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Title: Why does valentine see the field?
Post by: fatty fat fat on November 07, 2009, 06:27:37 PM
He's done a great job w/blocking, but infuriating to see val's trot on the field w/thomas on the siddlines.
Title: Re: Why does valentine see the field?
Post by: cireksu on November 07, 2009, 06:28:37 PM
DT is Banged up. 
Title: Re: Why does valentine see the field?
Post by: jthutch on November 07, 2009, 06:29:16 PM
Because Thomas' Back needs a rest from carrying this team on it.  It's nice to let him get a breather from time to time.
Title: Re: Why does valentine see the field?
Post by: ksu_FAN on November 07, 2009, 06:29:52 PM
Yeah, DT isn't 100%.  You've to to give him some breaks.  

Valentine had some great blocks.
Title: Re: Why does valentine see the field?
Post by: McLovin on November 07, 2009, 06:33:24 PM
Here's hoping we can wrap up the B12N against Mizzou and then just rest D-Train against UNL.
Title: Re: Why does valentine see the field?
Post by: acceleration_man on November 07, 2009, 06:46:42 PM
It's a little of this:

DT is Banged up. 


... and a lot of this:

Because Thomas' Back needs a rest from carrying this team on it.  It's nice to let him get a breather from time to time.

and FWIW... DT is the best thing set foot on the playing field since Sproles. And I don't mean just at running back.
Title: Re: Why does valentine see the field?
Post by: Big Sam on November 07, 2009, 06:56:05 PM
He's done a great job w/blocking, but infuriating to see val's trot on the field w/thomas on the siddlines.

Uh,
1) Thomas is banged up - when he was out he was hurt (DT was even used as a decoy on a play where I knew he couldn't carry it).

2) You have to give your back a break sometimes no matter what.  Especially with his running style.

3) Valentine is a good change up.  Has had some very good totes this year and had one called back today.

4) Valentine made a sweet sweet block on a key conversion for a first down in the 3rd quarter - he does a lot of good things.

Sam S.
Title: Re: Why does valentine see the field?
Post by: fatty fat fat on November 07, 2009, 06:57:21 PM
He's done a great job w/blocking, but infuriating to see val's trot on the field w/thomas on the siddlines.

Uh,
1) Thomas is banged up - when he was out he was hurt (DT was even used as a decoy on a play where I knew he couldn't carry it).

2) You have to give your back a break sometimes no matter what.  Especially with his running style.

3) Valentine is a good change up.  Has had some very good totes this year and had one called back today.

4) Valentine made a sweet sweet block on a key conversion for a first down in the 3rd quarter - he does a lot of good things.

Sam S.

agree with all but #3. Valentine is not a good change up. He's not a good runner.
Title: Re: Why does valentine see the field?
Post by: Fledermaus on November 07, 2009, 07:04:36 PM
He's done a great job w/blocking, but infuriating to see val's trot on the field w/thomas on the siddlines.

Uh,
1) Thomas is banged up - when he was out he was hurt (DT was even used as a decoy on a play where I knew he couldn't carry it).

2) You have to give your back a break sometimes no matter what.  Especially with his running style.

3) Valentine is a good change up.  Has had some very good totes this year and had one called back today.

4) Valentine made a sweet sweet block on a key conversion for a first down in the 3rd quarter - he does a lot of good things.

Sam S.

agree with all but #3. Valentine is not a good change up. He's not a good runner.

Seems to be the best option at rb coming off the bench.  Sure he's not a great playmaker like DT, but I haven't noticed him making a lot of errors either.  This team is working with moderately talented players doing their jobs. 
Title: Re: Why does valentine see the field?
Post by: kcchiefdav on November 07, 2009, 07:07:04 PM
I don't mind KV seeing the field especially now that he seems to have cured his fumble woes.
Title: Re: Why does valentine see the field?
Post by: Catfanatic on November 07, 2009, 07:12:15 PM
Depth at RB is not a luxery we have, thank goodness for DT. kv is a good kid and tries hard but the talent drop is significant when DT isn't in the game. As others have said DT does need some breaks. I just hope he can remain playing the rest of the way.
Title: Re: Why does valentine see the field?
Post by: PowercatPat on November 07, 2009, 07:12:54 PM
DT is Banged up. 

Hey cire, how do you fell about the game prediction you made earlier this week, you pessimist  :lol:
Title: Re: Why does valentine see the field?
Post by: jester66 on November 07, 2009, 07:33:59 PM
I  :love: KV. He might not be the most talented player, but he's got a ton of heart.  Put up with a ton of crap and still is one of the best locker room guys.  Kids gonna be EMAW forever.
Title: Re: Why does valentine see the field?
Post by: Andy on November 07, 2009, 09:04:16 PM
is he a better blocker than DT?
Title: Re: Why does valentine see the field?
Post by: FBWillie on November 07, 2009, 09:06:21 PM
Here's hoping we can wrap up the B12N against Mizzou and then just rest D-Train against UNL.

If NU wins out, we'll be sitting at home in December.   A win tonight for nubb is looking like a remote possibility.