'14 TN RB Jalen Hurd (UT commit 3/14/13)

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volCB said:
Any good comparisons for Herd?
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Some say Eddie George....I see more of an Erick Dickerson type runner. Eddie was very "foot heavy" ED was shifty and nimble, but would run through you if he had to.

Watch Hurd run in the open field and that is all I need to know about his athleticism. His head NEVER moves, even on an 80 yard sprint. There is no bobbing or side to side. Same way the elite sprinters are...very relaxed through the head and neck.

WE NEED HIM!!!!!!!!!
 
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TriCitiesVol said:
From a poster on VQ, TIFWIW.
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Hurd loves the new staff. Period. Yes, he was a little disappointed to see CJG go, but who wasn't?? He will spend plenty of time with the new staff, and will be making several trips in the coming months (one, of course, being the Orange & White game).

He still has a close relationship with CUM and tOSU staff, but he is a Vol lean all day long. If they fall flat on their face this year, expect him to go up north with the Buckeyes or down south with the Gators. For now though, he's hoping to see a productive (not extraordinary - he's not delusional) season from the Vols. If this happens, he will stay home. End of story. He loves the support that he receives from all over the state. Most everyone that he associates with wants him to be a VFL!

Also, I wouldn't really try to compare him to anyone else. He gets the Eddie George thing a lot and has remarked that he wants to be better than him. Also, most cannot take his junior highlight tape into account. The kid played with a torn shoulder (labrum) the last 8 games of the season. Those highlights (while great) may not be a good representation of how well he truly plays when he is not injured.
 
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volinSmyrna said:
Some say Eddie George....I see more of an Erick Dickerson type runner. Eddie was very "foot heavy" ED was shifty and nimble, but would run through you if he had to.

Watch Hurd run in the open field and that is all I need to know about his athleticism. His head NEVER moves, even on an 80 yard sprint. There is no bobbing or side to side. Same way the elite sprinters are...very relaxed through the head and neck.

WE NEED HIM!!!!!!!!!
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I haven't seen Hurd in person, just read about him. I sure hope he doesn't run like Eddie George did...ie, run slowly towards your OL with your left arm extended, chopping your feet while a 5'9" 180 cornerback comes around the edge and tackles your arse in the hole for a 2 1/2 yard gain. Probably get blasted by the EG fans on here but whatever. That's what I saw over and over and over ......
 
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Vol74 said:
Hurd loves the new staff. Period. Yes, he was a little disappointed to see CJG go, but who wasn't?? He will spend plenty of time with the new staff, and will be making several trips in the coming months (one, of course, being the Orange & White game).

He still has a close relationship with CUM and tOSU staff, but he is a Vol lean all day long. If they fall flat on their face this year, expect him to go up north with the Buckeyes or down south with the Gators. For now though, he's hoping to see a productive (not extraordinary - he's not delusional) season from the Vols. If this happens, he will stay home. End of story. He loves the support that he receives from all over the state. Most everyone that he associates with wants him to be a VFL!

Also, I wouldn't really try to compare him to anyone else. He gets the Eddie George thing a lot and has remarked that he wants to be better than him. Also, most cannot take his junior highlight tape into account. The kid played with a torn shoulder (labrum) the last 8 games of the season. Those highlights (while great) may not be a good representation of how well he truly plays when he is not injured.
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Thanks 74. Post seems both credible and reasonable.
 
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I really hope this kid isn't the Vonn Bell of this class. Ohio State is such a joke idk why any one would want to play there if your not form the area. SEC>>>>>Big whatever it is now.
 
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KBVol said:
Thanks 74. Post seems both credible and reasonable.
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FWIW, I dont know Hurd or 74, but I hear the same thing from people who are associated with Hurd. He needs to see the product and improvement on the field. Tbh, if I take my orange shades off thats what I'd tell my own son if in the same situation.
 
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Thanks to vol74 my curiosity has been satisfied on JH's current and future status. Check back in the fall.
 
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I think the best comparison you can make to Jalen Hurd would be Derrick Henry the freshman running back at Bama. Both around 6'3 and big. With Jay Graham leaving is kinda like have a teacher and then him or her leaving so he'll just have to get to know CRG. I am pretty sure CBJ was and is still the main recruiter for Hurd.
 
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Vol74 said:
Hurd loves the new staff. Period. Yes, he was a little disappointed to see CJG go, but who wasn't?? He will spend plenty of time with the new staff, and will be making several trips in the coming months (one, of course, being the Orange & White game).

He still has a close relationship with CUM and tOSU staff, but he is a Vol lean all day long. If they fall flat on their face this year, expect him to go up north with the Buckeyes or down south with the Gators. For now though, he's hoping to see a productive (not extraordinary - he's not delusional) season from the Vols. If this happens, he will stay home. End of story. He loves the support that he receives from all over the state. Most everyone that he associates with wants him to be a VFL!

Also, I wouldn't really try to compare him to anyone else. He gets the Eddie George thing a lot and has remarked that he wants to be better than him. Also, most cannot take his junior highlight tape into account. The kid played with a torn shoulder (labrum) the last 8 games of the season. Those highlights (while great) may not be a good representation of how well he truly plays when he is not injured.
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What other site did you see this posted? I saw where the other post was posted on the TOS, but not this one. I live in the area. And iv herd kids talk about tOSU but not UT. This kid is not a VOL lean. At least not yet.
 
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