Derrick Green playing better?

Submitted by Commie_High96 on
He looked good in the 2nd half. Is he finally getting how to take what the Oline gives him and not get knocked over by the slightest breadth from a linebacker? Or was this just garbage time against an NU team that already had paced it in?

JohnnyV123

October 11th, 2015 at 12:08 AM ^

It looked like he was actually trying to make some cuts rather than barrel into a pile of bodies. Hard to say if that was againt a NW team that had half packed it in though.

bacon

October 11th, 2015 at 12:10 AM ^

He was much better today. Churning legs after contact, shifting, diving for yards. He's going to be a great back for us to have down the stretch if he keeps that up.

CoverZero

October 11th, 2015 at 12:34 AM ^

Ive been on Higdon since I saw his HS tape from Florida.  He is a potential #1 back when its all said and done.  He has excellent burst, vision and feet and showed today that he can run with some power.  It was great to see him earn some carries.  He is gonna be a good one.

This RB group is very deep.  FBs too!

BlueWolverine02

October 11th, 2015 at 12:11 AM ^

he still didn't break any tackles today and went down on first contact. looked same as always, good quickness and speed for his size and he happened to have some holes today.

Donnie Brasco

October 11th, 2015 at 12:14 AM ^

yea I believe higdon getting them snaps may have woke him up. He didnt dance as much. Hopefully he continues this

Rodriguesqe

October 11th, 2015 at 12:14 AM ^

Sitting Smith: smart

Higdon #2: intriguing I wonder if his touches had *anything* to do with a ceartain 5* recruit who may have been in attendance. I doubt it, but the timiing...

Drake Johnson: confused. Are they hiding him or don't like him so much.

Green: best game of the year for him.

Ty: doghouse. didnt fumble at least, but yea.

maize-blue

October 11th, 2015 at 12:14 AM ^

I think he looked a little better. Also, it looked just as Smith was starting to roll he may have tweaked his ankle again. I hope he's good to go for MSU. Also, is Johnson hurt?

UofM626

October 11th, 2015 at 12:17 AM ^

Than all 3 of the RB's... Smith has the worst of the 4 IMO. I think give Green the rock over and over and you will see massive results!!! He hits the hole harder too.

Inuyesta

October 11th, 2015 at 12:17 AM ^

I definitely thought he looked better today.  Made some really nice cuts that we're often seeing M backs whiff on this year, looked to have good burst through the LOS, churned out some extra yards after contact.