RB Lorenzo Lingard granted immediate eligibility

[TheDouglas78]

Then again, I forgot how many beastly programs we fought off for guys like Doering, McGriff, Terry Jackson, etc.

Why you only got to name the dudes from my High School and two I played with... fuching mean ass philly fan. Get in first place because you tied with the Bengals and the division is straight garbage.

 

[MTGator]

Wondering if we will see Lingard this season or if he is going to position himself to be in college for seven years like Andre Dubose.

 

[GatorJ]

Wondering if we will see Lingard this season or if he is going to position himself to be in college for seven years like Andre Dubose.

Running back is deep this year. So I would think, no.

I think we may see Wright flip to Tony’s position. Bowman, Lingard, and Davis will probably be the main backs.

 

[Ancient Reptile]

Ok, if we were getting good trash, maybe Id be happier about it. You know #1 QBs lined up behind several other number one quarterbacks who just couldn't get playing time.... as opposed to running back or wide receiver who couldn't get on the field despite a weak roster in front of them.

That battle for Lingard sure was fierce.

The battle for Shorter wasn't fierce either, but he is starting to impress me as a very fine receiver.

 

[CGgater]

XH has lots of upside, but he's gotta learn how to catch the ball.

 

[SGG]

XH has lots of upside, but he's gotta learn how to catch the ball.

And not run his man into an easy pick 6.

 

[ergator920103]

I like Pierce and, Wright is very good catching passes but, I want to see what Lingard can do. He was a stud in HS.

 

[NVGator]

Why do you take a transfer if you aren't going to give him a shot? Season's halfway over at this point.

 

[gatorev12]

Wondering if we will see Lingard this season or if he is going to position himself to be in college for seven years like Andre Dubose.

He's been in on a handful of plays I think...but that RB room is pretty stacked. Pierce, Wright, Davis, and Clement are all capable backs and have been doing a good job rushing, receiving, and in pass protection.

Would love for Lingard to emerge too, but can buy the explanation that he's behind on the playbook and midseason is a bad time to be playing catchup.

 

[gatorev12]

Why do you take a transfer if you aren't going to give him a shot? Season's halfway over at this point.

I think part of it is simply not knowing which guys will step up or prove themselves worthy of primetime. Davies didn't look the same last year as he was coming off injury; but has shown a bit more life this season, especially as a pass-catching RB. No guarantee of that going into this year though; and same with not knowing if the condensed season would lead to more injuries.

If the option presents itself to have a former 5* around as a backup, you take it.

 

[NVGator]

I think part of it is simply not knowing which guys will step up or prove themselves worthy of primetime. Davies didn't look the same last year as he was coming off injury; but has shown a bit more life this season, especially as a pass-catching RB. No guarantee of that going into this year though; and same with not knowing if the condensed season would lead to more injuries.

If the option presents itself to have a former 5* around as a backup, you take it.

Then I say give him the rock once in a while.

 

[NVGator]

I'm calling Bullschit. Mullen is known for favoring upperclassman. Wright has been given a shot. Why isn't Lorenzo? I guess he sucks.

 

[Spurdog98]

RB's are like condoms at the prom, you can't have too many.

 

[gatorev12]

I'm calling Bullschit. Mullen is known for favoring upperclassman. Wright has been given a shot. Why isn't Lorenzo? I guess he sucks.

Most every coach favors upperclassmen, that's not really something exclusive to Mullen. And it's understandable why: they've put in the time and effort into the University and usually know the nuances of the game far better.

That said, I don't think Mullen can be criticized on this one: we have one of the best offenses in the country and our RBs have played an important role in that. It'd be a different case if the guys who were playing weren't producing while a talented guy like Lingard sits on the bench; but as a group, they're averaging something like 4 yards a carry and 7-9 yards per catch (could be higher after this last weekend's Cocktail Party). That's excellent production, no matter how you slice it. At the end of the day, if Lingard can't beat out the guys in front of him, that's on him, not the coach.

 

[Ancient Reptile]

Nah. Shorter will start first game next year if he is on the team and healthy.