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Good point about becoming a weapon instead of a target. Well said.I’ve not defended Frank’s or this offense, but there really was a different running style from Franks during those games. It’s like he finally realized he’s bigger than most players once he gets past the lineman and started to use it. Did the defenses play a role in that being more effective; probably. But he had a mental switch/confidence boost upon realizing that he’s not a target, he’s the weapon.
The offense sure seemed to run better as a result.
I didn't think that the change in Franks' running was debatable. Didn't he used to cringe before he was hit? I remember him almost stopping and waiting to be hit. If I am wrong, we should see it this year. I believe that his rushing will be much improved this year.I’ve not defended Frank’s or this offense, but there really was a different running style from Franks during those games. It’s like he finally realized he’s bigger than most players once he gets past the lineman and started to use it. Did the defenses play a role in that being more effective; probably. But he had a mental switch/confidence boost upon realizing that he’s not a target, he’s the weapon.
The offense sure seemed to run better as a result.
I think it goes beyond this. I do not claim to be @ltraz , @cover2 , or @GatorTruth133, but I do tend to believe my own eyes: instead of trying to fake out or jump over defenders (UT & UK) later in the season , FF started to run through defenders. It was if he suddenly remembered he was 6’6” 240+.I didn't think that the change in Franks' running was debatable. Didn't he used to cringe before he was hit? I remember him almost stopping and waiting to be hit. If I am wrong, we should see it this year. I believe that his rushing will be much improved this year.
Thought that I implied that. When he stopped cringing, he started trucking. Guess we agree.I think it goes beyond this. I do not claim to be @ltraz , @cover2 , or @GatorTruth133, but I do tend to believe my own eyes: instead of trying to fake out or jump over defenders (UT & UK) later in the season , FF started to run through defenders. It was if he suddenly remembered he was 6’6” 240+.
Si.Thought that I implied that. When he stopped cringing, he started trucking. Guess we agree.
MSU did pretty good at defending us last year. 1 TD and 2 FGs led to a 13-6 victory. That TD was on a trick play too.
Depends on what your agenda is.....but it’s downright moronic to suggest nothing changed.
FF started to run through defenders. It was if he suddenly remembered he was 6’6” 240+.