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Anyone else secretly believe Darrel Williams could be as good or better than LF?
Posted on 8/23/14 at 8:23 pm
Posted on 8/23/14 at 8:23 pm
I think Williams was tremendously underrated coming out of HS putting up amazing numbers despite a poor offensive line at John Ehret. While Fournette has more downhill power and top-end speed, Williams has more quickness (burst speed) and has shiftier footwork.
Also, while Fournette was amazing to watch in HS, his upright running style worries me somewhat at the college level in terms of durability (we've already seen him have some issues with this in camp) and potential turnovers. There's also the unfortunate fact that thoroughly hyped 5-star skill players underperform relative to expectations far more often than not.
All in all, I think these two could come together to form the best RB duo we've ever had at LSU. And while Fournette may be the more dangerous player when he's on the field at any given time, I think we may see more overall production out of Williams.
Also, while Fournette was amazing to watch in HS, his upright running style worries me somewhat at the college level in terms of durability (we've already seen him have some issues with this in camp) and potential turnovers. There's also the unfortunate fact that thoroughly hyped 5-star skill players underperform relative to expectations far more often than not.
All in all, I think these two could come together to form the best RB duo we've ever had at LSU. And while Fournette may be the more dangerous player when he's on the field at any given time, I think we may see more overall production out of Williams.
This post was edited on 8/23/14 at 9:13 pm
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Posted on 8/23/14 at 8:24 pm to MoffittBabies
D Williams is going to be a tough runner for us but athletically LF wins and it's not close.
Posted on 8/23/14 at 8:24 pm to MoffittBabies
I don't think he'll be better, but he'll be damn good. You don't go for that many yards and TDs on accident.
This post was edited on 8/23/14 at 8:25 pm
Posted on 8/23/14 at 8:25 pm to MoffittBabies
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I think Williams was tremendously underrated coming out of John Ehret
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All in all, I think these two could come together to form the best RB duo we've ever had at LSU.
This is all you should have said.
Posted on 8/23/14 at 8:26 pm to MoffittBabies
He's very good but I don't think he or anyone is on Fournettes level.. Just basing off of the film I've seen. Darrel is very shifty side to side quickness for his size though. I think he can grow into more power.
Posted on 8/23/14 at 8:29 pm to MoffittBabies
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durability
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(we've already seen him have some issues with this in camp) and potential turnovers.
I have my concerns about LF too, but is this statement common knowledge?
This post was edited on 8/23/14 at 8:31 pm
Posted on 8/23/14 at 8:31 pm to MoffittBabies
Oh hey Darrel
Posted on 8/23/14 at 8:32 pm to MoffittBabies
No
Posted on 8/23/14 at 8:34 pm to MoffittBabies
Mr. Williams, I also think Darrel will be a very good back. But.....damn...you suspect.
Posted on 8/23/14 at 8:40 pm to MoffittBabies
I'm confident LF will live up to his hype, but anything is possible. Are you old enough to remember all of the hype surrounding the nations best running back recruit coming in who was gonna shatter all of Charles Alexander's records in 1982? Another true freshman that year, who was much less heralded, stole the show. Hypothetically, a very similar situation.
Posted on 8/23/14 at 8:40 pm to Brageous
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I don't think he'll be better, but he'll be damn good. You don't go for that many yards and TDs on accident.
Well, if you want to make this about yards and TDs, look no further than Williams senior year. He had more of all those things than Fournette.
This post was edited on 8/23/14 at 8:46 pm
Posted on 8/23/14 at 8:43 pm to Dynamis
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I have my concerns about LF too, but is this statement common knowledge?
Fournette had to sit out some practices recently due to bruising. All the media outlets covering LSU mentioned it.
Posted on 8/23/14 at 8:46 pm to MoffittBabies
If I tol u it wouldn't be secret, would it?
Posted on 8/23/14 at 8:46 pm to MoffittBabies
Magee is a great all around back, will likely play in the NFL. LSU appears to be well stocked at the RB position.
Posted on 8/23/14 at 8:47 pm to MoffittBabies
Not suggesting anything and may all of you were too young to remember, but Who would have thought Dalton Hilliard would be a better back than Garry James? Not many.
Posted on 8/23/14 at 8:49 pm to MoffittBabies
Williams is the type of great running back that LSU recruits. LF is a once in a generation player.
Posted on 8/23/14 at 8:50 pm to MoffittBabies
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his upright running style worries me somewhat at the college level
Haha same shite said about AP and Marcus Allen.
It worries me too. He has a lot to do before earning comparison to those two.
Posted on 8/23/14 at 8:53 pm to Mattwells90
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for us but athletically LF wins and it's not close.
so you think Leonard will be the better RB because he's faster and more atheletic?
Posted on 8/23/14 at 8:54 pm to Hester Carries
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LF is a once in a generation player.
I'd love to hear a convincing argument for this. He did physically mature unusually early and that allowed him to put up very nice career numbers against other young teenagers, but what glaring physical advantages does he possess over starting SEC defensive players?
While he looks great for an 18 year old, this isn't like Lebron James coming out of HS and still being dramatically bigger, stronger faster than all the other pro players.
This post was edited on 8/23/14 at 8:57 pm
Posted on 8/23/14 at 8:54 pm to MoffittBabies
He's really good, but imo, he doesn't have the top end speed, that LF has, nor do I think he can make people miss, like LF can. Having said that, he and LF are going to be a nightmare for teams, in the future 
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