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Derrick Henry a bust?
Posted on 11/10/14 at 4:00 pm
Posted on 11/10/14 at 4:00 pm
I brought this topic up yearly a year ago and most of you told me to wait until around the end of this season to ask this question..
So what do y'all think?
Personally to me he hasn't lived up to even half of the hype he got out of high school.
So what do y'all think?
Personally to me he hasn't lived up to even half of the hype he got out of high school.
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Posted on 11/10/14 at 4:06 pm to CrimsonFanSince94
That's a dumb question honestly. Analyst were talking about a position change as well. He wasn't even a 5 star on every site but when he has played he has done well so I don't see how he could be a bust as a sophomore. Don't know what some of you expect out of these kids at times.
Posted on 11/10/14 at 4:07 pm to CrimsonFanSince94
Sophomore slump.
For such a big man, he does much better on the edges than inbetween the tackles. If he doesn't have solid blocking on the interior, it's really hard for him to get a full head of steam.
For such a big man, he does much better on the edges than inbetween the tackles. If he doesn't have solid blocking on the interior, it's really hard for him to get a full head of steam.
Posted on 11/10/14 at 4:09 pm to CrimsonFanSince94
Terrible thread is terrible. 
Posted on 11/10/14 at 4:09 pm to Tide or Die87
He had a great Sugar Bowl. The had great games against West Virginia and Florida, played well against Tennessee and Texas A&M, and despite struggling had a big carry in O.T. against LSU. Has he been a superstar, no, but he has been very vital to this teams success!
Posted on 11/10/14 at 4:10 pm to HempHead
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HempHead
He is not an inside runner! Slow feet, height, and lack of burst.
When he gets outside though, he is tough to stop!
Posted on 11/10/14 at 4:13 pm to asphinctersayswhat
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When he gets outside though, he is tough to stop!
If you look at his HS tape, that's where a majority of his yards would come. He would bounce to the outside and just outrun everyone down the field.
Posted on 11/10/14 at 4:14 pm to CrimsonFanSince94
get out of here with this shite
Posted on 11/10/14 at 4:20 pm to asphinctersayswhat
I agree he doesn't have great burst but he is one of those RBs that gets better as time goes on. He doesn't get enough touches IMO
Posted on 11/10/14 at 4:21 pm to HempHead
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If you look at his HS tape, that's where a majority of his yards would come. He would bounce to the outside and just outrun everyone down the field.
I noticed that. Just go look at some of our games. Check out how Yeldon moves through the crowd vs Henry. Night and day difference.
Posted on 11/10/14 at 4:22 pm to CrimsonFanSince94
Bust? No. Over-hyped? Clearly.
Oklahoma wasn't the only thing being crowned coming out of the Sugar Bowl.
Oklahoma wasn't the only thing being crowned coming out of the Sugar Bowl.
Posted on 11/10/14 at 4:23 pm to asphinctersayswhat
To the op, Henry is what he is. He is a very good back but I don't think he can be a feature back like Lacy, Ingram, and TR.
Posted on 11/10/14 at 4:53 pm to asphinctersayswhat
Truly amazes me how many jump to conclusions from so little. The same posters who defend Ingram against getting bashed as a Bama bust, because he isn't getting enough touches.... can bash Derrick Henry when he is in the same position. 
Dude will be a great back. He shares carries and we haven't run a that much this season.
Anyways, don't let facts stop you guys!
Dude will be a great back. He shares carries and we haven't run a that much this season.
Anyways, don't let facts stop you guys!
This post was edited on 11/10/14 at 4:55 pm
Posted on 11/10/14 at 5:09 pm to YStar
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YStar
Not one time have I bashed Henry or any other Bama player.......ever!
I look at the way he runs and I don't see a back that is near the lever of MI, TR, EL, or TJ. It may change but, that is the way I see it right now.
You read too much into someones' post!
Posted on 11/10/14 at 5:11 pm to YStar
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Anyways, don't let facts stop you guys!
There are no facts that say he is better than the previous four. If there are, please provide a link.
Posted on 11/10/14 at 5:27 pm to asphinctersayswhat
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There are no facts that say he is better than the previous four. If there are, please provide a link.
So every running back that isn't better than the previous four is a bust? I know I quoted you so there is a misunderstanding, but that post wasn't referring to you it was referring to those above you. You were just the last post so I quoted it. You said that Derrick Henry is a good RB. I agree.
I'm done with this topic. It's silly and a rush to a bad conclusion. This time next season the tune sung will be different (Don't worry FS, I know I won't be able to say "I told you so" or bump this thread
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Posted on 11/10/14 at 5:37 pm to YStar
I'm completely convinced that it doesn't matter what we do or how we win, somebody in our fan base is gonna find something to bitch about.
Blowout at home = bitching
Tough game on the road = bitching
Qb plays great = bitching
Qb plays bad = bitching
The only times I can remember no bitching is after we win the National Championship. But as soon as spring ball starts back up, so does the bitching.
Blowout at home = bitching
Tough game on the road = bitching
Qb plays great = bitching
Qb plays bad = bitching
The only times I can remember no bitching is after we win the National Championship. But as soon as spring ball starts back up, so does the bitching.
Posted on 11/10/14 at 5:41 pm to CrimsonFanSince94
Bust? No.
Better than Yeldon? Hell no.
Better than Yeldon? Hell no.
Posted on 11/10/14 at 5:50 pm to CrimsonFanSince94
I don't think so. He has been a bit disappointing this year, but I think the offensive line hasn't been what we are used to. As others have said, outside the tackles, he is phenomenal, but on the inside, he isn't that great.
Posted on 11/10/14 at 5:51 pm to SECSolomonGrundy
quote:I didn't see any bitching after the A&M game.
I'm completely convinced that it doesn't matter what we do or how we win, somebody in our fan base is gonna find something to bitch about.
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