Rashan Gary at fullback?
On a lighter note (i. e. notTennessee related) in the discussion below about the S.I. article on Rashan Gary, it was suggested that it would be interesting to see Gary at TE or FB. I'm not sure about TE, but I must admit that Gary at FB sounds tantalizing. (Think Sione Houma at 300 lbs.)
As much as Harbaugh loves to use players at different positions, I can see him lining up Gary at FB, especially at MSU and OSU, at the very least as a lead blocker or (I know, I know Purdue - I was at that game) even a ball carrier. Thoughts?
February 17th, 2016 at 8:29 AM ^
Holy shit. OT season sucks.
February 17th, 2016 at 8:56 AM ^
How exactly is this OT?
February 17th, 2016 at 9:03 AM ^
He didn't say it was OT. He said OT season sucks. Meaning since it is OT season, and nothing is happening, we have Gary at FB threads.
February 17th, 2016 at 9:15 AM ^
I was going to start a post about Gary on special teams.
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February 17th, 2016 at 9:22 AM ^
Gary and Ndamukong Suh. Kicking extraordinaires.
February 17th, 2016 at 9:24 AM ^
Tell Suh to keep his feet away from my extraordinaires!!
February 17th, 2016 at 10:08 AM ^
I've seen in awhile. Well played!
February 17th, 2016 at 9:15 AM ^
Please don't put him at OT that's not a two-way position
February 17th, 2016 at 10:43 AM ^
Obligatory
February 17th, 2016 at 8:29 AM ^
I think the idea would be similar to what Ole Miss did with Nkedmiche (not paying him) using his athleticism to create mismatches in space. A guy that big would be hard to take down moving that well.
February 17th, 2016 at 8:39 AM ^
though I seem to recall Nkemdiche getting hurt while playing offense this year. I could see using Gary as a lead blocker on the goal line, but only in very special situations. Fergodsakes, dint ever let him carry the ball, because that will just make guys dive at his knees.
February 17th, 2016 at 9:27 AM ^
Putting Gary in at fullback on a one-up basis is an insult to the regular fullbacks. It is saying that the coaches don't have confidence in the fullbacks who practice at the position every day, being able do the job in crunch time.
February 17th, 2016 at 12:22 PM ^
So? We don't make decisions in an effort to not hurt anyone's feelings. If Gary is better at FB in a particular situation and its worth the risk of injury (so in a game deciding play for instance) then you play Gary.
I mean how DARE Harbuagh make a decision that benefits the team if it means hurting the feelings of an individual player.
I guess Peppers shouldn't play offense anymore either. That insults the WRs and RBs on the team. Can't have that now.
Thank God people like you aren't in charge of our football team anymore.
February 17th, 2016 at 12:41 PM ^
at WR. Too bad, I think that might have worked out.
February 17th, 2016 at 8:29 AM ^
Dude....no. Let the real fullbacks get their already limited playing time. Gary is a monster defensive end and it's more important to have him on the defensive line. There is no use in risking injury while he is (pointlessly) playing fullback.
February 17th, 2016 at 8:38 AM ^
The point is that it would be awesome!
I can see 'ol Dantonio now, calling consecutive time outs like he did with Peppers.
300 lbs. at ~4.7 speed, blocking with violent hands or carrying the rock himself? Height isn't ideal for a runner, but if he has the balance for it, hell. Could be amazing.
February 17th, 2016 at 8:58 AM ^
I recall when Lloyd did this at the goal lin with Will Carr as a ball carrier. I thought to myself, what the hell is he doing? There is a good reason we put so much time, money and effort into recruiting. We want to get the best players we can at the correct positions.
I say considering him as a ball carrier would be ridiculous. Don't turn a predator into the hunted. And Carr came up woefully short in what would have been the game winning TD. Lead blocker? At least I can see the logic for thinking this. People would, due to the situation, be attempting to get out of his way, therefore minimizing likelihood of taking a direct head-on hit unless he was the one initiating it. Lining up as lead blocker w/fake to TB and sliding him out into the flat for a short pass? Yes, he would be one on one, ideally and would, obviously be a bitch to bring down.
Best use of non-traditional back I can think of was Steve Breaston, h..s qb, lining up under center and running the option successfully at goal line vs. OSU. Different look, player experienced at doing so and due to his quickness was not exposed to a hit from over sized DE or OLB because he saw opening on way to outside, due to defense widening for pitch man, was able to turn up at roughly the tackle spot and easily covered the two yards necessary.
