'13 FL RB Greg Bryant (R.I.P.)

[Domina Nostra]

Not the biggest, fastest, or strongest running back, Bryant is expected to be a super-charged Theo Riddick.

That is exactly how I see it.

If I were comparing the future backs to past backs, I would say:

- Bryant is a rich man's Theo Riddick (excellent hands, quick, fast, strong, and an iron will);
- Hood is a rich man's, senior-year Robert Hughes (more speed plus lack of confusion about his skill set- Hughes thought he was Jonas Gray his So. and Jr. years);
- Folston seems very similar to Armando Allen (compact, fast, quick, but does not avoid contact).

I am always confused about Bryant's body-type. Like Niklas or Braden Smith, if a kid is so completely ripped as a senior without any bad weight, does that mean he is more or less likely to get bigger? It wouldn't be shocking sot see folston outweigh him in the end.

 

[beryirish]

21. Greg Bryant (RB, Fr.) Of all the talented newcomers on our list, Bryant is the highest rated true freshman. That’s likely a product not just of his touted recruiting ranking or his college-ready physique, but also the realities of the running back depth chart.

Bryant is the Irish’s most highly sought after offensive recruit since Jimmy Clausen, giving you an idea of the expectations heaped on the freshman back. And at a position that’s as close to plug and play as can be, if the recruiting services are correct with their evaluations, Bryant could very quickly make himself a key part of the Irish’s ground game.

Not the biggest, fastest, or strongest running back, Bryant is expected to be a super-charged Theo Riddick. That’d make Irish fans plenty happy, with Bryant’s versatility making him the most utilized weapon in last season’s offensive attack. Still, freshmen haven’t walked onto campus and made a huge impact under Kelly, so keeping expectations in check might be important.

Aaron Lynch - Keivarae Russell - Freshman All-Americans

 

[woolybug25]

Aaron Lynch - Keivarae Russell - Freshman All-Americans

Tuitt, Sheldon Day, and even freaking Tommy Rees.

I think its fair to say that freshman have came in and made an impact in every year of Kelly's tenure.

 

[Domina Nostra]

Tuitt, Sheldon Day, and even freaking Tommy Rees.

I think its fair to say that freshman have came in and made an impact in every year of Kelly's tenure.

And those were at harder positions to make an impact. RB is universally considered the easiest and the SEC puts stud freshman on display every year.

 

[dublinirish]

That is exactly how I see it.

If I were comparing the future backs to past backs, I would say:

- Bryant is a rich man's Theo Riddick (excellent hands, quick, fast, strong, and an iron will);
- Hood is a rich man's, senior-year Robert Hughes (more speed plus lack of confusion about his skill set- Hughes thought he was Jonas Gray his So. and Jr. years);
- Folston seems very similar to Armando Allen (compact, fast, quick, but does not avoid contact).

I am always confused about Bryant's body-type. Like Niklas or Braden Smith, if a kid is so completely ripped as a senior without any bad weight, does that mean he is more or less likely to get bigger? It wouldn't be shocking sot see folston outweigh him in the end.

i am of this opinion, alford said it himself, lots of riddick in GB

 

[dublinirish]

Do people still think GB reminds them of Jonas Gray?? Totally different body types as the photo above shows.

Btw is the phrase "Super-charged Theo Riddick" copyrighted now???

 

[dublinirish]

GB described himself as an "inked up nerd" on twitter lol

 

[NDinL.A.]

Do people still think GB reminds them of Jonas Gray?? Totally different body types as the photo above shows.

Btw is the phrase "Super-charged Theo Riddick" copyrighted now???

He is sooooooo much bigger than Theo was his freshman year it's not even funny. To this day, even after Theo yoked up his senior year, Bryant is still bigger. Kid is on a different level when it comes to his level of yokeness lol.

 

[Domina Nostra]

He is sooooooo much bigger than Theo was his freshman year it's not even funny. To this day, even after Theo yoked up his senior year, Bryant is still bigger. Kid is on a different level when it comes to his level of yokeness lol.

Bryant is all muscle, but he still is just barely 200 lbs. Theo was not that far behind. I think the "super-charged" Theo Riddick comparisons are spot-on. The biggest difference seems to be that Bryant is not quite as interested in breaking ankles. He seems more interested in breaking ribs.

Jonas, though apparently unfocused for a few years, was much bigger and also faster in a straight line. What could have been...

 

[dublinirish]

People still transfixed by the 'Ceps lol

 

[NDinL.A.]

Bryant is all muscle, but he still is just barely 200 lbs. Theo was not that far behind. I think the "super-charged" Theo Riddick comparisons are spot-on. The biggest difference seems to be that Bryant is not quite as interested in breaking ankles. He seems more interested in breaking ribs.

Jonas, though apparently unfocused for a few years, was much bigger and also faster in a straight line. What could have been...

That's what I'm saying. As h.s. runners, I don't see the comparisons at all. Theo was far skinnier and was more shake and bake. If we're comparing h.s. runners, I don't see the Theo comparison in the same vein you don't see the Gray comparison.

