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State of the backfield

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Re: State of the backfield

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Re: State of the backfield

Unread post by Appstate88 » Mon Oct 15, 2018 2:50 pm

Well, the article helps lay it out. Stay health and secure the football.

Lala - Evans, Williams and Hicks +Peoples
Stink - Evans, Williams and Hicks +Peoples
Chickens - Evans, Williams and Hicks
Kittens - Evans, Williams and Hicks +Harrington
Orange Sweater Boy - Evans, Williams and Hicks +Harrington
T-Condoms- Evans, Williams and Hicks +Harrington
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Re: State of the backfield

Unread post by JMappfan5 » Mon Oct 15, 2018 3:36 pm

I think we will be okay with our 3 back rotation-- Williams, Evans & Hicks. Hopefully, can hold Peoples until last 3 games vs Troy, Championship & Bowl. Harrington will play in those 3 games and maybe the Ga State game. When healthy, Williams is an excellent back and Evans & Hicks can go the distance on any carry. May see more carries from Slot position (Virgil, Malik Williams & Heath). We should be fine!!!

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Re: State of the backfield

Unread post by appstatealum » Mon Oct 15, 2018 3:45 pm

AppSt94 wrote:
Mon Oct 15, 2018 1:14 pm
So Butch, are you suggesting Williams Jr. as RB1, Evans RB2, and Hicks RB3? I’m not disagreeing with you, I’m just glad that I am not the he one making this decision.
Marcus Williams is a violent runner. He fits the bill as an early down back.... he is a punch to the gut even if he doesn’t break one off. Harrington Is a little more dynamic, but his health concerns me. Like I said before, Evans is a better fit as a change of pace and ST guy. We shouldn’t discount his contributions on ST this year, he is dangerous and really bolsters that 3rd phase of the game. I think if you run MWJr on early downs, peppering in Hicks and Evans and possibly Harrington depending on his status.... we will have a lot of balance that should wear on defenses.
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Re: State of the backfield

Unread post by bigdaddyg » Mon Oct 15, 2018 8:37 pm

There isn’t a dumb post on this entire thread. We are absolutely loaded at back and receiver. We lose a potential POTY and we are saddled with tough decisions as to who plays. We can potentially use enough guys that nobody tires or gets overused. Best I can tell Satt doesn’t typically sing the praises of a freshman but with CP I believe he made an exception. Can’t wait to see that young man unleashed.

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Re: State of the backfield

Unread post by Saint3333 » Mon Oct 15, 2018 9:05 pm

Run Williams and Evans 25 times a game, and turn Zac and the four horsemen loose on the lack of pass defense that is the SBC.

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Re: State of the backfield

Unread post by Rekdiver » Mon Oct 15, 2018 9:12 pm

The jet sweep will be back!!!!!

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Re: State of the backfield

Unread post by appstatealum » Tue Oct 16, 2018 7:15 am

Rekdiver wrote:
Mon Oct 15, 2018 9:12 pm
The jet sweep will be back!!!!!
Man, that used to be our bread and butter. Good times
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Re: State of the backfield

Unread post by bigdaddyg » Tue Oct 16, 2018 9:07 am

appstatealum wrote:
Tue Oct 16, 2018 7:15 am
Rekdiver wrote:
Mon Oct 15, 2018 9:12 pm
The jet sweep will be back!!!!!
Man, that used to be our bread and butter. Good times
I love that play. Even the name is cool. Maybe we are waiting for the need to arise. Haven’t had to use half of our potentially killer plays yet.

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Re: State of the backfield

Unread post by stafford » Tue Oct 16, 2018 9:51 am

AppFan11 wrote:
Mon Oct 15, 2018 1:21 pm
I think there is little question that Evans and Williams will split time. Williams is the closet back we have to Moore’s body type. Williams and do all the inside stuff. He can take the wear and tear probably better than all the other backs. They can use Hicks in spot play. Daetrick can be put in when available and use People’s in our last three games and save his redshirt. If either Evans or Williams goes down then the shirt comes off.
As far as body type, Jalin reminds me a lot of Terell Davis. Does anyone else see this?

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Re: State of the backfield

Unread post by NO.2 » Tue Oct 16, 2018 9:57 am

So how would Evans’ shifty skill set change the offense if he were to be named RB1?

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Re: State of the backfield

Unread post by Black Saturday » Tue Oct 16, 2018 10:20 am

NO.2 wrote:
Tue Oct 16, 2018 9:57 am
So how would Evans’ shifty skill set change the offense if he were to be named RB1?
We might not run up the middle on most every first down.
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Re: State of the backfield

Unread post by Rekdiver » Tue Oct 16, 2018 10:27 am

We might see more RPO...

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Re: State of the backfield

Unread post by Gonzo » Tue Oct 16, 2018 10:36 am

Black Saturday wrote:
Tue Oct 16, 2018 10:20 am
NO.2 wrote:
Tue Oct 16, 2018 9:57 am
So how would Evans’ shifty skill set change the offense if he were to be named RB1?
We might not run up the middle on most every first down.
I'd hate to change that strategy though. I love 2nd and 4.

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Re: State of the backfield

Unread post by NattyBumppo'sRevenge » Tue Oct 16, 2018 11:06 am

bigdaddyg wrote:
Mon Oct 15, 2018 8:37 pm
There isn’t a dumb post on this entire thread. We are absolutely loaded at back and receiver. We lose a potential POTY and we are saddled with tough decisions as to who plays. We can potentially use enough guys that nobody tires or gets overused. Best I can tell Satt doesn’t typically sing the praises of a freshman but with CP I believe he made an exception. Can’t wait to see that young man unleashed.
I think we should put Darrynton Evans in at right guard and run the fumble-rooskie.

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Re: State of the backfield

Unread post by Black Saturday » Tue Oct 16, 2018 12:06 pm

Gonzo wrote:
Tue Oct 16, 2018 10:36 am
Black Saturday wrote:
Tue Oct 16, 2018 10:20 am
NO.2 wrote:
Tue Oct 16, 2018 9:57 am
So how would Evans’ shifty skill set change the offense if he were to be named RB1?
We might not run up the middle on most every first down.
I'd hate to change that strategy though. I love 2nd and 4.
The heck of it is, if it was 2nd and 4 most times, I wouldn't bitch.
Smart D coaches are ready for - hey diddle, diddle APP up the middle on first down. Surprise them with another look.
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Re: State of the backfield

Unread post by Stonewall » Tue Oct 16, 2018 2:26 pm

Play action fixes 8 in the box...

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Re: State of the backfield

Unread post by AppSt94 » Tue Oct 16, 2018 2:27 pm

So does a five receiver set.

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Re: State of the backfield

Unread post by Cro-Magnon App » Tue Oct 16, 2018 8:02 pm

The main thing: don't fumble the ball! Ever. Do this and everything will work out OK.

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Re: State of the backfield

Unread post by T-Dog » Tue Oct 16, 2018 9:37 pm

NattyBumppo'sRevenge wrote:
Tue Oct 16, 2018 11:06 am
bigdaddyg wrote:
Mon Oct 15, 2018 8:37 pm
There isn’t a dumb post on this entire thread. We are absolutely loaded at back and receiver. We lose a potential POTY and we are saddled with tough decisions as to who plays. We can potentially use enough guys that nobody tires or gets overused. Best I can tell Satt doesn’t typically sing the praises of a freshman but with CP I believe he made an exception. Can’t wait to see that young man unleashed.
I think we should put Darrynton Evans in at right guard and run the fumble-rooskie.
You know what we should never do? Punt. Like, never punt again. Go for every 4th down, even in FG range. Touchdowns or bust.

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