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Posted on 7/7/17 at 12:03 pm to 1BamaRTR
That list came from literally the NFL itself. It's on their website. No offense, but I'll take the NFL's opinion of their own players over that of an internet poster from "Over Yonder", Alabama
Solid = average
Average = solid
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I'm not saying Hershel Walker is one of the greatest RBs in NFL history but saying he was an average back is very inaccurate. He had a solid career
Solid = average
Average = solid
Posted on 7/7/17 at 12:05 pm to BowlJackson
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That list came from literally the NFL itself. It's on their website. No offense, but I'll take the NFL's opinion of their own players over that of an internet poster from "Over Yonder", Alabama
The list doesn't represent the "NFLs opinion". It is what it claims to be "Gil Brandt's top ...."
Posted on 7/7/17 at 12:06 pm to BowlJackson
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Solid = average
Average = solid
Einhorn is finkle.
Finkle is Einhorn.
Posted on 7/7/17 at 12:07 pm to BowlJackson
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Bo averaged 6.6 ypc to Herschel's 5.3 ypc. Bo also ran for a TD every 15 carries compared to Herschel who scored every 20 carries.
I mean, this says it all right here.
If you want a rush offense that provided you less yards per rush and scored rushing TDs less frequently, then I guess you pick Herschel.
If, however, you'd prefer to maximize your yards per rush and score rushing TDs much more frequently, STATISTICALLY (as the Dawg fans like to say), you go with Bo without question.
I just don't understand how one can think that a RB whose YPC is 20% smaller and who scores at a rate that is 33% less frequent is "better".
Posted on 7/7/17 at 12:15 pm to beatbammer
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Posted by beatbammer online on 7/7/17 at 12:07 pm to BowlJackson quote: Bo averaged 6.6 ypc to Herschel's 5.3 ypc. Bo also ran for a TD every 15 carries compared to Herschel who scored every 20 carries. I mean, this says it all right here. If you want a rush offense that provided you less yards per rush and scored rushing TDs less frequently, then I guess you pick Herschel. If, however, you'd prefer to maximize your yards per rush and score rushing TDs much more frequently, STATISTICALLY (as the Dawg fans like to say), you go with Bo without question. I just don't understand how one can think that a RB whose YPC is 20% smaller and who scores at a rate that is 33% less frequent is "better".
Just be sure to give Chubb credit then..2 of his 3 seasons he's had a better ypc and td per carry than Bo ever had..after this year he'll have better career yardage, ypc, and td per carry..
And don't forget Felix jones..his stats show he was better than bo by your measuring stick
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Posted on 7/7/17 at 12:28 pm to BowlJackson
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That list came from literally the NFL itself. It's on their website.
It came from one writer that works for NFL Network. Barry Sanders is almost unanimously considered at the worst a top 5 RB and he had him 8. How can you defend a list that has a rookie (Elliot) among the greatest of all time. It's another click bait article to get people talking.
Here's another list (top ten) from that very same writer. In this he has Barry Sanders no.2 not 8.Some of the other player's rankings are different. He also doesn't even have Bo Jackson among his 6 honorable mentions.
If plenty of people truly considered Bo among the greatest of all time he would be in the Pro FB HOF or at least in the discussion for it. I do believe he had the talent to do so but others things came in the way.
This post was edited on 7/7/17 at 12:35 pm
Posted on 7/7/17 at 12:34 pm to Dawgfanman
His career TD % is closer to Herschel than Bo and getting worse the more he plays.
Posted on 7/7/17 at 12:40 pm to BowlJackson
Awesome post, thank you.
I didn't realize that. Guess my buddy told the truth.
I didn't realize that. Guess my buddy told the truth.
Posted on 7/7/17 at 12:52 pm to BowlJackson
And, for the record my buddy was the absolute best HS football player I ever knew. He was an absolute stud. We played together in SW GA.
Had offers from every school imaginable, he chose AU and NEVER played a down at Auburn.
My point is that you have to have amazing talent to play in the SEC.
Had offers from every school imaginable, he chose AU and NEVER played a down at Auburn.
My point is that you have to have amazing talent to play in the SEC.
Posted on 7/7/17 at 1:01 pm to UGADawg912
Bo Jackson is one of the greatest college running backs ever. Him vs. Herschel is definitely debatable. But as an all-around athlete it's not. Herschel Walker competed in the Olympic Games. Dabbled with mixed martial arts. Taekwondo. And of course he was a very good Sprinter. He's one of the best all-around athletes ever.
Posted on 7/7/17 at 1:05 pm to bigman334
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But as an all-around athlete it's not.
You realize Bo played in the MLB and made the all star team right? Competed in track his FR and SO years? Made the NFL Pro Bowl?
Posted on 7/7/17 at 1:07 pm to bigman334
That's why the largest multinational sports apparel company in the world made a campaign called "Herschel Knows"...
Posted on 7/7/17 at 1:20 pm to VFL1800FPD
Truth be told Bo and Herschel are both incredible athletes that have shown ridiculous abilities in multiple sports. I'm not a bow hunter... but I don't think it's easy to do.
There really is no debate, they are both unbelievably talented.
There really is no debate, they are both unbelievably talented.
Posted on 7/7/17 at 1:37 pm to UGADawg912
All I know is the "experts just voted ". And HW got every 1st place vote, all of them, as greatest player in college ever. It's really that simple.
Posted on 7/7/17 at 1:37 pm to UGADawg912
Bo>Herschel
Bo did it with a single personality.. Herschel had the assistance of 12 "other" people.
Bo did it with a single personality.. Herschel had the assistance of 12 "other" people.
Posted on 7/7/17 at 1:46 pm to OldSchoolHorn
Whatever the hell your post means... Not really sure.
We're talking SEC running backs here though so you might want to go rope a steer or something.
We're talking SEC running backs here though so you might want to go rope a steer or something.
Posted on 7/7/17 at 1:47 pm to UGADawg912
Neither were as good as OJ. He killed it.
Posted on 7/7/17 at 1:56 pm to RhodeDawg
Bo knows what it means.
Posted on 7/7/17 at 2:16 pm to Dawgfanman
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2 of his 3 seasons he's had a better ypc and td per carry than Bo ever had
Well that's not true. Counting is hard, huh?
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