News Article: 2015 RB Xavian Marks Joins the Football Team

capnfrog · Jul 21, 2015

250 lb. tackles hit about as hard as 250 lb linebackers Mr. Gman4tide

skrayper77 · Jul 21, 2015

If he lines up in the backfield in a split or I set with Henry, then we have a "bloody your nose between the tackles" and "run a trap or sweep and good luck catching the guy" in the backfield at the same time.

Might make implementing a little Triple O into the mix worth it.

tide96 · Jul 21, 2015

Pure emergency option, but an option that we can use this season all-the-same.

RTR91 · Jul 21, 2015

skrayper77 said:
He may be small, but he's incredibly fast.

For those of us more used to reading 40 times, HUDL lists his 40 time at 4.38

Found the stats from the March 2014 Houston Nike SPARQ event. He ran a 4.43 there. Link

jabcmb · Jul 21, 2015

Welcome to Xavian and good luck in your Crimson Tide future!!

TiderJack · Jul 21, 2015

tide96 said:
Pure emergency option, but an option that we can use this season all-the-same.

Correct IMO. It is almost August and he had not signed with anyone else so those comparing him to David Palmer and Joey Jones you are correct in size and speed but most likely not in talent. We needed a body at RB and we got one. I think a better comparison is Brandon Brooks who returned kick-offs (one for a TD against the Barn) for one year because of his speed.

gman4tide · Jul 21, 2015

capnfrog said:
250 lb. tackles hit about as hard as 250 lb linebackers Mr. Gman4tide

Which was really my point. Don't take it personally...i was just trying to point out the diff era's.

uaintn · Jul 21, 2015

I guess you never know how things translate to the football field, but that's an attention-getting 100-meter time. The 7th and 8th place runners in the 2014 men's Div. I finals ran 10.23. He's a long way (relatively speaking) from the winning time, but still....

FitToBeTide · Jul 21, 2015

skrayper77 said:
If he lines up in the backfield in a split or I set with Henry, then we have a "bloody your nose between the tackles" and "run a trap or sweep and good luck catching the guy" in the backfield at the same time.

Might make implementing a little Triple O into the mix worth it.

Ant Man and Hulk.

gamersfuel · Jul 21, 2015

we need bodies at RB. coaches arent looking for him to start. Or even get meaningful playing time. But like all the others, he'll get his chances to make a difference. And who knows. Scat backs can have a role in an offense. as far as KR and PR goes, he has the speed. But Saban could care less about how fast you are. He wants someone that knows how to field kicks.

Blindside13 · Jul 21, 2015

I trust the coaches gave this kid a scholarship because they believe he has talent and not to just have a body out there. I can guarantee you when school starts and the walk ons start showing up they will find a scout team back or two. With his speed any
time he has the ball he is a threat to take it to the house. Maybe we have a Darrin Sproles type in the making or a player like the guy that played for LSU a few years back his name escapes me right now. I would be happy if he turns out like either one of them . All that being said welcome aboard Xavian.

dvil doc · Jul 21, 2015

George Ranch was opened in 2010. They are in the 4A classification.

The GR website states the Marks brothers signed with New Mexico State. Guess they changed their minds.

oldtimetider · Jul 21, 2015

Lord have Mercy...Joey Jones and Preston Gothard...Penn State...1983. I was at work and a coworker called me and was "calling" the last drive of the game to me over the phone...a great, great comeback and one more score and x pt would seal the win...He screamed over the phone, Touchdown Bama!! Touchdown Bama!!.....Then NO, THEY CALLED HIM OUT, THEY CALLED HIM OUT, THEY CALLED HIM OUT!!! Jones was standing right over the top of Gothard in the back of the PS endzone....ref who called him out was a PSU grad...
dang...now I won't sleep tonight....

im4uainva · Jul 21, 2015

oldtimetider said:
Lord have Mercy...Joey Jones and Preston Gothard...Penn State...1983. I was at work and a coworker called me and was "calling" the last drive of the game to me over the phone...a great, great comeback and one more score and x pt would seal the win...He screamed over the phone, Touchdown Bama!! Touchdown Bama!!.....Then NO, THEY CALLED HIM OUT, THEY CALLED HIM OUT, THEY CALLED HIM OUT!!! Jones was standing right over the top of Gothard in the back of the PS endzone....ref who called him out was a PSU grad...
dang...now I won't sleep tonight....

Too bad we can't make Instant Replay retroactive. I will never, ever, forget that farce. Now I won't sleep either.

Roll Tide!

GP for Bama · Jul 21, 2015

Maybe we'll get to see a 100 yard kick-off return in 10.3 seconds!

NationalTitles18 · Jul 21, 2015

That guy is not just fast, but he's quick. And shifty. And knows how to hit the hole. He would do great in a "spread" offense, which we run at times. If his hands are soft (looks that way), he should be able to get behind a defense or the threat thereof could help get him open. This kid on a wheel route, or returns - I'm actually hyping myself up over what most would call a "runt", but I think the kid has "it". I think he'll exceed expectations. I also like the change of pace. Welcome. I hope he and the team do great this year.

crimsonaudio · Jul 21, 2015

NationalTitles15 said:
That guy is not just fast, but he's quick. And shifty. And knows how to hit the hole. He would do great in a "spread" offense, which we run at times.

I was thinking Kenyan Drake's first play from scrimmage against UF last year...

RollinTide75 · Jul 22, 2015

Hello everyone... It's been a while since i've posted anything, glad to be back... I don't know if anyone has stated this or not, but after watching Xavian's highlights, he reminds me a lot of Tyrone Prothro... that's my opinion, does anyone else see any similarities?

Rush · Jul 22, 2015

crimsonaudio said:
I was thinking Kenyan Drake's first play from scrimmage against UF last year...

If I had a dime for every time I've re-watched that on my big screen...

Volume on the home theatre cranked, w the fans erupting when he makes the catch...

derek4tide · Jul 22, 2015

Mark Ingram was 5'9" 200 as a FR and David Palmer was 5' 8" and 165 as a FR. I don't see that his size is an issue.

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