RB Jaamal Berry (Transfer to Murray State)

[TheIronColonel]

I don't know how you can come to that conclusion based on 5 carries and 1 reception and playing behind an offensive line who practiced together for all of 5 days.

Then again, I don't work for Scout, so what do I know.

 

[crazybuckfan40]

I don't know how you can come to that conclusion based on 5 carries and 1 reception and playing behind an offensive line who practiced together for all of 5 days.

Then again, I don't work for Scout, so what do I know.

You also had that he had the most explosive run of the game, and a nice run on a swing pass, then obviously the fumble run...But he was also playing on a bum ankle...

 

[jimotis4heisman]

I don't know how you can come to that conclusion based on 5 carries and 1 reception and playing behind an offensive line who practiced together for all of 5 days.

Then again, I don't work for Scout, so what do I know.

then likewise you couldnt say hes great if he had an awesome showing. these recruiting bowls are interesting they dont mean squat but they are entertaining and something to talk about, though mostly they are a huge, i mean huge revnue generator for scout/rivals/espn/nbc...

 

[Jake]

He was more effective as a plugger inside the tackles rather than a game-changing speedster.

I take that as a positive.

At his listed size, I wonder how effective he could be between the tackles. Speed is speed. At 4.3 he has it, and he'll use it when he finds space.

 

[ysubuck]

Quote:
*DOWN*
Jamaal Berry, 5-11/200, Running Back, Palmetto, Fla.
Ohio State Commitment

Berry never exactly showed the low 4.3 speed he did at the Scout Combine in Miami. He was more effective as a plugger inside the tackles rather than a game-changing speedster. Plus he's an Ohio State commit so that automatically drops you in the recruiting rankings. You know, because it's Ohio State and all.

FIFY

 

[TheIronColonel]

It's like you're channeling Tom Luginbill.

 

[FrancisSoyer]

I didn't see much from the other running backs either. That line looked like poo (understandably).

 

[scarletngray]

Scout.com: Recruiting Rankings: Who's Up? Who's Down?
(free)

First, Berry had an ankle sprain that was duly noted by the announcers. Second, Berry did not get the ball very much to show anything. Third, in the limited times Berry had the ball he showed very good speed and was very productive. Furthermore, there were a number of times when he was WIDE OPEN in the flat, but the QB decided to throw it up field instead. Finally, he was clearly the best RB on the field that day.

To say his stock is down is hogwash.

Berry is going to be a great player for tOSU...

:osu:

 

[xcrunner]

To be fair the article in general was very fair to OSU... they raved about Carter for example.

 

[berryfan]

Rivals.com Football Recruiting - Under Armour All-American awards

Gives him honorable mention for Best Vision for the game

 

[CHU]

I hope that Mike Gillislee's decommitment from Florida has no effect on Berry. I imagine it won't.

 

[berryfan]

I hope that Mike Gillislee's decommitment from Florida has no effect on Berry. I imagine it won't.

I have heard zero about this.

 

[stowfan]

I would think Beanie going pro might carry more weight:)

 

[berryfan]

I would think Beanie going pro might carry more weight:)

Yes, that does.

Keep in mind too a comment I mentioned a while back and that goes to the quality (and high quality at that) of the Ohio State offensive line. Look at the problems Florida had last night against Oklahoma, they needed every bit of speed out of Harvin and the creativity of Tebow. The Florida RBs weren't doing dink all year, even lowly Miami gave those guys trouble for 3.25 quarters or so.

Mississippi was another option and they played Florida well (and beat them), but then again, the offensive line is still not like the big O's.

Then you look at the phenomenal success that Beanie has had and you have an NFL-quality line and you can see fireworks happening when Berry gets something like that.

I've seen what Berry did with Palmetto the previous year when they had a much younger and inexperienced line and he was still dynamite. Now, even though Berry was hurt a good part of the year, his team still got to the state playoffs for the most part behind a good offensive line and they had two runners that had actually got a string of 100 yard games. Put Berry in there the entire year and maybe you might have seen a 200 yard game or more out of him (that o-line created big holes).

Then transplant Berry with Ohio State's line and I can see a real E-ticket attraction.

Also remember my comments about Ohio State being on national tv (Florida isn't always a big ticket, usually just SE or local), and if he wants to play at the next level, everything that could be desired comes from playing at Ohio State.

 

[Redhawk]

Craig Haubert: Class of 2009 Big Ten recruiting overview - ESPN

With Wells leaving, landing No. 3-rated back Jaamal Berry (Miami, Fla. / Palmetto) becomes that much bigger of a get. He suffered injuries through his senior season, but when healthy, Berry is a dynamic runner. He will bring a different style to the table than Wells did. Although Berry is a good-sized back and a strong in-line runner, he will not be as potent as Wells. However, he will be a more explosive runner. He has excellent acceleration and elusiveness and can supply big plays. Berry could be called on early and should be able to handle the task, if he can stay healthy.