28 signees and not one running back?

Hoop Fan · Post by **Hoop Fan** » Fri Feb 08, 2008 10:03 pm

really?

cs09viking · Post by **cs09viking** » Fri Feb 08, 2008 10:11 pm

Hoop Fan wrote:really?

we dont need running backs...

Junior · Post by **Junior** » Fri Feb 08, 2008 10:12 pm

whittington and robinson?

The PonyGrad · Post by **The PonyGrad** » Fri Feb 08, 2008 10:17 pm

Vincent Chase? :shock:

Ponymon · Post by **Ponymon** » Fri Feb 08, 2008 10:30 pm

JJ had this to say about Whittington:

"I project him as a slot for us primarily. But I probably will use him at running back some, too, because when you see him catch the football and do something with it, you'll agree that it'd be a good decision to get the ball in his hands as many times as you can."

Big Hoss · Post by **Big Hoss** » Fri Feb 08, 2008 11:05 pm

We have 3 solid RBs coming back from last season: Mapps, Martin, and Butler. Beyond that, we brought in a couple guys in this class that played RB in high school, but whom JJ recruited as a slot receiver. That position is one of the least of my worries for next year.

Hoop Fan · Post by **Hoop Fan** » Fri Feb 08, 2008 11:09 pm

didn't say i was very worried about it, but it seems strange for such a huge class, even for a run and shoot system. Ah, back to the old Chuck and Duck offense. good times. sure beats the veer bone. dodged that bullet.

Junior · Post by **Junior** » Fri Feb 08, 2008 11:21 pm

Hoop Fan wrote: sure beats the veer bone. dodged that bullet.

Couldn't have said it better.

Glenn Sosbee · Post by **Glenn Sosbee** » Sat Feb 09, 2008 1:39 am

Ponymon wrote:JJ had this to say about Whittington:

"I project him as a slot for us primarily. But I probably will use him at running back some, too, because when you see him catch the football and do something with it, you'll agree that it'd be a good decision to get the ball in his hands as many times as you can."

Is this kid any relation to the great Arthur Whittington of late 70's SMU fame? I'll never forget Whittington taking the opening kickoff against tcu to the house at the cotton Bowl. 1978 or so?

CalallenStang · Post by **CalallenStang** » Sat Feb 09, 2008 2:00 am

Glenn Sosbee wrote:
Ponymon wrote:JJ had this to say about Whittington:

"I project him as a slot for us primarily. But I probably will use him at running back some, too, because when you see him catch the football and do something with it, you'll agree that it'd be a good decision to get the ball in his hands as many times as you can."
Is this kid any relation to the great Arthur Whittington of late 70's SMU fame? I'll never forget Whittington taking the opening kickoff against tcu to the house at the cotton Bowl. 1978 or so?

Nephew, I believe.

Pony Fan · Post by **Pony Fan** » Sat Feb 09, 2008 5:34 am

Big Hoss wrote:We have 3 solid RBs coming back from last season: Mapps, Martin, and Butler. Beyond that, we brought in a couple guys in this class that played RB in high school, but whom JJ recruited as a slot receiver. That position is one of the least of my worries for next year.

Plus Shankel was moved to RB by Bennett, et.al. Who knows if he will stay there but I heard he looked really good there.

that's great raplh · Post by **that's great raplh** » Sat Feb 09, 2008 9:28 am

running backs may be useful for a 4th and 1 play - should we ever find ourselves in that situation

perunapower · Post by **perunapower** » Sat Feb 09, 2008 9:47 am

that's great raplh wrote:running backs may be useful for a 4th and 1 play - should we ever find ourselves in that situation

Demyron sweep to the outside. It was our bread and butter play.

that's great raplh · Post by **that's great raplh** » Sat Feb 09, 2008 9:48 am

the best play ever! vomit

ALEX LIFESON · Post by **ALEX LIFESON** » Sat Feb 09, 2008 10:08 am

The next time DeMyron tries to tippy toe outside....he needs to be benched for good. Some of the former coaches will tell you, that he has a ton of talent, but the heart and toughness, of a rabbit. I used to be a big fan of his, but, I have jumped off the D-Train.

28 signees and not one running back?

28 signees and not one running back?

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