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jeez why so grouchy
jeez why so grouchy
I agree
Hemingway really established himself as a downfield threat against IU and he deserves some more time on the field to show what he can do when not held back by injuries..
Odoms deserves time
Because IMHO he is the best blocking WR he have ... need him out there on flair routes, WR screens, and to help seal the outside
That's hard to pick. I like
That's hard to pick. I like Hemingway over Odoms just because of height and downfield threatness (yes made up word), but I think Odoms has better hands (damn it Junior, how could you drop that wide open touchdown against BGSU?). I guess it really just comes down to what we run before that and who is out there at the time (since we run a fast tempo offense, WR / Slot substitutions are somewhat seldom during the drive).
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- Stonum
My ideal set has Hemingway and Odoms as the "outside" guys and Roundtree in the slot. Stonum has been better this year, but Hemingway still has the better track record as a downfield threat. Odoms' blocking is amazing, and in this offense, that should keep him on the field. Roundtree certainly has staked a solid claim to the slot.
I agree with Odoms' blocking.
I agree with Odoms' blocking. He reminds me of Ward for the Steelers. I completely forgot about that part in my post.
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I want Odoms out there as
I want Odoms out there as much as possible. He's short, but he's a badass who will make the tough catch in traffic (see ND game) and is also probably the best blocker among the receivers, which is really important with Denard running around. Roundtree owns the slot, so take your pick between Stonum and Hemingway. It depends on the situation, whether you need a guy to go downfield and go up and get the ball or someone for the shorter passes and then the ability to get YAC.
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Roundtree and Odoms for sure,
Roundtree and Odoms for sure, Odoms blocks like a god damn fullback. One think I love about watching Stonums kickoff return against Notre Dame last year is the block Odoms throws just a Stonum busts through the hole, all you see is a ND player flying through the air and #22 off to the races, watch it a couple times and guess who is demolishing him? Tay O!!!!
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Roundtree
Is the receiver I like the most of the bunch. He seems to be the most sure handed. I am glad RR had the snake oil and wizard hat to get him away from Purdue.
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Said block by Odoms occurs at 1:42
Thats it!!! It seems as
Thats it!!! It seems as though he always looks for the K.O. but in a controlled fundimental sort of way, great player with great coaching
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All of the above
I love the fact we actually have options! Odoms blocks like none other. Roundtree and Denard obviously have a conncetion (see wink during ND game) and Hemingway and Stonum do well tracking the ball. I pick all of them and, as mentioned above by another member of the community, am thankful for the simple concept of rotation.
All of the above
EDIT: hey my first double post EVER. Don't know if I should be proud or embarrassed? None-the-less, I apologize.
Odoms is such a great blocker
Odoms is such a great blocker that he seems imperative to keep on the field given our offensive strategy. Roundtree is excellent in the slot. I would have to say that Stonum and Hemingway are very similar and I don't have a strong opinion either way. Hemingway is a bit bigger, so that may play to his advantage. Good question, it's hard to choose - and that is always a good problem to have.
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God bless the rotation, we've
God bless the rotation, we've got a great group of WRs. Would like to see Stonum get more touches and maybe get Terrence Robinson out on the field some more.
I don't think it really
I don't think it really matters, other than that Roundtree is on the field most of the time. I think Stonum, as someone mentioned, has more YAC capability than JR. It is nice to have a guy like Hemmingway (like the good Adrian Arrington a bit) who can adjust to the deep balls.
All four of the core WR's will be called upon in these next couple of games. I think its a largely reliable group, and should be fine.
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I agree that it is great that
I agree that it is great that we have so many good wide receivers that we are even able to have this discussion. Didn't Hemingway scored our first touch down of both the 2008 and 2009 seasons? His down field threat is definitely something that can take some pressure off our running game (although it could easily be argued that that hasn't been much of a problem for us this year seeing as our quarterback still leads the nation in rushing after 5 games - ridiculous!). My question is what about using a 4 WR set with Odoms and Roundtree both in the slot and Stonum and Hemingway on the outside? I know Odoms is playing outside this year, but he has 2 years of experience at slot, so it seems like that might be 1 way of getting them all on the field at once.
It is a great mix
It is a great mix of diverse talent. But when you need a guy to beat someone physically Junior is the guy. Look for him on the fade in games to come.
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