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Sabanocchio
06-05-2007, 11:00 PM
Who, in your opinion has the best core of running backs in the SEC? Guys that contribute this year, not down the road. Obviously Arkansas with McFadden and Jones is looking like the leader. But I wanna hear arguments for the other teams
GoVols1998
06-05-2007, 11:04 PM
Ark. is the best, but i think TN is going to come on as 2nd in 07 they have ALOT to prove in there running game and with Foster, Coker, and Hardesty the Vols look to be 2nd but they are unproven.
Sabanocchio
06-05-2007, 11:08 PM
Ark. is the best, but i think TN is going to come on as 2nd in 07 they have ALOT to prove in there running game and with Foster, Coker, and Hardesty the Vols look to be 2nd but they are unproven.
I don't know a lot about what LSU has, but I know they have depth there. Foster, Coker, and Hardesty are a great trio of RB's to have, but they have a big jump to make in terms of production this year if they are to live up to their potential. We were great there when Trooper was the RB coach.
lacene
06-05-2007, 11:25 PM
I think USC's corps of RB's will surprise many next season, with both Boyd and Davis returning, plus Wallace, Rank, Maddox and Baker (if they don't redshirt) will be a solid and deep group. It will depend on the O-line's ability to rush-block (I sound like a broken record on the O-line), and on Andy Boyd's health at TE, of course......
But last season USC's offensive line was dysfunctional for half the season, at least, and the Gamecocks still finished in the SEC top 5 in rushing yardage....
Seppeh
06-05-2007, 11:26 PM
I know who it will definitely be in 2008.
Does that count?
GTTiger
06-05-2007, 11:28 PM
LSU finished 2nd in the SEC last year and returns the majority of thier O-Line and running backs. I see very little reason that they wouldn't be the 2nd best running game again this year. Matt Flynn will also add a running threat, but they will lose a bit of depth at WR with Bowe and Davis gone, so I do expect teams to stick an extra guy in the box this year.
The Ramp
06-05-2007, 11:28 PM
i'm going with us
Sabanocchio
06-05-2007, 11:29 PM
I think USC's corps of RB's will surprise many next season, with both Boyd and Davis returning, plus Wallace, Rank, Maddox and Baker (if they don't redshirt) will be a solid and deep group. It will depend on the O-line's ability to rush-block (I sound like a broken record on the O-line), and on Andy Boyd's health at TE, of course......
But last season USC's offensive line was dysfunctional for half the season, at least, and the Gamecocks still finished in the SEC top 5 in rushing yardage....
USC is going to win some games that people don't expect them to next year.
GoVols1998
06-05-2007, 11:30 PM
I don't know a lot about what LSU has, but I know they have depth there. Foster, Coker, and Hardesty are a great trio of RB's to have, but they have a big jump to make in terms of production this year if they are to live up to their potential. We were great there when Trooper was the RB coach.
Yeah they all potential i mean that Hardesty run against Cal when he broke all those tackles was one of the best runs ive ever seen. Foster had a great game against Penn State and he had a great spring he just needs to work on hanging on to the ball and a plus with him he is awesome when he takes a screen pass and Coker all i got to say about that guys is if it's just a defender and him in the open field the defender better just give up cause Coker's getting him a TD cause nobody is gonna catch him he is sooo fast. I think he has the potential to be the best RB we've seen since Travis Stephens at TN:thumpsup: .
GeauxTo
06-05-2007, 11:33 PM
i'm going with us
Me too. We have some real horses back there in Keiland Williams, Richard Murphy, Charles Scott, Alley Broussard, Jacob Hester, and Trindon Holliday.
A great combination of speed and brute strength.
GoVols1998
06-05-2007, 11:35 PM
Yeah i think it's a tie for 1st with LSU and ARK
Sabanocchio
06-05-2007, 11:44 PM
Me too. We have some real horses back there in Keiland Williams, Richard Murphy, Charles Scott, Alley Broussard, Jacob Hester, and Trindon Holliday.
A great combination of speed and brute strength.
I thought Holliday was gonna play wide out.
C_hris
06-05-2007, 11:45 PM
I know who it will definitely be in 2008.
Does that count?
I know what you thinking but its pointless to try to argue our point.
