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Spencer Ware not in the same class as Trent Richardson
Posted on 10/10/11 at 1:48 pm
Posted on 10/10/11 at 1:48 pm
I watched the SEC Express replay of the LSU-Florida game last night on CBS College Sports Network (an absolutely brilliant show, by the way). At one point during the telecast, Gary Danielson stated that Ware "wasn't in the same class" as Richardson.
Listen, I have no quibble with the argument that Richardson is better than Ware. None at all. A rational case can be made for that proposition. However, when you invoke the phrase "in a different class," you are implying a vast talent disparity, as if Ware would be fortunate to even stay on the field with Richardson, as if Ware is toiling one echelon above the SunBelt whereas Richardson is just a hair's breadth from his first Pro Bowl appearance. It's hyperbole, in my estimation. And it underestimates Ware's talent. People appear to have forgotten than he was a highly sought recruit out of high school, just like Richardson. And that he has played exceedingly well this season.
Richardson may be better, but not exponentially so.
Listen, I have no quibble with the argument that Richardson is better than Ware. None at all. A rational case can be made for that proposition. However, when you invoke the phrase "in a different class," you are implying a vast talent disparity, as if Ware would be fortunate to even stay on the field with Richardson, as if Ware is toiling one echelon above the SunBelt whereas Richardson is just a hair's breadth from his first Pro Bowl appearance. It's hyperbole, in my estimation. And it underestimates Ware's talent. People appear to have forgotten than he was a highly sought recruit out of high school, just like Richardson. And that he has played exceedingly well this season.
Richardson may be better, but not exponentially so.
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Posted on 10/10/11 at 1:49 pm to The312
I heard that too. But I take everything Danielson and Verne say with a grain of salt.
Posted on 10/10/11 at 1:50 pm to The312
LSU RB's seem to almost always be underrated IMO.
Posted on 10/10/11 at 1:50 pm to The312
Ware would be better if he didn't have german blood in him.
Posted on 10/10/11 at 1:50 pm to spslayto
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I take everything Danielson and Verne say with a grain of salt and a margarita.
FIFY
Posted on 10/10/11 at 1:50 pm to spslayto
I'm glad he said it, and I'm sure that Les Miles and the rest of the offense will be glad on November 5th, also. The best RB on the #1 team in the nation was just giving a reason that he needs to prove himself. I like it.
Posted on 10/10/11 at 1:51 pm to spslayto
quote:Ware will get his carries on the 5th, as will Trent. Let the fellas work it out between themselves.
I heard that too
Posted on 10/10/11 at 1:52 pm to theunknownknight
I heard that too. I pray that Ware gets to see that 1000 times b/f the Bama game...
Posted on 10/10/11 at 1:52 pm to The312
I love that Danielson made this statement. Don't think for one second that Ware doesn't know about it. He ought to have it hanging in his locker.
Ware is physical specimen with exceptional talent. Let him take it to heart and prove GD wrong. Make him eat those words.
Ware is physical specimen with exceptional talent. Let him take it to heart and prove GD wrong. Make him eat those words.
Posted on 10/10/11 at 1:52 pm to The312
richarson is in his own class. Thus, everyone else is in a different class by default.
Posted on 10/10/11 at 1:52 pm to The312
Posted on 10/10/11 at 1:52 pm to The312
sorry, but if you go look at the numbers.. he's kind of right.
Posted on 10/10/11 at 1:52 pm to The312
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Spencer Ware not in the same class as Trent Richardson
The same pundits would have told you that Ridley wasn't in the same class of Ingram as well.
Both Ridley and Ingram play in spread style NFL teams with elite QBs and Ridley looks like a much better RB by far in their 1st year.
Posted on 10/10/11 at 1:53 pm to KC Tiger
quote:
I love that Danielson made this statement. Don't think for one second that Ware doesn't know about it. He ought to have it hanging in his locker. Ware is physical specimen with exceptional talent. Let him take it to heart and prove GD wrong. Make him eat those words.
if only cliches won football games
Posted on 10/10/11 at 1:53 pm to spslayto
This has been discussed ad nauesum, but I take the same offense as you. Richardson is better. But they are in the same class.
AND, if I got 3rd and 2, and HAVE to have a first down, and all my qb's arms are broke, so I can't throw it, and I gotta choice between 3 and 11, I'ma give the ball the 11.
They are in the same class.
AND, if I got 3rd and 2, and HAVE to have a first down, and all my qb's arms are broke, so I can't throw it, and I gotta choice between 3 and 11, I'ma give the ball the 11.
They are in the same class.
Posted on 10/10/11 at 1:53 pm to The312
Sorry, I agree with danielson. Ware is a great back, Richardson is proven with the stats, plays, and presence. If you have the same offense but change the running backs from ware to richardson, the defense changes with you but they are similar.
Posted on 10/10/11 at 1:54 pm to The312
Trent Richardson is more proven than Spencer Ware. That's a fact you're gonna have to deal with.
Posted on 10/10/11 at 1:54 pm to The312
Ware was punishing Florida defenders. Some of those runs were just brutal. The only advantage I would give Trent is he has had a couple years more experience.
Posted on 10/10/11 at 1:54 pm to LSUAlum2001
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Both Ridley and Ingram play in spread style NFL teams with elite QBs and Ridley looks like a much better RB by far in their 1st year.
are we just ignoring olines here?
i'm glad you formed an opinion based on ridleys 18 carries
This post was edited on 10/10/11 at 1:57 pm
Posted on 10/10/11 at 1:55 pm to The312
Verne and Gary are a 3-hour infomercial for Nick Saban and Bama. They continuosly spooge over Bama while hosting other games.I try to tune them out.
CBS=Continuously Balling Saban
Look, it's great for LSU to be on this network so many times. It's just rough to stomach these two jokers and their love affair with all things Bama. LSU will hopefully shut them up hard on 11/5.
CBS=Continuously Balling Saban
Look, it's great for LSU to be on this network so many times. It's just rough to stomach these two jokers and their love affair with all things Bama. LSU will hopefully shut them up hard on 11/5.
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