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re: The fastest SEC running backs
Posted on 10/28/21 at 12:38 pm to lsufball19
Posted on 10/28/21 at 12:38 pm to lsufball19
Ever hear of...
Buddy Young
Howard Stevens
Mini Max Anderson
Lionel "Little Train" James
...all little RB's who made it work.
Buddy Young
Howard Stevens
Mini Max Anderson
Lionel "Little Train" James
...all little RB's who made it work.
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Posted on 10/28/21 at 12:39 pm to charminultra
No doubt he was a running back, not a denate.
Posted on 10/28/21 at 12:40 pm to Avante
Devon Achane hit 22.3 MPH in the KO Return against Bama. Fastest of anyone this year so far, including the NFL. He slowed down at the 15 as well and probably would have hit 23 or higher. Freak.
Posted on 10/28/21 at 12:41 pm to lsufball19
Billy Cannon
RB | Senior | Louisiana State University
In 1959, Billy Cannon became the first Louisiana State Tiger to win the Heisman.
Born in Philadelphia, Miss., Cannon grew up in Baton Rouge, La., where he attended Istrouma High, excelling in football, basketball and track. He chose to play football in college for hometown LSU, picking the Tigers over Florida and Mississippi.
Even by today’s standards Cannon was a rare athlete, combining sprinter speed with brute strength. Cannon could consistently run a 9.5 in the 100-yard dash and, at 6-1, 210 pounds, he had the size to overpower his opponents as well as outrun them.
He never ran a 9.4 100.
RB | Senior | Louisiana State University
In 1959, Billy Cannon became the first Louisiana State Tiger to win the Heisman.
Born in Philadelphia, Miss., Cannon grew up in Baton Rouge, La., where he attended Istrouma High, excelling in football, basketball and track. He chose to play football in college for hometown LSU, picking the Tigers over Florida and Mississippi.
Even by today’s standards Cannon was a rare athlete, combining sprinter speed with brute strength. Cannon could consistently run a 9.5 in the 100-yard dash and, at 6-1, 210 pounds, he had the size to overpower his opponents as well as outrun them.
He never ran a 9.4 100.
This post was edited on 10/28/21 at 12:42 pm
Posted on 10/28/21 at 12:42 pm to Avante
More Sports board kick you off?
Posted on 10/28/21 at 12:43 pm to Avante
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...all little RB's who made it work.
all little players who played decades before Holliday when NFL players were much smaller than they are today. Not to mention that several of the players you listed are either bigger than Holliday or had not much more spectacular careers than Holliday did. Not to mention Holliday couldn't catch. A little guy like him was not going to have a lot of success running between the tackles when all he had was speed. That's why he made his mark as a return specialist and was elite at doing that, both in college and in the NFL
This post was edited on 10/28/21 at 12:45 pm
Posted on 10/28/21 at 12:43 pm to aggressor
Not a freak at all, track guys far faster than that.
Posted on 10/28/21 at 12:46 pm to LittleJerrySeinfield
Stay on topic slick, not about me.
Posted on 10/28/21 at 12:50 pm to lsufball19
Where do you get he couldn't catch, show me. With these kick return typed ya try to get them out in space not banging the line. Pitch outs, flare passes would work.
He was more muscular than those I mentioned, would bet the strongest.
He was more muscular than those I mentioned, would bet the strongest.
Posted on 10/28/21 at 12:57 pm to TIGERSPIKE
There has never been a 225 Olympic 100m sprinter. It doesn't matter what Bo Jackson would have done he isn't running sub 10.00 which is what he'd need.
Posted on 10/28/21 at 1:06 pm to Avante
This right here is bait 
Posted on 10/28/21 at 1:07 pm to WhiskerBiscuitSlayer
Dude, stop humping my leg and go bug others, ok?
Posted on 10/28/21 at 1:12 pm to Avante
My dad coached Trindon's dad in FB and track in HS. His dad was short and dangerously fast as well.
Posted on 10/28/21 at 1:16 pm to Avante
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Where do you get he couldn't catch, show me.
he had 7 career catches at LSU and 1 in the NFL
And here are some scouting reports on him
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"Holliday is an explosive return specialist who has the ability to take it all the way virtually every time he touches the ball. He gets a quick jump on the ball as it comes off the kicker's foot and does a good job of settling under it to make the catch. He has the kind of elusiveness that can make would-be tacklers grab air and knows how to set up his blockers. He does have a tendency to rely on his pure speed alone and needs to learn how to alter his speed and save something in reserve. With his speed and acceleration, he has a chance to be drafted late in spite of his lack of size and severe limitations as a wide receiver."