Seppeh
06-05-2007, 11:46 PM
I know what you thinking but its pointless to try to argue our point.
*whispersMorenoKingwhispers*
lacene
06-05-2007, 11:49 PM
"more noking"???
what the hell is that???????
Sabanocchio
06-05-2007, 11:52 PM
"more noking"???
what the hell is that???????
Noking def: the act of defecating on oneself while masturbating.
Seppeh
06-05-2007, 11:52 PM
"more noking"???
what the hell is that???????
Your too old to understand gramps.
A-TownDawgPound
06-05-2007, 11:53 PM
Knowshow Moreno, carried 11 times for 68 yards and two touchdowns in the G-Day Game. You will know his name by the end of the season. He might be the home-run hitter the Dawgs have been missing for a while.
Seppeh
06-05-2007, 11:54 PM
Knowshow Moreno, carried 11 times for 68 yards and two touchdowns in the G-Day Game. You will know his name by the end of the season. He might be the home-run hitter the Dawgs have been missing for a while.
WOOF! WOOF!
A-TownDawgPound
06-06-2007, 12:04 AM
Oh and I forgot about the King part of Seppeh's post...And instead of just telling you about Caleb King, I'll think you should watch some videos.
YouTube - Caleb King Senior Video (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qE4tmyw-Sag)
YouTube - Is Caleb King The Next Herschel Walker? (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HZe99cnBT4s)
YouTube - GPR Team Leader - Caleb King (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dI4geQkit3U)
ENOUGH SAID...
lacene
06-06-2007, 12:18 AM
Knowshow Moreno, carried 11 times for 68 yards and two touchdowns in the G-Day Game. You will know his name by the end of the season. He might be the home-run hitter the Dawgs have been missing for a while.
and that's why he's called No Show?????
:ph34r:
Seppeh
06-06-2007, 12:19 AM
and that's why he's called No Show?????
:ph34r:
What does his name have to do with his play.
Good grief.
lacene
06-06-2007, 12:23 AM
I was just kidding, Seppeh!!1 You can't keep up with the old man??
and it's Knowshon, not Knowshow, A-Town..... :laugh:
Seppeh
06-06-2007, 12:28 AM
I was testing you old man...
A-TownDawgPound
06-06-2007, 12:28 AM
Typo, I know his name.
Smithian
06-06-2007, 06:17 AM
Don't forget Arkansas has Peyton Hillis at FB. He was our short yardage runner his freshman season before McFadden and is also a good enough athlete to return punts and play some slots. Best FB in the SEC as an all-around blocker, receiver, and ball carrier.
Plus, our third stringer Michael Smith averaged like 7 yards in limited time.
AuburnJT
06-06-2007, 08:25 AM
I'd like to throw our hat in the ring for the '08 argument. Give our young line a year together, and we have some young studs in the backfield as well.
dcbama
06-06-2007, 08:42 AM
He might be the home-run hitter the Dawgs have been missing for a while.
Is he a running back or a first baseman?
SWINETIME
06-06-2007, 09:57 AM
Yeah i think it's a tie for 1st with LSU and ARK
I dont, UA has the best group of backs by far with Mcfadden, Jones, and Hillis. There was only 2 1000+ yard rushers in the SEC last year and that was Mcfadden and Jones. Both from Arkansas and they both return. Why would anyone think otherwise. I dont think there is even a close second.
jthomas666
06-06-2007, 10:01 AM
Who, in your opinion has the best core of running backs in the SEC? Guys that contribute this year, not down the road. Obviously Arkansas with McFadden and Jones is looking like the leader. But I wanna hear arguments for the other teamsThere are none. Arkansas, hands down.
BAMAPERRY
06-06-2007, 10:20 AM
Bama 2nd this year, 1st next year.
Seppeh
06-06-2007, 10:21 AM
Bama 2nd this year, 1st next year.
Please. Georgia and Auburn will be the class of the SEC next year for running backs.
You can have third though?
BAMAPERRY
06-06-2007, 10:23 AM
All our RBs are Fr. & So., except for Johns, a Jr. We'll be good.
lLandonhog
06-06-2007, 11:26 AM
I won't waste any time arguing for McFadden, Jones, and Hillis, but I will say I was quite impressed with Keiland Williams (sp) after watching the LSU vs. Bama game on ESPNU the other night...
