RB2

[NorthGATiger 1,801]

Concerning young guys please go watch Caddy and Ronnie during their TF seasons.  Caddy got playing time consistently around game 6.  RB ran very timid and looked nothing like he did in the following years.  I for one hope we don't have to put our running game on the shoulders of True Freshman.  I personally don't see it happening but the best case scenario is for K Mart to tear it up and surprise us all with how tough he runs between the tackles and becoming the top back we can rely on when we need to put a game away.

[augolf1716 21,123]

23 minutes ago, NorthGATiger said:

Concerning young guys please go watch Caddy and Ronnie during their TF seasons.  Caddy got playing time consistently around game 6.  RB ran very timid and looked nothing like he did in the following years.  I for one hope we don't have to put our running game on the shoulders of True Freshman.  I personally don't see it happening but the best case scenario is for K Mart to tear it up and surprise us all with how tough he runs between the tackles and becoming the top back we can rely on when we need to put a game away.

Heck Ronnie had fumble problems early 

[Royal Tiger 2]

Ronnie Brown redshirted his 1st year, and had major attitude issues during that season. He came in overconfident and had to realize everybody at that level was a stud in high school. Cadillac was really good as a frosh, but also had injury issues his first TWO seasons. His body wasn't strong enough to hold up in the SEC. KM, Whitlow and Asa Martin, in that order to start the year. Barrett and Shivers (unless he RS's) will be in the Eli Stove spot, Joiner will RS, and Miller will only get scrub time unless he can hold on to the ball. And then, he will only get carries around the goal line or between the tackles. Miller isn't an SEC back. Too slow and below avg hands. AU only took him to to keep that recruiting pipeline open in the future. Joiner is only 6'3 & 215 lbs, too thin to play TE, not fast enough to play RB at that size. Tall RB's need to be bulky or really fast or they are just a big target. That's why there are only a few tall backs who have been stars. Derrick Henry & Eddie George (bulky), Adrian Peterson & Eric Dickerson (4.3 speed). That's pretty much the entire list of tall backs who have been really successful. 

[WFE12 9,191]

Per Asa's Instagram

 

 

[AUld fAUx@ 2,584]

10 hours ago, Royal Tiger said:

Ronnie Brown redshirted his 1st year, and had major attitude issues during that season. He came in overconfident and had to realize everybody at that level was a stud in high school. Cadillac was really good as a frosh, but also had injury issues his first TWO seasons. His body wasn't strong enough to hold up in the SEC. KM, Whitlow and Asa Martin, in that order to start the year. Barrett and Shivers (unless he RS's) will be in the Eli Stove spot, Joiner will RS, and Miller will only get scrub time unless he can hold on to the ball. And then, he will only get carries around the goal line or between the tackles. Miller isn't an SEC back. Too slow and below avg hands. AU only took him to to keep that recruiting pipeline open in the future. Joiner is only 6'3 & 215 lbs, too thin to play TE, not fast enough to play RB at that size. Tall RB's need to be bulky or really fast or they are just a big target. That's why there are only a few tall backs who have been stars. Derrick Henry & Eddie George (bulky), Adrian Peterson & Eric Dickerson (4.3 speed). That's pretty much the entire list of tall backs who have been really successful. 

Welcome home,

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[aujeff11 6,243]

8 hours ago, WFE12 said:

Per Asa's Instagram

 

 

This melts my heart with joy. 

[NorthGATiger 1,801]

10 hours ago, Royal Tiger said:

Ronnie Brown redshirted his 1st year, and had major attitude issues during that season. He came in overconfident and had to realize everybody at that level was a stud in high school. Cadillac was really good as a frosh, but also had injury issues his first TWO seasons. His body wasn't strong enough to hold up in the SEC. KM, Whitlow and Asa Martin, in that order to start the year. Barrett and Shivers (unless he RS's) will be in the Eli Stove spot, Joiner will RS, and Miller will only get scrub time unless he can hold on to the ball. And then, he will only get carries around the goal line or between the tackles. Miller isn't an SEC back. Too slow and below avg hands. AU only took him to to keep that recruiting pipeline open in the future. Joiner is only 6'3 & 215 lbs, too thin to play TE, not fast enough to play RB at that size. Tall RB's need to be bulky or really fast or they are just a big target. That's why there are only a few tall backs who have been stars. Derrick Henry & Eddie George (bulky), Adrian Peterson & Eric Dickerson (4.3 speed). That's pretty much the entire list of tall backs who have been really successful. 