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With a continued push for versatility, Holliday has never truly caught on as a receiver or pass catching running back
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On Super Bowl XLVIII Media Day, nearly all of the questions directed at Holliday had in some way shape or form to do with securing the ball, handling the ball, catching the ball, fumbling the ball and anything else to do with his ball control issues. And for good reason, it enrages the fans the coaches and his teammates
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I think I've been trying to make that move before I actually have the ball. It's the catch, that one instant as the ball is hitting your hands. I've been trying to make the move before securing the ball. - Trindon Holliday in Media Day
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Track star with blinding straight-line speed. Explosive player who only needs a little seam to break a big return. Reads the ball quickly in the air and gets underneath it fast. Waits for his blockers to engage and finds running lanes. Fluid through the hips and makes people miss in space. Holliday is very short at under 5-feet-6 and does not have the bulk to break tackles at the next level. Starts too fast and does not show the ability to hold an extra gear for the end of the return. Lacks the awareness and route-running ability to be a factor in the passing game.
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Small hands that are suspect as a receiver, rusher and returner. Able to extend away from his frame to snap up wide throws but has a tougher time reaching over his head, which is a problem for a smaller receiver. Allows the ball too far into his body when facing the quarterback.
He actually got so bad even catching punts that the Broncos removed him from those duties. Catching and ball security were always problems for him.
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He was more muscular than those I mentioned, would bet the strongest.
5'5" 160 pounds is 5'5" 160 pounds. He would have been murdered by NFL players of today had he played running back or even wide receiver. Had he been 190 pounds like Darren Sproles, you may have a point here. The dude was a track star who happened to play football, and that's ok.
This post was edited on 10/28/21 at 1:23 pm
Posted on 10/28/21 at 1:16 pm to Avante
Speaking of speed in the SEC
All time SEC 100m
lane
1.Stanley Floyd Auburn, top ranked in 1980
2.Calvin Smith Alabama WR9.93
3.Christian Coleman Tenn World Champion
4.John Capel Florida top ranked in the world
5.Justin Gatlin Tenn Olympic/World champion
6.Tyson Gay Arkansas World Champ 9.69 USA record
7.Dennis Mitchell Florida Olympian
8.Richard Thompson LSU Olympic silver (Trinidad)
No other conference remotely close to that, hell some countries not close to that.
All time SEC 100m
lane
1.Stanley Floyd Auburn, top ranked in 1980
2.Calvin Smith Alabama WR9.93
3.Christian Coleman Tenn World Champion
4.John Capel Florida top ranked in the world
5.Justin Gatlin Tenn Olympic/World champion
6.Tyson Gay Arkansas World Champ 9.69 USA record
7.Dennis Mitchell Florida Olympian
8.Richard Thompson LSU Olympic silver (Trinidad)
No other conference remotely close to that, hell some countries not close to that.
Posted on 10/28/21 at 1:24 pm to lsufball19
So he can't catch a flare pass which is what I;m talking about, sure he could. And 160 pounds of muscle can make it work, hell the 137 pound Gerald McNeil made it work.
I get this guy out in space with ball in hand.
I get this guy out in space with ball in hand.
Posted on 10/28/21 at 1:26 pm to Avante
Don't you think if Holliday had the ability to do those things that college and NFL coaches would have figured it out?
Posted on 10/28/21 at 1:29 pm to Avante
I didnt hit your link.
But herschel did have a few 100m times under that mark. But they do get tabbed as wind aided. One of them was 10.1 back in 1981 when carl lewis beat him.
But herschel did have a few 100m times under that mark. But they do get tabbed as wind aided. One of them was 10.1 back in 1981 when carl lewis beat him.
Posted on 10/28/21 at 1:35 pm to lsufball19
No I don't.
JD Smith college cornerback/NFL RB 1000yarder
Clem Daneils college cornerback/AFL RB 1000yarder
Mel Renfro college RB/NFL HOF DB
Tyreek Hill colege RB/NFL WR
Bob Hayes college RB/NFL WR
and on and on...
JD Smith college cornerback/NFL RB 1000yarder
Clem Daneils college cornerback/AFL RB 1000yarder
Mel Renfro college RB/NFL HOF DB
Tyreek Hill colege RB/NFL WR
Bob Hayes college RB/NFL WR
and on and on...
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