Rolando's Tackling Ability

[CrimsonChampion]

Has anybody noticed that in the FSU game and in some of the Arkansas game how good he tackled?
Ex:FSU RB was running to the side and Rolando slammed him down to the ground.He did it by holding on and not just lunging or arm tackling as the coaches stress not to do.
Has anybody seen what I have seen?

 

[TIDE-HSV]

and not just lunging or arm tackling as the coaches teach you.

???

 

[CrimsonChampion]

Little error,It is corrected now.

 

[lafella]

I know exactly which play you are talking about and I yelled that's how the south of heaven to tackle somebody!

 

[rizolltizide]

It hasn't been just those two games. I think he's our next "great one".

 

[TIDEFAN17]

I know exactly which play you are talking about and I yelled that's how the south of heaven to tackle somebody!

Hilarious. :biggrin2:

 

[lafella]

It hasn't been just those two games. I think he's our next "great one".

definitely not , I was just addressing that certain play lol.

 

[CrimsonChampion]

He knows how to tackle,BUT what the pro scouts will notice is his speed and SIZE.
He is 6' 5" and weighs over 250.

 

[StoneMtnDew]

He's a good tackler but the play I think you're talking about isn't what I've always heard of as a good tackle. Of course he got the guy down quickly without allowing extra yards but I've always hard you aren't supposed to hit the ground before the guy you tackle, which is what happened if memory serves.

He's a monster.

 

[lafella]

hrmm not on this play he wrapped him completely and bulldozed him to the ground, could be any play though really he's in on so many lol.

 

[CrimsonChampion]

That is true SMD,but NS is happy either way as long as they get em(I sure hope he is...)

 

[Proxigean Tide]

I haven't seen a Bama player that seemingly is all over the field like Rolondo since DeMeco Ryans. McLain conjures up memories of the Bear Bryant quote about Leroy Jordan: "If they stay in bounds...Leroy will get them".

 

[CrimsonChampion]

I haven't seen a Bama player that seemingly is all over the field like Rolondo since DeMeco Ryans. McLain conjures up memories of the Bear Bryant quote about Leroy Jordan: "If they stay in bounds...Leroy will get them".

DT_Armataz_57: VS. DT_Armataz_01_23:

 

[rpeastep]

He did the same thing to McFadden early in the Hog game. And that takes some strength.

 

[alextupelo]

DT_Armataz_57: VS. DT_Armataz_01_23:

nice use of smilies you get a:

 

[TIDEFAN17]

BTW, I am pretty sure that was Xavier Lee who Rolando tackled.

 

[Bama1970]

Whats even more impressive about Rolando is the fact that he is a true freshman. Last year at this time he was playing high school ball. I know he is a big guy and strong, but just imagine how much better he is going to get with more time in a college S&C program. He could very well be one of the best ever to wear Crimson if he keeps progressing.

 

[prattvilletider]

He did the same thing to McFadden early in the Hog game. And that takes some strength.

Yeah, that play where McFadden was trying to bounce it outside & Rolando grabbed him by the collar and snatched him straight down. Its like watching a lion take down a zebra on discovery channel sometimes when he makes a tackle.

 

[CrimsonChampion]

I mite as well take time to do this so.....My apologies to any and all who were offended by my uhhhh....unsportsmanlike post and RTR!
Oh,and thanks again Alex.

 

[alextupelo]

I mite as well take time to do this so.....My apologies to any and all who were offended by my uhhhh....unsportsmanlike post and RTR!
Oh,and thanks again Alex.

Apology excepted though i'm not quite sure what you did, and your welcome.