'14 NC RB Elijah Hood (UNC Verbal)

[Big23Head]

There has to be some totally rad engineering/physics guy (I'm lookin at you new grad Slacky Lacky) that would love to work up the inertia, force at MOI, and momentum on a 220# Hood running his 4.48. Gotta be huge.

He'd hit someone with 1315 lbs of force. Top speed just over 18MPH

 

[woolybug25]

He'd hit someone with 1315 lbs of force. Top speed just over 18MPH

Thanks and reps!

That really helps visualize taking a hit from a kid like this. Imagine... getting blidsided by a bag weighing 220 pounds moving at 18mph.

Holy hell that would hurt.

 

[Booslum31]

Thanks and reps!

That really helps visualize taking a hit from a kid like this. Imagine... getting blidsided by a bag weighing 220 pounds moving at 18mph.

Holy hell that would hurt.

Some additional anecdotal proof comes from the defenders on his film...he runs over many backs and some of those d-backs wanted nothing to do with tackling him. Can't wait!

 

[GoldenToTheGrave]

I seem to remember there being some posters knocking his speed. Big Boy can move.

I stand corrected. Anybody who looks at this kid and doesn't see Eddie Lacy needs to get their eyes checked.

 

[peoriairish]

He'd hit someone with 1315 lbs of force. Top speed just over 18MPH

Ah hell ya! I knew it was gunna be awesome!!! Thanks man! Repped!

Also tweeting that info to Hood.

 

[koonja]

Just think, Theo was a senior at 206 LBS and ran a 4.66.

 

[TheChosen1]

Irish Sports Daily‏@ISDUpdate

#NotreDame RB commit Elijah Hood cramping and passes on 40s in SPARQ Natl Championship.

 

[peoriairish]

He was pretty solidly in 9th. No real reason to run.

 

[Irish#1]

He'd hit someone with 1315 lbs of force. Top speed just over 18MPH

That might call for some BenGay.

 

[Me2SouthBend]

Watched the tape again. Reminds me of Hershel Walker. Ultra strong lower body, lowers pads, runs over tacklers and was number 34, no? I like (to borrow a phrase from a poster currently on "vacation").

 

[Bogtrotter07]

Watched the tape again. Reminds me of Hershel Walker. Ultra strong lower body, lowers pads, runs over tacklers and was number 34, no? I like (to borrow a phrase from a poster currently on "vacation").

Long live the Rack.

Correct me if I am wrong, but wasn't it last year that the 40 times from the Opening were coming back so much slower than everyone expected? And there was some excuse about conditions? Are "conditions" the same? If not what is different or has been done about it?

I am trying to find out how impressive this time was.

 

[woolybug25]

Long live the Rack.

Correct me if I am wrong, but wasn't it last year that the 40 times from the Opening were coming back so much slower than everyone expected? And there was some excuse about conditions? Are "conditions" the same? If not what is different or has been done about it?

I am trying to find out how impressive this time was.

Why is Rack on vacay?

 

[Bogtrotter07]

Why is Rack on vacay?

Self-imposed per Clash.

 

[50milesSE ND]

Wow we have plenty of lightning in the backfield for 2013, but 2014 is bringing the THUNDER!

 

[woolybug25]

Self-imposed per Clash.

Good for him. Stepping away and remembering what it's like to simply not reply to everything you disagree with is good for the soul. Made me a better poster. I know a few other people on here that could benefit from it. I hope to see our friend Rack again soon though.

 

[ThePiombino]

Wow we have plenty of lightning in the backfield for 2013, but 2014 is bringing the THUNDER!

I think Greg Bryant qualifies as thunder as well.

 

[50milesSE ND]

I think Greg Bryant qualifies as thunder as well.

Yes you are correct. I just got excited watching Hoods highlights for the first time. He looks like Lacy a little as another poster said very powerful runner. Would love to have power runners like Bettis again.

 

[BeauBenken]

Comparisons to Lacy are justified, but honestly, Hood looks to be better at this point in his career than Lacy was. Hood runs behind his pads better and makes better cuts.

 

[arrowryan]

I think Greg Bryant qualifies as thunder as well.

I would say he is both

 

[ThePiombino]

Yes you are correct. I just got excited watching Hoods highlights for the first time. He looks like Lacy a little as another poster said very powerful runner. Would love to have power runners like Bettis again.

Amen!

 

[Domina Nostra]

I would say he is both

It's interesting that Folston is basically listed as 1 inch shorter and 2 lbs lighter than Bryant, but he is not seen as a power back as well. People all put on weight differently.

IMO, Hood is thunder, Carlisle is lightning.

 

[OCIrish]

Good for him. Stepping away and remembering what it's like to simply not reply to everything you disagree with is good for the soul. Made me a better poster. I know a few other people on here that could benefit from it. I hope to see our friend Rack again soon though.

Wooly, I couldn't agree with you more!!!! I got banned for shooting my mouth off, and rightfully so, and still took at least 6 months off after my ban, and I find myself a better poster. Nothing on this board is meant to be personal when first posted......some posters make it that way. Sometimes the way we get involved in trying to understand what each 17-18 year old is thinking is way beyond me. Relax, enjoy the ride that is recruiting, and wait for the upcoming season!!!!

 

[Me2SouthBend]

From ITI

Hood dazzles during testing at The Opening | Inside the Irish

 

[LoveThee]

<iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/69596456" width="500" height="281" frameborder="0" webkitAllowFullScreen mozallowfullscreen allowFullScreen></iframe> <p><a href="http://vimeo.com/69596456">Elijah Hood @ The Opening 2013</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/user8017719">Michael Frank</a> on <a href="https://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</p>

He sounds like a great guy

 

[Domina Nostra]

Some guys are just made for football.

As far the face of the ND program...

Quinn passed the torch to Clausen.
Manti took over the reigns eventually (not sure if Floyd ever really did).
This year Irish Choclate appears to be the man.
My guess is that Jaylon Smith will be next, but I am also starting to get the strong feeling that Hood will take that mantle eventually.

 

[ulukinatme]

Some guys are just made for football.

As far the face of the ND program...

Quinn passed the torch to Clausen.
Manti took over the reigns eventually (not sure if Floyd ever really did).
This year Irish Choclate appears to be the man.
My guess is that Jaylon Smith will be next, but I am also starting to get the strong feeling that Hood will take that mantle eventually.

Hood has really proven himself a leader already imo, he certainly shows the signs that he could be a torch carrier. Love the way he's been on recruits and helping get them interested in the Irish. He's been a huge piece for this class.

 

[Irish Houstonian]

I don't know about "the face" of the program, but I'd probably throw Elmer in the group of potential future leaders w/ Hood and Jaylon.

 

[NDdomer2]

Ziare

 

[Domina Nostra]

I don't know about "the face" of the program, but I'd probably throw Elmer in the group of potential future leaders w/ Hood and Jaylon.

There are a lot of leaders coming up, but to really be the "face" of the program you have to be (1) a stud, (2) visible, and (3) naturally charismatic. It's the difference between Tuitt and Nix.

I think ND's ground game is going to become Tier 1 again over the next few years, and Hood will become a really big deal... feel free to disagree!

 

[Old Man Mike]

In 2015, Bryant, Folston, and Hood will all be in that backfield.

Rather brain-reeling, but how does Kelly get them the ball? {Sure, somebody may not work out, but with these three guys the odds that any of them are flops seems VERY small.}