2009 tOSU Running Backs discussion (official thread)

[Sportsbuck28]

honestly i'm not real wild about the idea of a saine/herron tandem. pick a guy and stick with him, QB and RB are two positions where game reps mean everything to a player, and i think we'd be doing a disservice to both saine and boom if we try and alternate. i really, really like boom herron and think he's going to be our featured back for the entire year.

as far as saine goes, i just don't see it. even when he was healthy, he just didn't seem to run all that well; the knock against him as a north-south runner seemed to be pretty accurate. i mean, don't get me wrong, he seems like a great kid and a great athlete, but move him to slot or use him in the wildcat, just don't make him our every down back. because he'll get demolished in between the tackles.

The past 4 national championships have been won by teams that used a running back by committee approach, so I'd say it's pretty successful.

I don't get why you say Saine would get demolished between the tackles. He's always had good power, what he hasn't shown is the vision nor the agility.

 

[BB73]

Let's see, does someone's argument look more convincing when they do research and provide actual numbers to back it up, or is it better when somebody makes two posts in a row with the phrase 'everybody knows'?

 

[Gatorubet]

Let's see, does someone's argument look more convincing when they do research and provide actual numbers to back it up, or is it better when somebody makes two posts in a row with the phrase 'everybody knows'?

You're just mad because you aren't in the everybody club.

 

[Ttown]

Let's see, does someone's argument look more convincing when they do research and provide actual numbers to back it up, or is it better when somebody makes two posts in a row with the phrase 'everybody knows'?

Thats just some of that good southern ol boy mentality. If you can't impress them with facts try to BS them.

 

[BB73]

You're just mad because you aren't in the everybody club.

I would not join any club that would have someone like me as a member.

 

[TheIronColonel]

Isn't that a quote from someone like Roger Clemens?

 

[pnuts34]

Let's see, does someone's argument look more convincing when they do research and provide actual numbers to back it up, or is it better when somebody makes two posts in a row with the phrase 'everybody knows'?

Well when the facts don't make an argument any better for the person the stats don't really matter. But thanks though for trying to give your 2 cents when no one asked for it.

 

[BB73]

Well when the facts don't make an argument any better for the person the stats don't really matter. But thanks though for trying to give your 2 cents when no one asked for it.

You're welcome.

I guess I should only make posts when someone asks me a direct question.

 

[TheIronColonel]

I, too, try to avoid letting the facts get in the way of my opinion.

 

[Gatorubet]

Well when the facts don't make an argument any better for the person the stats don't really matter. But thanks though for trying to give your 2 cents when no one asked for it.

 

[Gatorubet]

You're welcome.

I guess I should only make posts when someone asks me a direct question.

I don't remember anyone asking for your opinion on that...

 

[BUCKYLE]

Everybody knows nachos are better than popcorn. Get your head out of your ass!!1!

 

[Gatorubet]

Everybody knows nachos are better than popcorn. Get your head out of your ass!!1!

You are a cranky sumbitch when you just get up....:p

 

[BUCKYLE]

You are a cranky sumbitch when you just get up....:p

I've been up for almost a half hour.

I think Boom is a 25+ carry a game back. Kid's a bruiser, regardless of size. I remember everyone saying the same things about Pitt until he lowered his shoulder and knocked the illini's mouth piece ten yards down field.

 

[matcar]

I've been up for almost a half hour.

I think Boom is a 25+ carry a game back. Kid's a bruiser, regardless of size. I remember everyone saying the same things about Pitt until he lowered his shoulder and knocked the illini's mouth piece ten yards down field.

+1. While I don't necessarily think we'll need a 25+ carry/game kid, I don't doubt that Boom could do it. You hit the nail on the head...he's a bruiser and he runs to punish others (kinda like Emmitt Smith did). I think he'd be fine with 25 carrys/game.

So, all that said, I hope he gets a lot of touches, but I hope Saine, Berry, & Hyde get plenty as well.