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Postby ALEX LIFESON » Mon Sep 15, 2008 10:54 pm

Man, I wish that Martin could run with half of the tenacity, toughness, and heart that Barber does. Martin is so slow getting started on those draw plays, it could be overlooked if he ran like a 5th year senior, that is 6'2 230lbs.
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Postby San Antonio Mustang » Tue Sep 16, 2008 9:23 am

Martin has been a disappointment to me. He is running better this year than he did last year, but he is slow and worst not running over anyone. He has had only the one good run where he hurdled a defender and scored. I remember him showing more promise as a freshman. Perhaps the injury his sophomore year took more out of him than I expected. I also have been disappointed in McKinney's running. I thought he would run over people, but so far -nope. Butler has looked the best at running to me.
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Postby 2112 » Tue Sep 16, 2008 10:00 am

his claim to fame was the froggy high game in 2005.........what has that big boy done since???
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Postby lwjr » Tue Sep 16, 2008 11:20 am

He seems to take forever to get going. Need a Barron Batch type of runner.
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Postby SmooBoy » Tue Sep 16, 2008 11:28 am

He does more tiptoeing around when he gets the ball than he used to. Put your head down full speed and knock 'em over.
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Postby lwjr » Tue Sep 16, 2008 11:29 am

SmooBoy wrote:He does more tiptoeing around when he gets the ball than he used to. Put your head down full speed and knock 'em over.


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Postby Pony Up Class of 85 » Tue Sep 16, 2008 11:37 am

In the last few years he looks really good the first game or two and them looks really slow hitting the hole the rest of the year. Let's give someone else a look.
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Postby jimhagle » Tue Sep 16, 2008 12:00 pm

JJ needs to recruit a top notch back-then the run would have to be respected.
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Postby friarwolf » Tue Sep 16, 2008 12:13 pm

Here's an idea. Put Willis back there as a running back. In comparison to Martin, he's quicker and is able to juke tacklers - which Demyron cannot do.
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Postby RGV Pony » Tue Sep 16, 2008 12:26 pm

friarwolf wrote:Here's an idea. Put Willis back there as a running back. In comparison to Martin, he's quicker and is able to juke tacklers - which Demyron cannot do.


Not to mention used to running for his life. Give JW a running head start for a change. Or once in awhile a direct snap.
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Postby SMU21TCU10 » Tue Sep 16, 2008 2:21 pm

San Antonio Mustang wrote:Martin has been a disappointment to me. He is running better this year than he did last year, but he is slow and worst not running over anyone. He has had only the one good run where he hurdled a defender and scored. I remember him showing more promise as a freshman. Perhaps the injury his sophomore year took more out of him than I expected. I also have been disappointed in McKinney's running. I thought he would run over people, but so far -nope. Butler has looked the best at running to me.


I agree about McKinney. i was hoping he would be better. Butler gets my vote
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Re: DeMyron Martin

Postby rooster » Tue Sep 16, 2008 2:47 pm

ALEX LIFESON wrote:Man, I wish that Martin could run with half of the tenacity, toughness, and heart that Barber does. Martin is so slow getting started on those draw plays, it could be overlooked if he ran like a 5th year senior, that is 6'2 230lbs.


Good point. Barber is a stud. Wish Martin had a thirst for hurting people with a stiff arm.
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Postby ALEX LIFESON » Tue Sep 16, 2008 5:08 pm

friarwolf wrote:Here's an idea. Put Willis back there as a running back. In comparison to Martin, he's quicker and is able to juke tacklers - which Demyron cannot do.


Martin is doing a good job at one thing though, picking up his blocking assignments and doing it well. The running thing can be debated.
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Postby mrydel » Tue Sep 16, 2008 5:14 pm

ALEX LIFESON wrote:
friarwolf wrote:Here's an idea. Put Willis back there as a running back. In comparison to Martin, he's quicker and is able to juke tacklers - which Demyron cannot do.


Martin is doing a good job at one thing though, picking up his blocking assignments and doing it well. The running thing can be debated.


I agree on the blocking. Our QB has had much more time this year and that can not all be due to true freshman on the OL.
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Postby RednBlue11 » Tue Sep 16, 2008 8:29 pm

he should try 6yrds back like a peterson
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