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Darrel Williams 2015
Posted on 2/17/15 at 10:53 am
Posted on 2/17/15 at 10:53 am
maybe a bit too early for this thread (only 6 months till football season!) but lets talk about expectations for Darrel Williams in 2015. The former 4 star recruit has been kind of the overlooked man. He was in a recruiting class with super recruit Leonard Fournette and then served as 4th string behind 2 seniors and LF. Often times when his name was called, it was in short yardage.
Overall stats: 64 carries 302 yards (4.7 ypc) 3TD
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His senior year, he rushed for over 2,200 yards. Checking out the tape, he's got some decent speed for a big man. In 2015, he should move up the depth chart by default and be #2 to LF but theres some talented backs coming in (Guice, Brossette). I'm actually pretty excited to see Williams get a bit more opportunity to showcase his skills. Thoughts? Does he become Kenny Hilliard? Short yardage backup capable of a few breakout games here and there
Overall stats: 64 carries 302 yards (4.7 ypc) 3TD
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His senior year, he rushed for over 2,200 yards. Checking out the tape, he's got some decent speed for a big man. In 2015, he should move up the depth chart by default and be #2 to LF but theres some talented backs coming in (Guice, Brossette). I'm actually pretty excited to see Williams get a bit more opportunity to showcase his skills. Thoughts? Does he become Kenny Hilliard? Short yardage backup capable of a few breakout games here and there
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Posted on 2/17/15 at 10:54 am to Lsuhoohoo
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Lsuhoohoo
GTFO
Posted on 2/17/15 at 10:56 am to Lsuhoohoo
I think his role will pretty much stay the same. LF will get the majority of carries with a DW getting a lot of short yardage carries.
I think Guice will get just as many carries of DW. Guice will be hard to keep off the field.
I think Guice will get just as many carries of DW. Guice will be hard to keep off the field.
Posted on 2/17/15 at 10:57 am to Lsuhoohoo
He will continue to be the short yardage back and will get 8-10 touches a game.
Posted on 2/17/15 at 10:58 am to Lsuhoohoo
He's the backup to LF, but Guice will be the #2 RB and take on that Magee type role.
DWill will be the RB that spells LF for a drive here and there. Similar to Hilliard last year but I think DWill will have an expanded workload in that role.
DWill will be the RB that spells LF for a drive here and there. Similar to Hilliard last year but I think DWill will have an expanded workload in that role.
Posted on 2/17/15 at 10:58 am to Salmon
It's crazy to think that we'll have 5 RB's on the roster next year that all have the potential to start in the NFL one day
Posted on 2/17/15 at 10:59 am to Salmon
DW is a beast. He will be a great NFL back one day. Our backfield is sick! 
Posted on 2/17/15 at 11:09 am to PinevilleTiger
He should have been used more in the beginning the games especially early in the season last year. He would have worn the defense's down allowing Fournette time to be more of an impact when he came into the game. Imagine a defense that has spent a quarter or two trying to tackle Williams now having to face a fresh back like Fournette for the rest of the game. It would have been a true return to the thunder and lightning attack of Gary James and Dalton Hilliard.
Posted on 2/17/15 at 11:14 am to Lsuhoohoo
I liked what I saw from Williams and thought that he probably deserved a few more carries than he got last year. That said, it was tough to get carries in LSU's loaded backfield.
It's not just the jersey number, be he reminded me a bit of Steven Ridley. A guy that was always running downhill, but still had the ability to make quick cuts in the hole. I think Guice could be a great back, but until he and/or Brosette can prove they are big time backs, Williams should be number two.
LF is a great physical talent and you have to get him carries. However, if for some reason he was out, I'd feel confident that Williams could carry the load (though with less of a threat for a big run)
It's not just the jersey number, be he reminded me a bit of Steven Ridley. A guy that was always running downhill, but still had the ability to make quick cuts in the hole. I think Guice could be a great back, but until he and/or Brosette can prove they are big time backs, Williams should be number two.
LF is a great physical talent and you have to get him carries. However, if for some reason he was out, I'd feel confident that Williams could carry the load (though with less of a threat for a big run)
Posted on 2/17/15 at 11:24 am to Lsuhoohoo
DW's my favorite player. I still think we should run the wishbone so more of these guys can be on the field at one time.
Posted on 2/17/15 at 11:25 am to Lsuhoohoo
Williams is def the No. 2 back! Don't know how others can say Guice or any incomin frosh would be No. 2?? Big difference going from HS to college ball as Fournette found out. Besides, it will be a nice change of pace from Fournette's power mixed with elusiveness style. Williams is pretty much a all power back.
but once the other 3 backs get used to the speed of the game. It will be fun watching these guys take turns running.
but once the other 3 backs get used to the speed of the game. It will be fun watching these guys take turns running.
This post was edited on 2/17/15 at 11:32 am
Posted on 2/17/15 at 11:27 am to Lsuhoohoo
I expect a similar season that Magee had in 2013.
