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CEH and short players in NFL
Posted on 8/25/18 at 5:40 pm
Posted on 8/25/18 at 5:40 pm
From NFL.com
If you are thinking that CEH’s height (5’8”) is a handicap perhaps consider other short players who went on to success in the NFL:
Darren Sproles - 5’6”
Barry Sanders - 5’8”
Maurice Jones Drew - 5’8”
The guy played behind Guice and Guice is a big believer in CEH’s abilities. I feel good about CEH, Brossette, and Curry. We are the dark horse this season, underestimated and the underdog. Let’s go shake some people up!
If you are thinking that CEH’s height (5’8”) is a handicap perhaps consider other short players who went on to success in the NFL:
Darren Sproles - 5’6”
Barry Sanders - 5’8”
Maurice Jones Drew - 5’8”
The guy played behind Guice and Guice is a big believer in CEH’s abilities. I feel good about CEH, Brossette, and Curry. We are the dark horse this season, underestimated and the underdog. Let’s go shake some people up!
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Posted on 8/25/18 at 5:45 pm to Hoguester
So you found 3 players and that proves CEH is gonna be like Barry Sanders or MJD?
Posted on 8/25/18 at 5:48 pm to NoGeaux
I just need him to be really good in college.
Posted on 8/25/18 at 5:48 pm to NoGeaux
No, of course not. I’ve heard several commentators talk about his height like it’s a liability and my point is that that is not necessarily true.
Posted on 8/25/18 at 5:49 pm to Will2nd
Ha! I second that.
Posted on 8/25/18 at 5:49 pm to NoGeaux
There’s more in that 5-7 to 5-9 range that you would think.
Posted on 8/25/18 at 5:49 pm to Hoguester
quote:
No, of course not. I’ve heard several commentators talk about his height like it’s a liability and my point is that that is not necessarily true.
Overcoming the odds doesn't mean his height wasn't/isn't a liability.
Posted on 8/25/18 at 5:50 pm to Hoguester
Bad news
I’m also 5’8” and I suck at running back.
I’m also 5’8” and I suck at running back.
Posted on 8/25/18 at 5:50 pm to Hoguester
You're confused. It's the one position shorter players are often better bc of their low center of gravity.
Posted on 8/25/18 at 5:51 pm to Hoguester
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This post was edited on 1/10/21 at 5:10 pm
Posted on 8/25/18 at 5:51 pm to Hoguester
I don’t worry about his height. I worry that it’s a huge drop off in talent from what we are used to. We have had close to 25 years of solid running backs almost. This year I just don’t see it.
Posted on 8/25/18 at 5:51 pm to Hoguester
If you were going the 5’8” RB route, why not just do Faulk, Hilliard and Magee?
#NFLSU
#NFLSU
Posted on 8/25/18 at 6:00 pm to ATLTiger
I didn’t realize they were the same height. Also didn’t realize Trindon Holliday was only 5’5”.
Posted on 8/25/18 at 6:03 pm to Hoguester
I just don’t think you are doing CEH any favors by suggesting because
Sanders and MJD are short it means CEH can be successful.
It’s just not a good comparison.
Sanders and MJD are short it means CEH can be successful.
It’s just not a good comparison.
Posted on 8/25/18 at 6:04 pm to Will2nd
quote:
I just need him to be really good in college.
This!
Posted on 8/25/18 at 6:15 pm to Hoguester
WarrickDunn
This post was edited on 8/25/18 at 6:17 pm
Posted on 8/25/18 at 6:18 pm to NoGeaux
Look, I hear you and I’m not saying he compares talent-wise but that it’s not necessarily a liability to be shorter.
Plus, I think he might not be the drop-off in talent that everyone is saying. I like what Guice said about him last year:
“The knock on Edwards-Helaire in recruiting was his height. Some murmured that the Tigers offered him only because he was local and they whiffed on higher-rated recruits at the position. But Guice knows the 5-foot-8 back uses his size to his advantage.
“All the defensive players are over 6-foot, and he’s over here like 5-5 and built like a tree stump,” Guice said. “He’s thick. He’s shifty. He always blends in with the offensive line. And he always keeps his legs turning. It’s just hard to stop a guy like that.”
Guice sees a lot of himself in Edwards-Helaire.
“We complement each other really well,” Guice said. “We kind of run the same. We’ve been behind each other all the way from little league football to high school to now.“
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Plus, I think he might not be the drop-off in talent that everyone is saying. I like what Guice said about him last year:
“The knock on Edwards-Helaire in recruiting was his height. Some murmured that the Tigers offered him only because he was local and they whiffed on higher-rated recruits at the position. But Guice knows the 5-foot-8 back uses his size to his advantage.
“All the defensive players are over 6-foot, and he’s over here like 5-5 and built like a tree stump,” Guice said. “He’s thick. He’s shifty. He always blends in with the offensive line. And he always keeps his legs turning. It’s just hard to stop a guy like that.”
Guice sees a lot of himself in Edwards-Helaire.
“We complement each other really well,” Guice said. “We kind of run the same. We’ve been behind each other all the way from little league football to high school to now.“
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