I wonder, can our running game be good if our RBs aren't?

[GoodForAnother]

gronks blocking better have gotten, like, a million times better than it was last year

gronkowski is an old russian word for improvement so don't worry

[Bqqkie Pimp]

The more I think about it the more I dismiss my initial feeling of our rb's sucking


This could prove to be a great group with a all big 12-2 back surprising us

I'm of the belief that the Leverette kid is pretty solid..  I base this off a number of things: Personal anecdotes from folks inside the program, his HS highlight vids and  the fact that he put up 14-69 (4.9 avg) in the spring game running behind the #2 OL vs #1 defense.

I didn't snatch him up with an early pick in the "Who's your guy" thread for no reason:  http://goEMAW.com/forum/index.php?topic=32266.msg1126630#msg1126630

[Benja]

If we had to be studless at one important position I'd probably pick rb, I guess. Would be nice to have studs but maybe there is a limit on studs and stuff and we've reached it and if we had more studs we'd forget values and goals and junk

[Benja]

Man, I just sure just threw down some high IQ football talk right there

[Benja]

Now that I started it please only post high IQ stuff from here on thanks

[Rage Against the McKee]

Guys, which formation do you think suits our running game the best? The shotgun, maybe?

[The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep]

moot points because we are going to run the 2 step forward fake QB drive TE slip play 15 times a game TO THE HOUSE

[steve dave]

if we had to suck ass at only one position it would be associate head coach

[Benja]

moot points because we are going to run the 2 step forward fake QB drive TE slip play 15 times a game TO THE HOUSE

oh man you just got me excited with your extremely high best play we run iq

[hemmy]

if we had to suck ass at only one position it would be associate head coach

On field positions only, sorry.

[hemmy]

Most people forget that the CCQ offense was very, very good. The defense being equally bad was what killed that team. We are talking Hrebec bad, iirc

It wasn't "very, very good". It was good but that's it.

[Rage Against the McKee]

Whoever wins the job is going to need to have a lot of speed. We are going to spread the defense out with our pass attack. We need a running back that can hit those holes before the defense can close back down.

[i poo crabs]

the saving grace is: when was the last time snyder had a shitty RB? 

[Benja]

the saving grace is: when was the last time snyder had a shitty RB? 

I don't know what this means, but please, super high IQ stuff

[pissclams]

Whoever wins the job is going to need to have a lot of speed. We are going to spread the defense out with our pass attack. We need a running back that can hit those holes before the defense can close back down.

shoestring option dumbass

[ChiComCat]

I think the main drop off going from Hubert to inexperienced backs will be fumbles and potentially pass protection.  I don't think Hubert did a whole lot running the ball that we can't get from the committee.

[8manpick]

Most of you dummies thought Hubert sucked for the longest time. Not worried. :yawn:

[i poo crabs]

the saving grace is: when was the last time snyder had a shitty RB? 

I don't know what this means, but please, super high IQ stuff

super tuck, but damn proud of it.  Snyder KNOWS the RB position.  He knows what type of players will succeed at the RB position.  That's why, in Snyder's tenure, we never had a season where we had a shitty RB.  Lots of years, we went into the season all  about the RB position, but after the season, we're all like  bc our running back situation was pretty solid

2013: Hubert - solid

2012: Hubert - solid

2011: Hubert - solid - worry level before season, Low-Med bc we though Bryce was gonna be the Truth

2010: Thomas - stud, William Powell - made the NFL

2009: Thomas - stud - worry level before season, HIGH

2005: Clayton - Solid - 5 years in NFL.  Would have had better numbers if QB didn't suck. 

2004: Sproles - amazing human being

2003: Sproles - amazing human being

2002: Sproles - amazing human being

2001: Scobey - solid, Cartwright - solid and under-utilized.  Long and consistent NFL career

2000: Scobey - solid, Cartwright - solid and under-utilized.  Long and consistent NFL career

1999: 3 headed monster of Joe Hall, Frank Murphy, and David Allen: studly.  This was a fun backfield to watch.  More than 5 yards a carry

1998: Hickson, Marlon Charles, Frank Murphy, David Allen, Goolsby. An embarrassment of riches.  They would have had better numbers, but Bishop 

1997: Hickson and Lawrence: Solid

1996: Lawrence: Solid

1995: Hickson and Lawrence: Solid

1994: JJ Smith: Stud, underrated

1993: JJ Smith: Stud, underrated

1992: Gallon and JJ Smith: Solid, poor OL and they still got it done. 

1991: Gallon: solid

1990: too young to remember

So what does all this mean?  In Snyder's time, never once would we look back at the season and think, DAMN Snyder, your RB sucked!

What does it mean for this year?  Snyder  because he knows our RB will probably be decent and he lols at our fear.  Super tuckish, but history though.  History is the #truth

[Benja]

Ok you convinced me. You wrote a lot, good job.

[i poo crabs]

Ok you convinced me. You wrote a lot, good job.

Biggest worry is injuries.  Demarcus Robinson is always hurt.  Leveratt is always hurt.  I think Charles Jones is not very good.  Gronk doesn't really have any wiggle.  Fast though for a FB.  Warmack is so young.  Many have posted about Warmack and the Sproles redshirt comparison, and if Warmack plays, it prolly means our RBs suck.  I echo those comments about Warmack.

If we have to depend on Jones, I'm very 

[slobber]

What if Jake Waters, through the course of this off-season, has molded his game into the type if running back LHC LHC LHC LHC LHC Bill Snyder desires?
I guess what I am saying is, "What if Jake Waters is a total stud?"


Gonna win 'em all!

[Katpappy]

What if Jake Waters, through the course of this off-season, has molded his game into the type if running back LHC LHC LHC LHC LHC Bill Snyder desires?
I guess what I am saying is, "What if Jake Waters is a total stud?"


Gonna win 'em all!

Gosh, I was thinking the same thing.  What if Jake learns to throw it to himself this off-season.  He could throw it hign in the air, and of course everyone would not tackle him due to he threw the ball and as slow as he is, he could just mosely on by the line and grab the ball and walk with it to the end zone.  No one would be the wiser, including you Slobber.

[WildcatNkilt]

If Jake plays this season like he did the last third of last season, he and Snyder's play calling will make our run game look above average and good enough to keep defenses honest and balanced.  It has been shown many times that Snyder will play the RB who listens to whatever he says, blocks, and takes care of the ball.  Additionally, I hope Jake's knowledge of the game and playbook has improved enough for him to feel comfortable calling audibles in favor of the run if the defense is showing holes or blocking mismatches.  Balance has always been a big part of The Scheme Doctor's game plan, and I don't see that changing a ton if he can help it. 


 

[Harmon4ksu]

if we had to suck ass at only one position it would be associate head coach

On field positions only, sorry.

Punter? 

[eastcat]

Jarvis Jones '2014

"JJ the jet-train"