Let's talk DeMyron Martin

by **PonyKai** » Fri Jul 06, 2007 1:04 pm

PonySnob wrote:
Stlhockeyguy02 wrote:Anybody that doesn't thnk Martin can be the premier TB for SMU in 2007 should just go back and watch the youtube clip of SMU vs. TCU in 2005 and see what he does when he is healthy, fit, and determined.

Martin needs to play like that on a regular basis if he wants to be a "premier TB".....one performance as in the TCU game does not make for a "premier TB".........

That performance, along with almost his entire freshman year is vindicative of what he CAN be for SMU. Of course he would have to perform like that on a regular basis, but his play against TCU shows you that he CAN be that type of back for us, that he can be a premier TB.

by **Stallion** » Fri Jul 06, 2007 1:08 pm

he never displayed NFL speed even in his freshman season. We heard alot that he had improved his speed to the 4.45 range last summer but never saw it because of the injury. I believe Martin can be the best RB we've has since the DP (excluding shooting star Charles) if healty-but I still have never seen breakaway speed. 20-30 yards yes-but I don't think we've seen him run away from DBs like the kid at Houston for example.

by **me@smu** » Fri Jul 06, 2007 1:40 pm

Hate to be negative, but Martin isn't even being considered the feature back by Bennet anymore. Everything I have read said he will start but be rotated with four or so other runners...

SMU has good runners, but they aren't great. And to consider Martin at the moment an NFL caliber back is way premature if he can't 100% beat out the rest of the stable. Of course he does have two more years to make me eat crow.

by **LonghornFan68** » Fri Jul 06, 2007 1:47 pm

Stallion wrote:he never displayed NFL speed even in his freshman season. We heard alot that he had improved his speed to the 4.45 range last summer but never saw it because of the injury. I believe Martin can be the best RB we've has since the DP (excluding shooting star Charles) if healty-but I still have never seen breakaway speed. 20-30 yards yes-but I don't think we've seen him run away from DBs like the kid at Houston for example.

I'll take 20-30 yard scampers over 2 yards and a cloud of dust any day.

by **mrydel** » Fri Jul 06, 2007 1:50 pm

LonghornFan68 wrote:
Stallion wrote:he never displayed NFL speed even in his freshman season. We heard alot that he had improved his speed to the 4.45 range last summer but never saw it because of the injury. I believe Martin can be the best RB we've has since the DP (excluding shooting star Charles) if healty-but I still have never seen breakaway speed. 20-30 yards yes-but I don't think we've seen him run away from DBs like the kid at Houston for example.

I'll take 20-30 yard scampers over 2 yards and a cloud of dust any day.

At Rice I would have been happy with 1 yard and a pile of plastic.

by **PonySnob** » Fri Jul 06, 2007 2:22 pm

me@smu wrote:Hate to be negative, but Martin isn't even being considered the feature back by Bennet anymore. Everything I have read said he will start but be rotated with four or so other runners...

Hopefully Martin will step up and show that the is "the TB" this year. A top notch TB needs to get 25-30 carries per game and they tend to run better the more "into the flow" they get. How many teams do well that play 4 TB's per game?

by **mrydel** » Fri Jul 06, 2007 2:30 pm

PonySnob wrote:
me@smu wrote:Hate to be negative, but Martin isn't even being considered the feature back by Bennet anymore. Everything I have read said he will start but be rotated with four or so other runners...

Hopefully Martin will step up and show that the is "the TB" this year. A top notch TB needs to get 25-30 carries per game and they tend to run better the more "into the flow" they get. How many teams do well that play 4 TB's per game?

You have brought back a memory of the game that Texas had all 4 starting backs over 100 yards each against us. 2 TBs, a FB and a QB in the wishbone.

by **westexSMU** » Fri Jul 06, 2007 2:51 pm

[quote="Stallion"]We heard alot that he had improved his speed to the 4.45 range last summer but never saw it because of the injury. I don't think we've seen him run away from DBs like the kid at Houston for example.[/quote]..................And if he really has 4.45 speed now and healthy, as big as he is, he should be able to pull off a Earl Campbell look-a-like back when he gets into the secondary.

by **EastStang** » Fri Jul 06, 2007 3:17 pm

Heck I'd take Eric Dickerson by his senior year. I remember the Tulane game where he got late hit by the Tulane safety. The next play they ran right at the safety, ED just cleaned his clock. The guy was all wobbly afterward and ED just smiled. Wouldn't mind seeing some of that attitude.

by **ALEX LIFESON** » Fri Jul 06, 2007 5:19 pm

Martin is around 6'2 230. He needs to develope some toughness, and mabey a little nastiness. Craig James was pretty critical of him in the UAB game, for not keeping his legs moving upon contact, and running soft.

by **ponyboy** » Fri Jul 06, 2007 5:40 pm

As others have said, DeMyron's a very exciting back when he's on. Physically he reminds me of Dickerson. And he was the TCU killer the last time we played. He's young and has some football in front of him. He was highly recruited and here's hoping the stars align and he can prove to be up to the task.

by **ALEX LIFESON** » Fri Jul 06, 2007 5:47 pm

He's not that young, he is a 4th year junior.

by **Stallion** » Fri Jul 06, 2007 7:00 pm

I'm concerned he added too much weight too fast. And he doesn't remind me of Dickerson at all.

by **westexSMU** » Fri Jul 06, 2007 9:15 pm

[quote="Stallion"]I'm concerned he added too much weight too fast. And he doesn't remind me of Dickerson at all.[/quote].............I have to agree with you on this Stallion. Dickerson found an opening or created one quickly. Dickerson would be in high gear as he got the ball and did not hesitate at all unless he had to change directions. He kept his legs moving all the time, was tough and fast. That is what Great/Good backs do.... Frankly, Mapps may only have 4.5/4.6 speed, but he gets going quickly and upfield in a hurry. He is a good tough little back with great moves but he is small and if he was the starter, he would have to split some time with Dorsey/Martin.....Martin is certainly the best blocker of the group. If his speed has improved, he has the talent/size if he can make it happen. Like Craig James said (whether you like it or not), Martin needs some "nastiness" and he has to keep those legs moving until he is down.

by **SMUFAN2006** » Sat Jul 07, 2007 3:52 pm

IMO, Mapps needs to play a big role in the offense. I think he is the only back that is a home run threat. No he doesn't run a 4.3 , but he can flat out make people miss. He doesn't need 30 carries a game, but I think if we got demyron 20 carries and mapps 10 that would be a good combo.

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