Derek Henry mindset

WylieTexasTider · Jan 1, 2016

Just read an article where Henry declined to speak to media last night. Article made it seem like he wasn't happy about his touches. I just hope we don't try to force it to him VS Clemson just to make him happy. I don't think he is that type of player, just curious what others think..

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92tide · Jan 1, 2016

i dont think there is anything to worry about. henry is all about the team

CoreGroup · Jan 1, 2016

By his actions on the sidelines I'd disagree. He was running up and down the sideline every time Ridley or someone caught a ball. And near the end he kept telling Coker he was the man on the sidelines.

PS don't have the link but check his twitters out that he posted after the game.

Moro Creek · Jan 1, 2016

I would say that Henry is already in his "ready to play Clemson" mode. He is focused on what needs to be done.

Toddrn · Jan 1, 2016

DH knew going into the game what the plan was. If you saw him near the end of the game talking to Coker he was very happy. He got enough carries to get 2000 yards and once again holds the record for most touchdowns in a season. And he is playing for a National Championship. He is very Happy! RTR

CajunCrimson · Jan 1, 2016

Maybe he felt like Coker and Cyrus deserved the attention last night.....

IBUY · Jan 1, 2016

CajunCrimson said:
Maybe he felt like Coker and Cyrus deserved the attention last night.....

Exactly. IMHO, this is the fine selfless character of DH allowing his teammates to get the credit and attention they deserve.

bamacon · Jan 1, 2016

CajunCrimson said:
Maybe he felt like Coker and Cyrus deserved the attention last night.....

It was this. He even said it to Coker. He said "Tonight is your night!"

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mikelove · Jan 1, 2016

That's why Saban tears up when talking about this team. They play as a team. Henry done his job. Being as good as he is they had to stack the box. Which opened up the passing game. Proud of these boys.

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crimsonseal12 · Jan 1, 2016

He isn't that TYPE of guy. IMO he saw that others deserved the spotlight, and bowed out. Which was the right move. Jmo

ValuJet · Jan 1, 2016

He won The Heisman. Of course the spotlight was on him. The fact he was low key and allowed his teammates' play to be the center of attention speaks volumes about his character. I admire him for not holding court with the media. He's not Deion Sanders!

fundytide · Jan 1, 2016

The two touchdowns aside, Henry's impact on last night's game has been a month in the making- the MSU coaches and players said so themselves. IMHO, the success that Coker, Ridley, Mullaney, Stewart and Howard had in the passing game last night is going to pay dividends for Henry on the 11th and he knows it. Coach Kiffin's arsenal is full and Brent Venables has his work cut out for him this week.

EDIT: And Drake had 60 yards on 5 carries last night. With Bo and Damien's clean-up yards, Bama rushed for over 150.

Bama-94-00 · Jan 1, 2016

Also, the press would surely ask Henry questons about not getting enough carries and such.

JBama_in_PCOLA · Jan 1, 2016

Moro Creek said:
I would say that Henry is already in his "ready to play Clemson" mode. He is focused on what needs to be done.

Exactly! Henry is way too much of the team guy. Focus has already shifted for him.

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Gr8hope · Jan 1, 2016

He was celebrating with the team. He had his time in the spotlight and was happy for everyone else. I see no jealousy or reason for it and I don't think he does either. Great team effort, great team win.

bamabelle1991 · Jan 1, 2016

Henry has too much class to talk to the media. He knew what they would ask him and by snubbing them, they are creating a complete NON-STORY. He had 75 yards and 2 TD's on 20 carries. So what, it was not 90 carries in two weeks. He knows this is a team sport and puts the team above everything else. The coaches at Clemson should be VERY scared!!

CajunCrimson · Jan 1, 2016

I have a question about how CLK and CNS handled Henry last night. I'm not sure what other thread to put it.

MSU planned on clogging the middle to stop Henry, which was fine....got it.

Henry does best when he has 2 or 3 strides before he hits the line....so, when we run off tackle or on a sweep.....he gets that 2 or 3 steps before he gets to the LOS. We didn't do much of that. Maybe 2 or 3 times that I recall....and it worked.

Was the reason we tried the middle so many times, designed to soften it up....OR, to disguise whether we would run or pass?

Also, was the plan to start with short passes, then move to the 15-20 passes, and then deep? it was an amazing plan.....

Just some questions.

paul02085 · Jan 1, 2016

My feeling was MSU was so keyed in on DH that sweeps would have been stopped as well. I think we did exactly what we needed. Of course i stayed at a Holiday Inn Express too last night

92tide · Jan 1, 2016

CajunCrimson said:
I have a question about how CLK and CNS handled Henry last night. I'm not sure what other thread to put it.

MSU planned on clogging the middle to stop Henry, which was fine....got it.

Henry does best when he has 2 or 3 strides before he hits the line....so, when we run off tackle or on a sweep.....he gets that 2 or 3 steps before he gets to the LOS. We didn't do much of that. Maybe 2 or 3 times that I recall....and it worked.

Was the reason we tried the middle so many times, designed to soften it up....OR, to disguise whether we would run or pass?

Also, was the plan to start with short passes, then move to the 15-20 passes, and then deep? it was an amazing plan.....

Just some questions.

if i had to guess, i would say we kept running henry into the middle to give them a reason to have to keep the box loaded. as texas a and m found out, if you dont load the box, henry will eat you alive

JamieSPC · Jan 1, 2016

Henry tweeted "Jake Coker for Heisman" last night. I think he's more than fine.

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