'12 GA RB Imani Cross (Nebraska Commit)

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sjt18 said:
I usually give the benefit of the doubt but UT's RB recruiting mystifies me. If there is a position where recruiting svc rankings mean very much... RB is it.
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Even more puzzling to me is CDD's philosophy regarding RBs, in that he believes a great RB makes an average O-line look good and not the other way around. So at some point there's a disconnect, because it SEEMS like we're recruiting under-the-radar RBs hoping they'll develop or look better with a talented O-line. I'm not trying to knock CDD, but our inability to convince a top-notch RB to come here is a little frustrating.
 
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Another thing I find strange is that I remember last year thinking our RB recruiting was highly selective because we were waiting for this year and the highly touted in-state guys Kimbrow, Mathers, and Robinson. Yet all three are commited to other SEC schools. I still believe in Lane and Smith, but if there were ever an opportunity for a freshman to step in right away at an SEC program, it's here.

Again, not knocking CDD, I just think it's an interesting situation we're in.
 
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Lacy didn't look better? Lol he moved piles, and broke tackles. Not one of our rbs have done that consistantly all year

Lacy's worst rush was on a toss where he got no gain after having to leap over a defender at his feet in the backfield, he still got back to the LOS.
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GoBigOrangeVols said:
Every time I watch his film I come to the same conclusion: He is slow and he runs straight up.
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Jamal Lewis, though not really slow, did run standing as straight up as anybody I've ever seen. It actually helped him keep his feet while breaking tackles as opposed to the forward leaning backs that are just trying to fall forward for more yards after contact. And I'm not trying to compare him to Jamal, I just wanted to point out that running straight up isn't always the kiss of death for a RB.
 
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VolOnthePlains said:
Cool Video North Hall, looks like you guys have a nice football program. Is Imani on the field literally every play? It looked like he was the starting MLB and blocking on extra points
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Coach Christmas likes to take his best player and overuse him to the point that he is either hurt or unproductive come playoff time. It's really an artform.
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I4Jay said:
Lacy didn't look better? Lol he moved piles, and broke tackles. Not one of our rbs have done that consistantly all year
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Five carries for 32 yards with a long of 20... and we know you have to drop the long runs when discussing the quality of a RB.:)

I just don't think he was "great" with those numbers or the way he looked running the ball. Richardson is extraordinary of course but there was a huge difference between the two.

Lacy's worst rush was on a toss where he got no gain after having to leap over a defender at his feet in the backfield, he still got back to the LOS.
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He had 20 on one run then avg'd 3 ypc on his other 4. There's a very good reason that Richardson got 29 carries to his 5.
 
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On the chances of Cross getting a bump to a 4*

Haven't seen him, no ... It's difficult: I pick 1 or 2 games to attend each week in a 7-state region, so I try to go where I can see the most prospects at one time.

Hopefully, I'll have some updated film on him by the end of the month.

Right now, I can't say much since 1. I haven't seen him in person and 2. I haven't seen any senior film.

But yes, I hear he's playing very well.

I'll let you know the moment we get some new film.
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- Keith Niehbur, Rivals
 
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Thats a very "fantasy football" way of looking at it.

That type of observation isnt the proper way to judge a rb. It's The same way u swear by Poole, purely based on stats instead of looking at details of runs.

I challenge u to watch lacy 's carries on secxpress or secdigitalmedia.

He got more than what was there every carry except one.

That's how u judge RBs.

The average backs (tennessee's included) would have gotten about a yard on those carries in similar circumstances, defenses and down and distance. Poole and lane didn't break one single tackle at the LOS vs Florida. Bamas Baka broke numerous tackles at the LOS and piled up the yardage after 1st contact.
 
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I watched Lacey's carries. Sorry. Not impressed at all.