Posted on 2/17/15 at 11:37 am to TNTigerman
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. I still think we should run the wishbone so more of these guys can be on the field at one time.
Well, since we can't throw it in the ocean, we may as well try it.
Posted on 2/17/15 at 12:02 pm to Lsuhoohoo
DW is likely a 4-year guy who will probably be a backup for two more years but is certainly talented enough to garner more snaps than he got a year ago. Look for him to bust off some big gains next season. He played a little nicked at times last season also. With the three freshmen coming in to join Williams and LF, this could prove to be the deepest collection of Tiger backs ever, especially in 2016 when all five will have great experience.
ETA typo.
ETA typo.
This post was edited on 2/17/15 at 12:47 pm
Posted on 2/17/15 at 12:15 pm to tubucoco
quote:1. Yea Guice is an incoming freshman. So were LF and DWill last year. And they didnt have troubles paassing up uppcerclassmen on the depth chart. And we only have 2 scolarship RBs on the roster, LF and DWill. And they are sophmores. Obviously LF is a lock to be the man next year, but its not like we have experienced upperclassmen at the RB spot right now. And DWill only had 64 carries last season.
Williams is def the No. 2 back! Don't know how others can say Guice or any incomin frosh would be No. 2?? Big difference going from HS to college ball as Fournette found out. Besides, it will be a nice change of pace from Fournette's power mixed with elusiveness style. Williams is pretty much a all power back.
2. Do you really think DWill will be a nice change of pace from LF? Because they are both big, downhill running, powerful running backs. Sure LF is faster and has some more shake in his game, but they have similar styles of running. Guice is a better complement to both of them. And I said DWill will be LFs backup. But Guice may get more carries due to his versatilty and the fact that hes a different look at the RB spot than LF or DWill. We are losing Magee and I see Guice stepping in at that role.
3. And you said how going to college ball is a big difference from high school, lie LF found out... You do realize that LF had over 1,000 yards last year and averaged 5.53ypc as a true freshamn.... Sure, it took him a few games to get it going but I would say he had a pretty quick transition from high school to college. And was our best player on offense and was the reason we won some games like UF, Ole Miss, TAMU. And was the only reason we had a chance in the bowl game. Im a huge DWill fan and love his running style. Hes an excellent fit in our offense. But I also think people are remembering what he did vs bad opponents. Vs SEC teams, he averaged 3.9ypc.
And look I think hes a good RB and this isnt bashing him at all. Hes a physical RB that is tough to take down. Not that explosive or agile, and thats ok because thats not his game. But I really dont think hes a change of pace from LF. Guice is. Magee was. DWill... not so much.
And DWill could be the RB2 on the depth chart next year, but that doesnt mean he will get the 2nd most carries on the team. LF will be getting most of the carries, as he should. And I think DWill will be LFs back up. But the larger role is the Magee role and thats where I think Guice fits in.
Were loaded at RB. And im pretty sure all of them will get work. Depending on the game plan and our opponent, everyones role but LF will change. Were stacked with some really good RBs that bring a lot to the table for us. And cant forget about the guys opening up the holes for the RBs... we have a stacked RB group + a flat out NASTY OL. Should be fun to watch
Posted on 2/17/15 at 12:34 pm to lacajun069
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Posted by lacajun069
He should have been used more in the beginning the games especially early in the season last year. He would have worn the defense's down allowing Fournette time to be more of an impact when he came into the game. Imagine a defense that has spent a quarter or two trying to tackle Williams now having to face a fresh back like Fournette for the rest of the game. It would have been a true return to the thunder and lightning attack of Gary James and Dalton Hilliard.
Yeah, like Auburn sat Bo and Georgia sat Hershal for the first halves. I bet Adrian Peterson barely saw the field during the first two quarters of Oklahoma's games.
Posted on 2/17/15 at 12:40 pm to Lsuhoohoo
Williams will be the co-#2 back with Guice. I see Fournette with north of 200 carries in the regular season and Willams and Guice with around 70-80 each.
Posted on 2/17/15 at 1:00 pm to Lsuhoohoo
When we go full house pistol, expect Williams to be the H Back. Also can sub in at FB and our dual HB I form packages. Dude is the complete back. Happy he's here.
Posted on 2/17/15 at 1:17 pm to UnAnon
He and Ducre will get a ton of reps this spring with only 3 scholarship backs available.
Posted on 2/17/15 at 2:03 pm to KG5989
Man, you just misinterpreted everything I said. But as usual y'all see what you wanna. Yeah, Fournette ran fo a 1,000, but he still had to get used to the speed of the game early on as they were truckin his arse in the beginning. And it took more than a few games. lol But like a good back is supposed he caught on and came on second half of the season. I expect no less from the other incomin freshman. Once they catch on they'll be okay.
different backs.
quote:I do. Williams is a plodder. Will wear down a defense with his power running. Fournette will hit the holes quick and get in the secodary before you know it. Then use his speed and elusiveness to run by you or use power to run you over.
But I really don't think he is a change of pace from LF..
different backs.
This post was edited on 2/17/15 at 2:15 pm
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