Let's talk the running game
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I am not sure what point you are trying to make.
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When all of us were joking, but Slevin didn't realize that. He's probably still fuming.
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It is interesting that we are using a 4 back rotation but it's a little early for us to be anointing any of them as a number 1 or 2 at this point. Yes, were all a little surprised that Thompson didn't beat out the others the way many of us thought. Keep in mind though he was "the guy" at JuCo and probably needs to get a few more game carries to get completely into sync with the offense and line. He made a beautiful cut on the 1st TD run to get into the endzone so I disagree with the OP's take on that. He also looks like he is being a little too careful protecting the ball and just needs to relax. Scarlett is doing fine and I think before long he'll bust off a couple of longer runs....Kronk is Kronk, consistent and dependable in protection and a good receiver.....BTW did anyone notice that we went with a 2 back set on almost every 3rd down yesterday? Perrine may be the future but a lot of what he did yesterday was against a bad and tired defense.....
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He finally shows up after taking God knows how long off and this is what happens
- Oct 5, 2014
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The rushing game? I'm just glad we've got one. We've got a rushing game, a passing game, and a kicking game. What the hell is going on?
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While our running game could get better; it looks miles ahead of where it was last year with the fact that we are actually gaining yards and not relying on one guy to make people miss in the backfield....
Still think we should go with Scarlett as our #1; he is still likely our only homerun guy that is still a power runner. Then Cronk and Perine with Thompson as short yardage back.
Still think we should go with Scarlett as our #1; he is still likely our only homerun guy that is still a power runner. Then Cronk and Perine with Thompson as short yardage back.
- Jun 10, 2014
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I'm cool with sticking with four RB's through next week. Keep them all fresh and give them multiple looks. Perine's productivity was surprising yesterday, but I honestly don't think he'll be one of the premier backs when we get into the thick of the schedule. Thompson will be perfect as a short yardage back.
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I went from a hipster gay to a racist. At least I graduated. Can only go up from hereHe finally shows up after taking God knows how long off and this is what happens
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Agree with most of that Ferg, but I don't want any of our guys designated as a "short yardage" or 3rd down back because then it tips the defense off where the ball is going. Don't give up on Thompson just yet he is still making a huge jump in competition and is easily our most powerful back as you can see when the pile always moves another yard or 2 when he tackled.....I'm pleased with what we have so far and look forward to even better games ahead since the offensive line seems to be taking shape and we also have a decent short yardage passing game....
- Oct 16, 2014
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Hipster gays can be racist too.
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That's why you mix it up and run the occasional playaction with him in the game to keep the defense honest. Ya know these coaches are pretty smart.
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When I was a little boy, and CBs were cool, Tar Baby was my CB handle. Always loved the story.
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We talking about practice now?
- Jun 11, 2014
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No, we talkin bout rushing, man. Pay attention!
- Jun 11, 2014
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My biggest issue with the backs isn't burst or strength. It's vision. They don't run to the holes. If the play is blown up they just try to run the OL over. It's okay to bounce outside the tackle sometimes. And I'm it talking about a jet sweep.
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I know this off topic but did anybody else notice that we had trouble running between the tackles? On day that it seemed like we could do whatever we wanted it seems like the only no-gains were up the middle. I don't know, maybe I'm just calling the kettle black. 
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Could possibly be that teams are still daring us to throw so they're loading the box on us but I honestly haven't paid attention enough on the topic to say completely. We haven't given anyone a reason in 6 years to believe we can beat them with the pass though, so there lies a possibility this was and is the game plan still for opposing defensesI know this off topic but did anybody else notice that we had trouble running between the tackles? On day that it seemed like we could do whatever we wanted it seems like the only no-gains were up the middle. I don't know, maybe I'm just calling the kettle black.
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