He'll be a stud. Great size and speed to boot...
The Hog's current trio will be a hard act to follow, but we do have some excellent young talent waiting in the wings... I'm sure a few will turn out to be great backs in the next few years... OL and RB are two positions we never seem to lack... We'll see...
Michael Smith (RS Soph), Brandon Barnett (JC Soph), Michael Harris (TFresh), Juiwan Franklin(TFresh), etc...
Hawginitall
06-06-2007, 12:33 PM
Every year we have to hear all about the great backs at LSU, Georgia, Auburn, Alabama and Georgia. And every year Arkansas leads the SEC in rushing.
We've been hearing about great Georgia backs for the last four years, where are they? That group was either way overhyped or they've way underperformed.
Seppeh
06-06-2007, 12:40 PM
It's called injuries.
Perhaps you've never heard of these?
No?
BAMAPERRY
06-06-2007, 12:46 PM
Bama fans know all about injuries. Had to redshirt Glen Coffee, Roy Upchurch & Terry Grant last year because of them, and Darby played injured all year.
lacene
06-06-2007, 12:48 PM
Bama 2nd this year, 1st next year.
Is this your projections of how soon Bama will be knocked out of bowl-bid contention?
:laugh:
GTTiger
06-06-2007, 12:48 PM
I think Arkansas is hands down the best, but I think LSU is the 2nd best and may continue to be great for a few years.
AU Blaaaaaaaake
06-06-2007, 01:32 PM
Lester, Tate, Fannin, Davis RB Coach Eddie Gran - enough said.
Seppeh
06-06-2007, 01:35 PM
Lester, Tate, Fannin, Davis RB Coach Eddie Gran - enough said.
Most of those guys have the potential, yes. But haven't shown it on a consistent basis on the football field.
Next year Blake, next year.
lLandonhog
06-06-2007, 01:42 PM
Lester, Tate, Fannin, Davis RB Coach Eddie Gran - enough said.
Who?
;)
AU Blaaaaaaaake
06-06-2007, 01:46 PM
Most of those guys have the potential, yes. But haven't shown it on a consistent basis on the football field.
Next year Blake, next year.
Lester put up great stats last year as a back-up. Fannin and Tate have been amazing in scrimmage (for what its worth) with Tate having a few great runs last year and Davis is an excellent open-field back. Eddie Gran is the best RB coach in the sec. It all adds up to success. :thumpsup:
Seppeh
06-06-2007, 01:48 PM
Lester put up great stats last year as a back-up. Fannin and Tate have been amazing in scrimmage (for what its worth) with Tate having a few great runs last year and Davis is an excellent open-field back. Eddie Gran is the best RB coach in the sec. It all adds up to success. :thumpsup:
I bolded the key parts for ya.
Hawginitall
06-06-2007, 01:51 PM
It's called injuries.
Perhaps you've never heard of these?
No?
D-Mac's toe was nearly severed in the off-season. He was pounded on all year, and finsished a fourteen game season. it's called toughness. Perhaps you've heard of it. No?
Seppeh
06-06-2007, 01:52 PM
Nope I haven't.
SWINETIME
06-06-2007, 02:51 PM
Lester put up great stats last year as a back-up. Fannin and Tate have been amazing in scrimmage (for what its worth) with Tate having a few great runs last year and Davis is an excellent open-field back. Eddie Gran is the best RB coach in the sec. It all adds up to success. :thumpsup:
I would have to disagree and say Danny Nutt is the best RB's coach in the SEC. Few names.
Madre Hill, Cedric Cobbs, Fred Talley, D'arrius Howard, Peyton Hillis, Darren Mcfadden, Felix Jones------soon you will know of Michael Smith, Brandon Barnet and Michael Harris.
A-TownDawgPound
06-06-2007, 04:06 PM
The Razorbacks definately have the best RBs in the SEC. Ironic though that their best RB is also their best QB.
SWINETIME
06-06-2007, 04:17 PM
The Razorbacks definately have the best RBs in the SEC. Ironic though that their best RB is also their best QB.
