The Bobcat Nation

technoCat wrote: ↑

Thu Aug 29, 2024 9:05 am

Need to find snaps for White, Elliott and Johnson at some point too!

Camo_Cat wrote: ↑

Thu Aug 29, 2024 9:13 am

I was listening to Colter on the KSKY radio program this morning. He said that Adam Jones was clocked at 22mph on that touchdown run. I think he mentioned there's only a handful of guys in all of college football that run any faster. He also talked about how Jones played the kind of sports in high school (baseball & hockey) that would make college recruiters overlook his speed on the football field.

mslacatfan wrote: ↑

Thu Aug 29, 2024 9:53 am

Julius Davis might be the most “all around” back out of the group…. But yeh, it’s gonna be hard to take snaps away from Adam or scottre…. Definitely a good problem to have!

We have had some impressive RB rooms over the years…. But this group is just ridiculous.

Also- just being realistic, but there will always be injuries…. Elliott is already banged up, and there will probably be others throughout the season. It’s good to have solid depth at this position.

BornBobcat2000 wrote: ↑

Thu Aug 29, 2024 9:02 am

I know this has already been discussed a little bit, but I was super impressed with Adam Jones and Scottre on Saturday. Scottre has an incredible burst that is really difficult for defenses, particularly on the read option plays when they have to hesitate for a second to make sure Tommy doesn’t pull it. Jones obviously has breakaway speed to bust some long ones, but his instincts looked incredible reading the defense, and also in the pass game. That play on the last drive where he took out the LB and then got up to get open was an incredible instinctual play.

So… how does this work when Davis comes back? We know how hard he runs and he is great at getting the tough yards, but I think Jones and Scottre have more burst and big play ability. Do we find a way to use all 3? Maybe, but typically in big games you end up riding the hot hand, so the question is, who do you guys think should be RB1?

mslacatfan wrote: ↑

Thu Aug 29, 2024 9:53 am

Julius Davis might be the most “all around” back out of the group…. But yeh, it’s gonna be hard to take snaps away from Adam or scottre…. Definitely a good problem to have!

We have had some impressive RB rooms over the years…. But this group is just ridiculous.

Also- just being realistic, but there will always be injuries…. Elliott is already banged up, and there will probably be others throughout the season. It’s good to have solid depth at this position.

BornBobcat2000 wrote: ↑

Thu Aug 29, 2024 9:02 am

I know this has already been discussed a little bit, but I was super impressed with Adam Jones and Scottre on Saturday. Scottre has an incredible burst that is really difficult for defenses, particularly on the read option plays when they have to hesitate for a second to make sure Tommy doesn’t pull it. Jones obviously has breakaway speed to bust some long ones, but his instincts looked incredible reading the defense, and also in the pass game. That play on the last drive where he took out the LB and then got up to get open was an incredible instinctual play.

So… how does this work when Davis comes back? We know how hard he runs and he is great at getting the tough yards, but I think Jones and Scottre have more burst and big play ability. Do we find a way to use all 3? Maybe, but typically in big games you end up riding the hot hand, so the question is, who do you guys think should be RB1?

VimSince03 wrote: ↑

Thu Aug 29, 2024 10:22 am

BornBobcat2000 wrote: ↑

Thu Aug 29, 2024 9:02 am

I know this has already been discussed a little bit, but I was super impressed with Adam Jones and Scottre on Saturday. Scottre has an incredible burst that is really difficult for defenses, particularly on the read option plays when they have to hesitate for a second to make sure Tommy doesn’t pull it. Jones obviously has breakaway speed to bust some long ones, but his instincts looked incredible reading the defense, and also in the pass game. That play on the last drive where he took out the LB and then got up to get open was an incredible instinctual play.

So… how does this work when Davis comes back? We know how hard he runs and he is great at getting the tough yards, but I think Jones and Scottre have more burst and big play ability. Do we find a way to use all 3? Maybe, but typically in big games you end up riding the hot hand, so the question is, who do you guys think should be RB1?

I would actually say the weak points for the running game is we don't have a great short yardage back. Despite Scottre's build, he struggles (for whatever reason) in short down and distance situations. Adam runs hard but again its just not his strong suit. However, Julius Davis is a bull in a china closet when he runs so I think that's the immediate upgrade.

AFCAT wrote: ↑

Thu Aug 29, 2024 10:27 am

VimSince03 wrote: ↑

Thu Aug 29, 2024 10:22 am

BornBobcat2000 wrote: ↑

Thu Aug 29, 2024 9:02 am

I know this has already been discussed a little bit, but I was super impressed with Adam Jones and Scottre on Saturday. Scottre has an incredible burst that is really difficult for defenses, particularly on the read option plays when they have to hesitate for a second to make sure Tommy doesn’t pull it. Jones obviously has breakaway speed to bust some long ones, but his instincts looked incredible reading the defense, and also in the pass game. That play on the last drive where he took out the LB and then got up to get open was an incredible instinctual play.

