Auburn Site Claims Derrick Green Is An Auburn Lean
January 9th, 2013 at 11:30 AM ^
Well, Green's senior highlights are significantly more impressive than his junior highlights. He shows better vision and balance.
That being said, I still don't really understand why he's ranked as the #1 running back. The only way he actually performs like the #1 running back in this class is if he gets an outstanding offensive line, like the one at Alabama or the one Wisconsin has had for the last several years. I still prefer someone like Keith Ford or Altee Tenpenny.
Green would be the best RB in Michigan's class if he commits, though.
January 9th, 2013 at 11:35 AM ^
Because, ALTEE TENPENNY
January 9th, 2013 at 12:29 PM ^
Why doesn't he just turn in his last name and become Altee Dime?
January 9th, 2013 at 5:57 PM ^
January 9th, 2013 at 11:44 AM ^
My understanding is that rankings are based on potential, so things like size, speed, agility and vision are paramount... now whether we need a Barry Sanders type more than a Bo Jackson type is a different question.
January 9th, 2013 at 11:59 AM ^
You're right that rankings are based on overall potential. I just don't see his overall potential being higher than that of some other backs.
January 9th, 2013 at 3:45 PM ^
You also said he didn't have good hands. It appears he catches the ball pretty well these days. Speed, power, quick and decisive hitting holes, breaks tackles, and catches the ball well.....what more should the #1 running back have? Is he weak at picking up blitzes, or what?
January 9th, 2013 at 5:21 PM ^
I think he has an element of all those things, but being the #1 running back in the country is a pretty big deal. I'm also not convinced that he catches the ball well, because when I saw him in person, he was TERRIBLE at it. He may have improved or maybe he was just having the worst day of his life at catching the ball.
Besides, it's not necessarily about what he does but what other guys do. I just like other guys more. Just because I think he's maybe the #4 running back doesn't mean I think he's bad.
January 9th, 2013 at 11:39 AM ^
I'm glad to see that you've realized I'm not 100% bad.
EDIT: Here's the scouting report you're probably referencing:
http://touchthebanner.blogspot.com/2012/08/scouting-report-derrick-gree…
January 9th, 2013 at 12:26 PM ^
Comparing Green's film with Smith's, it looked to me like Smith was the better back, if for no other reason than his tackle-breaking skills. I do understand, however, that the level of competition (I have no real idea who plays against better teams) they face may be a factor.
I'd be glad to have them both in maize and blue.
January 9th, 2013 at 12:36 PM ^
Green plays much harder competition in the Richmond area than Smith does at Warren Howland.
January 9th, 2013 at 11:15 AM ^
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January 9th, 2013 at 11:51 AM ^
on another blog site, including Auburn fans, and they say they still believe he is a UM lean. He is being heavily pursued by the new Auburn coaching staff but in their opinion the coaching turnover may be too much to overcome. Not sure what is going on with these Auburn fans referenced in the OP.
January 9th, 2013 at 1:03 PM ^
Ninja'd
January 9th, 2013 at 2:07 PM ^
Auburn cheats and gets away with it to the tune of a gift national title.
January 9th, 2013 at 2:24 PM ^
January 9th, 2013 at 2:31 PM ^
I may have found the source for these rumors:
"I am friends with 4 star OL UGA commit Brandon Kublano. I saw him today at party where we watched the national championship. I knew he was in the Army All-American All-Star game, so I asked him if he talked to Derrick Green at all. He did, so I proceeded to ask him if he was going to Michigan or Auburn. He told me Green was going to Auburn and I trust his word."
http://www.aufamily.com/forums/topic/80322-derrick-green/page__st__1179
Color me skeptical.
January 9th, 2013 at 2:37 PM ^
January 9th, 2013 at 3:33 PM ^
Looks like Tennessee's passing game just walked out the door. I know Green has stated he knows where he's going so maybe this doesn't really matter, but I would think this would not bode well for Tennessee's chances.
January 9th, 2013 at 5:25 PM ^