Kenyan Drake's Explosiveness

sanjosecrimson · Oct 13, 2013

I have had the pleasure of watching Alabama football for the better part of 30 years, I can't recalled a Bama RB as explosive as he is in the backfield.
Drake looks like he is shot out of a cannon. he hits the gaps or holes so quickly that he is in the second level before you know it. not too mentioned, he appears to go the distance with every touch!! Scary...

man, the guy is fun and exciting to watch. he also has some nice catches in space. we should put him in the slot with his speed.

got to love the Drake!! :wink:

GrayTide · Oct 13, 2013

Bobby Humphrey and Tony Nathan would be the closest I can recall, both pretty fair runners in their day. I do like Drake a lot he is a great change of pace and backup for TJ.

TiderGreg · Oct 13, 2013

Something about Georgia and RB's, like South Florida and Receiver's. Many scouts are taking notice of Drake and believe he is faster to the hole than any of our backs.

RTR91 · Oct 13, 2013

Many, if not all, Bama fans laughed at Matt Millen for saying Kenyan is better than TJ. I started wondering last night if TJ benefited from going through spring camp last year while Kenyan didn't arrive until the summer. Each guy is better at different things. Just wonder if we would have seen Kenyan more in 2012 if he and TJ had the same amount of practice.

CrimsonJag · Oct 13, 2013

After this last year, I knew Bama had something special in Drake:

TiderGreg · Oct 13, 2013

RTR91 said:
Many, if not all, Bama fans laughed at Matt Millen for saying Kenyan is better than TJ. I started wondering last night if TJ benefited from going through spring camp last year while Kenyan didn't arrive until the summer. Each guy is better at different things. Just wonder if we would have seen Kenyan more in 2012 if he and TJ had the same amount of practice.

That a good question, along with the dog house. All I know is that most fans I know knew that he was really good, kind of a secret that would produce when given the opportunity. We have seen it coming.

TideMom2Boys · Oct 13, 2013

RTR91 said:
Many, if not all, Bama fans laughed at Matt Millen for saying Kenyan is better than TJ. I started wondering last night if TJ benefited from going through spring camp last year while Kenyan didn't arrive until the summer. Each guy is better at different things. Just wonder if we would have seen Kenyan more in 2012 if he and TJ had the same amount of practice.

I was one of those people, but it does make you think now. It is a good problem to have though.

CrimSonami · Oct 13, 2013

My brother and I were talking about KD last night. We're both of the impression that with more weight and better blocking technique we expect to see the game reps match that of TJY.

RTR!!!

JBama_in_PCOLA · Oct 13, 2013

Drake has that sudden speed. He kicks it in quicker than TJ. TJ is better between the tackles which is why he's number 1. Drake is that in space back we need. Glad to know he's number 2/1...

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rgw · Oct 13, 2013

Drake's speed is an asset so long as the OL blocks well like yesterday night. If he gets past the LOS then every run is potentially a big gainer.

deliveryman35 · Oct 13, 2013

Agreed, Drake has great burst, something that you really cannot coach. Anywhere else, he would be the starting RB.

Harmost · Oct 13, 2013

Actually a big time short yardage asset because of the way he attacks the hole.

TiderGreg · Oct 13, 2013

JBama_in_PCOLA said:
Drake has that sudden speed. He kicks it in quicker than TJ. TJ is better between the tackles which is why he's number 1. Drake is that in space back we need. Glad to know he's number 2/1...

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Yes, Drake is the best from point A to B. I was really starting to think he was the superior back until one of TJ's late elusive runs that have been lacking some this year, running like a deer. But which strength is better? I think it's a draw and we have another Mark and Trent situation on our hands

Both these guys are NFL backs.

JBama_in_PCOLA · Oct 13, 2013

TiderGreg said:
Yes, Drake is the best from point A to B. I was really starting to think he was the superior back until one of TJ's late elusive runs that have been lacking some this year, running like a deer. But which strength is better? I think it's a draw and we have another Mark and Trent situation on our hands Both these guys are NFL backs.

Yes we do! Good problem to have. We have sured up the position now we goes a long way towards what we are trying to achieve.

He's surprised me a little though.

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TiderGreg · Oct 13, 2013

JBama_in_PCOLA said:
Yes we do! Good problem to have. We have sured up the position now we goes a long way towards what we are trying to achieve.

He's surprised me a little though.

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When you have one back having one of his best career games 16 for 124, 2 TD's and a 7.6 average, and you're talking about the other guy, then things are good!

JBama_in_PCOLA · Oct 13, 2013

TiderGreg said:
When you have one back having one of his best career games 16 for 124, 2 TD's and a 7.6 average, and you're talking about the other guy, then things are good!

Hadn't thought about it like that. lol

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alwayshavebeen · Oct 13, 2013

I'm just tickled that we have established our 1 - 2 punch at RB. That has been a big part of our success since Coach Saban arrived. Doesn't hurt that our O-Line is coming together and I really like our Center and Freshman Right Guard.

BamaInMo1 · Oct 13, 2013

This squad is really beginning to gell. Without the drops and two turnovers (not the norm) we score 60 or 70 on UK last night. We're about to put it all together at just the right time.
Drake is a very good running back with the ability to get that much better (scary, huh?).

CrimsonForce · Oct 13, 2013

Really like KD, just wanna see him do it against LSU and in SECCG.

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TiderJack · Oct 13, 2013

BamaInMo1 said:
This squad is really beginning to gell. Without the drops and two turnovers (not the norm) we score 60 or 70 on UK last night. We're about to put it all together at just the right time.
Drake is a very good running back with the ability to get that much better (scary, huh?).

I agree. This game gave me a 2012 feeling,I felt we had the confidence every time we took the field we were going to score (I know it was KY but.....).

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