gman87 398 Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 Well Loeffler's an idiot so...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chimesAU 89 Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 Regarding Kerryon Johnson: What offensive coordinator Rhett Lashlee had to say: "He's more than a scat back. He's an every down playmaker. Kerryon is one of those guys that has (Darren) McFadden-like ability, when you look back at guys that Tim (Horton) and I and coach (Malzahn) have all coached, a guy that can really do it all. He's big enough, he's athletic enough to be an every down back, he can play receiver, he can probably take snaps at quarterback. Obviously Darren McFadden would've been a great safety as well. Don't get it wrong, Kerryon Johnson is playing on offense but he's one of those guys that has extreme versatility and we view him as a running back but he's also one of those guys that we think can be an explosive playmaker. And that's... ...no small potatoooooooes. I'd say we have 4 legit RBs, 2 legit FB/HBs and somebody in this class who qualifies as one or more of those categories. So I think we are okay. What we don't really know is if our coaches agree. We don't know how much effort or desire they have invested in this RB class. Maybe they really did get the guy they really wanted, they really don't think they need another guy, have moved on to the next class, etc. Maybe they'd rather fill that spot with another linebacker! Who left the door cracked and let the noob in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cole256 17,059 Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 So who on the team now plays that speed back role? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AU80cruiser 1,102 Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 So who on the team now plays that speed back role? Good question. ROC maybe? Think the coaches would burn Kerryon's redshirt? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chimesAU 89 Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 Probably Stanton Truitt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McLoofus 35,182 Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 Regarding Kerryon Johnson: What offensive coordinator Rhett Lashlee had to say: "He's more than a scat back. He's an every down playmaker. Kerryon is one of those guys that has (Darren) McFadden-like ability, when you look back at guys that Tim (Horton) and I and coach (Malzahn) have all coached, a guy that can really do it all. He's big enough, he's athletic enough to be an every down back, he can play receiver, he can probably take snaps at quarterback. Obviously Darren McFadden would've been a great safety as well. Don't get it wrong, Kerryon Johnson is playing on offense but he's one of those guys that has extreme versatility and we view him as a running back but he's also one of those guys that we think can be an explosive playmaker. And that's... ...no small potatoooooooes. I'd say we have 4 legit RBs, 2 legit FB/HBs and somebody in this class who qualifies as one or more of those categories. So I think we are okay. What we don't really know is if our coaches agree. We don't know how much effort or desire they have invested in this RB class. Maybe they really did get the guy they really wanted, they really don't think they need another guy, have moved on to the next class, etc. Maybe they'd rather fill that spot with another linebacker! Who left the door cracked and let the noob in? You tried to tell me the other day to leave the comedy to others. I should have listened. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaytonAU 4,606 Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 So who on the team now plays that speed back role? Good question. ROC maybe? Think the coaches would burn Kerryon's redshirt? KJ will play this season. No doubt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick.AU 13,279 Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 ^ what Clayton said. Malzhan has said KJ will find a role this season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronMan70 3,277 Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 2015- Robinson, Thomas, Barber, Johnson, Pettway 2016- with the exception of Robinson, all the above will be back and we add Miller. Robinson could even decide to come back too. If you sign top RBs every year, eventually you are going to hit on a year where good recruits might not like the competition. I don't necessarily see that as a bad thing in a given year as long as you load up the next. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoALtiger 3,860 Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 So who on the team now plays that speed back role? Good question. ROC maybe? Think the coaches would burn Kerryon's redshirt? No question about that. KJ is gonna play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AUTigers910 45 Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 Probably Stanton Truitt. I see Ricardo Louis doing the sweeps this year and possibly Truitt next year. I see Roc and Kerryon taking the dump passes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixie1860 27 Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 2015- Robinson, Thomas, Barber, Johnson, Pettway 2016- with the exception of Robinson, all the above will be back and we add Miller. Robinson could even decide to come back too. If you sign top RBs every year, eventually you are going to hit on a year where good recruits might not like the competition. I don't necessarily see that as a bad thing in a given year as long as you load up the next. This, and outside of 2-3 guys, the 2016 RB class is very 'meh'. CFA would be a take based on speed alone. Still would prefer to stick w/ Miller, and keep who we have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Potatooooooes!! 