Tall, long armed MLB like the college S turned MLB for the Bears. Went to college in NM. Him.
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I certainly hope so.
I agree that I don’t recall seeing him blitz much. When he did he seemed to run straight to the blocker and not disengage. I thought that would have been an area that he might have excelled at right off the bat with his defensive end experience.
I just don't see it with Slade. I don't think he's a power back, not a tackle breaker. I think he is a back who excels in space. I guess we'll know by about the 8th game of the season.
Parsons is 245 as well as a true Soph. I recall a LB at Alabama recently that went 250/255.
We need RBs that can excel when the line can't block, blows up or is called on in a 4th and 5 with the game on the line. Hey, maybe RR will shock the world with his OC growth and puts his mark on the 2019 version of the ............RPO. Nah!
I think that so many of the all time great TBs are 5-9, 5-10, 200lbs: Sweetness, Emmitt, Barry, and that is in the NFL. I think 5-10 200lb is still a perfect size.
I believe in the fire hydrant tailback, for sure. I just don't think that's Slade's game. Just like I don't think Clifford is a running quarterback. If I'm wrong I couldn't be more delighted...
You're overstating Saquon's impact on the team as a freshman. He missed a couple games mid-season with an injury and we ended the season on a 4 game losing streak. His immense talent was obvious but he most certainly did not "turn around the team" as a freshman.
Exactly. You got two guys revising history to support their glass half empty approach.
Perhaps my post wasn't worded very well.
That team never "turned around" but would have been a disaster without the emergence of true Fr Barkley. He had 1,076 yards rushing with just under 6 ypc on a team that had the worst OL in history. The team rushed for just over 1,700. Lynch was the second best option that year. Barkley also had 161 yards receiving. He missed 3 games, Temple in a coach's decision (he had one carry) and both the Army and Indiana games. Then he had his breakout game vs tOSU.
I would argue we would have lost to MD (we won by 1 point) and San Diego State. With those two losses, we'd have missed the Bowl game and had a loosing season.
No.
QB is the position where experience matters most, and I don’t think I even need to argue that, do i?
Experience at RB is a luxury, and more important to PassPro than anything else.
But if there’s any position in all of team sports where a guy can come in fresh and perform well, it’s RB. So much of an RB’s statistical success is dependent on QB/OL/downfield blocking.
I think I'll wait till I see Mr. Slade breaking tackles at Iowa City. Unless you have the power of clairvoyance.
Too many negative vibes from you. I’ll bet 80% of Slade’s carries last year were between the tackles.
Slade is a decent back. I expect he’ll be better than last year, bigger and more complete. We have been spoiled, though. I am intrigued by Brown’s top end speed, but he hasn’t had the chance to show much so far. I liked the BOB offense when PSU emptied the backfield by splitting the back wide. That would take advantage of Brown’s speed. No way could an LB or SS cover him.
Cain looked the best in the spring game. I am not sure which PSU back from the past he best resembles, but you can see whatever it is, he’s got it.
Cain looked the best in the spring game. I am not sure which PSU back from the past he best resembles, but you can see whatever it is, he’s got it.
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Are we really down on Slade?? Man, I think he's going to have a great year! The backfield is LOADED.
Galt in an interview said Clifford improved his time in the 4.5 range. Not sure if I believe that number but even if he runs 4.6, that’s plenty fast for this offense. I think your concerns are unfounded.
Dunno about others but I'm not down on Slade in the least. In fact he'd be high on my list of likely breakout players. I just think ideally two or three tailbacks contribute and that they all bring different things to the table. We know what Slade and Cain can do and they're different things.
Best success at the TB position in the B1G is fresh legs in the second half. Anyone disagree?
Best success at the TB position in the B1G is fresh legs in the second half. Anyone disagree?
Seider has already said that RB will be by committee this season. His reasoning was that he thought Sanders broke down at points last season, leading to rather unproductive games.
Slade isn't just a scat back, please everyone take a chance to review his high school tape. He is a very solid runner between the tackles, not necessarily because of power, but because he has elite vision and anticipation - he finds the hole and gets through it quickly. You don't have to be Jerome Bettis to be a successful between-the-tackles runner.
Between Slade, Cain, and Brown I think we have a solid 3-headed monster - high end speed, quickness, and power. It will also be interesting to see if Ford works into the rotation joining the roster a bit behind the others on the depth chart.
Slade isn't just a scat back, please everyone take a chance to review his high school tape. He is a very solid runner between the tackles, not necessarily because of power, but because he has elite vision and anticipation - he finds the hole and gets through it quickly. You don't have to be Jerome Bettis to be a successful between-the-tackles runner.
Between Slade, Cain, and Brown I think we have a solid 3-headed monster - high end speed, quickness, and power. It will also be interesting to see if Ford works into the rotation joining the roster a bit behind the others on the depth chart.
Slade had 45 attempts for 257 yards last year. That is a total of 11 carries difference from Sanders before he started. Also Slade had 27 yards in the bowl game with very few carries. We will be more than fine.
Slade is an instinctive and natural runner. He finds seams to run through before they close using his speed. Brown is an awesome back with pure speed and strength. On the other hand, with Cain Penn State has a power back. Each of the three has different skill set. Coaches must play all of them including young freshman. Keep running the ball when running game is working. Keep them fresh.
He’s very long for a LB, as is Cam Brown. Smith obviously more muscle mass and better talent but both have body type more of DE.
I think Georgia has proven that you can keep 3 vg RB's together and happy. The learning curve is this year . No slight on Ford and I hope he takes his time developing.this year
He’s very long for a LB, as is Cam Brown. Smith obviously more muscle mass and better talent but both have body type more of DE.
Anyone else concerned how big Shorter is? Was compared to AJ Green out of HS but AJ was and still is thin. Shorter pushing 240 depending on his meal. He’ll be so vital to this season. I’m not convinced Daniel George doesn’t get serious run at some point.
Cain should play a lot and has that nasty demeanor we need. Very good chance at leading the team in carries etc.
Even at 243, very light for DE at big time program. Ideally, situational pass rusher. Worries how he’ll hold up all game against the run vs the big boys are valid. He’d come in fresh to rush passer last year, big difference in comparison to Shareef.
Safety, as always the weakness of this defense. Taylor solid but slow. No idea what we’re getting at other spot. Hard to believe Wade takes the leap. He’s a slot corner at best who gets bull dozed in run support, not sure his head is in the game half the time. With him coming back, really hope he wasn’t promised PT to stay. Sutherland probably a better option and Brisker the wild card. Moving Holmes to safety may be a signal additional help is needed but RB is stacked. If I’m attacking this defense it’s vertically, testing the safeties as the corners pass them off and running at Shaka.
