I commented on that too today. After DeAndrew's fumble, he was right back in the game on the next series.
Is Henry our best back. ?
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This vote is for #4 still. He does so many things well in addidtion to being a very good running back.
The gap is narrowing quickly, though.
The gap is narrowing quickly, though.
Maybe because of his prior mistakes that got him in the doghouse? He doesn't give him much leeway...
I get it, you're a Tyren fan. But it's a little ridiculous to say the best back on the field is on the bench. He may prove you right, one day, but that's not today.
I have said this many times. But I think it has to do with his super long legs. It's like he is gliding... and then when he does get tackled... he falls for an extra 3 yards. Always falling forward
My observations on our RBs:
TJ runs like he is a proven back that knows he'll be a pro next year.
Kenyan Drake runs like it's the last time he'll get the ball ever (and may well be).
Derrick Henry runs like a German Panzer over a bunch of sissy Frenchmen.
TJ runs like he is a proven back that knows he'll be a pro next year.
Kenyan Drake runs like it's the last time he'll get the ball ever (and may well be).
Derrick Henry runs like a German Panzer over a bunch of sissy Frenchmen.
I think TJ was feeling the affects from his injury. He didn't look like the same back out there tonight and he appeared to be limping at times. That being said, he is our best back. And to me it isn't really close. It was tough sledding running out there then he sparked us when Blake went out. He has my vote. That isn't to say Henry is a bad back. He is not. I just feel TJ is the man.
Sip, I thought this game that he really came to life -- started hitting the hole with some force and then letting his natural abilities take over. He seemed timid before getting smacked in the face in the 1st half...it seemed to wake him up. Also, I don't know if it is his running so high, but he seems awkward at times...not the most agile or shifty back. But with his size, speed and power he is tough to tackle when determined.
Did you see CNS talking with KD toward the end of the game. KD wanted to go in and CNS just said to the effect, "You put the ball on the ground." In his defense so did DW and BS, but they kept playing...
We have three all-Americans running the ball, sharing the carries....having Henry as a 3rd quarter weapon is huge
Especially when you see how the other two fumbled. Drake had it raked from him as he was pushing for more
I really enjoy watching TJ run. He glides, cuts and then bang finishes every run. He had two or three effort runs yesterday where there was nothing there but he ran mad and made something out of nothing. Plus, he' great on the screen pass. The line didn't run blk well until FL got tired but maybe they found a little confidence then. Can't complain about their pass blocking at all.
We have to remember also that UF was selling out to stop the run. Running lanes will be better moving forward. I believe talent wise, the Gators are the best def we will face. Scheme may not be the best but talent for sure. We will run on lesser opponents because of what we did in the passing game today.
agreed 100%. florida demonstrated to everyone what will happen if they sell out to stop the run. by the 3d quarter, their defense was beaten down.
i still think its TJ, DH and KD and i am really glad we don't have to face any of them this year
Im beginning to wonder if Saban is trying to drive home a message, this is one area if KD improves he has the opportunity to be great at the next level.
originally put this comment in the post-game thread:
With great performances by Cooper and Sims...and White to compliment them...and Henry...it's easy to forget about Drake. In terms of pure athletic ability, he may be the most gifted of all....fumbles aside, that young man can arguably do more things on a football than any of them...Here's hoping he has a great year....
Like SIP, I wonder why he gets less leeway...I'm thinking that he's not doing something that he's coached to do in terms of ball protection..or maybe he puts in on the ground in practice more than the other guys...must be something like that..
With great performances by Cooper and Sims...and White to compliment them...and Henry...it's easy to forget about Drake. In terms of pure athletic ability, he may be the most gifted of all....fumbles aside, that young man can arguably do more things on a football than any of them...Here's hoping he has a great year....
Like SIP, I wonder why he gets less leeway...I'm thinking that he's not doing something that he's coached to do in terms of ball protection..or maybe he puts in on the ground in practice more than the other guys...must be something like that..
White doesn't have a fumbling problem. I don't recall him ever doing it before. Drake, OTOH, scares me every time he touches the ball. He's a great player, but he has a problem with holding onto the ball.
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