The point of my comment was supposed to be about my excitement for Green's production this year. Didn't mean to offend. Just heard from some friend who have been to practice and their reports have been the opposite extreme compared to most of the mgoblog community. Was not trying to make any predictions, just start a conversation.
Hopefully I am way off base and Derrick Green gets invited to the Heisman Trophy Presentation!
I'm getting less and less excited about Derrick Green. Not because I don't think he can one day be an elite rusher in the Big Ten, but because I do not think he is ready to play at his current weight. I think he is simply too heavy and too slow to be a big contributor right now. The big bruiser who can truck 200lb Mike linebackrs in HS generally has a lot of work to do in terms of changing his body in order to be able to continue that trend at the next level. I am sure people are going to be surprised at the little amount he gets used this year. I am hoping he can avoid becoming a victim of the hype machine and end up being dependable 215-225 lb running back in the future. That being said, he seems like the kind of kid with the character and determination to put in the work to become a great rusher by his Junior year.
Anyone have any opinion about difference in "development time" for speed guys versus power guys? (EX: On average, do guys like T.J. Yeldon generally develop earlier than a guy like Edde Lacy?)
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Is Kevin Sumlin an option? I think he would be a great hire.
Is Kevin Sumlin an option? I think he would be a great hire.
I'm getting less and less excited about Derrick Green. Not because I don't think he can one day be an elite rusher in the Big Ten, but because I do not think he is ready to play at his current weight. I think he is simply too heavy and too slow to be a big contributor right now. The big bruiser who can truck 200lb Mike linebackrs in HS generally has a lot of work to do in terms of changing his body in order to be able to continue that trend at the next level. I am sure people are going to be surprised at the little amount he gets used this year. I am hoping he can avoid becoming a victim of the hype machine and end up being dependable 215-225 lb running back in the future. That being said, he seems like the kind of kid with the character and determination to put in the work to become a great rusher by his Junior year.
Anyone have any opinion about difference in "development time" for speed guys versus power guys? (EX: On average, do guys like T.J. Yeldon generally develop earlier than a guy like Edde Lacy?)
Love how he quotes Lil' Wayne!
Hysterical!