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WDE24's Top 5 SEC Running Backs - Week 2
Posted on 9/14/15 at 8:36 am
Posted on 9/14/15 at 8:36 am
Back by popular demand. The committee would like to thank everyone who has requested the return of this list.
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. Nick Chubb - the presumptive favorite heading into the season, Chubb has done nothing to disappoint, but he does have a few rb's, some expected and others not, challenging him this season.
2. Leonardo Fournette- So far LF is living up to the tremendous hype. If he continues the way he started, the battle on this list between he and Chubb could be something you tell your children and grandchildren about.
3. Boom Williams - Given the amount of talent at the RB positron in the SEC, this ranking is a bit of a surprise, but completely earned by Boom (with a name like that he should play for AU).
4. Derrick Henry - Henry just edges out Barber, Hurd and Drake to take the 4 spot despite having slightly fewer total yards from scrimmage. His reliability, efficiency and nose for the end zone made the difference.
5. Peyton Barber - A shining light to an otherwise inauspicious start for the Tigers this year. Like Boom Williams another name on the list that was unexpected in the preseason. Barber barely edged out Drake and Hurd.
Others receiving consideration:
Jalen Hurd, Kenyan Drake, Brandon Wilds
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. Nick Chubb - the presumptive favorite heading into the season, Chubb has done nothing to disappoint, but he does have a few rb's, some expected and others not, challenging him this season.
2. Leonardo Fournette- So far LF is living up to the tremendous hype. If he continues the way he started, the battle on this list between he and Chubb could be something you tell your children and grandchildren about.
3. Boom Williams - Given the amount of talent at the RB positron in the SEC, this ranking is a bit of a surprise, but completely earned by Boom (with a name like that he should play for AU).
4. Derrick Henry - Henry just edges out Barber, Hurd and Drake to take the 4 spot despite having slightly fewer total yards from scrimmage. His reliability, efficiency and nose for the end zone made the difference.
5. Peyton Barber - A shining light to an otherwise inauspicious start for the Tigers this year. Like Boom Williams another name on the list that was unexpected in the preseason. Barber barely edged out Drake and Hurd.
Others receiving consideration:
Jalen Hurd, Kenyan Drake, Brandon Wilds
This post was edited on 9/14/15 at 8:51 am
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Posted on 9/14/15 at 8:38 am to WDE24
Posted on 9/14/15 at 8:38 am to WDE24
I was wondering when this would show up. 
Posted on 9/14/15 at 8:42 am to WDE24
Swap 1 and 2
Swap 3 and 4
then it looks right
Swap 3 and 4
then it looks right
Posted on 9/14/15 at 8:42 am to WDE24
229 yards, 4 TD, two 100-yard games, and not even on the list???
Posted on 9/14/15 at 8:43 am to WDE24
Looks good to me 
Posted on 9/14/15 at 8:44 am to WDE24
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1. Nick Chubb
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2. Leonardo Fournette
Posted on 9/14/15 at 8:45 am to WDE24
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WDE24's Top 5 SEC Running Backs
Posted on 9/14/15 at 8:45 am to WDE24
Good analysis
Posted on 9/14/15 at 8:46 am to rockytop627
Barber, Drake and Hurd we're close. Drake has been much more efficient with his touches, but his production had been less meaningful to his team than either Barber or Hurd. Hurd has played better competition than Barber, but Barber has more production and had been a little more efficient.
Posted on 9/14/15 at 8:47 am to DawgCountry
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DawgCountry
Posted on 9/14/15 at 8:48 am to WDE24
I think one and two should really be 1A and 1B
Hurd went bizerk.
Lots of good backs in the conference though, so of course some of us will have different opinions.
Hurd went bizerk.
Lots of good backs in the conference though, so of course some of us will have different opinions.
Posted on 9/14/15 at 8:50 am to WDE24
Accurate list. Would read again.
Posted on 9/14/15 at 8:50 am to cas4t
quote:Though not unprecedented, the committee tries to avoid cop outs like this. LF is handicapped a bit after only 2 weeks by the discrepancy in games played. That has less of an effect as the season gets longer.
1A and 1B
Posted on 9/14/15 at 8:51 am to WDE24
And I think Hurd's done a better job considering the competition. Although he shouldered the load most of the OU game, he split carries with Kamara in the BG game, and if he plays as the primary back in that game we could be talking 200 yards, 4 TD in one game.
Posted on 9/14/15 at 8:52 am to rockytop627
quote:The committee doesn't consider hypotheticals.
if
Posted on 9/14/15 at 9:02 am to WDE24
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Though not unprecedented, the committee tries to avoid cop outs like this.
Fair enough
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LF is handicapped a bit after only 2 weeks by the discrepancy in games played. That has less of an effect as the season gets longer
Good point. I guess I was assuming this was based on individual weeks. But thinking back on some of your other ones, I know it's more of a running ranking system based on body of work.
Posted on 9/14/15 at 9:02 am to WDE24
Posted on 9/14/15 at 9:06 am to rockytop627
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we could be talking 200 yards, 4 TD in one game.
or as chubb calls it - an average game
Posted on 9/14/15 at 9:12 am to WDE24
I want to bitch about Carson being left off, but he isn;t deserving (yet).
Still happy with the big man's production. He's projected to be our first 1000 yard back since Gray went back to back in '10 and '11.
155 yards
2 TD
9 rec yards
1 Rec TD
40 touches
Still happy with the big man's production. He's projected to be our first 1000 yard back since Gray went back to back in '10 and '11.
155 yards
2 TD
9 rec yards
1 Rec TD
40 touches
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