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Harold Joiner v Pooka Williams

Posted on 12/3/17 at 11:23 pm
Posted by hsgeoboy
Panamá (but originally AR)
Member since Aug 2017
903 posts
Posted on 12/3/17 at 11:23 pm
Who do you take? We've already signed two backs and signing two more would be a little heavy considering the RB field in the '19 cycle (Cain, Emery Jr., Davis, etc). So who would you prefer we pursue and sign?

I understand that pooka is a stud and the 3 stars probably have more to do with academics than talent... however I've never seen Pooka play and I know joiner is a top 5 RB who's academically eligible so I would probably prefer him.
This post was edited on 12/3/17 at 11:25 pm
Posted by whitefoot
Franklin, TN
Member since Aug 2006
11181 posts
Posted on 12/3/17 at 11:37 pm to
quote:

We've already signed two backs

We haven't signed any backs. Early signing period starts December 20.

None of the backs in this class seem that great to me, so I'd probably roll the dice on Pooka over Joiner. CEH is really good and hopefully Brosette can have a solid senior year. I'm not panicking about the running back position in the least.
Posted by GoodOlBoy7
Baton Rouge
Member since Sep 2017
118 posts
Posted on 12/3/17 at 11:42 pm to
I'd choose Joiner, Pooka seems destined for Kansas based and Joiner is more of the prototypical bruiser we need. Pooka, CEH, and Provens all have very similar skill sets and I don't think we would be lacking in the scat back department if we don't sign pooka
Posted by whitefoot
Franklin, TN
Member since Aug 2006
11181 posts
Posted on 12/3/17 at 11:48 pm to
quote:

CEH

quote:

scat back

Time will tell, but I think you're going to be wrong about this one.

To me, dude looks like an every down back, who just doesn't happen to be very tall.
Posted by geauxpurple
New Orleans
Member since Jul 2014
12244 posts
Posted on 12/4/17 at 12:11 am to
I want them both. They have different styles and will compliment each other. If I had to choose one I would choose Joiner.
Posted by beauchristopher
new orleans
Member since Jan 2008
65809 posts
Posted on 12/4/17 at 12:21 am to
I don’t like to play the choose one before either actually commit.. but I will say I want Williams really bad.

Would suck to lose him after not getting Etienne LINK
Posted by rmnldr
Member since Oct 2013
38201 posts
Posted on 12/4/17 at 1:35 am to
I’ve watched Pooka play in person and he’s ridiculous. He makes defenses look stupid. If I had to choose between the two it would be him.

I like Joiner a lot though and I would take them both if it were an option.
Posted by MT555
BR
Member since Feb 2009
1574 posts
Posted on 12/4/17 at 2:44 am to
I’m sorry but CEH is not an every down back.
Posted by I20goon
about 7mi down a dirt road
Member since Aug 2013
12838 posts
Posted on 12/4/17 at 3:49 am to
quote:

Time will tell, but I think you're going to be wrong about this one.

To me, dude looks like an every down back, who just doesn't happen to be very tall.
Was going to say the same thing whitefoot. Non-prototypical build does not equal "scat back".

And in the redzone I'll take a short guy all day as long as he's got the right mentality and lower leg strength. That's why Dunn was a good redzone back (and he could catch). CEH will have his chance to prove the mentality.

As for the OP's question, leaving any grade risks out of it, if I had to choose, I'm going to say Joiner.
Posted by TigerBehindEnemyLines
AggieLand
Member since Sep 2015
628 posts
Posted on 12/4/17 at 4:23 am to
CEH = MJD

Maurice Jones Drew! Watch and see.
Posted by salford227
Denham Springs, LA
Member since Dec 2005
1160 posts
Posted on 12/4/17 at 5:12 am to
CEH is short and built like a tank at almost 220 pounds. If he was 6 ft, he would be 245. Definitely not a scat back
Posted by jeff70121
Metairie
Member since Dec 2011
4311 posts
Posted on 12/4/17 at 5:24 am to
I think you're going to like CEH a lot. The kid's got skills.
Posted by Hamma1122
Member since Sep 2016
19801 posts
Posted on 12/4/17 at 6:28 am to
Since you never saw pooka play. I advise you to go watch his game next Saturday!
Posted by tigerbru17
Billy in 4C
Member since Jan 2009
9815 posts
Posted on 12/4/17 at 6:52 am to
Unless you have seen Pooka play, you can’t make a valid judgement. This kid is unbelievable.
Posted by BentonTiger7
Benton, LA
Member since Sep 2011
2297 posts
Posted on 12/4/17 at 7:08 am to
Give me Pooka all day.
Posted by Brageous
Member since Jul 2008
107724 posts
Posted on 12/4/17 at 7:11 am to
Pooka without a doubt
Posted by FightingTigers1
Member since Jan 2009
714 posts
Posted on 12/4/17 at 7:16 am to
If/when Pooka commits, he will be the best back in the class
Posted by tigerfootball10
Member since Sep 2005
9493 posts
Posted on 12/4/17 at 7:41 am to
Well we can take both since we have a coach who won't give out scholarships to 15 safeties, 2 australian punters and a long snapper.
Posted by redfieldk717
Alec Box
Member since Oct 2011
28117 posts
Posted on 12/4/17 at 7:48 am to
I’d drop provens and take both. Lsu has to get a joiner type back but they also need pooka.
Posted by CAT
Central Arkansas
Member since Aug 2006
7072 posts
Posted on 12/4/17 at 8:23 am to
Neither; would prefer a grad transfer for 1 year to bridge to the 2019 class. Numbers are gonna be very tight, use that spot for a QB.
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