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Postby George S. Patton » Wed Feb 18, 2009 12:45 pm

The athletic web site is not updated and I know we've talked about it until we're blue in the face, but heck with it, it's late February. Granted, we're very thin there.

In light of the roster shakeup, the best I can tell our RB situation is:
Chris Butler
Shawnbrey McNeal (sp? -- maybe)
B.J. Lee (but he is listed as a WR)
Chris Frazier (if that's where they intend him to play -- I don't know)
Bryce Lunday (?)

I haven't heard if there are any players that might be moved over there to create depth, but this is the best I can think of it.

We potentially would have a pretty solid 1-2 combination. I think Butler can be really good if he gets stronger and McNeal may overtake him should he become eligible.

Heaven knows we need something in that department next year to make this offense reach the heights we anticipate.
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Postby Insane_Pony_Posse » Wed Feb 18, 2009 1:17 pm

General I hate to sound like jtstang, but RB is one position I am worried about.
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Postby Argyle Pony » Wed Feb 18, 2009 1:22 pm

As a power play or blocking on certain plays...reckon he might move Coulter there for a few plays in some games...especially if he doesn't start at linebacker...he is 6'1" 240 and runs a 4.58...might be inticing to coach jones...just a thot...Go Mustangs!!!
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Postby OC Mustang » Wed Feb 18, 2009 1:35 pm

They relieved Goldthorpe of his duties, and he was a RB, right?

This position and defensive tackle/noseguard will be the spots I pay the closest attention to in Spring Ball.
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Postby Mustangsabu » Wed Feb 18, 2009 1:41 pm

I must confess that I am not that worried because BJ looked good until he got injured, I think Butler has some promise and this kid from Miami will give us some experience (maybe not much game experience but, let's face it, the Miami scout team would probably whoop our posteriors).

It's not like McKinney and D-Mart lit up the universe last season.

Which reminds me. Was Morestead's run in the UCF game the longest rush of last season?
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Postby kull » Wed Feb 18, 2009 2:46 pm

Mustangsabu wrote: Was Morestead's run in the UCF game the longest rush of last season?



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Postby kull » Wed Feb 18, 2009 2:52 pm

JJ has the scat backs. He needs a superback type which he may end up having with Clay Wilson or a converted LB.
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Postby GeorgiaMustang » Wed Feb 18, 2009 2:53 pm

When can we hope to hear on the NCAA ruling concerning McNeal's waiver? Sure would be nice to have him immediately.
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Postby George S. Patton » Wed Feb 18, 2009 3:17 pm

I wouldn't think it would be until the summer. That's how long we had to wait for Serge Elizee to become eligible when he left Minnesota after their winter quarter.
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Postby SMU21TCU10 » Wed Feb 18, 2009 3:28 pm

JJ said if we need RB's we can move some LB's to that position since they are all fast.

The new Texas Football said both BJ Lee and Lunday could make a splash this upcoming season
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Postby Cadillac » Wed Feb 18, 2009 3:47 pm

GeorgiaMustang wrote:When can we hope to hear on the NCAA ruling concerning McNeal's waiver? Sure would be nice to have him immediately.


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Postby CalallenStang » Wed Feb 18, 2009 3:49 pm

kull wrote:
Mustangsabu wrote: Was Morestead's run in the UCF game the longest rush of last season?



shushhh....


What about his run in the Tulane Game?
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Postby Blvd.Fan » Wed Feb 18, 2009 5:06 pm

BJ Lee and Bryce Lunday both looked good last year. JJ will be looking for a big blocking back in the Spring. Someone that can actually run a few yards without falling down every time he's touched.
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Postby Stallion » Wed Feb 18, 2009 5:17 pm

I wouldn't hold my breath. Lee could probably help at another position or in kicking game. I'd be surprised if they ever get significant time at RB in their entire career. They definitely could this year though only because of lack of depth and recruiting failures/deficiencies. Hopefully, we can actually sign more Division 1A quality RBs in the future.
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Postby jtstang » Wed Feb 18, 2009 5:22 pm

Insane_Pony_Posse wrote:General I hate to sound like jtstang, but RB is one position I am worried about.
I wish we coulda got that kid driving the Jag up to Mizzou.

You forgot to be worried about the defense too.
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