Confirmed - Bo to play this week...

B1GTide said:

Pretty sure he ran the ball twice. He was met at the LOS and drove the pile back both times.

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I must have missed the second time while getting a drink. Thanks.


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TideFan in AU said:

CNS mentioned in his PC yesterday that Drake was was trying too hard to hit the home run on every carry. This is something that many of us have complained about as well. I'd to see Henry and Bo be our 1-2 punch, and use Drake like we did last year.

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Well he was playing in his home state. He'd been talking for a while about it. I'm sure the talk got to him.


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I missed Bo playing Took my daughter to her homecoming dance and of course thats when he gets some plays. Hopefully he will play this weekend a bit.

TideFan in AU said:

CNS mentioned in his PC yesterday that Drake was was trying too hard to hit the home run on every carry. This is something that many of us have complained about as well. I'd to see Henry and Bo be our 1-2 punch, and use Drake like we did last year.

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i think drake was having a tough time on the wet grass as well in addition to that

92tide said:

i think drake was having a tough time on the wet grass as well in addition to that

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This. Drake's natural movements consists of quick, short cuts. On that wet field he was really unable to get the footing he needed. This is why Henry's more forward approach was more successful. It appears that Drake tries to find the endzone on every single play instead of just taking what's there. Granted, it's working out ok I guess.

I think good things can happen when he spells Henry. Henry and Bo are built for rushing up the middle. Drake is a guy built more for slot or rushing around the ends.

As it happens all three are pretty fast.

I'm looking forward to seeing more Bo... SOON.

Since we're talking running backs... Is it just me or does it seem like Henry is way more effective when he lines up behind the QB as opposed to beside him? That formation just seems to play to his strength.

irNate said:

I missed Bo playing Took my daughter to her homecoming dance and of course thats when he gets some plays. Hopefully he will play this weekend a bit.

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You didn't miss much, his job was basically to run out the clock.
I was hoping to see him a little sooner

InsaneMustang said:

This. Drake's natural movements consists of quick, short cuts. On that wet field he was really unable to get the footing he needed. This is why Henry's more forward approach was more successful. It appears that Drake tries to find the endzone on every single play instead of just taking what's there. Granted, it's working out ok I guess.

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i will add that drake was a hell of a decoy. there were a few big gains where we caught jawjuh trying to key on drake in the flat leaving a receiver wide open

TideFan in AU said:

CNS mentioned in his PC yesterday that Drake was was trying too hard to hit the home run on every carry. This is something that many of us have complained about as well. I'd to see Henry and Bo be our 1-2 punch, and use Drake like we did last year.

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^^^THIS x 1000^^^

I still think Drake will be a weapon because He was decoy in Georgia game, and team will now think twice trying to figure out whos gonna be open... I think Drake will finally have a big game this weekend. We just need to move Drake to Slot and we'll be real good... but given teh way we played against Georgia... I dont see lot chancing

Bamaro said:

You didn't miss much, his job was basically to run out the clock.
I was hoping to see him a little sooner

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I think someone earlier in this thread said it seemed like we were a bit hesitant to put in anyone other than our 1st team right up to the end due to the conditions. I think this was probably true for Bo since he has never seen the field in a college game.

TideFan in AU said:

CNS mentioned in his PC yesterday that Drake was was trying too hard to hit the home run on every carry. This is something that many of us have complained about as well. I'd to see Henry and Bo be our 1-2 punch, and use Drake like we did last year.

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That's the second time this year Saban has mentioned it. To his credit, Drake is more of a big play type guy.

Yes, I know it is, but Drake seems to continue doing it. My real is point is that I wish we had 2 legitimate downhill runners, like we've always had. Drake just isn't best utilized doing we have had to do with him this year IMO.

irNate said:

I missed Bo playing Took my daughter to her homecoming dance and of course thats when he gets some plays. Hopefully he will play this weekend a bit.

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Pretty sure your time was better spent with your daughter than watching Bo get two meaningless carries for 5 yards. He'll play more in the coming weeks.

Think of what other teams have to account for on every play. Considering the few starters that returned, your offense probably has more "scary" talent than any other in college football. I'm talking about home run hitters that have to be accounted for on every play. Ridley, Drake, Henry, Mullaney, Howard - Add Harris and Bo when Henry needs a breather or late in the game. You could also add Sims and Stewart if they continue to improve their route running. Stewart made a couple of great catches against GA. Most teams feel lucky if they have one or two of these kind of guys. You have closer to 10.

If your o-line and Coker can just avoid big mistakes, your offense is only going to get better as the season progresses. And it needs to get better, because you are one of the worst teams in college football on 3rd down conversions. I have no idea how/why, but that needs to get fixed.

B1GTide said:

Think of what other teams have to account for on every play. Considering the few starters that returned, your offense probably has more "scary" talent than any other in college football. I'm talking about home run hitters that have to be accounted for on every play. Ridley, Drake, Henry, Mullaney, Howard - Add Harris and Bo when Henry needs a breather or late in the game. You could also add Sims and Stewart if they continue to improve their route running. Stewart made a couple of great catches against GA. Most teams feel lucky if they have one or two of these kind of guys. You have closer to 10.

If your o-line and Coker can just avoid big mistakes, your offense is only going to get better as the season progresses. And it needs to get better, because you are one of the worst teams in college football on 3rd down conversions. I have no idea how/why, but that needs to get fixed.

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I totally agree BigTide. The hard part is knowing when and how to use each one of the home run hitters. You are also right about 3rd downs. We must fix that...

tidefanbeezer said:

Pretty sure your time was better spent with your daughter than watching Bo get two meaningless carries for 5 yards. He'll play more in the coming weeks.

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I agree a million percent