LOL, yea that does kind of suck but I think everyone in the SEC is going to be amazed at the improvement of Casey Dick this year.
C_hris
06-06-2007, 04:29 PM
Please. Georgia and Auburn will be the class of the SEC next year for running backs.
You can have third though?
Na we have running backs on lock for the next four years or at least three
Smithian
06-06-2007, 04:44 PM
I would have to disagree and say Danny Nutt is the best RB's coach in the SEC. Few names.
Madre Hill, Cedric Cobbs, Fred Talley, D'arrius Howard, Peyton Hillis, Darren Mcfadden, Felix Jones------soon you will know of Michael Smith, Brandon Barnet and Michael Harris.Although Danny Nutt's off field incidents should have him fired, he is a great RB coach. Second to none in the SEC.
He made guys like DeCori Birmingham, Brandon Kennedy, and Mark Pierce into valuable contributors. Brandon Kennedy is one of my favorite Razorbacks of recent memories.
Hawginitall
06-06-2007, 04:49 PM
Afraid Madre was before Danny's time, but he is a great coach. The backs almost never fumble, and they love playing for him. I'm not sure why he should be fired, sounds like we have some Nutt haters here.
OleMissPike
06-06-2007, 05:18 PM
I don't think anyone would disagree with Arkansas, but Ole Miss will have a solid RB corps this year as well. Benjarvus Green-Ellis returns along with Mico McSwain, Bruce Hall, and Cordera Eason. McSwain is rumored to have made a permanent switch to WR and , if true, I think that says a lot about Hall and Eason considering McSwain had over 600 yards rushing as a freshman. I could also just be a homer.
autiger1126
06-06-2007, 07:04 PM
I would have to disagree and say Danny Nutt is the best RB's coach in the SEC. Few names.
Madre Hill, Cedric Cobbs, Fred Talley, D'arrius Howard, Peyton Hillis, Darren Mcfadden, Felix Jones------soon you will know of Michael Smith, Brandon Barnet and Michael Harris.
Eddie Gran: Deuce McAllister, Rudi Johnson, Ronnie Brown, Carnell Williams, Brandon Jacobs, Kenny Irons------soon you will know Ben Tate and Mario Fannin.
Seppeh
06-06-2007, 07:18 PM
Here we go again..
PuddingTime
06-06-2007, 08:22 PM
Eddie Gran: Deuce McAllister, Rudi Johnson, Ronnie Brown, Carnell Williams, Brandon Jacobs, Kenny Irons------soon you will know Ben Tate and Mario Fannin.
And my Bengals thank you.
woo_pig_sooie
06-06-2007, 08:52 PM
Although Danny Nutt's off field incidents should have him fired, he is a great RB coach. Second to none in the SEC.
He made guys like DeCori Birmingham, Brandon Kennedy, and Mark Pierce into valuable contributors. Brandon Kennedy is one of my favorite Razorbacks of recent memories.
Danny Nutt should not be fired because he is friends with someone who sent a bad email to Mustain.
Your basing your conclusions on very circumstantial evidence.
GeauxTo
06-06-2007, 09:55 PM
I don't think anyone would disagree with Arkansas, but Ole Miss will have a solid RB corps this year as well. Benjarvus Green-Ellis returns along with Mico McSwain, Bruce Hall, and Cordera Eason. McSwain is rumored to have made a permanent switch to WR and , if true, I think that says a lot about Hall and Eason considering McSwain had over 600 yards rushing as a freshman. I could also just be a homer.
Benjarvus Green-Ellis is the real deal. He could easily end up as the best RB in the SEC behind Darren McFadden. The competition is tough, though. As has been shown in this thread, several SEC schools have outstanding RBs for 2007.
tecmsu06
06-07-2007, 01:22 AM
I really think the SEC will be loaded with RBs this year...
1.. UA by a landslide..
after that, I'd say these in no particular order
LSU, AU, UM, SC, UT
SWINETIME
06-07-2007, 09:25 AM
Although Danny Nutt's off field incidents should have him fired, he is a great RB coach. Second to none in the SEC.
He made guys like DeCori Birmingham, Brandon Kennedy, and Mark Pierce into valuable contributors. Brandon Kennedy is one of my favorite Razorbacks of recent memories.
