Remy74

Herschel was the more durable football player but Bo was more electric and agile, shifty.

See the number of college carries and yards per carry in college for reference.

Herschel Walker in 3 seasons
5259 yards, 994 rushes, 5.3 yards per rush

Bo Jackson in 4 seasons
4303 yards, 650 rushes, 6.6 yards per rush

Herschel was a workhorse. He had many more rushes in fewer seasons but Bo averaged almost 25% more yards per rush (6.6-5.3)/(5.3) which is a lot.

Bo played with several other RBs that played in the NFL such as Agee, Little Train Lionel James and Brent Fullwood who was a top 4 overall draft pick.

In terms of speed, their times are so close that it’s futile to debate as Herschel focused more on track in college than Bo & Deion Sanders for that matter.

Back in those days, they ran the 60 yard dash. To convert to the metric system, they often times try to convert the 60 yard time to a 55 meter time and the times get skewed slightly as 60 yards is actually 54.864 meters.

To my knowledge, they raced 2x in college and split 1 to 1 over 60 yards.

In the 60 yard dash,
Herschel was in the 6.12-6.15 range
Bo was in the 6.15-6.18 range in far fewer races

Bo & Deion both played college baseball which overlapped with track. Hence, they rarely practiced track. No matter how good of a natural athlete you are you will not reach your fastest time without some level of practice, not even in the 60 yard dash and definitely not the 100m dash as you will not have the speed maintenance without the track reps.

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I agree with Remaster.

Julio is one of the greatest recievers of all time, but in terms of college, when comparing the two, both have decent arguements.

If I were making them on NCAA 14:

Julio:
Catch: 75
Spectacular Catch:99
Catch in Traffic: 90
Speed: 89
Route Running: 85
Strength:85
Injury: 70

Cooper:
Catch: 99
Spectacular Catch:90
Catch in Traffic: 90
Speed: 85
Route Running: 99
Strength:85
Injury: 90

Coop had more yards but benifited from a different offense. I'd still take him over Julio if I had to pick one.

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So you are saying Julio displayed more "speed" in college than Amari?

Julio is much faster in the NFL than what he ever displayed in college. In fact, most predicted Julio was a mid 4.5x guy heading into the 2011 NFL Draft. Not sure if he was injured throughout his Bama career but he definitely didn't display more on-field speed than Amari.

It amazes me how players' NFL careers impacts people's "perception" of their college careers.

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You really are a glutton for punishment over on BOL.

They really don't like it when you post.

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A lion does NOT concern himself with the opinion of sheep!

You can quote this on BOL.......Better yet, I will do so the next time I post there.

My LinkedIn profile is in my signature on BOL........on purpose.....I am NOT hard to find for anyone that really has a problem with me.

Ruggs is the best "athlete" I've ever seen in Alabama High School Sports over the past 30-35 years.

Kid is SUPER-explosive. 41 inch vertical, 4.35-4.38 speed over 40 yards and some of the SICKEST dunks you'll see in high school basketball games.

He's the best player on his high school basketball team that is currently 20-1 in Alabama's largest classification.

Henry Ruggs Senior Highlights

1 of Ruggs' Dunks- NASTY

Watch the videos. You don't see many 5'11"- 6'0" college/NBA players with his hops and catching alley-oop dunks. Kid has great explosion and agility along with hands.

He starts at guard for in the #2 high school baskteball team in Alabama....they are ranked #21 in the nation.

On the 2016 football highlights

1) Watch the 1st play
2) Watch play at 3:50 mark


Kenny Bell could run straight ahead but couldn't make either of those plays.

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Some will argue coming out of the blocks nets a faster start than from a slow jog waiting for a handoff. Not to mention out of the four MH was not training all year for track.

Both Brown and Hump have been doing really well in sprints but yet have a higher ceiling in hurdles, their specialty of choice. Can not wait to see these two lined up on the field together.

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I agree with the other poster as whoever says that coming out of the blocks in a relay nets a faster start in a 4x400m relay race has little experience in the relay races of track & field. I've followed track and track splits for years and I've never heard this view.

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We're gonna land Bryce Love imo. AK/Bussey/Love is a hell of a haul.

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Love will likely come down to Stanford or Tennessee. Close call as Love is a 4.5 gpa student taking advanced placement courses. Kid also ran "4.30" electronic SPARQ 40 yard dash and displays it on the field. Lots of big plays.

Bryce Love 2014 Season Highlights

I'd go Cyrus Jones or ArDarius Stewart...perhaps Bradley Sylve on KO returns. Chris Black would be a solid option on punt returns.

Speed guys- KO return
Shifty guys- Punt return


Maybe it's just me but I think Marlon Humphrey is/was a bit overrated. He has elite straight-line speed but he's stiff/rigid and lacks top-level flexibility and agility IMO.

Let's not get ahead of ourselves here.......as Jones and Henry bring different attributes to the table.

I will say this........Drake, Henry, and Jones are 3 different types of RBs and probably the "paradigm" on how you should recruit the RB position in order to have players that complement each other.

Very tough for a defense to prepare/scheme for such a trio moving forward in 2015.

Assuming everyone takes care of business off the field during the offseason.


-Henry and Jones will be the traditional 1-2 RB punch
-Drake will be used in an All-Purpose role....more like a Percy Harvin in college. Similar to how he was used this year but with more touches.