RB's in Jones offense?

SMUFAN2006 · Post by **SMUFAN2006** » Sat Jan 05, 2008 8:48 pm

What happens with the RB's? Mapps will be the best fit for this offense, so what happens with the other guys?

Insane_Pony_Posse · Post by **Insane_Pony_Posse** » Sat Jan 05, 2008 8:57 pm

unless demyron starts running with authority.....quits the stutter steppping...
starts running north & south again.....he'll be on the bench!

westexSMU · Post by **westexSMU** » Sat Jan 05, 2008 9:01 pm

Nothing really changes with the running backs. He will rotate several. His problem in Hawaii this year is he did not have very good backs. I believe he will be impressed with Mapps, Butler, and Shankle.

Ponymon · Post by **Ponymon** » Sat Jan 05, 2008 9:32 pm

Insane_Pony_Posse wrote:unless demyron starts running with authority.....quits the stutter steppping...
starts running north & south again.....he'll be on the bench!

With his size, he might be playing linebacker.

bigdaddy08091 · Post by **bigdaddy08091** » Sat Jan 05, 2008 9:33 pm

SMUFAN2006 wrote:What happens with the RB's? Mapps will be the best fit for this offense, so what happens with the other guys?

The same thing that happens to all the RB's in the spread. They either turn into receivers, LB's, DB's, or transfer. We need only two maybe, and DMart is to big and slow footed. So we deal with Mapps and JWill, because JWill will run. It is in his blood.

westexSMU · Post by **westexSMU** » Sat Jan 05, 2008 9:48 pm

[quote="bigdaddy08091"][quote="SMUFAN2006"]What happens with the RB's? Mapps will be the best fit for this offense, so what happens with the other guys?[/quote]

The same thing that happens to all the RB's in the spread. They either turn into receivers, LB's, DB's, or transfer. We need only two maybe, and DMart is to big and slow footed. So we deal with Mapps and JWill, because JWill will run. It is in his blood.[/quote]..................One other guy who has big time talent is Shankle. I'm telling you, if his knees hold up, he will be the best running back at SMU in years.

Dr Death · Post by **Dr Death** » Sat Jan 05, 2008 10:08 pm

SMUFAN2006 wrote:What happens with the RB's? Mapps will be the best fit for this offense, so what happens with the other guys?

As I'm sure you can tell, I am a Hawaii fan and have zero knowledge of SMU at this point. But I do know the Run & Shoot and I do know JJ. Typically, in college, he hasn't run the ball a lot. Backs are used as pass blockers and catch shovel passes, screens and run some draws.

Throughout his career JJ has preferred RB's that are big... in Atlanta he had Ironhead Heyward, last year Hawaii had Nate Illoa, who was small in height, but like a wrecking ball once he was carrying or receiving.

Jones tends to throw a lot more in college than he did in the pros, and unless SMU has an absolute stud at RB, that is unlikely to change much. He just prefers throwing. For what it's worth, in the Run & Shoot the RB is known as the SB... it stands for Super Back. He must be smart, be able to pass block, run with power... the ability to break at least the initial tackle is vital, and have good hands for screens and shovel passes.

Water Pony · Post by **Water Pony** » Sat Jan 05, 2008 10:13 pm

Dr. Death,

Excellent post despite what must be painful.

Thx

ALEX LIFESON · Post by **ALEX LIFESON** » Sat Jan 05, 2008 11:10 pm

Dr Death if JJ comes to SMU we wish you guy's luck. You guys are great fans!

Dr Death · Post by **Dr Death** » Sat Jan 05, 2008 11:13 pm

ALEX LIFESON wrote:Dr Death if JJ comes to SMU we wish you guy's luck. You guys are great fans!

That's very nice of you and much appreciated. Unfortunately, if JJ does go to SMU... or anywhere, Hawaii is in for hard fall. The AD... it's a mess... very sad too.

SMUBaller · Post by **SMUBaller** » Sat Jan 05, 2008 11:14 pm

Dr Death ....what are you thinking is June coming to SMU ?

Dr Death · Post by **Dr Death** » Sat Jan 05, 2008 11:20 pm

SMUBaller wrote:Dr Death ....what are you thinking is June coming to SMU ?

Well, the reports say he is meeting there (SMU) and the only other thing I have heard, this was through his agent, was that an NFL team had contacted him, (Steinberg). What level is that interest? No idea. My guess is it is Buffalo, but there have been no confirmations on that.

He resigned at Hawaii... and unless a miracle occurs and they fire Frazier, the AD in Hawaii, and come through on their promises to provide better facilities, then I feel he'll be your guy. I know his heart is in Hawaii and this decision is very painful for him. I'd say there is still a chance he could stay, but probably very slim right now.

westexSMU · Post by **westexSMU** » Sat Jan 05, 2008 11:23 pm

Dr Death, I was for Hawaii going undefeated this year as I have also been a huge JJ and Hawaii fan....I wish you guys the best of luck in the future. I'll be pulling for you guys unless you play us.

ALEX LIFESON · Post by **ALEX LIFESON** » Sat Jan 05, 2008 11:33 pm

I enjoyed staying up late and watching thos espn Hawaii games. That offense is like a pinball machine...amd JJ is the pinball wizard!

bigdaddy08091 · Post by **bigdaddy08091** » Sun Jan 06, 2008 9:26 am

westexSMU wrote:
bigdaddy08091 wrote:
SMUFAN2006 wrote:What happens with the RB's? Mapps will be the best fit for this offense, so what happens with the other guys?

The same thing that happens to all the RB's in the spread. They either turn into receivers, LB's, DB's, or transfer. We need only two maybe, and DMart is to big and slow footed. So we deal with Mapps and JWill, because JWill will run. It is in his blood.
..................One other guy who has big time talent is Shankle. I'm telling you, if his knees hold up, he will be the best running back at SMU in years.

Can't speak on someone who has not played. If he has knee problems before he has even played, count him out of the spread/run and shoot/west coast.

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