TJ Yeldon

[JBama_in_PCOLA]

i watched the replay last night and there were so many awesome shots of sad notre dame players getting up after being bulldozed, juked, attempted arm tackles

And when there were good tackles, they were getting thrown off like old clothes. I mean, they were wrapping up and still got thrown by the wayside.

 

[gamersfuel]

No doubt in my mind TJ is the next Adrian Peterson. His feet never touch the turf. Poetry in motion.

I dont know if we will ever see another Adrian Peterson especially from a strength standoint. But the measurables in height and weight are very similar. the bar is set high at Bama for RB's. Which is why i think he should and will get stronger.

 

[92tide]

And when there were good tackles, they were getting thrown off like old clothes. I mean, they were wrapping up and still got thrown by the wayside.

i remember one really good one by lacy early in the game where he threw the guy down. you could hear the respect from herbie. i remember herbie harping about how many missed tackles there were and harping on ND when watching the game live, but i didn't realize until the replay, he was doing that early in the second drive.

in terms of sheer domination, the first half of monday night rivaled the first half of the blackout in athens. about as close as i can imagine to football perfection.

 

[JBama_in_PCOLA]

i remember one really good one by lacy early in the game where he threw the guy down. you could hear the respect from herbie. i remember herbie harping about how many missed tackles there were and harping on ND when watching the game live, but i didn't realize until the replay, he was doing that early in the second drive.

in terms of sheer domination, the first half of monday night rivaled the first half of the blackout in athens. about as close as i can imagine to football perfection.

I'm gonna miss Lacy. Loved him even when he was a fumble machine. That cat came a long way. Just the sheer power he had and then the circle button, you had to love it. Now though we may have someone in Yeldon who may be better than them all. That's saying a lot.

 

[TIDE-HSV]

I enjoy the hatred the ITAT crowd has for Yeldon...

 

[Florida Tom]

I enjoy the hatred the ITAT crowd has for Yeldon...

I know he has room & will improve, which makes it really scary for opponents next year.

But I have NEVER seen a Freshman like this kid. I also think next year you will see a little mean streak come out just like Lacy did.

 

[crimsonaudio]

I'm gonna miss Lacy. Loved him even when he was a fumble machine.

How many did he have in 2012? He had three total in 2010 and 2011. I recall one this season.

 

[92tide]

How many did he have in 2012? He had three total in 2010 and 2011. I recall one this season.

thats an unproductive machine

 

[JBama_in_PCOLA]

How many did he have in 2012? He had three total in 2010 and 2011. I recall one this season.

Maybe I was so use to Mark and Trent not fumbling then.

 

[CHATTBRIT]

I thought T.J. was going to be a good 'un when he decommitted from the Barn and then became an early enrollee at Alabama. Good head on his shoulders I thought. Beginning with the Michigan game, I could imagine the Barners throthing at the mouth as TJ glided across the playing surface. Glide is the only way I can describe TJ's running motion. It is just that smooth. Stay heatlhy and keep glidin'

 

[crimsonaudio]

Maybe I was so use to Mark and Trent not fumbling then.

Trent had seven fumbles in his three years (two in '09, four in '10, one in '11). Ingram had three (one in each season).

Just saying, unless there were a bunch this year I'm not recalling, EL was pretty solid holding on to the ball. Fumble machine seems unrealistic.

 

[68wRTR]

I've been thinking EL might have a longer NFL career than MI or TR since he's so good at avoiding the direct hits that MI and TR seems to relish. Avoiding that physical abuse - all things being equal - means a longer career. EL doesn't shy away from contact when he needs it, but he's SO good at taking glancing blows instead of direct hits.

And yah, he needs to go ahead and move on - LOVE having him here but he's done plenty for us! Too risky for him to come back, imo.

I could not agree more. Speficaly I think about his turf toe situation, I understand that is healed. I would hate to see EL not be able to have the best shot possible in the Pros because he stayed at Bama when he didnt have to(Hard to make that sound respectful I think). Super impressed with EL though.

 

[TheSabanator]

TJ Yeldon reminds me of Eric Dickerson.

 

[JBama_in_PCOLA]

Trent had seven fumbles in his three years (two in '09, four in '10, one in '11). Ingram had three (one in each season).

Just saying, unless there were a bunch this year I'm not recalling, EL was pretty solid holding on to the ball. Fumble machine seems unrealistic.

You're right. I went back and looked. I just remember 2010 him fumbling a few times.

 

[RammerJammer15]

T.J Yeldon reminds me of Adrian Peterson, that build but that speed too! NFL scouts are probably drooling over him right now.

 

[crimsonaudio]

T.J Yeldon reminds me of Adrian Peterson, that build but that speed too! NFL scouts are probably drooling over him right now.

Yah, I agree, though he has that gliiiiiiide that's remarkable. He never looks like he's really working hard but he blows past people...