Page 1 of 2

Just curious...if we are so thin at running back...

PostPosted: Sun Nov 24, 2013 6:28 pm
by Maryland78
...that we have to move a DT there, how come we have zero running back recruits? Just saying...

Re: Just curious...if we are so thin at running back...

PostPosted: Sun Nov 24, 2013 6:39 pm
by SMUer
#WeDoWhatWeDo #June4Life #SMU2B12

Re: Just curious...if we are so thin at running back...

PostPosted: Sun Nov 24, 2013 6:49 pm
by Stallion
that's the question I keep asking. What's more-June himself considers each of the RBs to be one dimensional players. Prescott blocks, Nlemchi gets a few carries and catches ball out of backfield. Nick Reed is 297 pounds. Baylor has 3 starting quality RBs EVEN THOUGH they are a passing offense. I guess we just hope Shead can come back and learn to hold onto ball

Re: Just curious...if we are so thin at running back...

PostPosted: Sun Nov 24, 2013 6:49 pm
by Rebel10
Do we want more competition for Line?

Re: Just curious...if we are so thin at running back...

PostPosted: Sun Nov 24, 2013 6:54 pm
by Maryland78
But even if Shead comes back and is a total stud...he's a senior next year. Most teams would be loading up on running back...especially, since Line has no wiggle and JJ doesn't trust Niemchi.

Re: Just curious...if we are so thin at running back...

PostPosted: Sun Nov 24, 2013 6:57 pm
by mrydel
There is another Line in the pipeline.

Re: Just curious...if we are so thin at running back...

PostPosted: Sun Nov 24, 2013 7:00 pm
by East Coast Mustang
We'll see if we have one committed in February.

Also, Ronnell Sims is listed as RB and Everett Dickerson played RB in HS- wouldn't be surprised if he moved to RB if Shead isn't 100% next year...or maybe June will just move Riley-Ayres to RB as well.

Re: Just curious...if we are so thin at running back...

PostPosted: Sun Nov 24, 2013 7:05 pm
by Stallion
I don't think for a minute that June Jones believes in a Ronnell Sims sized RB-I doubt he's ever going to play there. I can't remember a guy like that playing for Hawaii or SMU. Shawnbrey is he closest

Re: Just curious...if we are so thin at running back...

PostPosted: Sun Nov 24, 2013 7:06 pm
by gostangs
no big deal - we will just grab any run of the mill linebacker we throw on 3rd and 1 anyway.

Re: Just curious...if we are so thin at running back...

PostPosted: Sun Nov 24, 2013 8:07 pm
by sbsmith
Stallion wrote:I don't think for a minute that June Jones believes in a Ronnell Sims sized RB-I doubt he's ever going to play there. I can't remember a guy like that playing for Hawaii or SMU. Shawnbrey is he closest



Ronnell Sims 5-8 190


A couple of June's leading rushers at Hawaii were pretty tiny

2001- Mike Bass HT 5-6 WT 158
Stats 108-552-5.2-3


2004- Mike Brewster HT 5-5 WT 185
Stats 113-722-6.4-6

Re: Just curious...if we are so thin at running back...

PostPosted: Sun Nov 24, 2013 11:07 pm
by blackoutpony
Rumor has it that if reed isn't the savior at RB, zelt minor is the next up for a switch. After that I think Laseki will get a chance too

Re: Just curious...if we are so thin at running back...

PostPosted: Mon Nov 25, 2013 12:44 am
by CenTXpony
blackoutpony wrote:Rumor has it that if reed isn't the savior at RB, zelt minor is the next up for a switch. After that I think Laseki will get a chance too


Are you serious Lasecki and Minor????? Get real man... Hollie is next in line. Then Ashcraft.

Re: Just curious...if we are so thin at running back...

PostPosted: Mon Nov 25, 2013 1:21 am
by Stallion
Chris Weeks is quick off the snap and could likely "HOLD" onto the ball

Re: Just curious...if we are so thin at running back...

PostPosted: Mon Nov 25, 2013 7:37 am
by mrydel
Stallion wrote:Chris Weeks is quick off the snap and could likely "HOLD" onto the ball

Very good thought, but I like the Ashcraft idea. We have to continue the tradition off Longhorns in the backfield.

Re: Just curious...if we are so thin at running back...

PostPosted: Mon Nov 25, 2013 9:18 am
by PonyKai
Stallion wrote:Chris Weeks is quick off the snap and could likely "HOLD" onto the ball


Can a RB be flagged for a false start? With the switch, we would cut our penalties down by about a third.