He did redshirt but he played early in the season before doing so.

Rushing & Receiving

 

• * indicates bowl stats included

						Rushing				Receiving				Scrimmage
Year	School	Conf	Class	Pos	G	Att	Yds	Avg	TD	Rec	Yds	Avg	TD	Plays	Yds	Avg	TD
2000	Auburn	SEC		RB	3	6	10	1.7	0					6	10	1.7	0
2001	Auburn	SEC	FR	RB	10	84	330	3.9	2	7	109	15.6	0	91	439	4.8	2
*2002	Auburn	SEC	SO	RB	12	175	1008	5.8	13	9	166	18.4	1	184	1174	6.4	14
*2003	Auburn	SEC	JR	RB	11	95	446	4.7	5	8	80	10.0	0	103	526	5.1	5
*2004	Auburn	SEC	SR	RB	12	153	913	6.0	8	34	313	9.2	1	187	1226	6.6	9
Career	Auburn					513	2707	5.3	28	58	668	11.5	2	571	3375	5

[McLoofus 35,182]

12 hours ago, NorthGATiger said:

Concerning young guys please go watch Caddy and Ronnie during their TF seasons.  Caddy got playing time consistently around game 6.  RB ran very timid and looked nothing like he did in the following years.  I for one hope we don't have to put our running game on the shoulders of True Freshman.  I personally don't see it happening but the best case scenario is for K Mart to tear it up and surprise us all with how tough he runs between the tackles and becoming the top back we can rely on when we need to put a game away.

Not all of us!

[bigbird 60,521]

37 minutes ago, McLoofus said:

Not all of us!

QFT

[steeleagle 2,945]

43 minutes ago, McLoofus said:

Not all of us!

I think KMart can be a successful back. I just can't see him be an every down back. As small as he is, and seeing how he blocks on pass plays (and its not always his fault, as he is simply getting overpowered by blitzing LBs and DEs). Watch the film on him on pass plays. It does not work well for Stidham...

And I hate a situational back like they used Barrett last year, who 90% of the time got a swing pass that either lost yards or gained about 1-2 yards. I don't wnat to see that again this year. 

[bigbird 60,521]

2 minutes ago, steeleagle said:

I think KMart can be a successful back. I just can't see him be an every down back. As small as he is, and seeing how he blocks on pass plays (and its not always his fault, as he is simply getting overpowered by blitzing LBs and DEs). Watch the film on him on pass plays. It does not work well for Stidham...

And I hate a situational back like they used Barrett last year, who 90% of the time got a swing pass that either lost yards or gained about 1-2 yards. I don't wnat to see that again this year. 

He's 195. And watch his running film. He certainly will be successful. He is just as good between the tackles as outside.

[AUld fAUx@ 2,584]

16 minutes ago, bigbird said:

QFT

My educational experience for the day.

Many thanks.

[steeleagle 2,945]

2 minutes ago, bigbird said:

He's 195. And watch his running film. He certainly will be successful. He is just as good between the tackles as outside.

Please don't misunderstand my comments. I agree, he has been successful between the tackles. I agree he can be a successful RB. I am not talking about his running ability. 

I just said I don't think he can be an every down back bc of his blocking. I have seen film on him, and he does a poor job of blocking or chipping those rushers like LBs and DE who weigh more than 30-50 Lbs on him. I have seen him bulldozed at times.

That is what I am focusing in on. Maybe he has improved in practices, and will show a better all round game in the fall. It is just how I feel for now....

[NorthGATiger 1,801]

29 minutes ago, bigbird said:

He's 195. And watch his running film. He certainly will be successful. He is just as good between the tackles as outside.

I agree he can do it I just don't know if he can do it 285 times lol.  Also my brain is fried this morning so forgive me but what is QFT?  Is that Quit ^%&^% Talking?

