5 FSU Running Backs Competing In A Crowded Backfield
Andrew Carter's breakdown of where each of the 5 running back's stand after one-third of the way through spring practice.
"There’s Jermaine Thomas. He had a terrific second half the season last fall and finished with more than 800 yards rushing. There’s Ty Jones. He started three games early in the season and, at times, looked like FSU’s best back. There’s Chris Thompson. As a freshman, he averaged 5.2 yards per carry and shined in limited opportunity.
There’s Lonnie Pryor. Who, like Thompson, had some great moments as a freshman. There’s Tavares Pressley. Injuries and other issues have limited his chances early on, but FSU coach Jimbo Fisher has always loved his potential.
Yes, it’s a crowded backfield at Florida State, which has also welcomed a new running backs coach, Eddie Gran."
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"Whatever troubled Thomas during the first half of last season, whether it was mental or physical, disappeared during the second half of the season."
Didn’t Trickett start coaching the backs halfway through the season? Or am I wrong?
"FEAR is just the Opening ACT!!!" Coach Coley
Yes, it was physical.
And by physical, I mean the physical presence of Dexter Carter. Though some reports do have CTC’s manboobs playing an effect as well.
by basaltrock on Mar 23, 2010 3:32 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Any reference to CTC's "manboobs"
gets an automatic rec. Seriously though, those things would have to be a distraction to everyone on the team.
Pressley returning kicks?
I don’t think he’s that fast. We need a weapon back there, not just a solid citizen.
Bring back Peter Tom- a true Nole!
I believe Gran has said he's the fastest of the 5
Not sure how fast, but if he is the fastest, he’s got enough speed to return kicks.
2010 AD = 1 AB for FSU
Will trust Gran here
It ain’t like he’s new to STs
by Cigar City Nole on Mar 23, 2010 10:33 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
idk whats what about tavares
but i’ve heard hes the fastest of the rb’s and one of the fastest players in pads on the team
"theres two types of people in this world, those who CARRY a spear and those who FEAR the spear"-James Coley
and thats saying alot because chris thompson is electric
"theres two types of people in this world, those who CARRY a spear and those who FEAR the spear"-James Coley
Mr. Pressley
Is uber fast. Watch the BYU game, where he runs across the field, trying to make a block for Rod Owens. Dude is stupid fast.
i really hope he wins the starting job this year
i know its a long-shot, and perhaps being in teh rotation is more likely,
but it normally takes 2 years for a full acl tear to heal completely, and this august will be year 2
he has all the physical ability in the world, and seems like a good kid who will work hard
5 RBs with potential...and a sidenote at the end on Debrale Smiley
To me, its very reminiscent of the 90s when we had Dunn-Preston-Feester with big body Pooh Bear & then Crockett, then Minor-Ford-Chaney with McCray.
An embarrassment of riches right now. Great to see.
"I got a PBS mind in an MTV world"...Jimmy Buffett
by The Ryno and I Know on Mar 23, 2010 2:10 PM EDT reply actions
I really liked Rock Preston...Too bad he had one of the best backs ever at FSU in front of him, or
he coulda been BIG time.
Also, I don’t know that Debrale compares with Pooh Bear. I think Debrale is much more athletic and quick, and will touch the ball more than Pooh Bear did.
But hopefully he can move a pile like PBW did. Damn, man…dude was boulder.
by Randall W. Spetman on Mar 23, 2010 4:13 PM EDT up reply actions
Pooh Bear was huge
and fairly fast straight line for a big fullback. However he riled Bobby with his inattention to his blocking obligations. One of my favorite Bobby quotes came when he was asked why he chose not to start Pooh Bear for a game. Bobby said, “The meek shall inherit the bench.”
Unheralded recruits
Isn’t it nice to see how evaluation and coaching turn some of these guys into great players for the Noles.
As I recall reading
When Tavares Presley came to town, he was billed as a 220 back, running around a 4.4 forty. In an interview he indicated he was pretty sure he could bring his time into the 4.3s. So it is not unexpected the coaches refer to his speed. Of course with the injury it is easy to imagine he lost some quickness but staying healthy he could regain it all hopefully.
He is kind of an upright runner like Thomas and he took a real blast to the head last year which hurt him. I don’t think he has all his weight back either right now. But get this guy healthy, a 220 pounder running in the 4.3s would be an awesome sight at kick returner.
" Fisher’s approach to building a winner is lifted from Saban’s playbook. Right down to the terminology such as becoming more "process oriented" as opposed to "results oriented."
" Nick and I are friends," he said. "That guy is one of the best football coaches I’ve ever been around. God knows he’s brilliant. … A lot of the things he believes are a lot of things I believe. We’re very similar!
The process begins!
He's not even close to 220 anymore. Which is probably why he's our fastest back.
I expect him to play at no more than 210.
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Isn't he our biggest back outside of Smiley?
Dude just looks much more put together than the others.
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Smiley
I Cant wait to see Debrale in Action. We havent had a big back since Jones. I wanna see him run over a couple people.
I agree about Smiley.
If he is a compact conditioned 230 lb RB who runs 4.5 and change, then he is perfect for Jimbo’s running system as described in TN, where he must pick a hole, accelerate quickly and run straight through. There will be no arm tackles for the other team and at worst he arrives four yards down field at full speed and inertia and in ill humor.
I think with all these athletes at RB...
We should use a two back set on offense a lot.
Gran will play who he feels deserves to play.
Same with Fisher. We used Thompson, Pryor and Thomas quite a bit at the end of 2009. Gran has used multiple backs in the past (Williams and Brown) and Jimbo often used even more while at LSU.
I think we should see it also, but because the backs will force the coaches’ hands on it.
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"Wherever you are, Trick, you are wise, indeed."
There is no off topic thread so I thought I would drop a line here
Im here and doing good. Down south in Korea away from the DMZ. Don’t have e-net in the room but can read from work. Not to bad just trying to get use to it. This place is not normal. Anyhow will try to get back but might be some time to get into full swing. Best of luck.
PS faun why the change in the name.
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by Desman on Mar 24, 2010 4:39 AM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Howdy
I lived in South Korea for 2 years. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to ask.
I know a lot, I mean A LOT about the place.
The professional baseball league they have there has the hottest cheerleaders ever, and they are on a stage in the middle of the crowd. I also speak a little Korean and Chinese.
by LincolnHighNole on Mar 24, 2010 5:47 AM EDT up reply actions
Des, good to hear from you
Des, I changed the name because 1) everyone know who I am and 2) I was writing for the main page of the whole network.
by Bud Elliott on Mar 24, 2010 12:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Desman, glad you're safe and sound. Stay in touch whenever possible.
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Hi Des!
We do have an off-topic thread (well, ongoing discussion), it’s just in the fan posts. Guess we’ll get a new one soon.
Good to hear from you!
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I changed the name from Ongoing to Off-Topic, but I guess someone didn't like it and changed it back.
I think off-topic is a better name for it and it directs people to a thread where off topics can be discussed and therefore not tie up another thread, (like how to open a beer bottle without a opener). But that’s just my opinion I guess.
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