1,375 Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 2015- Robinson, Thomas, Barber, Johnson, Pettway 2016- with the exception of Robinson, all the above will be back and we add Miller. Robinson could even decide to come back too. If you sign top RBs every year, eventually you are going to hit on a year where good recruits might not like the competition. I don't necessarily see that as a bad thing in a given year as long as you load up the next. This, and outside of 2-3 guys, the 2016 RB class is very 'meh'. CFA would be a take based on speed alone. Still would prefer to stick w/ Miller, and keep who we have. Basically what I was trying to say, but you guys actually said it well. It was so simple too... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chimesAU 89 Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 2015- Robinson, Thomas, Barber, Johnson, Pettway 2016- with the exception of Robinson, all the above will be back and we add Miller. Robinson could even decide to come back too. If you sign top RBs every year, eventually you are going to hit on a year where good recruits might not like the competition. I don't necessarily see that as a bad thing in a given year as long as you load up the next. This, and outside of 2-3 guys, the 2016 RB class is very 'meh'. CFA would be a take based on speed alone. This. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthGATiger 64 Posted August 1, 2015 Share Posted August 1, 2015 So why is MM rated a 3 star? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fredst 9,064 Posted August 1, 2015 Share Posted August 1, 2015 So why is MM rated a 3 star? Because he's underrated......sounds smartass but also true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaytonAU 4,606 Posted August 1, 2015 Share Posted August 1, 2015 So why is MM rated a 3 star? Because he's underrated......sounds smartass but also true. He's a three star because he's the number one FB on 247's composite. No FB is going to be a 4* plain and simple. Not because he's underrated. If he was rated as an RB I wager he'd be a solid 4*. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chimesAU 89 Posted August 1, 2015 Share Posted August 1, 2015 So why is MM rated a 3 star? Because he's underrated......sounds smartass but also true. He's a three star because he's the number one FB on 247's composite. No FB is going to be a 4* plain and simple. Not because he's underrated. If he was rated as an RB I wager he'd be a solid 4*. Yep Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
au_bsci_04 407 Posted August 1, 2015 Share Posted August 1, 2015 So why is MM rated a 3 star? Because he's underrated......sounds smartass but also true. He's a three star because he's the number one FB on 247's composite. No FB is going to be a 4* plain and simple. Not because he's underrated. If he was rated as an RB I wager he'd be a solid 4*. Yep He also hasn't played a down at RB at his new weight. It will be an interesting senior season to keep an eye on, from both a production and ranking standpoint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthGATiger 64 Posted August 1, 2015 Share Posted August 1, 2015 JMO...but I find it hard to believe that that our only "RB" commit will be a FB...nothing against MM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFDTiger80 790 Posted August 1, 2015 Share Posted August 1, 2015 JMO...but I find it hard to believe that that our only "RB" commit will be a FB...nothing against MM. MM plans on playing RB not FB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chimesAU 89 Posted August 1, 2015 Share Posted August 1, 2015 JMO...but I find it hard to believe that that our only "RB" commit will be a FB...nothing against MM. MM plan on playing Arab not FB. Always hard to find a guy to fill that Arab role. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthGATiger 64 Posted August 1, 2015 Share Posted August 1, 2015 HB then... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fredst 9,064 Posted August 1, 2015 Share Posted August 1, 2015 So why is MM rated a 3 star? Because he's underrated......sounds smartass but also true. He's a three star because he's the number one FB on 247's composite. No FB is going to be a 4* plain and simple. Not because he's underrated. If he was rated as an RB I wager he'd be a solid 4*. Yep He also hasn't played a down at RB at his new weight. It will be an interesting senior season to keep an eye on, from both a production and ranking standpoint. 835 yds, 13 TDs in the 2013 playoffs when KJ was hurt. New weight or not he can play RB. Obviously, time will tell but he's shown how productive he can be when he's given the opportunity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
au_bsci_04 407 Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 So why is MM rated a 3 star? Because he's underrated......sounds smartass but also true. He's a three star because he's the number one FB on 247's composite. No FB is going to be a 4* plain and simple. Not because he's underrated. If he was rated as an RB I wager he'd be a solid 4*. Yep He also hasn't played a down at RB at his new weight. It will be an interesting senior season to keep an eye on, from both a production and ranking standpoint. 835 yds, 13 TDs in the 2013 playoffs when KJ was hurt. New weight or not he can play RB. Obviously, time will tell but he's shown how productive he can be when he's given the opportunity. Wasn't questioning his ability to play RB, just stating that he has done so at a much heavier weight than what he will next year. Not saying that it will be better or worse, just making a general statement. As well as he played at a heavier weight, he might be world class at 215. We'll see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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