[AUld fAUx@ 2,584]

6 minutes ago, NorthGATiger said:

I agree he can do it I just don't know if he can do it 285 times lol.  Also my brain is fried this morning so forgive me but what is QFT?  Is that Quit ^%&^% Talking?

<frantically waving hand in the air to catch teacher's attention>

"QUOTED FOR TRUTH 

Used on internet forums when quoting someone with similar views as yours."

https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=QFT

[NorthGATiger 1,801]

19 minutes ago, AUld fAUx@ said:

<frantically waving hand in the air to catch teacher's attention>

"QUOTED FOR TRUTH 

Used on internet forums when quoting someone with similar views as yours."

https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=QFT

 

Ah ha!  Thank you

[McLoofus 35,182]

52 minutes ago, steeleagle said:

I just said I don't think he can be an every down back bc of his blocking. I have seen film on him, and he does a poor job of blocking or chipping those rushers like LBs and DE who weigh more than 30-50 Lbs on him. I have seen him bulldozed at times.

That is what I am focusing in on. Maybe he has improved in practices, and will show a better all round game in the fall. It is just how I feel for now....

Fair to say that his blocking has been a hindrance. Let's hope that his coaches have been working with him and that Gus is letting Chip exercise a modicum of creativity and common sense with the play calling that will allow for a freakishly gifted ball carrier to carry the damn football.

27 minutes ago, NorthGATiger said:

I agree he can do it I just don't know if he can do it 285 times lol. 

Let's hope that Gus has somehow finally learned that very few guys can and that none of them should when there are other guys who can play the position. I know we both belong to the choir here. I'm just not going to get over it until Gus and Tim do.

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Also my brain is fried this morning so forgive me but what is QFT?  Is that Quit ^%&^% Talking?

That actually is one of the options in addition to what Auld provided. I'm pretty sure I've been the target of both. 

[AUld fAUx@ 2,584]

3 minutes ago, McLoofus said:

...

That actually is one of the options in addition to what Auld provided. I'm pretty sure I've been the target of both. 

Also found Quantum Field Theory but, for the life of me, couldn't figure out any potential relevance.

[McLoofus 35,182]

9 minutes ago, AUld fAUx@ said:

Also found Quantum Field Theory but, for the life of me, couldn't figure out any potential relevance.

quan·tum

ˈkwän(t)əm/

noun

1. 1.

   PHYSICS

   a discrete quantity of energy proportional in magnitude to the frequency of the radiation it represents.
   
   
   This is a football (field) forum and all my takes are so hot they're radioactive, baby! QFT!

    

   I'm so sorry I owe all of you a big apology really I don't know what got into me there I'll QFT now....

[AUld fAUx@ 2,584]

12 minutes ago, McLoofus said:

quan·tum

ˈkwän(t)əm/

noun

1. 1.

   PHYSICS

   a discrete quantity of energy proportional in magnitude to the frequency of the radiation it represents.
   
   
   This is a football (field) forum and all my takes are so hot they're radioactive, baby! QFT!

    

   I'm so sorry I owe all of you a big apology really I don't know what got into me there I'll QFT now....

Walk the Planck!

[McLoofus 35,182]

3 minutes ago, AUld fAUx@ said:

Walk the Planck!

[mustache eagle 2,402]

Unfortunately, typically Gus's RB2 is QB1 ... until injury ... then RB2 will be QB2

[TexasTiger 12,851]

On 7/17/2018 at 7:32 PM, Apraser99 said:

It is the Gus Bus...we have no #2...lol

Until they’re #1.

[doc4aday 1,887]

If Cam Martin gets injured early on, who exactly will we turn to?  Who after Cam stands out as the next in line? With all of the fumbling going on with several of our backs, it is a bit scary to think of what might happen. Just an honest question guys nothing more or less!

 

WDE

[bigbird 60,521]

28 minutes ago, doc4aday said:

If Cam Martin gets injured early on, who exactly will we turn to?  Who after Cam stands out as the next in line? With all of the fumbling going on with several of our backs, it is a bit scary to think of what might happen. Just an honest question guys nothing more or less!

 

WDE

Worm or Asa