You want to go carry by carry? I am fine with that. He went for 8 and -3 late in the first half. His other runs were 5, 2, and 20 coming after the game was no longer in doubt. If that impresses you, fine. If you think you saw him breaking tackles and running over guys... then I guess that's fine too. I didn't see him do anything impressive. Considering he ran behind a run blocking OL that had imposed its will on UF's front 7 I am even less inclined to be impressed by what he did.
 
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sjt18 said:
I watched Lacey's carries. Sorry. Not impressed at all.

You want to go carry by carry? I am fine with that. He went for 8 and -3 late in the first half. His other runs were 5, 2, and 20 coming after the game was no longer in doubt. If that impresses you, fine. If you think you saw him breaking tackles and running over guys... then I guess that's fine too. I didn't see him do anything impressive. Considering he ran behind a run blocking OL that had imposed its will on UF's front 7 I am even less inclined to be impressed by what he did.
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Lacy is better than any running back we have on roster right now.. its just the truth...
 
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sjt18 said:
I usually give the benefit of the doubt but UT's RB recruiting mystifies me. If there is a position where recruiting svc rankings mean very much... RB is it.
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If that is always true, then Brown and Uko should be tearing up the SEC right now. Or Creer or Riggs or Jabari Davis. I have seen too many highly ranked busts or semi-busts at RB for me to believe this anymore.
 
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dooleydiesel28 said:
Lacy is better than any running back we have on roster right now.. its just the truth...
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OK... whatever you say. I just did not see him do anything impressive vs UF. Maybe he is better than UT's RB's. He plays behind a dominant run blocking OL so I am sure that doesn't hurt.
 
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Ulysees E. McGill said:
If that is always true, then Brown and Uko should be tearing up the SEC right now. Or Creer or Riggs or Jabari Davis. I have seen too many highly ranked busts or semi-busts at RB for me to believe this anymore.
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You have read my posts and know that I do not think stars are absolute... and I most definitely did not say the bold above.
 
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sjt18 said:
You have read my posts and know that I do not think stars are absolute... and I most definitely did not say the bold above.
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I know, I was mainly just making a point that I used to believe the same at RB, but I have seen too many busts or semi-busts at UT over the years to believe it anymore. You would think that RB would be the easiest position to predict success. Brown and Uko have to be the biggest disapointment to me because they were both so highly sought after and hyped. At least C. Houston worked out pretty good for us after we took he and Davis that year. If you know what I mean.
 
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Ulysees E. McGill said:
I know, I was mainly just making a point that I used to believe the same at RB, but I have seen too many busts or semi-busts at UT over the years to believe it anymore. You would think that RB would be the easiest position to predict success. Brown and Uko have to be the biggest disapointment to me because they were both so highly sought after and hyped. At least C. Houston worked out pretty good for us after we took he and Davis that year. If you know what I mean.
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Are you doing that on purpose or did you really forget that the dude's name is Oku?
 
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sjt18 said:
OK... whatever you say. I just did not see him do anything impressive vs UF. Maybe he is better than UT's RB's. He plays behind a dominant run blocking OL so I am sure that doesn't hurt.
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It's not a maybe in it. Lacy would be our No.1 guy here easily. He breaks tackles consistently every game. Believe me I know I have to hear about how great their No.2 is every week. He had fumble issues but has cleaned that up. I've said it before and will say it again, Poole wouldn't start on any of the good teams in this league. He wouldn't start for Ole Miss either. Maybe Kentucky and Vandy that's about it. Some of you guys need to take off the Orange shades.
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I also would like to see Tom Smith get a chance with the 1s. He ran hard when he was in there. I think he looks just as good as the other two. Poole just isn't the answer. Tripping over his feet all game is crazy. When the line blocks for him he f___s it up.
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North Hall's Imani Cross, who has committed to Tennessee, is having a remarkable season that has been underappreciated amid North Hall's 2-3 start. Cross has rushed for 961 yards on 101 carries (9.5 yards per carry) with 13 touchdowns. He also leads North Hall with 29 tackles and has an interception at linebacker.
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