re: RB position next year

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Seems like he runs too high I think he just isn't all that good. Hate to say it.

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And Blue is injury prone...hate to say it.

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He has tried to run between the tackles plenty in his career and done nothing.

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That is simply not true. Ford is effective running between the tackles given the opportunity. However he is rarely asked to do so (hint: predictability of personnel). If he only does it rarely and does not break a big one, the sample is to small to conclude his inability to do so.

The same calm was made about Keiland. However, he too rarely ever was asked to run between that tackles. Have you seen the Oregon backs run between the tackles. Many times it is the design of the play that determines its success. Notice how ineffective our running between the tackles has been when we need a first down on third and short? Even our power backs have failed.

So to make the statement you made about Ford's ability between that tackles you would have to diagnose each of his attemtps as to scheem, defense, blocking, etc. Which I highly doubt you have done.

It seems many on here are like Miles in their love for the power back. That is why we never have scat backs. A Barry Sanders type back would have a hard time playing a significant role on a Miles team. And fans like you would complain that he losses too many yards and does not attack the defender for a 2 yard gain.

You'd prefer the Bus or Earl Campbell over Emmit, Walter or Barry. So would Miles.

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Lacy is relatively predictable, yes

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Blocks well

Runs inside and outside

Catches passes when he can

He does it all, so I don't get why he would be predictable.



Just wanted to say that I hope Blue starts and Hill is the second back (2 back rotation) next year for you guys, that'd be fun to watch. They could both get 1000 yards and 10 TDs.

I believe Blue should get more of the carries next year, and Hill after that. Im nothing short of amazed at how good Hill is, IMO better than UGA's "Gurshall". But Blue is still every bit of good, he has the seniority and this year could really skyrocket his draft stock if he gets 14 touches a game. Hilliard should just focus on fullback more, and try to give us what ware gave us:that passblocker and threat out of the backfield, as well as be the dependable guy to give us those tough yardage when we need them most. Now for Ford, he's actually my favorite out of the group, yes im biased because we are both from the same town,my brother played football with him in HS, my dad played football with his dad. So i love to see him get carries, and these past years before Hill's emergance i believe he was our best back who didnt get enough touches. But i would like to see him declare, because all he is good for here is kick returning and doing a stupid toss sweep once a game that goes for 0 yards because its so predicatable my lil 8 year old cousin knows it. I dont know if he will be an everydown back, but he seems like a very good 3rd change of pace back for some team.

Now i hear there is another very talented guy, Terrence Mcgee,idk where would fit in, i heard he was switched to receiver if he is as good as ive heard then he needs to step up and contribute to this team next year?

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That's like Ware, who is relatively predictable imo

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I don't think it's the RBs who are predictable, it's the personnel packages and same boring plays. Ware runs inside and lately, caught those little middle RB screens. Ford runs outside, the option, and the fake FB dive pitch play. It's not who they are as players, it's the positions that they find themselves in bc that's what coach thinks is best and the plays that they are given.