCAuburn
Jalen Hurd is going to be a special player. What he did against Oklahoma, running behind our OL, was extremely impressive.
Posted on 9/17/14 at 9:51 am to parkjas2001
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Cant get 20 carries and takes himself out of the game too much to be #1...esp at an "easy choice"
Your jealousy for the University of Georgia is beginning to stink really bad. I understand you didn't get into the school, but don't take it out in every thread.
Gurley is by far the best RB in the SEC and it has shown, including the TD return on kickoff.
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