Caveat: Just woke up and am prone to changing my mind after injection of caffeine.
February 17th, 2016 at 9:03 AM ^
Check the refrigerator:
February 17th, 2016 at 9:10 AM ^
check #75 - the future Dr. Stefan Humphries.
February 17th, 2016 at 9:17 AM ^
Fridge was a novelty. Too bad he took Walter Payton's only opportunity to score a Super Bowl touchdown.
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February 17th, 2016 at 10:07 AM ^
The fridge was used as a fullback for the revenge factor. I believe the 49's broke it out the year before in an embarrassing blowout. The next year they played again and the Bears did it back.
February 17th, 2016 at 8:59 AM ^
I may be wrong, but didn't that one Nkemdiche from Ole Miss get time as a short yardage / goal line fullback... and then get hurt during one of those plays?
Perhaps before he got hurt using the synthetic marijuana.
Let's let the fullbacks do the fullbacking.
February 17th, 2016 at 10:11 AM ^
Rest Gary properly for the next crushing sack opportunity. If we need a huge, bruising FB, I'd rather see someone like Wheatley used there.
February 17th, 2016 at 8:31 AM ^
Rashan Gary for President of NAMBLA!
February 17th, 2016 at 8:34 AM ^
I know it's sarcastic and meant to be funny, and I really enjoy South Park, but this is just not funny.
February 17th, 2016 at 9:24 AM ^
ugh
South Park is likely the dumbest show ever made.
February 17th, 2016 at 11:31 AM ^
The only people who ever say this are the people who have only ever seen an episode or two or a few video clips online. It's the best social commetary show of the past decade.
February 17th, 2016 at 11:56 AM ^
No, it's really not.
February 17th, 2016 at 1:00 PM ^
Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man
February 17th, 2016 at 8:35 AM ^
I dont see any resemblance to Marlon Brando.
February 17th, 2016 at 9:14 AM ^
Thank you...
February 17th, 2016 at 8:57 AM ^
Thanks for clearing that up. Some of us don't watch south park and thought that was a terribly f**ked up joke. Now I think it's just mildly f**ked up.
February 17th, 2016 at 9:07 AM ^
No, it was a messed up joke. That is from an episode about the real NAMBLA.
February 17th, 2016 at 8:31 AM ^
Was this a dream?
February 17th, 2016 at 8:31 AM ^
Why stop at Gary? If you're going to use an oversized why not use the largest..Michael O?
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February 17th, 2016 at 8:33 AM ^
it a few times to troll Staeeee, the Buckeyes, and win the National Championship is one thing. Making this a regular thing isn't a good idea. I don't want linebackers or defensive ends going at his knees or ankles.
February 17th, 2016 at 8:33 AM ^
Hypothetical: who would win a team of 11 Rashan Gary(s) or a team of 11 Jabrill Peppers? I am shocked that it has taken us this long to discuss this important question.
February 17th, 2016 at 8:35 AM ^
Can God make a stone so big he cannot move it?
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February 17th, 2016 at 9:09 AM ^
Explain this whole "god" thing to me. I've been hearing a lot about it recently and I am intrigued.
February 17th, 2016 at 8:37 AM ^
They cant block rashan gary but they will just out run him every play.
February 17th, 2016 at 8:39 AM ^
Ditka
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February 17th, 2016 at 9:12 AM ^
Polish sausage
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February 17th, 2016 at 9:54 AM ^
Bearssss
February 17th, 2016 at 8:49 AM ^
The Rashan Garys and it wouldn't be remotely close. Think about what would happen at the LOS when either team is on offense. The Garys could move the ball at ease and the Peppers would have to rely on chucking the ball up on a prayer every time which wouldn't work often enough to win.
February 17th, 2016 at 9:11 AM ^
I want the MGoBlog team to discuss this question!
Fascinating.
I mean, it would have to be Gary because they would absolutely destroy both the OL and DL... and yet, just hike it to 1/11th Peppers and have him run backwards about 30 yards, create a lot of space, and then, you know, avoid 11 Garys on his way to a TD (this works. Source: Techmo Bowl).
February 17th, 2016 at 9:24 AM ^
That's easy: Ditka!
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February 17th, 2016 at 8:35 AM ^
the only time i would ever be ok with him on offense is at the 1 yard line.. other than that i never want to see him om offense, big guys run out of juice a lot faster than smaller ones and using him as a blocker is just a waste.