 

[Domina Nostra]

That's what I'm saying. As h.s. runners, I don't see the comparisons at all. Theo was far skinnier and was more shake and bake. If we're comparing h.s. runners, I don't see the Theo comparison in the same vein you don't see the Gray comparison.

I hear you, and I totally agree that a big difference between their styles is that TR had some top-tier shake that you don't see yet with Bryant.

However, I don't know if you really see those moves in the h.s. film. I remember that I--like the players and coaching staff--was pretty suprised that Riddick could juke like he does. I think he ran a lot like Bryant in his film. While Bryant seems to break more tackles with his power, he is not looking for contact like Hood. Folston is all about speed (though he has pretty good size) and Jonas was trying to find a lane and get his legs pumping (off to the races).

The similarlity between TR and GB ultimately comes down to this. They are both:

- medium-size, but very solid
- not afraid of contact and hard to take down, but not power backs
- quicker than fast
- huge threats as a WR

Bryant is clearly stronger and probably a little faster, but Riddick was neither weak nor slow. As far as game planning, they both seem to be the same kind of weapon to me.

I am also with you that I think I doubt Bryant has Riddick's suddennes and will be more of a decisive cutter and stiff-armer.

 

[fightingirish26]

I thought I saw a lot of shake and bake in Bryant's film

 

[Domina Nostra]

I thought I saw a lot of shake and bake in Bryant's film

I just meant that I did not see the break-your-ankles stuff Riddick would do from time to time.

 

[Junkhead]

Aaron Lynch Freshman All-American

Too Soon.

 

[STLDomer]

“@jeffgreer: Folks in South Bend raving about freshman RB Greg Bryant. Impressed #NotreDame coaches and teammates this summer.”

 

[NDPhilly]

I'm honestly hoping he wins the Starting Job. Having a elite RB for 3-4 years would be freaken awesome.

 

[Ironman8]

I'm honestly hoping he wins the Starting Job. Having a elite RB for 3-4 years would be freaken awesome.

If he is starting from Day 1 he won't be here 4 years.

 

[irishroo]

Saw him on campus the other day. I know someone mentioned he's listed at ~200, but to me he looked to be every bit of 215 without an ounce of fat on him. He's certainly bigger and more cut right now than Cierre ever was during his time here. If he is actually only in the 200 pound range he carries that weight about as well as anybody i've ever seen.

 

[NDdomer2]

kid wants it too, pumped about this year! camp videos can't come soon enough

 

[Crazy Balki]

Saw him on campus the other day. I know someone mentioned he's listed at ~200, but to me he looked to be every bit of 215 without an ounce of fat on him. He's certainly bigger and more cut right now than Cierre ever was during his time here. If he is actually only in the 200 pound range he carries that weight about as well as anybody i've ever seen.

Makes sense. Cierre never really stood out to me. He had decent speed, decent cut, decent power and great vision. This kid seems to have good speed, great power, decent cut and good vision. He's also a bigger threat in the passing game that Cierre was.

 

[Old Man Mike]

MUST BLOCK BLITZ. {might be the only real question still unknown here}.

 

[BleedBlueGold]

MUST BLOCK BLITZ. {might be the only real question still unknown here}.

Yup. That and knowledge of playbook should be the only two things keeping him off the field.

 

[dublinirish]

i would rather see BK/CM create a small set of plays for GB at first and then look to expand his role.

 

[BleedBlueGold]

i would rather see BK/CM create a small set of plays for GB at first and then look to expand his role.

I'd prefer to see Amir, GA3, Greg, and Tarean on the field all at the same time.

 

[dublinirish]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Out here with these kids happy i showed up for thier first day of helmets! <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Lions&src=hash">#Lions</a> <a href="http://t.co/ILzgyGXqQ8">pic.twitter.com/ILzgyGXqQ8</a></p>— Greg Bryant #⃣1⃣ (@GB6for6) <a href="https://twitter.com/GB6for6/statuses/363084367817494528">August 1, 2013</a></blockquote>
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GOOD GUY GREG

 

[IrishLion]

MUST BLOCK BLITZ. {might be the only real question still unknown here}.

I know it's more than just a physical matter (does he know where to look for blitzers? Does he know when to stay/release?), but Greg held his own in the Army game in pass pro. I know you're talking about guys his age, not the highly experienced senior linebackers he would be looking to block this season, but he still impressed me. I think if he held his own against the likes of Jaylon Smith, he can pick up the physical tools to be useful in pass pro.

Knowledge of the playbook would be the only reason he doesn't extensively see the field this season (and I have plenty of faith in GAIII, Amir and BatteringCam).

 

[greyhammer90]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/GB6for6">@GB6for6</a> Good for you in doing that. Those kids will talk about you being there for a long time.</p>— Coach Tony Alford (@CoachTonyAlford) <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachTonyAlford/statuses/363266970495746048">August 2, 2013</a></blockquote>
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[dublinirish]

always think its neat how Alford get freshmen to do stuff for him lol. He has Mike Heurmann babysitting his kids and now GB out at their pop warner practices.

 

[Cackalacky]

always think its neat how Alford get freshmen to do stuff for him lol. He has Mike Heurmann babysitting his kids and now GB out at their pop warner practices.

character. building that solid foundation.