Tenpenny is an Eddie Lacy type power back. We lose sight of that because of Henry.Wow Tenpenny benches 335. Didn't know he was that strong
Really what we have is Thunder - Tenpenny, Lightening - Jones, and Tsunami - Henry
Tenpenny is an Eddie Lacy type power back. We lose sight of that because of Henry.Wow Tenpenny benches 335. Didn't know he was that strong
Henry "Tenpenny" Jones sounds like a good name for a heavyweight boxer...Tenpenny is an Eddie Lacy type power back. We lose sight of that because of Henry.
Really what we have is Thunder - Tenpenny, Lightening - Jones, and Tsunami - Henry
Maybe we can somehow morph them into one back... He would be the first 7* playerHenry "Tenpenny" Jones sounds like a good name for a heavyweight boxer...
One word. Wishbone.Maybe we can somehow morph them into one back... He would be the first 7* player
Did he ever even visit/camp at Bama?We're we recruiting Alqua Muhammad hard? I see where he committed to the canes.
Came on an UOV but nothing realy. We were a hat on the table and nothing more.Did he ever even visit/camp at Bama?
I know the announcers were saying that he was very impressive the entire week and he did have a very good game as wellNot trying to start another Reuben Foster thread, but didn't he win some kind of mvp award also?
I believe he won the MVP trophy for the UA game.Not trying to start another Reuben Foster thread, but didn't he win some kind of mvp award also?
Let's consider this year. Alabama has two thousand yard rushers, and one of those was a true freshman. They also didn't get to use some of the packages they wanted to because of injuries. Finally, a walk-on got significant playing time (twice as many attempts at Corey Grant did after transferring to Auburn). The only thing that would keep any of those guys off the field is if they are not healthy, or if they are simply not cut out for playing at an SEC level.Second time the announcer has commented on the fact that Bama has several top RB commitments First time he wondered if Tenpenny might flip to Ark. Second time he says there's "only one ball".
No such comments about any other team, even when he points out that ATM has 10 recruits who can play for WR.
Interesting.
Let's consider this year. Alabama has two thousand yard rushers, and one of those was a true freshman. They also didn't get to use some of the packages they wanted to because of injuries. Finally, a walk-on got significant playing time (twice as many attempts at Corey Grant did after transferring to Auburn). The only thing that would keep any of those guys off the field is if they are not healthy, or if they are simply not cut out for playing at an SEC level.
As we saw this year, the bottle neck sorts itself out very quickly. I assume there will be a redshirt on who ever needs it, and instant playing time for who ever doesn't. This is a non-issue. Lacy will be gone after this year, Yeldon will be gone in a couple of years, and injuries will happen (at any school, Alabama doesn't abuse their backs like some).
I think some people are so locked into the three year running back at Alabama that they forget that most running backs play for 5 years. If you play running back at Alabama, and you're any good, you'll see the field.
I like Howell a lot. Great work ethic and there is absolutely no question that people like him are part of the reason teams like Alabama win championships. However, he's averaged 2.7 yards per rush and never looked like he was capable of doing much more than that. Grant's unimpressive 3.2 average is backed up by discernible ability.But would Grant have beaten out Howell?
Yeldon was certainly in the right place at the right time. So were Mark and Trent.There is a place for a lot backs and I think our backfield shows the best case for each side of the coin: Lacy waited for his chance and seized it; Yeldon came in and immediately played.
Not to disagree with you, but Howell averaged that amount because he was given the ball on obvious run plays in mop-up duty, with 2nd string blockers, versus mad defenses.I like Howell a lot. Great work ethic and there is absolutely no question that people like him are part of the reason teams like Alabama win championships. However, he's averaged 2.7 yards per rush and never looked like he was capable of doing much more than that.
I'm really not knocking the guy, but comparing a walk-on senior to a four star sophomore is a tough comparison. I like Howell, I appreciate him, but I watched him play. He wasn't a threat to do a whole lot. Was he better than a lot of backs I've seen? Sure, but I don't think there's any real debate on whether Alabama would have given those touches to a younger guy/someone with a bit more natural talent had he been available.Not to disagree with you, but Howell averaged that amount because he was given the ball on obvious run plays in mop-up duty, with 2nd string blockers, versus mad defenses.