aubie17 65 Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 Anyone else notice that he almost always jumps to catch passes even when there is no need to do so? I don't see other receivers doing this. Is it an old habit of his? Seems that it is something NFL teams will want to work out of him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StatTiger 3,188 Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 In most cases, he is attempting to reach the ball at its highest point, which is difficult to defend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aubie17 65 Posted November 7, 2014 Author Share Posted November 7, 2014 Thanks for responding Stat. Sorry, my statement was not clear. I know receivers jump to catch the ball at the highest point. Go back and watch as he rarely stays on his feet when catching a pass---even one directly in his gut---see the one in the ole Miss game he caught when nick spun away from the lineman and then hit him wide open for 40 yards---no one around him pass in his midsection and he jumped... This is just one example from that game... Not wanting to make a big deal... Just something I noticed that he seems to do more than other receivers. Seems like a bad habit to me but I am no expert. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FormerlySec38Row34 56 Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 Thanks for responding Stat. Sorry, my statement was not clear. I know receivers jump to catch the ball at the highest point. Go back and watch as he rarely stays on his feet when catching a pass---even one directly in his gut---see the one in the ole Miss game he caught when nick spun away from the lineman and then hit him wide open for 40 yards---no one around him pass in his midsection and he jumped... This is just one example from that game... Not wanting to make a big deal... Just something I noticed that he seems to do more than other receivers. Seems like a bad habit to me but I am no expert. With the way he catches almost anything in his general area, I'd say teach the rest of the receivers to do the same Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aubie17 65 Posted November 7, 2014 Author Share Posted November 7, 2014 Thanks for responding Stat. Sorry, my statement was not clear. I know receivers jump to catch the ball at the highest point. Go back and watch as he rarely stays on his feet when catching a pass---even one directly in his gut---see the one in the ole Miss game he caught when nick spun away from the lineman and then hit him wide open for 40 yards---no one around him pass in his midsection and he jumped... This is just one example from that game... Not wanting to make a big deal... Just something I noticed that he seems to do more than other receivers. Seems like a bad habit to me but I am no expert. With the way he catches almost anything in his general area, I'd say teach the rest of the receivers to do the same ;)/> great point Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AU Is Gold 410 Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 I've noticed it too aubie17. My dad and I both were wondering the same thing. It's weird someone else noticed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatBoCamRob 30 Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 I'll try to fill you guys in, as I played a little "Y" in junior high. You see, by jumping in the air just before the ball hits your hands, you allow less deflecting force from the palms. The proper way to execute the jump catch is to jump with both feet, not just skipping off of one leg. It also helps if you yell "watah," like Bruce Lee when you jump. Do we have any film where Duke has been micced up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibson SG 88 Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 It cushions the ball and it also shields him from any defender that may be around. In my opinion, it is smart. In a situation like last week in Oxford, his main goal was to catch that ball, not turn it up for more yards (which he did anyways). That was a possession type reception, not a clean route. He did the right thing by jumping to catch it. The first time he drops one because of that, then we can start to question it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dual-Threat Rigby 8,838 Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 seeing as how he's used in this offense as a possession receiver and not a speed receiver, it's alright. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AU64 10,122 Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 seeing as how he's used in this offense as a possession receiver and not a speed receiver, it's alright. Watch how the OM receivers caught the ball...without breaking stride which is why they were beating our DBs after they caught the ball. Our WRs (other than on the long ones to Sammie) rarely make much yardage after the catch. Duke is plenty fast enough to run away from LBs if he catches the ball on the run...but as noted, he seems to have the "possession" receiver mentality and first thing is to make the catch ...which he is certainly good at. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McLoofus 35,182 Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 seeing as how he's used in this offense as a possession receiver and not a speed receiver, it's alright. Watch how the OM receivers caught the ball...without breaking stride which is why they were beating our DBs after they caught the ball. Our WRs (other than on the long ones to Sammie) rarely make much yardage after the catch. Duke is plenty fast enough to run away from LBs if he catches the ball on the run...but as noted, he seems to have the "possession" receiver mentality and first thing is to make the catch ...which he is certainly good at. Well, you also have to consider how the routes are designed and how the ball is being thrown. Gus doesn't have a lot of crossing routes designed to hit a receiver in stride, never has. He's got a few down the sideline. And while Nick has had a higher completion percentage as of late, he still doesn't tend to hit guys in the numbers. Marcus Davis was wide open for his touchdown the other night, but he still had to make a hell of a catch to convert. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PowerOfDixieland 3,227 Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 I believe much of it has to do with using his body to shield the defender. I'd have to go back and watch the video, but in this picture he may not have had to jump. He is putting himself in position where the DB can't reach over the top to deflect the pass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNtiger55 6 Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 Now if we can just get Sammie to lay out for one of those deeeep balls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cole256 17,084 Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 Nah we need to get duke to block some Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooltigger21 0 Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 It would be nice to see him catch one in stride and take it to the house but as long as he catches it that's good enough. This offense can move and score fine. Just keep catching the ball and making first downs and let the tempo get going. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AUsince72 11,084 Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 Has Duke made a "mundane" catch yet? Seems like almost every catch he makes is crucial in one way or the other....or just spectacular! He might be my favorite receiver since Tillman, Tillman, Tillman!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weagl1 1,790 Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 With all the drops in the past I'm just glad to see our guys catching it this year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexava 6,974 Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 Nah we need to get duke to block some he could definitely improve blocking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cole256 17,084 Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 I think I've only seen two catches he made in stride one he ran it a good bit before being caught behind and the other he dropped that I think he would have taken for a td. Sammie is my favorite wr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taiyushka 0 Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 I think I've only seen two catches he made in stride one he ran it a good bit before being caught behind and the other he dropped that I think he would have taken for a td. Sammie is my favorite wr No one would have ever guessed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weagle06 75 Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 I love Sammie but I feel like he doesn't attack the ball like he should most of the time. He lets the ball come to him. On the long TD last week the defender almost batted it down but just missed. If Sammie goes after that ball it isn't even close. He did attack on the critical third down a little later. I feel like over all the past 3 years there have been some long balls that if he lays out for, he catches. He is electric to watch. I feel like this trait makes Duke exceptional though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StatTiger 3,188 Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 I love Sammie but I feel like he doesn't attack the ball like he should most of the time. He lets the ball come to him. On the long TD last week the defender almost batted it down but just missed. If Sammie goes after that ball it isn't even close. He did attack on the critical third down a little later. I feel like over all the past 3 years there have been some long balls that if he lays out for, he catches. He is electric to watch. I feel like this trait makes Duke exceptional though. I agree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AU Tytrocious 24 Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 I'm willing to bet that Duke does a little jump to keep his feet with him if he gets hit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
around4ever 4,139 Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 D'haquille is French for jumper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dual-Threat Rigby 8,838 Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 I think I've only seen two catches he made in stride one he ran it a good bit before being caught behind and the other he dropped that I think he would have taken for a td. Sammie is my favorite wr I think that's blindingly obvious Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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