LOL, what in the hell has Danny done? Do you hate little old ladies and children to?
Hawginitall
06-07-2007, 09:40 AM
I'll take one proven runner over 3 with "potential".
1 Arkansas
2 Tennessee
3 Ole Miss
4 Kentucky
5 USC
6 Auburn
7 LSU
8 Georgia
9 Vandy
10 MSU
11 'Bama
12 Florida
Tennessee has Foster and Coker, who have shown promise. Ole Miss has Green,and Kentucky has Little, who is better than any RB in the conference except the pair in Fayetteville. USC has good, proven backs, Auburn somewhat proven. The rest are wishful thinking at this point.
Seppeh
06-07-2007, 09:58 AM
Ole Miss, Kentucky, USC above Georgia?
*Scratches head*
Hawginitall
06-07-2007, 10:13 AM
Seppeh, that's just my personal preference for results over hype. Trust me, Little,Boyd, Davis, Green are all proven backs. Maybe this year Georgia can do something running the ball. Last year, no. All of these teams had better backs last year, and all return. And most of what I've heard this year from 'Dog fans is about Stafford. (Still not sure who he's supposed to throw it to, though.)
Georgia has had a great run under Richt, right now they seem to be a little short on playmakers.
downshall
06-07-2007, 10:16 AM
The rest are wishful thinking at this point.
Keiland Williams is incredible. You can't discount LSU here.
Beyond Green-Ellis, Ole Miss has Cordera Eason who's looking awfully good. I'm not at all convinced we're number 3 in the SEC. Our OL should be much better this year and I expect solid performance. We'll see how it turns out, but I'll be very pleasantly surprised with a #3 in the SEC rushing ranking at the end of the season.
Hawginitall
06-07-2007, 10:35 AM
I ranked 'em by how I think they stand as RB's. I'd be foolish to think this is how the teams will end up ranked. That's a different thread.
Last year Little missed four games. he ended up with over 1400 all-purpose yards, 31 receptions and averaged a scary 22.6 yards per punt return. Lumpkin, the leading Georgia rusher had 798 yards in 13 games and just over 900 all-purpose yards. Little is also a breakaway threat Lumpkin is....big.
Green at Ole Miss had a 1000 yard season, Boyd and Davis combined for 1300 yards last season, Lumpkin and Ware, 1100. SC averaged 20 ypg more running the ball than Georgia. But you're right, Georgia's runners were highly recruited. Give me your reasons Seppeh, other than "Georgia will be great this Fall."
Hawginitall
06-07-2007, 10:40 AM
Keiland Williams is incredible.
436 yards rushing 5.7 per carry. Long run of 38 yards. Incredible. How did I overlook mentioning him?
GTTiger
06-07-2007, 12:33 PM
Keiland Williams is incredible.
436 yards rushing 5.7 per carry. Long run of 38 yards. Incredible. How did I overlook mentioning him?
He only played half the season and shared carries with a bunch of other RB's. I think the main thing you overlooks is that LSU was 2nd in rushing last year and they return thier O-Line and RB's. Who knows where they'll finish this year, but I seriously doubt it'll be as low as you predicted.
edit: i just read your above post and realized you are ranking based on just RB talent. It's really hard to rate a RB on just talent because a RB is nothing without an O-Line.
Hawginitall
06-07-2007, 12:54 PM
Even allowing that he shared carries, Williams' numbers are pretty average. A great back should take one to the house once in a while. Holliday is a much bigger threat, in my mind. I've heard LSU plans to use him more in the backfield. LSU had running back by committee last year, usually a sign of no go to guy.
O-lines are important, but I think it's fair to say that USC's and Georgia's were comparable, that Ole Miss didn't have the greatest line in the conference, and that McFadden, Jones and Little would be stand-outs on any team in the SEC.
The originator of the thread asked us to keep out homeristic conjecture, I tried to.
GeauxTo
06-07-2007, 01:04 PM
Even allowing that he shared carries, Williams' numbers are pretty average. A great back should take one to the house once in a while. Holliday is a much bigger threat, in my mind. I've heard LSU plans to use him more in the backfield. LSU had running back by committee last year, usually a sign of no go to guy.
