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re: ESPN Sports Science on Derrick Henry
Posted on 4/18/16 at 4:25 am to Shakita Bonita
Posted on 4/18/16 at 4:25 am to Shakita Bonita
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PS replying 1.6 ypc doesn't change anything
We don't have to reply with that. We all saw what happened that night.
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Posted on 4/18/16 at 5:45 am to 12thFairway
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but NFL holes are smaller and it takes quicker acceleration to get thru them.
Want to know how I know you didn't read the OP
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On his first 5 yard acceleration:
"Derrick Henry had the fastest time of any player in any position that we've tested in the last 3 drafts."
Posted on 4/18/16 at 6:05 am to RTR America
So if LF7 only gets 1.6 vs college team, he has better shot in pros? I confused
Posted on 4/18/16 at 6:25 am to Tuscaloosa
Bust
Posted on 4/18/16 at 6:47 am to Tuscaloosa
He would be an All Pro OLB.
Posted on 4/18/16 at 7:37 am to RTR America
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Want to know how I know you didn't read the OP
It's funny you say this because it's pretty clear you're the one that didn't read the OP.
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When running through 1,500lbs of Heavy Bags:
That doesn't mean he has better acceleration than other players. It means he's able to run through tackles without being slowed down much, and anyone arguing he struggled with that is just plain wrong. He was one of the best I've ever seen at running through arm tackles. It seemed like they didn't even slow him down, which this shows was actually true.
ETA: It also explains why he seemed to explode through the 2nd level. Those poor players in the secondary were trying to tackle a freak with a full head of steam and, more often than not, it didn't end well for them.
Bama fans who don't actually understand what they are saying can downvote freely.
This post was edited on 4/18/16 at 7:46 am
Posted on 4/18/16 at 7:53 am to RB10
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It's funny you say this because it's pretty clear you're the one that didn't read the OP.
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When running through 1,500lbs of Heavy Bags:
Different drill. Watch the video
Posted on 4/18/16 at 8:04 am to RTR America
If he cut that hair stem, he would lose all his powers...lol...
Posted on 4/18/16 at 8:10 am to RTR America
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Different drill. Watch the video
I did. His straight line speed can't be denied. When he squares his shoulders and goes he's as explosive a RB as there is. I expected him to run around 4.4 40.
That doesn't mean he hits the hole faster than other RBs, which is what the previous poster said. In fact, in the video it talks about Elliots ability to hit the hole being on par with Adrian Peterson's because of his quickness in and out of cuts.
Backs in the NFL are rarely able to hit holes without making a cut, and that's Henry's biggest weakness. I will admit that I was wrong about him before. I said he wasn't going to be very good in the NFL, but I think I was wrong. While doesn't have the elite lateral quickness that most of the top backs have, but he has a unique combination of acceleration and power when his shoulders are square and he can go downhill.
ETA: What doesn't make sense to me is they say he had the fastest time over 5 yards in their lab, but at the end of the video when they superimpose Henry, Elliot and Bell all running the 40 Elliot and Bell are both quicker over the first 5 yards, and it really wasn't close.
This post was edited on 4/18/16 at 8:17 am
Posted on 4/18/16 at 8:14 am to Tuscaloosa
Your combination of math and homoerotic pictures has convinced me. Henry is the greatest running back in the history of the game.
Posted on 4/18/16 at 8:22 am to Tuscaloosa
Sports Science made another Bama bum ( Trent Richardson) seem like a cross between Emmitt Smith and Todd Gurley.
Posted on 4/18/16 at 8:27 am to LSUFreek
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Sports Science made another Bama bum ( Trent Richardson) seem like a cross between Emmitt Smith and Todd Gurley.
Physically, it was probably close. It doesn't really matter if you're the love child of Barry Sanders and Adrian Peterson when you have vision like Trich's though.
Posted on 4/18/16 at 8:41 am to Bamafan15
quote:Or people who can tell the OL really deserves it
Henry deserved the Heisman. Only people that hate Alabama would say otherwise.
Posted on 4/18/16 at 10:28 am to Tuscaloosa
Henry would have been the greatest OLB to ever live
Posted on 4/18/16 at 10:31 am to Tuscaloosa
henry was only good because he had a good oline.
Posted on 4/18/16 at 10:34 am to Spaulding Smails
Our OL was pretty meh this year compared to other years. Henry made them look better than they were on the frequent. Something like 75% of his yardage came after contact.
ETA: He averaged 102 yards per game after contact.
ETA: He averaged 102 yards per game after contact.
This post was edited on 4/18/16 at 10:37 am
Posted on 4/18/16 at 10:37 am to Tuscaloosa
Man if football was played on a field 5 yards wide and lateral agility didn't matter he'd be great.
Drafting a Bama running back is like drafting a Florida QB under Spurrier-- sure they might be talented but they might also be a product of the system. Henry's probably worth a mid round pick though-- like a 4th or 5th rounder.
Drafting a Bama running back is like drafting a Florida QB under Spurrier-- sure they might be talented but they might also be a product of the system. Henry's probably worth a mid round pick though-- like a 4th or 5th rounder.
This post was edited on 4/18/16 at 10:38 am
Posted on 4/18/16 at 10:42 am to montanagator
Take away Trent Richardson and bama running backs average after Glen Coffee have averaged over 4.3 yards per carry, about 5 yards per touch, have had 2 pro bowlers, and a rookie of the year
This post was edited on 4/18/16 at 10:47 am
Posted on 4/18/16 at 10:48 am to Shakita Bonita
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I know this is hard for yall to except.
What are we excepting?
I'll accept that we might need to except certain things, but we need to know what they are.....
Posted on 4/18/16 at 10:51 am to JustGetItRight
So we should expect Fournette to set the SEC season season rushing record and win the Heisman
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