So… how does this work when Davis comes back? We know how hard he runs and he is great at getting the tough yards, but I think Jones and Scottre have more burst and big play ability. Do we find a way to use all 3? Maybe, but typically in big games you end up riding the hot hand, so the question is, who do you guys think should be RB1?

I would actually say the weak points for the running game is we don't have a great short yardage back. Despite Scottre's build, he struggles (for whatever reason) in short down and distance situations. Adam runs hard but again its just not his strong suit. However, Julius Davis is a bull in a china closet when he runs so I think that's the immediate upgrade.

Scottre did a pretty good job on 1st and 4 the other day. I do want Julius back though.

AFCAT wrote: ↑

Thu Aug 29, 2024 9:32 am

Camo_Cat wrote: ↑

Thu Aug 29, 2024 9:13 am

I was listening to Colter on the KSKY radio program this morning. He said that Adam Jones was clocked at 22mph on that touchdown run. I think he mentioned there's only a handful of guys in all of college football that run any faster. He also talked about how Jones played the kind of sports in high school (baseball & hockey) that would make college recruiters overlook his speed on the football field.

Jones peaked at a little over 22MPH on the run. There is a video of his speed throughout the run on one of these threads.

I'm not sure we'll see Johnson a whole lot but don't forget about Coon. Coon did a dang good job during Spring ball. I'd like to see a big lead in the game so we can see some of these back-ups play.

MSU01 wrote: ↑

Thu Aug 29, 2024 9:47 am

The phrase "embarrassment of riches" comes to mind. Hopefully injuries don't play a role in determining who gets the most touches like they have the last two seasons. I wonder if the coaches could experiment at some point with formations having two RBs on the field at the same time like they did with the "Big Cat/Little Cat" formations with Mellott and Chambers on the field together.

VimSince03 wrote: ↑

Thu Aug 29, 2024 10:29 am

AFCAT wrote: ↑

Thu Aug 29, 2024 10:27 am

VimSince03 wrote: ↑

Thu Aug 29, 2024 10:22 am

BornBobcat2000 wrote: ↑

Thu Aug 29, 2024 9:02 am

I know this has already been discussed a little bit, but I was super impressed with Adam Jones and Scottre on Saturday. Scottre has an incredible burst that is really difficult for defenses, particularly on the read option plays when they have to hesitate for a second to make sure Tommy doesn’t pull it. Jones obviously has breakaway speed to bust some long ones, but his instincts looked incredible reading the defense, and also in the pass game. That play on the last drive where he took out the LB and then got up to get open was an incredible instinctual play.

So… how does this work when Davis comes back? We know how hard he runs and he is great at getting the tough yards, but I think Jones and Scottre have more burst and big play ability. Do we find a way to use all 3? Maybe, but typically in big games you end up riding the hot hand, so the question is, who do you guys think should be RB1?

I would actually say the weak points for the running game is we don't have a great short yardage back. Despite Scottre's build, he struggles (for whatever reason) in short down and distance situations. Adam runs hard but again its just not his strong suit. However, Julius Davis is a bull in a china closet when he runs so I think that's the immediate upgrade.

Scottre did a pretty good job on 1st and 4 the other day. I do want Julius back though.

Haha I knew someone was going to say that but think about the 4th down stuff and also moments last year like the situation in the NDSU game. You know how Ifanse used to always get 3 yards no matter what? I think Julius (or surprisingly Elijah Elliot) are the only two backs I've seen that have a knack for churning extra yards at a high rate. Not saying Adam and Scottre don't do that because they definitely got plenty of YAC on Saturday. Just an observation for discussion.

catatac wrote: ↑

Thu Aug 29, 2024 10:14 am

BornBobcat2000 wrote: ↑

Thu Aug 29, 2024 9:02 am

I know this has already been discussed a little bit, but I was super impressed with Adam Jones and Scottre on Saturday. Scottre has an incredible burst that is really difficult for defenses, particularly on the read option plays when they have to hesitate for a second to make sure Tommy doesn’t pull it. Jones obviously has breakaway speed to bust some long ones, but his instincts looked incredible reading the defense, and also in the pass game. That play on the last drive where he took out the LB and then got up to get open was an incredible instinctual play.

So… how does this work when Davis comes back? We know how hard he runs and he is great at getting the tough yards, but I think Jones and Scottre have more burst and big play ability. Do we find a way to use all 3? Maybe, but typically in big games you end up riding the hot hand, so the question is, who do you guys think should be RB1?

Agree with all of that except the big play ability part. Yes Scottre and Adam have Burst and big play ability, but I'd say Julius when healthy has just as much. Remember the hurdles? He is a legit stud. I really is crazy how stacked that RB room is.