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Posted on 12/31/19 at 5:28 pm to AUCE05
Posted on 12/31/19 at 5:28 pm to AUCE05
quote:Regardless. Assuming Gus will make the logical choices is well… Illogical.
Boobie is average. He has ball security issues, lacks high end speed, and is prone to injury. There is a very noticeable difference between MAR and Tank vs Boobie.
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Posted on 12/31/19 at 5:47 pm to ellitor
When has the best RB not been the top back?
Posted on 12/31/19 at 6:10 pm to ellitor
Well, he spotted Bo was the better QB so there seems to be some growth.
Posted on 12/31/19 at 6:48 pm to AUCE05
quote:That’s a matter of opinion. There’s still a good number of the auburn fans who think Joey should’ve started Or at least had the opportunity to when Bo was struggling this season
Well, he spotted Bo was the better QB so there seems to be some growth.
Posted on 12/31/19 at 6:49 pm to bawbarn
quote:Counter. When was our best feature back also not the most experienced?
When has the best RB not been the top back?
This post was edited on 12/31/19 at 6:50 pm
Posted on 12/31/19 at 6:57 pm to ellitor
Boobie in 2017
Moreover, DJ had the second most carries this year at RB, not Martin.
Moreover, DJ had the second most carries this year at RB, not Martin.
Posted on 12/31/19 at 7:05 pm to bawbarn
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When has the best RB not been the top back?
This year.
Posted on 12/31/19 at 9:21 pm to ellitor
It takes awhile for a RB to learn to protect the QB. Just a fact and the reason DJ didn’t play for awhile.
Posted on 1/1/20 at 8:22 am to AUCE05
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Boobie wont play much next year. Tank and MAR have a chance to be the real deal with DJ being a very capable backup.
I agree with a lot, but I would say DJ and Tank have a chance to be real deal with MAR being a very capable backup. I think DJ is best RB on the roster until Tank arrives and earns that.
Posted on 1/1/20 at 8:39 am to attalla
Gus will ride with guys that are less skilled if they are more dependable. Boobie is clearly in Gus’s comfort zone.
Anybody that thinks Tank will get a bunch of carries early on is fooling themselves. There is no reason for tank to do anything but redshirt. We have plenty of talent there already.
Anybody that thinks Tank will get a bunch of carries early on is fooling themselves. There is no reason for tank to do anything but redshirt. We have plenty of talent there already.
Posted on 1/1/20 at 8:40 am to jangalang
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Also can’t forget Lanier after we slaughter Ole Miss and Arky
New Jang is better than old Jang but you still say some stupid shite at times. Im not sure what makes you think this but there is zero fact behind it. Ive always been here other than when you all lose your fricking minds over nothing. And I usually bring the logic, not the arse hurt like yourself
Posted on 1/1/20 at 8:43 am to LanierSpots
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Im not sure what makes you think this but there is zero fact behind it.
It was a joke over your GusBus thread. Settle down Francis.
Posted on 1/1/20 at 8:48 am to jangalang
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Gus will ride with guys that are less skilled if they are more dependable. Boobie is clearly in Gus’s comfort zone.
Anybody that thinks Tank will get a bunch of carries early on is fooling themselves. There is no reason for tank to do anything but redshirt. We have plenty of talent there already.
Agree with all of this. Plus it would be nice to keep the miles low on Tank. He’s going to be a two year horse after his first season.
Posted on 1/1/20 at 8:57 am to TheJones
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Agree with all of this. Plus it would be nice to keep the miles low on Tank. He’s going to be a two year horse after his first season.
Im interested in who you think we played above a better player? Was DJ better than boobie this year after everyone cried for him to be the starter? He had two good runs all season. Boobie was by far our best back. Same for Asa Martin. Everyone cried for him and the few chances he got, he did not show much.
Coaches play players that they have confidence in. DJ may be a better back at some point than Whitlow but he did not show that this year.
We always hype incoming backs and we forget that there is more to playing that position than what high school videos show. I mean, we were pulling DJ out this year and putting in Malik Miller on passing downs. There was a reason for that.
Lets let Tank actually get on campus before we appoint him Bo Jackson 2. And this is not pointed at your bro, just the group as a whole
This post was edited on 1/1/20 at 8:58 am
Posted on 1/1/20 at 9:00 am to Tigerpro2a
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I think DJ is best RB on the roster until Tank arrives and earns that.
yea, I will totally disagree with you on that and the tape proves you are wrong. He may have a high ceiling but he has not shown to have the full package as Whitlow does. It really was not even close this year
Posted on 1/1/20 at 9:09 am to LanierSpots
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Coaches play players that they have confidence in.
That’s my point. Gus has to trust his RB first. Which is why Gus rode Peyton instead of the more talented Jovon in 2015.
Posted on 1/1/20 at 9:17 am to jangalang
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Which is why Gus rode Peyton instead of the more talented Jovon in 2015.
Seems that remember Javon stayed in the doghouse a lot that season. I agree he was very talented but he just never seemed like he could get himself together. That could have been more of a issue than we know. My biggest issue with Barber was his brewk away speed. We had just watched Mason for two years and it seemed Barber was running in mud.
My point being its easy to get fired up about a incoming running back when they dominated in high school but when they get to this level, its not going to be as easy
Plus, coaches get paid to play the best players. Its so funny at times when people think they would risk that by playing guys who were not as good or dependable. Its like having a winning hand at poker and just throwing it away every hand..
I get the idea but so many are always wanting the back up guys to play more. Its always been said, "The back up quarterback is the most popular player to the fans"
Posted on 1/1/20 at 9:29 am to LanierSpots
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Im interested in who you think we played above a better player?
I thought DJ, as a first year player, was remarkably similar to Boobee who’s in his third year. Boobee is probably a better all around back. Stats are pretty similar. Both have some injury concern and availability is a skill at this level and the next. Both have to figure that out
I think Boobee and DJ are in a good spot to get most of the caries next season
Posted on 1/1/20 at 9:37 am to TheJones
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Stats are pretty similar.
DJs stats got a heavy boost by two runs against LSU. If you take those two runs out, and I know thats being selective, his average is not great. I just dont think he has the vision or patience that Whitlow has right now. And Whitlow was a beast in the wild cat. Like it or not, that is a Gus staple play and it is going no where. Boobie was the master of that play in short yardage.
Joiner looked good at times but he seems like a tweener. Not sure if he can be the guy. It appears Gus has enough backs to keep using him as a utility player out of the back field.
Honestly, without some severe injuries, I agree that Tank will play in 4 games next year and red shirt.
This post was edited on 1/1/20 at 9:57 am
Posted on 1/1/20 at 9:39 am to LanierSpots
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Seems that remember Javon stayed in the doghouse a lot that season. I agree he was very talented but he just never seemed like he could get himself together.
Jovon was yelling at Gus on the sidelines during the JSU game for not putting him in.. Jovon was less graceful with not having PT and also had a bad attitude, and that’s why he didn’t last long.
As for Tank...I agree the coaches should play the player they’re most confident in. That will likely be someone not named Tank. He’s new, he has to learn how to pass block in the SEC, and lastly he’s got to protect the football. From what I’ve heard, he had fumbleitis in his team’s playoff run. Gus won’t tolerate fumbles. He will end up being Fannin to someone’s Dyer if he doesn’t correct that.
This post was edited on 1/1/20 at 9:42 am
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