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re: Has there ever been a more loaded yr for RBs in the SEC? (Amended)
Posted on 6/29/14 at 1:57 pm to scrooster
Posted on 6/29/14 at 1:57 pm to scrooster
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ESPN thinks I am all wrong ... they think Bama has the best group of RBs in the league this year. LINK
Georgia has better RBs but Bama is without a doubt top 3 at the position in the SEC. I'd put them at #2. I'd put LSU behind Arkansas, S. Car, Bama, Georgia..
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Posted on 6/29/14 at 1:58 pm to Tds & Beer
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They were the best rbs on our team as far back as two seasons ago but merlins kept feeding perkins.
When I look back at that decision I get more and more supportive of it. Yes, Robinson is way better, but he was young and Mullen more than likely didn't want to have him make a rookie mistake that Perkins wasn't going to commit. IMO, Mullen started Perkins not because he was gonna win us any games, but he wasn't necessarily gonna lose us any games with stupid young mistakes. Perkins was a smart RB, he wasn't beating guy in all facets, but he knew the position better than anyone else. A year later, I think Robinson is going to do a fine job for us this coming year.
Posted on 6/29/14 at 2:00 pm to scrooster
MSU's RB situation is exactly like UT's. They have one proven guy that has been a career back up that has about 800 total yards in 2 years that is going to start, and two other guys, that have a combined 110 carries spread out over 3 seasons against weak teams.
Anyone that says MSU is "deep" at this point is a homer, because they have almost no idea how good the 2nd string is. One of the back ups has had two ACL surgeries, and barely played last year, and the other did most of his damage against Alcorn State.
That does not = depth. It equals bodies. There is a difference. Some people don't understand this "depth" question.
Anyone that says MSU is "deep" at this point is a homer, because they have almost no idea how good the 2nd string is. One of the back ups has had two ACL surgeries, and barely played last year, and the other did most of his damage against Alcorn State.
That does not = depth. It equals bodies. There is a difference. Some people don't understand this "depth" question.
Posted on 6/29/14 at 2:07 pm to slayerxing
So you wouldn't consider incoming freshmen depth because they don't have any carries or yards....
Posted on 6/29/14 at 2:11 pm to slayerxing
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Anyone that says MSU is "deep" at this point is a homer, because they have almost no idea how good the 2nd string is.
False. Our backup has looked great and then gotten hurt. Then looked great. Then gotten hurt. We have seen him enough to know. He is a fifth year senior. And now he is two years away from that last surgery. Maybe we just know our backs better than what you see on paper.
This post was edited on 6/29/14 at 2:12 pm
Posted on 6/29/14 at 2:15 pm to bmy
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Georgia has better RBs but Bama is without a doubt top 3 at the position in the SEC. I'd put them at #2. I'd put LSU behind Arkansas, S. Car, Bama, Georgia..
Check the amended OP.
Posted on 6/29/14 at 2:23 pm to pivey14
At this point, calling a freshman "proven" depth is just ridiculous.
Even for a guy like Fournette with all the expectations isn't proven depth. It's just a guesstimate. In his case, given his talent, a lot of people will include him in the depth chart.
It's the same reason I don't include RS Fr Adam Lane in Florida's depth chart.
Yeah, he might be really good, who knows, he's never played. This will get flushed out a bit more once the games start getting played and Fall practice is over.
Even for a guy like Fournette with all the expectations isn't proven depth. It's just a guesstimate. In his case, given his talent, a lot of people will include him in the depth chart.
It's the same reason I don't include RS Fr Adam Lane in Florida's depth chart.
Yeah, he might be really good, who knows, he's never played. This will get flushed out a bit more once the games start getting played and Fall practice is over.
Posted on 6/29/14 at 2:27 pm to slayerxing
Excited to watch Korliss Marshall play this year. He sure has gotten a lot of hype from our fans, but he might have the most explosion at RB for us since McFadden.
He looked pretty good on KR last year- LINK (3rd quarter 6:39)
He looked pretty good on KR last year- LINK (3rd quarter 6:39)
This post was edited on 6/29/14 at 2:29 pm
Posted on 6/29/14 at 2:28 pm to slayerxing
Look, dude, all we are saying is that we have two, solid, proven backs. They are much more athletically gifted and better runners than the guy that's been taking their carries the last two years. Then we have two talented unproven guys. Whatever that is, it's what we have. So why are you so pissed off?
Bottom line is that every team in the SEC is almost always deep at RB.
Bottom line is that every team in the SEC is almost always deep at RB.
This post was edited on 6/29/14 at 2:36 pm
Posted on 6/29/14 at 2:31 pm to TRUERockyTop
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UT will be 3 deep this year with Lane, Hurd, and Scott.
4 deep next year with Hurd, Scott, Kamara, and Paulk. Possibly Reid
Word is Paulk came to play and he's ready to see the field. It used to be taken as a given that he'd red shirt but apparently he's fine. I still expect him to red shirt but he may well surprise us all.
Posted on 6/29/14 at 3:33 pm to slayerxing
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That does not = depth. It equals bodies. There is a difference. Some people don't understand this "depth" question.
You're right, and that's why I asked it. Because lately no backs in the conference have been able to get through unscathed without missing games.
Posted on 6/29/14 at 3:36 pm to scrooster
Kentucky has what is possibly its best backfield, top to bottom, ever:
SO Jo Jo Kemp - Rivals #10 APB in '13. Had 100 ATT for 482 YDS and 3 TDs as a freshman. Is listed at 5'10 196.