O-lines are important, but I think it's fair to say that USC's and Georgia's were comparable, that Ole Miss didn't have the greatest line in the conference, and that McFadden, Jones and Little would be stand-outs on any team in the SEC.
The originator of the thread asked us to keep out homeristic conjecture, I tried to.
You make some excellent points. The Razorbacks are fortunate to have at least two proven running backs in McFadden and Jones. We are excited on the Bayou because of the potential that we see in our running backs. Both Keiland Williams and Richard Murphy have the POTENTIAL to light it up big time this year. Will they? We'll have to wait and see. But, it is also good to consider that our RBs are practicing against arguably the best D in the country, and they're looking pretty darn good. You might, in a homerish way, argue that, "Well, maybe your D isn't that good." And that, of course, is BS of the highest order. We do have an outstanding D, and with a good offensive line, which we also have, we do have outstanding potential at running back this year.
GTTiger
06-07-2007, 01:16 PM
O-lines are important, but I think it's fair to say that USC's and Georgia's were comparable, that Ole Miss didn't have the greatest line in the conference, and that McFadden, Jones and Little would be stand-outs on any team in the SEC.
Georgia has to replace the majority of thier O-line, which will probably be thier biggest problem this year. I see this as being the major issue at both UGA and Auburn.
Hawginitall
06-07-2007, 01:30 PM
I knew I'd ruffle some feathers by ranking all 12 teams, but no one else had done it so I figured i take the heat.
Success at running the ball is, of course, more than just who has the best backs. Offensive philosophy and committment to the run are key. That's why Arkansas and Auburn are at the top every year. It's our style to run it. When Arkansas is lucky enough to get great backs, like now, or Auburn when they had Brown/Williams, the results can be special.
I'm pretty sure LSU will run the ball effectively this year, especially with Flynn, who's shown he can ramble. Georgia is a sore spot with me I guess. Every year the mags are as bad as Georgia fans, talking about the great runners at UGa. Every year (lately) they disappoint. When do we get to quit hearing it?
GTTiger
06-07-2007, 02:29 PM
I'd rate them like this:
1 Arkansas
2 LSU
3 Auburn
4 Florida
5 Tennessee
6 Ole Miss
7 USC
8 Georgia
9 Bama
10 Kentucky
11 Vandy
12 MSU
Hawginitall
06-07-2007, 02:57 PM
Name two RB's from Florida, quick. No googling allowed!!
Seriously, Little is a first round draft pick, that alone puts Ky above half the schools in the SEC.
GTTiger
06-07-2007, 03:07 PM
Name two RB's from Florida, quick. No googling allowed!!
Seriously, Little is a first round draft pick, that alone puts Ky above half the schools in the SEC.
Don't need to name 2 running backs from Florida, I know whomever they have will do well since they will have an excellent passing game. People won't be able to stack the box against them and thier O-Line will be good.
Bulldog Bry
06-07-2007, 03:22 PM
Georgia is a sore spot with me I guess. Every year the mags are as bad as Georgia fans, talking about the great runners at UGa. Every year (lately) they disappoint. When do we get to quit hearing it?
Um...... Never? WE'RE FANS (short for fanatics) :laugh:
I gotta agree, though. If I hear "three headed monster" again, I'll scream. And I know Ware is gone, so we don't really have to hear it. Of those three, only Lumpkin was so highly touted. And he has yet to be all that he can be. We chose Thomas Brown over Darius Walker and I STILL think that was a good choice. But the reason Dawg fans are so psyched is because of Moreno and King. Me? I've heard it all before. I saw the G-day game and you can't say Moreno was awesome if, in the next breath, you say our defense stunk it up. If we wind up in the top five in rushing, I'll be impressed (even WITH Stafford). Otherwise, let's stop pretending that our running game is da bomb.
Hawginitall
06-07-2007, 03:31 PM
Don't need to name 2 running backs from Florida, I know whomever they have will do well since they will have an excellent passing game. People won't be able to stack the box against them and thier O-Line will be good.
The thread was who will have the best backs, not the best running game. In 2002, Arkansas led the SEC in rushing with Fred Talley, Cedric Cobbs and Matt Jones. I personally think Auburn, LSU and Florida all had better backs that season. Heck, most of 'em are in the NFL now.
