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Derrick Henry is one of the most disrespected CFB players ever
Posted on 4/7/20 at 7:59 pm
Posted on 4/7/20 at 7:59 pm
Came across this 247 list of the top RBs from the 2010s decade.
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The ONLY Heisman winner on the list came in at "9B" (tied with Christian McCaffery). I guess 247 was taking into account players' entire college careers and Henry really had one standout season. But still I just dont see how he doesnt land in the top 5. I've seen other people discuss the best college RBs ever and Henry is conspicuously forgotten time and time again. I know he wasnt electric to watch like Reggie Bush or others but you cant argue with production. In terms of SEC RBs Henry is basically Joe Burrow. Broke records and led his team to a national title while taking home the biggest award in college sports.
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The ONLY Heisman winner on the list came in at "9B" (tied with Christian McCaffery). I guess 247 was taking into account players' entire college careers and Henry really had one standout season. But still I just dont see how he doesnt land in the top 5. I've seen other people discuss the best college RBs ever and Henry is conspicuously forgotten time and time again. I know he wasnt electric to watch like Reggie Bush or others but you cant argue with production. In terms of SEC RBs Henry is basically Joe Burrow. Broke records and led his team to a national title while taking home the biggest award in college sports.
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Posted on 4/7/20 at 8:00 pm to PhillyFan1994
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In terms of SEC RBs Henry is basically Joe Burrow.
InB4 worst fanbase in the SEC
Posted on 4/7/20 at 8:03 pm to PhillyFan1994
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"9B" (tied with Christian McCaffery)
So they did this to the top two backs in the NFL who were both Heisman finalists?
List is shite.
Posted on 4/7/20 at 8:03 pm to PhillyFan1994
Also I never understood why Henry didn’t get way more touched his sophomore and freshman seasons. The few times I saw him carry the rock his freshman year I felt like he was a beast. Then when he was the spell back his sophomore season I felt like he shouldve been starting already although whoever was in front of him was also an nfl back (it was either drake yeldon, or Lacey I can’t remember which)
Posted on 4/7/20 at 8:20 pm to Hawgnsincebirth55
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Also I never understood why Henry didn’t get way more touched his sophomore and freshman seasons. The few times I saw him carry the rock his freshman year I felt like he was a beast. Then when he was the spell back his sophomore season I felt like he shouldve been starting already although whoever was in front of him was also an nfl back (it was either drake yeldon, or Lacey I can’t remember which)
Oklahoma fans mention it often. They are like - so glad you guys didn't run Henry more or we would have lost.
He went 100 yards and 1 TD...on 8 carries.
He had 61 yards and 1 TD recieving...on 1 play.
14 points and 161 yards on 9 touches.
Why does this guy only get 9 touches?
Thankfully, Nuss was "stolen" by Michigan after the game.
This post was edited on 4/7/20 at 8:22 pm
Posted on 4/7/20 at 9:08 pm to 3down10
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Thankfully, Nuss was "stolen" by Michigan after the game.
I think Kiffin was the OC for that game.....
Posted on 4/7/20 at 9:11 pm to Bamad
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I think Kiffin was the OC for that game.....
I thought he was just consulting at the time?
Posted on 4/7/20 at 9:15 pm to 3down10
Posted on 4/7/20 at 9:16 pm to 3down10
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Why does this guy only get 9 touches?
Especially considering OU was getting a fierce pass rush, and we kept trying to throw over and over. We coulda def. rode Henry a lot earlier than we did, waited till 2015.
Posted on 4/7/20 at 9:28 pm to PhillyFan1994
I wouldn't trade him for a single name on that list.
Posted on 4/7/20 at 9:36 pm to 3down10
Ohio State couldn’t stop him either but for some reason Kiffin didn’t wanna keep feeding him.
Posted on 4/7/20 at 10:17 pm to mistaken4193
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Ohio State
That's the game I was thinking of that Kiffen OC'd first. My bad 3down10.
Posted on 4/7/20 at 10:22 pm to PhillyFan1994
Henry was the best Bama back of the Saban era imho
Just a complete hoss
Just a complete hoss
Posted on 4/7/20 at 10:27 pm to PhillyFan1994
GOAT! I don't believe he's ever been disrespected except per the draft falling to the top pick of the 2nd rd.
Best RB I've ever seen in the SEC and I've seen some great ones! Henry, S. Alexander, Bo Jackson, H. Walker, E. Smith, E. Lacy, J. Cribbs, C. Williams,
R. Brown, C. Davis, A. Kamara, J. Jacobs, L. Tourette..etcera ..
Best RB I've ever seen in the SEC and I've seen some great ones! Henry, S. Alexander, Bo Jackson, H. Walker, E. Smith, E. Lacy, J. Cribbs, C. Williams,
R. Brown, C. Davis, A. Kamara, J. Jacobs, L. Tourette..etcera ..
This post was edited on 4/7/20 at 10:31 pm
Posted on 4/7/20 at 10:32 pm to Todd Greene
He was great but come on now, he wasn’t Bo
Posted on 4/7/20 at 10:50 pm to vuvuzela
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He was great but come on now, he wasn’t Bo
I would counter and say, Bo was no Henry! Henry was a machine! He absolutely played his best when the game was on the line. Also, teams just couldn't stop him in the 4th qtr. Bo was flashy but not durable. Bo was fast, but was stoppable. As was Walker. Neither carried the physical attributes that Henry has.
This post was edited on 4/8/20 at 2:42 am
Posted on 4/7/20 at 11:57 pm to Todd Greene
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Todd Greene
Henry was a Beast no doubt. There's also no doubt that he isn't in the same class with Jackson or Walker either. Take off the crimson glasses and you'll see that as well
Posted on 4/8/20 at 12:03 am to lv2bowhntAU
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Henry was a Beast no doubt. There's also no doubt that he isn't in the same class with Jackson or Walker either. Take off the crimson glasses and you'll see that as well
Other than he broke Walkers rushing record with less carries.
Posted on 4/8/20 at 12:21 am to Bamad
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Thankfully, Nuss was "stolen" by Michigan after the game.
I think Kiffin was the OC for that game.....
Who was the head coach?
Posted on 4/8/20 at 12:22 am to Todd Greene
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Best RB I've ever seen in the SEC and I've seen some great ones! Henry, S. Alexander, Bo Jackson, H. Walker, E. Smith, E. Lacy, J. Cribbs, C. Williams,
R. Brown, C. Davis, A. Kamara, J. Jacobs, L. Tourette..etcera ..
Alabama, come get your boy.
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