OK, how in the heck did we do this?

[CajunZ1]

He putdateam onhisback.

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[cajunfan32]

_ He putdateam onhisback do.

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Fixed it for you..

[CrappDaddy]

_ Hey John, would you want to participate in a tackling drill with him? LOL. I understand that these kids typically become overhyped due to the greatness of every other player around them but again, in the SBC, a kid that runs that physical will have success unless his line is you and me. I'm not saying he's breaking Fenroy's records but certainly enough to be an impact. Him and Spikes/Walker could really create some interesting opportunities. _

Someone's gonna rip me for this, but if all of our backs commit and qualify, I don't think we'll see much more of Walker. He just doesn't get it done.

[cajun4life]

_ Someone's gonna rip me for this, but if all of our backs commit and qualify, I don't think we'll see much more of Walker. He just doesn't get it done. _

Give him time...and special teams.

[CajunZ1]

We can't judge our backs from last season. Our oline was crippled most of the year. Jmo

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[AstroCajun]

_ Someone's gonna rip me for this, but if all of our backs commit and qualify, I don't think we'll see much more of Walker. He just doesn't get it done. _

Increased competition makes everyone better.

[CajunT]

_ very true. I personally think he will be a very good back for us but the fact he played for a football powerhouse makes me a little speculative. But once again, I really think he will be a star for us.



yea he only played half the game. and he still managed to score 40 TDs. _

I think the problem with most of the comments I'm reading in this thread, is the talk of Griffin running over people. I've seen many of his runs where he is running away from people as well and the cuts he makes against the grain. There are some things you can't teach a back, and what is clear to me is that for a back with limited time at the prime back position, he is very instinctive. That is something you look for in running backs. I love backs that will put their head down to get the extra yards, but I also like backs that are instinctive and don't just run up the back of their linemen.

Griffin has the whole package, 220-pounds with 4.5 speed. He is far from polished, but he comes with a set of skills that this program has not seen in many years.

[zephyr]

_ I think the problem with most of the comments I'm reading in this thread, is the talk of Griffin running over people. I've seen many of his runs where he is running away from people as well and the cuts he makes against the grain. There are some things you can't teach a back, and what is clear to me is that for a back with limited time at the prime back position, he is very instinctive. That is something you look for in running backs. I love backs that will put their head down to get the extra yards, but I also like backs that are instinctive and don't just run up the back of their linemen.

Griffin has the whole package, 220-pounds with 4.5 speed. He is far from polished, but he comes with a set of skills that this program has not seen in many years. _

T, I'm not saying he doesn't have these skills. However, Spikes' highlights showed the same thing with better quickness. However, he struggled seeing holes this year as he was often not letting holes open up or he was not hitting them when they were open. My point is that Griffen has power amongst many tools that if he is struggling with the speed of the game or overall transition, you can't teach his strength and size and we can always use that. I think both Walker and Spikes will be much better backs this year as well so i expect there to be some serious competition at that spot.

[zephyr]

_ Someone's gonna rip me for this, but if all of our backs commit and qualify, I don't think we'll see much more of Walker. He just doesn't get it done. _

We showed signs. None of our backs got it done on the ground because our line was too hurt or ineffective for much of the year. I'd expect to see major improvement from Spikes and Walker in the running game for sure. Give them time.

[CajunT]

_ T, I'm not saying he doesn't have these skills. However, Spikes' highlights showed the same thing with better quickness. However, he struggled seeing holes this year as he was often not letting holes open up or he was not hitting them when they were open. My point is that Griffen has power amongst many tools that if he is struggling with the speed of the game or overall transition, you can't teach his strength and size and we can always use that. I think both Walker and Spikes will be much better backs this year as well so i expect there to be some serious competition at that spot. _

No doubt, and I don't disagree with your comments. This program will have much better depth this year with Harris and Jackson in the mix as well.

[zephyr]

_ No doubt, and I don't disagree with your comments. This program will have much better depth this year with Harris and Jackson in the mix as well. _

Harris will be at FB though, right?

[CajunT]

_ Harris will be at FB though, right? _

Actually no, Harris will be given the opportinuty to play what he wants, LB or RB.