WayzUp
06-07-2007, 03:32 PM
I don't have time to go through this whole thread but I think anyone who doesn't think Arkansas on this is ignorant. You got Darren McFadden, the best RB in the nation bar none. You got Felix Jones, who would probably be starting for more SEC teams than he wouldn't be if he weren't behind McFadden. You have that big fullback -- oh, what's his name, it's escapin' me -- but he's a football player and always does something positive whether he has the ball, catchin' the ball or clearin' the way for the ball. Why do I keep thinking Paris? Those three plus whoever's behind them have to be considered the best and I don't think it's all that close. If Arky had any semblence of a passing game (i.e. more than just Marcus Monk), that trio would just tear shtuff up every week, not that they don't already.
There's a host of teams who can make a good argument for 2nd place and I'm sure most SEC fans are like me and extremely happy with who we have totin' the rock for us this coming year. Cory Boyd, Mike Davis, Bobby Wallace, Taylor Rank, two good looking freshmen if they're not redshirted. I'll say this, if they're not the 2nd best group in the SEC, that's fine. They fit perfectly for what we try to do on offense and they have a ton of upside. I'll take 'em and be happy.
I just hope everyone's backfields and ours stays healthy. That's the only thing that can keep this from being a very exciting season to watch for SEC backs.
Seppeh
06-07-2007, 03:34 PM
You have that big fullback -- oh, what's his name, it's escapin' me -- but he's a football player and always does something positive whether he has the ball, catchin' the ball or clearin' the way for the ball. Why do I keep thinking Paris?
Peyton Hillis =/= Paris Hilton?
lLandonhog
06-07-2007, 03:56 PM
Peyton Hillis =/= Paris Hilton?
:laugh:
That's an odd pair...
WallyGoat
06-08-2007, 03:22 PM
"more noking"???
what the hell is that???????
Moreno King....I would assume. :laugh:
shk999
06-08-2007, 11:20 PM
From Rivals
1 ARK (suprised?)
2 LSU
3 UT
4 USC (this could be interesting)
5 Kentucky (With Woodson, this could also be interesting)
6 UGA
7 UF
8 Ole Miss
9 Auburn (Blake?)
10 Bama (Ouch!)
11 Vandy
12 MSU
Seppeh
06-08-2007, 11:23 PM
Rivals doesn't know what they are talking about.
shk999
06-08-2007, 11:28 PM
Rivals doesn't know what they are talking about.
Cant argue with that. I think BJGE/Ole Miss should be getting more respect, and the Kentucky ranking caught me off guard.
Sabanocchio
06-08-2007, 11:30 PM
The thread was who will have the best backs, not the best running game. In 2002, Arkansas led the SEC in rushing with Fred Talley, Cedric Cobbs and Matt Jones. I personally think Auburn, LSU and Florida all had better backs that season. Heck, most of 'em are in the NFL now.
Yes it was. And in '02 the answer was Auburn. Them suns-a-bitches ran all over us.
shk999
06-08-2007, 11:33 PM
Yes it was. And in '02 the answer was Auburn. Them suns-a-bitches ran all over us.
Let it go Saban.
From this day forward, you are "Saban". You made your bed.......Saban:laugh:
Seppeh
06-08-2007, 11:37 PM
Ahhh. '02.
That was a good year.
Sabanocchio
06-08-2007, 11:43 PM
Let it go Saban.
From this day forward, you are "Saban". You made your bed.......Saban:laugh:What are you talking about, shk?
shk999
06-08-2007, 11:53 PM
What are you talking about, shk?
J/K Saban.....:laugh:
Sabanocchio
06-08-2007, 11:56 PM
J/K Saban.....:laugh:
No problem, Shrek.
shk999
06-09-2007, 12:11 AM
No problem, Shrek.
Shrek666.....:thumpsup:
Seppeh
06-09-2007, 10:09 AM
I bought Lindy's preaseaon mag a few days ago. And was just flippin' through it and found the answer to our question.
1. Arkasnas
2. Georgia
3. Tennessee
4. Mississippi
5. South Carolina
6. Kentucky
7. LSU
8. Auburn
9. Alabama
10. Florida
11. Vanderbilt
12. Mississippi State
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