re: Can Trindon make it in the NFL?

Posted by TenTex

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Posted on 1/13/09 at 10:25 am to AliveAtTheHiveTiger

As a punt returner for 5 years max.

Posted by BCTiger

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Posted on 1/13/09 at 10:38 am to TenTex

Nothing against Trindon, but no. Trindon is a great athlete, but only sees limited time in running gimmick plays and some returns. It is ignorant to even compare him to Sproles. Aside from size difference, Sproles was a true running back at KState and I would bet had at least 10 times more touches in college.

Posted by Teacher

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Posted on 1/13/09 at 11:46 am to Lsuhoohoo

Gets hurt too much, only 155 lbs.

Posted by DTiger

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Posted on 1/13/09 at 1:19 pm to Jaydeaux

quote:
Sproles is like 5'8 180

5'6" not 5'8"

Posted by THATLSUBOY

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Posted on 1/13/09 at 1:24 pm to DTiger

I think he will make it in the NFL!!

Posted by LSUtigahs28

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Posted on 1/13/09 at 1:37 pm to THATLSUBOY

The Sproles/TH comparisons are retarded.

Go watch Sproles play. He breaks tackles regularly. If TH gets touched he goes down.

In addition Sproles has better vision.

TH won't make it in the NFL. He isn't a top returner in college and brings nothing else to the table.

Posted by Dtiger19

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Posted on 1/13/09 at 4:52 pm to LSUtigahs28

No Way a team wastes a draft pick on him. He isn't even a top SEC return man. Take off the purple and gold glasses.

Posted by BillyBowlegs

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Posted on 1/13/09 at 5:14 pm to Lsuhoohoo

Quite frankly, he has very poor ball skills.

Posted by Keys Open Doors

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Posted on 1/13/09 at 5:35 pm to BCTiger

quote:
Nothing against Trindon, but no. Trindon is a great athlete, but only sees limited time in running gimmick plays and some returns. It is ignorant to even compare him to Sproles. Aside from size difference, Sproles was a true running back at KState and I would bet had at least 10 times more touches in college.

Here are the college stats for Darren Sproles. This certainly supports your point.

2001: 28 rushes-210 yards, 7.5 YPA, 1 TD
2002: 237 rushes-1,465 yards, 6.2 YPA, 17 TD
2003: 306 rushes-1,986 yards, 6.5 YPA, 16 TD
2004: 244 rushes-1,318 yards, 5.4 YPA, 11 TD

Also, if Les doesn't feel comfortable using Trindon as our primary punt returner, how is he going to play that role in the NFL?

I am a big fan of Holiday, but I think his future is running indoor track (60 meters and possibly 100 meters). He may never become a superstar, but if he is in the top 15-20 in the world at his events, he will make a very nice living for the next six or seven years.