AUbritt 611 Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 Really nice free read from Ryan Black at AUC. Nice nugget about Mont Adams, who was someone who really encouraged Peyton, as well as other good comments from coaches and fellow players. Barber himself makes the most sage observation, though: In the aftermath, Barber stood as the voice of reason. It's just one game, he said, and to assume he'll automatically start pumping out 100-yard games every week — or that he's even wrested the starting job away from Thomas — is premature. Premature, sure. I agree. But we're pulling for you, Peyton. Keep working hard, and good things will happen! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stripe 5 Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 Not available. Link bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC4AU04 21 Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 I love his attitude and work ethic. I'm rooting for him to have a blowout year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bosco 0 Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 http://auburn.247sports.com/Article/Peyton-Barber-This-is-what-Ive-been-waiting-on-39208649 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auburnguy101 325 Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 Only guy on offense who showed up I feel. Going to be the starter until someone out performs him.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasTiger 12,811 Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 Only guy on offense who showed up I feel. Going to be the starter until someone out performs him.... Yeah, no one blocked, caught a pass, etc. :-\ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FoundationEagle 637 Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 Barber looked good for a first game. He didn't run with the power and authority of CAP or Mason, but maybe that will come with time. I seem to remember both of those guys needing a couple games to really get in gear. Barber is very good at finding small holes and darting through them. If the OLine can improve on opening holes and give PB some actual room to play, he will look even better. But, does anyone how accurate his throwing arm is? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caleb1633 1,418 Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 Barber looked good for a first game. He didn't run with the power and authority of CAP or Mason, but maybe that will come with time. I seem to remember both of those guys needing a couple games to really get in gear. Barber is very good at finding small holes and darting through them. If the OLine can improve on opening holes and give PB some actual room to play, he will look even better. But, does anyone how accurate his throwing arm is? ;)/> I like PB's style far more than CAP's. CAP would just bull rush straight into the O-Line a lot of times and get 1 yard. Other times, it'd work out for him and he'd break through. PB's style reminded me of Mark Ingram's in 2009. Big guy, tough to bring down, good vision and patience, and accelerates through the hole. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auburn4ever 1,266 Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 Peyton played an awesome game. What happened to Roc? I looked for him but never saw him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gilstein21 1 Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 He was pretty good in pass protection too. Made a good block on one of Louis's sweeps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FoundationEagle 637 Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 Peyton played an awesome game. What happened to Roc? I looked for him but never saw him. Roc started. Got banged up early Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaxP 137 Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 I saw him run into the back of one of his lineman and knock him clean on his face. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey 16,550 Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 I think Barber is closer to what Gus is looking for in a RB. At least he's more like Tre and CAP than the others are. Now that (hopefully) all the Super Air Raid talk will subside Barber could well be the man at RB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FoundationEagle 637 Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 I think Barber is closer to what Gus is looking for in a RB. At least he's more like Tre and CAP than the others are. Now that (hopefully) all the Super Air Raid talk will subside Barber could well be the man at RB. But can he play LINEBACKER?????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey 16,550 Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 I think Barber is closer to what Gus is looking for in a RB. At least he's more like Tre and CAP than the others are. Now that (hopefully) all the Super Air Raid talk will subside Barber could well be the man at RB. But can he play LINEBACKER?????? He'd probably try to get in front of the opposing ball carrier instead of chasing him out of bounds ten yards downfield. Not to derail the thread, but not starting seems to have lit a fire in Cass. He had a good second quarter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TitanTiger 20,471 Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 Only guy on offense who showed up I feel. Going to be the starter until someone out performs him.... Yeah, no one blocked, caught a pass, etc. :-\ Do other fanbases have these kinds of folks that think in extremes about everything? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TitanTiger 20,471 Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 To me, Barber is almost a CAP clone. They have very similar running styles, similar speed and acceleration. They are pounders - a bludgeon that will get a consistent 4.5 yds and rip off a 15-20 yarder here and there, get stopped for no gain every now and then. Not home run hitters, but can move the pile. I liked Jovon's nine-yarder right before tweaking his ankle. He's got size and burst. We'll see, but I think Robinson will end up being the guy barring injury. But it's nice to know we really have three guys who can all get it done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasTiger 12,811 Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 To me, Barber is almost a CAP clone. They have very similar running styles, similar speed and acceleration. They are pounders - a bludgeon that will get a consistent 4.5 yds and rip off a 15-20 yarder here and there, get stopped for no gain every now and then. Not home run hitters, but can move the pile. I liked Jovon's nine-yarder right before tweaking his ankle. He's got size and burst. We'll see, but I think Robinson will end up being the guy barring injury. But it's nice to know we really have three guys who can all get it done. If he gets the carries, I think we'll see Peyton slipping more tackles and getting more yards after contact than CAP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AUbritt 611 Posted September 6, 2015 Author Share Posted September 6, 2015 Not available. Link bad. Sorry, when I posted, it wasn't VIP -- that's how I was able to read it. I tried to make sure the link was right this morning to repost, and now it's gone dark. I'll look for the Mont Adams quote somewhere else -- that was really nice encouragement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sevenlee36 1,654 Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 Really like Barber. we have 3 really good backs all different styles all could start anywhere imo. Barber remimds me more of Tre Mason because he will find a hole when there is only a crack, great vision. When he gets through the crack he's looking to take it the distance everytime. I would say Roc is Caddillac and Barber is Ronnie Brown. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plainstalk 32 Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 Great vision, follows his blocks well. Solid back that reminds me of Emmit Smith, not the biggest, fastest or strongest but effective. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metafour 4,958 Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 not the biggest, fastest or strongest but effective. He's ~220-225 pounds and strong as s***. This part of your post makes no sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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