JR Braylon Heard - Rivals #5 RB in '10. Had 77 ATT for 462 YDS and 4 TDs in two years at Nebraska. Is listed at 5'11 198.
JR Josh Clemons - Rivals #54 RB in '11. Had 65 ATT for 279 YDS and 2 TDs as a freshman before being injured. Has missed the past two seasons recovering from ACL and Achilles injuries. Looked good in the spring game this year. Is listed at 5'10 216.
FR Mikel Horton - Rivals #12 RB in '14. Was an early enrollee and performed very well in the spring game. Is listed at 6'1 236 lbs. Can catch the ball and get north/south.
FR Boom Williams - Rivals #4 APB in '14. Just got to campus in June and will probably play in the slot some as well. Is electric in the open field. Listed at 5'8 186.
SO Jo Jo Kemp - Rivals #10 APB in '13. Had 100 ATT for 482 YDS and 3 TDs as a freshman. Is listed at 5'10 196.
JR Braylon Heard - Rivals #5 RB in '10. Had 77 ATT for 462 YDS and 4 TDs in two years at Nebraska. Is listed at 5'11 198.
JR Josh Clemons - Rivals #54 RB in '11. Had 65 ATT for 279 YDS and 2 TDs as a freshman before being injured. Has missed the past two seasons recovering from ACL and Achilles injuries. Looked good in the spring game this year. Is listed at 5'10 216.
FR Mikel Horton - Rivals #12 RB in '14. Was an early enrollee and performed very well in the spring game. Is listed at 6'1 236 lbs. Can catch the ball and get north/south.
FR Boom Williams - Rivals #4 APB in '14. Just got to campus in June and will probably play in the slot some as well. Is electric in the open field. Listed at 5'8 186.
Posted on 6/29/14 at 3:47 pm to Gulf Coast Grinder
Auburn's RBs>>>>>>Bama's RBs
Posted on 6/29/14 at 3:53 pm to Gulf Coast Grinder
1000-yard RB rushers
2013 - 7
2012 - 8
2011 - 4
2010 - 5
2009 - 5
2008 - 4
2007 - 8 (2/3 of the conference
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2013 - 7
2012 - 8
2011 - 4
2010 - 5
2009 - 5
2008 - 4
2007 - 8 (2/3 of the conference
) Posted on 6/29/14 at 4:28 pm to Tornado Alley
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1000-yard RB rushers
2013 - 7
2012 - 8
2011 - 4
2010 - 5
2009 - 5
2008 - 4
2007 - 8 (2/3 of the conference )
That's a damn interesting stat.
Posted on 6/29/14 at 11:17 pm to scrooster
Vandy has Jerron Seymour, Brian Kimbrow, and Dallas Rivers. Seymour had 14 rushing TDs last season, most of any returning SEC player along with Bama's Yeldon. Jerron also had over 700 yards rushing. Kimbrow had 350 yds and 3 TDs last season and also clocked a 4.1 40 during summer workouts. River incoming freshman 6-1 220 will help in the short yardage game. With Coach Mason bringing in a more run heavy offense than previous years, I think there will be a significant increase in rushing production
I also just wanted to add, Javon Robinson will be the best RB in the SEC next season. If he could have stayed at AU the first time around, they would have dominated FSU in the championship game. He will go on to have a long,very successful NFL career.
I also just wanted to add, Javon Robinson will be the best RB in the SEC next season. If he could have stayed at AU the first time around, they would have dominated FSU in the championship game. He will go on to have a long,very successful NFL career.
This post was edited on 6/30/14 at 12:16 am
Posted on 6/30/14 at 3:34 am to Tornado Alley
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1000-yard RB rushers 2013 - 7 2012 - 8 2011 - 4 2010 - 5 2009 - 5 2008 - 4 2007 - 8 (2/3 of the conference )
I look at a lot of articles and see a ton of different offensive and defensive stats, and not just raw numbers from across the country. What I have seen a lot from articles from charts and graphs, etc, is that 2007 was a total anomaly for a lot of things. It was out of place for it's time. It would be more in the line of what has been going on the last 2-3 years.
Posted on 6/30/14 at 3:45 am to VerlanderBEAST
quote:I wouldn't trade Auburn's RBs for the fumbling Maching and Henry but the biggest difference is the system and OLine. I watched Bama's RBs stop looking for a hole several times last year and they lost their top 2 OL.
Auburn's RBs>>>>>>Bama's RBs
The only reason Bama is so hyped is the ranking out of HS. Most haven't played or proven anything. CAP, Grant, Barber, and Roc were all highly rated and are in a better system and running behind a better OLine.
This post was edited on 6/30/14 at 3:54 am
Posted on 6/30/14 at 3:51 am to Rabern57
Bama
Yeldon
Drake
Henry
Tenpenny
Fowler
Scarborough (5*)
Yeldon
Drake
Henry
Tenpenny
Fowler
Scarborough (5*)
Posted on 6/30/14 at 3:57 am to KiffinsVisor
quote:So?
Bama
Yeldon
Drake
Henry
Tenpenny
Fowler
Scarborough (5*)
Yeldon fumbles as much as he does anything good when it matters.
Drake is average.
Henry was highly rated but not proven.
Tenpenny again hasn't proven anything.
Fowler a backup at best
Scarborough not even a for sure RB at Bama.
All behind a rebuilding OL.
Tre Mason was the #21 RB in nation out of HS and still did better than any of those.
This post was edited on 6/30/14 at 4:08 am
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