We Need a Legit Running Back

#1
G

GoBigOrangeVols

Well-Known Member
Joined
Nov 3, 2008
Messages
8,532
Likes
5,373
#1
with Grice off the board, we are back at square one.

Hill is a FB and while Cross may be solid, he is in no way elite.

The staff needs to add a real SEC top tier RB to this roster if we are going to compete for championships.
 
#3
#3
Don't sleep on Lane, he's been improving every game. Once he gets over his skittishness over his knee he will be fine.
 
  • Like
Reactions: 3 people
#5
#5
GoBigOrangeVols said:
with Grice off the board, we are back at square one.

Hill is a FB and while Cross may be solid, he is in no way elite.

The staff needs to add a real SEC top tier RB to this roster if we are going to compete for championships.
Click to expand...

Tim Wright out of texas is a great back. IMO he is the 3rd best back in the state behind Jonathan Gray and Trey Williams. The only problem is he is a grade risk. but ive seen what LSU does to get people in, maybe you guys could take that strategy for him?
 
#12
#12
Cross has the same measurable's as T.Henry, let's not count him out yet.

Our OL should be very motivated to improve on all levels this coming off-season. If we don't have an effective running game next fall then we have some serious problems.
Posted via VolNation Mobile
 
#13
#13
It doesn't matter how elite our RB is, our line can't keep the defense out of the back field.

I hate to say it, but I miss Hardesty and the Sullins twins.
Posted via VolNation Mobile
 
  • Like
Reactions: 2 people
#14
#14
volsrule72 said:
According to rivals, he is planning on coming back to K-town!
Click to expand...

I thought the same thing when I read the headline and started laughing. Turns out, they're referring to high school recruit Beniquez Brown.
Posted via VolNation Mobile
 
#15
#15
Doesn't matter who we recruit at RB, they're not gonna be good till they get to the pro's. Smh. Sincerely, a depressed VOL fan......
 
#16
#16
Unless we get significantly better on both sides of the line, the most surefire RB out of high school in the history of football won't make a difference.
 
#17
#17
Players need time to develop. Not every freshman is Herschel Walker. The people that are saying that Lane isn't the answer after 5 games are probably the same ones already calling for Dooley's head. They're just impatient. Lane looks pretty good in my opinion. He still has a lot to learn and it takes time for freshman to get acclimated to the SEC, but he has the talent. And if our line can improve, and I know that's a big IF, there's no doubt in my mind that he can be a good if not great back for us.
 
#18
#18
The entire run blocking scheme needs an overhaul. Zone isn't cutting it and until a change is made I see no reason to expect a top teir running back to jump on board. At times it reminds me of pounding a square peg through a round hole.
 
Last edited:
  • Like
Reactions: 1 person
#19
#19
VOLCLASSOF2014 said:
Players need time to develop. Not every freshman is Herschel Walker. The people that are saying that Lane isn't the answer after 5 games are probably the same ones already calling for Dooley's head. They're just impatient. Lane looks pretty good in my opinion. He still has a lot to learn and it takes time for freshman to get acclimated to the SEC, but he has the talent. And if our line can improve, and I know that's a big IF, there's no doubt in my mind that he can be a good if not great back for us.
Click to expand...

Tell that to Ingram, Dyer, Lattimore, Crowell.....etc
 
#21
#21
PermaVol said:
Cross has the same measurable's as T.Henry, let's not count him out yet.

Our OL should be very motivated to improve on all levels this coming off-season. If we don't have an effective running game next fall then we have some serious problems.
Posted via VolNation Mobile
Click to expand...

Means absolutely nothing - 5'11", 200ish lb, 4.5 40 time RBs are a dime a dozen
 
#23
#23
PA Vol said:
It doesn't matter how elite our RB is, our line can't keep the defense out of the back field.

I hate to say it, but I miss Hardesty and the Sullins twins.
Posted via VolNation Mobile
Click to expand...

Yeah just think when they all left the whole o_line and Hardesty and Crompton and Dooley has to rebuild all this. Our )-line has a little over a year together.
 
New posts
You must log in or register to reply here.

VN Store



Back
Top