We had the offense but didn't have the QB able to get him the ball. He set the freshman WR record at Alabama for yards and receptions with Coker. Tua has solved that problem.Ridley will be missed. Just wished we had an offense that was geared to his strengths.
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I’m was trying my best not to throw someone under the bus.We had the offense but didn't have the QB able to get him the ball. He set the freshman WR record at Alabama for yards and receptions with Coker. Tua has solved that problem.
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Interesting point.Just watched a highlight video of Calvin. There were a BUNCH of plays where he was tackled inside the 5. Not sure what to make of that, but it’s noticeable.
I noticed it in game too. I don’t necessarily think this is all bad on Ridley, just an interesting thing. That said, there were at least a couple of times where I felt like he could have outrun a player to the goal line but chose to try to make a cut instead and got caught or run out of bounds as a result. A lot of it was, as you pointed out, underthrown balls, diving catches, or simply plays where he was tackled inside the 5 yard line.Interesting point.
I haven't seen the video but I thought of this during the season and mentioned it in some thread (a game thread I think). From what I recall, it seems that most of the times that Ridley got tackled at the goal line was due to under thrown passes or good angles by a defensive player to make a final play. I don't think he was caught from behind often, if at all, unless he was avoiding a defender ahead of him.
What does the video show with regard to this?
Let's throw in OJ Howard as well. He may have been the most underutilized player we've ever had at Bama.Ridley will be missed. Just wished we had an offense that was geared to his strengths.
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From 2016:Curious to see what his 40 time at the combine is. I actually think he is a little underrated by the "NFL draft experts" right now. His age might hurt him in the draft.
From 2017:Four Alabama wide receivers ran a 4.43 or better in the 40 — redshirt junior Robert Foster (4.34), sophomore Calvin Ridley (4.35), sophomore Xavian Marks (4.40) and redshirt junior ArDarius Stewart (4.43). Foster’s time was tied for the best on the team with cornerbacks Tony Brown and Anthony Averett. Ridley’s time was fourth-best. Only one wide receiver ran faster than a 4.39 at this year’s NFL scouting combine.
[FONT="]Junior Calvin Ridley: 4.43[/FONT]
Does anyone remember or know what Julio or Cooper ran while they were here? I'd be curious to compare their combine 40 vs their 40 time while at Alabama.
You’re on to something there.Let's throw in OJ Howard as well. He may have been the most underutilized player we've ever had at Bama.
Let's throw in OJ Howard as well. He may have been the most underutilized player we've ever had at Bama.
Why would his age hurt him. If he came out with his normal age group from high school going to college he would be a graduating Senior right now. I doubt one year is going to hurt his stock one way or the other.Curious to see what his 40 time at the combine is. I actually think he is a little underrated by the "NFL draft experts" right now. His age might hurt him in the draft.
This caught me off guard "[FONT="]Freshman Brian Robinson: [/FONT]4.41" With his size to be that fast is insane!!!! Saquon Barkely runs a 4.38 and scouts love him. Brian is just a freshman. If given the opportunity he could considered a sure thing like Barkley before his career is done. I don't want to see this big fellow transfer. I have loved what I have seen from him in limited snaps. Don't want him to transfer before we get to use his gifts like Kamara did although that worked out well for both parties.