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re: Alex Singleton??
Posted on 8/11/08 at 1:03 pm to OlyTiger
Posted on 8/11/08 at 1:03 pm to OlyTiger
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What am I missing?
That he is VERY athletic for a fullback. Besides leading the way for the rb's, he can be a receiving threat out of the backfield like someone else just said. The fb from Texas that we are currently targeting is most likely not ganna be a Tiger. This kid is in-state, plays for a perenial winner in the highest class of Louisiana football. Stop star gazing please. How many times do we have to bring up guys like Hester & Tyson Jackson's star rating in high school?
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Posted on 8/11/08 at 1:06 pm to OlyTiger
Maybe it's just me but I see no reason why we need to give out a full scholly to a FB in this class considering how many schollies we have left to give and who is interested in coming here.
It's not like we desperately need a FB in this class.
We have several guys who can easily fill in part-time or full-time FB duties for 2009 and beyond (Ridley, Scott, Edwards, Theriot).
It's not like we desperately need a FB in this class.
We have several guys who can easily fill in part-time or full-time FB duties for 2009 and beyond (Ridley, Scott, Edwards, Theriot).
Posted on 8/11/08 at 1:09 pm to thunderbird1100
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It's not like we desperately need a FB in this class.
I don't know either way. Some of your brethren seem to see it opposite though.
Posted on 8/11/08 at 1:09 pm to thunderbird1100
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We have several guys who can easily fill in part-time or full-time FB duties for 2009 and beyond (Ridley, Scott, Edwards, Theriot)
I dont think anyone of those guys would be considered pure FB's.
I guess they would be an OK stop gap, but I trust the coaches if they think Singleton is a guy they want on this team.
Posted on 8/11/08 at 1:13 pm to Lester Earl
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I guess they would be an OK stop gap, but I trust the coaches if they think Singleton is a guy they want on this team.
They would fill in the role just fine between the FOUR of them. FB is not a high valuer position to begin with. You have an average guy back there, so what? You have a great guy back there, there's barely a difference...
Plus, with a year of all 4 playing FB all could get better.
Would you take Singleton over Loston, McFarland, Randle, Richardson/Michael, Wooten/Debose/Appleton or Mingo?
This post was edited on 8/11/08 at 1:13 pm
Posted on 8/11/08 at 1:13 pm to Mr Clean
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It's not like we desperately need a FB in this class.
How can you say that? Behind Quinn Johnson, there isn't one true fullback on the roster. People, like yourself, underestimate how important that position is. You can't just throw guys who play other positions there to fix your long-tern depth issues at the fb position. I don't think a scholly would be wasted at all if we offer a fb like Singleton.
Posted on 8/11/08 at 1:16 pm to thunderbird1100
I kinda thought the same thing. Who would loose out? On the other hand, the article says les is telling him that he would be used like Hester. So they obviously think he can get the 2 yards if necessary.
This post was edited on 8/11/08 at 1:17 pm
Posted on 8/11/08 at 1:17 pm to Bucktown Tigah
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You can't just throw guys who play other positions there to fix your long-tern depth issues at the fb position
Um, that's exactly what we did with Quinn Johnson. LB switched to FB and now look how good he is. It's not a high value position, sorry, just the truth.
With Ridley, Scott, Edwards AND Theriot all getting (at least SOME) experience at the position this year you feel we need to actually waste a scholly in this limited recruiting year on a "true FB"? Heck, by next year Ridley could be the true FB and weigh 240lbs. Not like he'll likely be seeing much time at RB and I'm sure the dude wants to play.
Posted on 8/11/08 at 1:17 pm to Bucktown Tigah
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How can you say that?
I didn't say that.
Posted on 8/11/08 at 1:17 pm to thunderbird1100
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Would you take Singleton over Loston, McFarland, Randle, Richardson/Michael, Wooten/Debose/Appleton or Mingo?
no, but the staff prob has a good idea who we can land out of those guys.
then again, you ask the same question about Hester a few years ago and the answer probably would have been "no", i wouldnt take him over some higher profiled guys
Posted on 8/11/08 at 1:18 pm to thunderbird1100
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It's not a high value position, sorry, just the truth.
That's up for debate.
Posted on 8/11/08 at 1:18 pm to Bucktown Tigah
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Behind Quinn Johnson, there isn't one true fullback on the roster.
Quinn Johnson isn't a true fullback. He's a year and a half removed from being on the 2-deep at linebacker. So I think what he's saying is you can use a converted linebacker or runningback for the position.
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You can't just throw guys who play other positions there to fix your long-tern depth issues at the fb position.
See above.
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I don't think a scholly would be wasted at all if we offer a fb like Singleton.
I would agree there just because obviously Crowton sees that there could be a use for a fullback in his scheme. I do not think he (or Opurum for that matter) would be a "true" fullback though. I think Crowton's looking for a guy that can block and carry the rock.
This post was edited on 8/11/08 at 1:19 pm
Posted on 8/11/08 at 1:19 pm to Stagg8
Pretty decent thread going on here... 
Posted on 8/11/08 at 1:19 pm to Mr Clean
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Mr Clean
wasn't responding to you buddy
Posted on 8/11/08 at 1:20 pm to Mr Clean
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That's up for debate.
There isn't a lower value position on a football team than the full-back, it's the truth. NFL draft supports this notion. Maybe if you want to count the long-snapper...
Posted on 8/11/08 at 1:21 pm to Bucktown Tigah
Ok yall got me on those points...I just think a scholly wouldn't be wasted at all with the addition of Singleton. He is very versatile & could be another threat out the backfield.
Posted on 8/11/08 at 1:22 pm to thunderbird1100
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There isn't a lower value position on a football team than the full-back, it's the truth. NFL draft supports this notion. Maybe if you want to count the long-snapper...
This is absolute fact. How many teams use a true fullback? New Orleans... San Diego... and... Maybe there are a couple more, but most teams run a lot of ace sets or 2-TE sets.
Posted on 8/11/08 at 1:23 pm to Bucktown Tigah
and he responds to himself 
Posted on 8/11/08 at 1:23 pm to Bucktown Tigah
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.I just think a scholly wouldn't be wasted at all with the addition of Singleton.
Would you consider it waste if it meant we couldn't get one out of.. Loston, Mingo, McFarland, Richardson/Michael Debose/Appleton/Wooten or Randle?
This post was edited on 8/11/08 at 1:24 pm
Posted on 8/11/08 at 1:24 pm to Bucktown Tigah
and like I said, he could also play LB if the coaches felt the need.
but having 1 FB that plays could be more important than 3 RB's when 1 will never play or whatever
that goes for any position
but having 1 FB that plays could be more important than 3 RB's when 1 will never play or whatever
that goes for any position
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