'13 FL RB Tarean Folston (Notre Dame Signed LOI)

[gkIrish]

TF is literally adjusting his body midair to position himself to make his cut after he lands on the ground on that play where he jumps over the O-Line. Incredible instinct and athleticism.

 

[Me2SouthBend]

WTF do we have to lose? I mean when's the last time ND took the field with 85 schollies anyway?

^^^^ This. Self inflicted probation.

 

[Me2SouthBend]

TF is literally adjusting his body midair to position himself to make his cut after he lands on the ground on that play where he jumps over the O-Line. Incredible instinct and athleticism.

He's 7' tall and shoots bolts of lightning out of his Arse! William Wallace asks Folston for advice.

 

[IrishLion]

So cool to see a RB, especially a freshman, go over and and dap up every single offensive lineman after a drive. That kind of stuff fires me up.

This. A happy o-line means a happy offense. You take care of them, they're gonna battle for you.

 

[Irish Insanity]

Love him thanking the o-line.

But man on that run where he jumped the o-line in the hole then cut it outside. He had a blocker pushing a defender that was parallel to him at best, and he had the peripheral vision and instinct to see and feel it, and cut in behind him, allowing the blocker to push the defender out of the play. He's special, but that is straight up unteachable. Most woulda still headed forward and the defender woulda got blocked into him and tackled him.

 

[Junkhead]

Folson reminds me of a slightly larger Lee Becton.

 

[Sherm Sticky]

Folson reminds me of a slightly larger Lee Becton.

Oh sh*t I didn't make that connection till you just said that. Completely agree 100%.

the younger kids will have no idea who that is lol.

 

[STLDomer]

Little brother committed to Pitt

 

[Sherm Sticky]

Little brother committed to Pitt

Revenge


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[Riddickulous]

Finished the season with 470 yards

 

[NDhoosier]

I thought he played well today, a couple runs were cut short due to slipping. I think he could have gotten a TD on that first drive if he did not slip. Oh well, I am optimistic about the future at RB.

 

[ulukinatme]

Cam and Folston better be the starting backs next season, no more RB Roulette.

 

[Riddickulous]

Bryant and Folston better be the starting backs next season, no more RB Roulette.

FIFY.

 

[ulukinatme]

FIFY.

Bryant hasn't proven anything yet, other than he can make Kuehnja tight in the pants area. He can be #3 back and earn it like Folston did.

 

[EuropeanDomer]

Not an elite RB but i think he is better than Armando Allen or Cierre Wood, for example. Maybe the best RB since Darius Walker.

 

[ulukinatme]

Not an elite RB but i think he is better than Armando Allen or Cierre Wood, for example. Maybe the best RB since Darius Walker.

I didn't think Armando was that great when he started. Folston still has a lot of room to grow, I think he could be very good when his time is done. I'm pleased with what he's done so far.

 

[CanadalovesND]

Finally found a highlight video of Tarean's freshman year.

So, for all you highlight vid junkies, enjoy..

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[Damion704]

Amazing talent. IF the O does not tear it up this yr, there is a f'n problem..

 

[irishff1014]

The only thing i wish he had was just a little bit more speed. He hits the hole as fast as any running back i can remember. His vision is unbelievable. He could juke a stripper off a pole. The dude is going to be very successful here.

 

[NDPhilly]

Forgot how much power he ran with.

Does anyone else remember Lax's post the day we offered Folston. Something like "Honestly looks like a smaller, slower Ryan Green" haha

 

[GATTACA!]

Finally found a highlight video of Tarean's freshman year.

So, for all you highlight vid junkies, enjoy..

<iframe width="420" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/ltSjIAWw7OQ" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

His jump cuts are nasty. TF and GB are going to be an incredible one two punch.

 

[Bluto]

This offense is going to destroy defenses.

 

[ulukinatme]

This offense is going to destroy defenses.

It better. We've got a new defensive coordinator, a new philosophy, and fresh faces in the front 7. It's unlikely the defense will be the strength of the team this year.

 

[Bluto]

It better. We've got a new defensive coordinator, a new philosophy, and fresh faces in the front 7. It's unlikely the defense will be the strength of the team this year.

The D wasn't exactly lights out last year. Way I see it ND is playing with basically the same version of the d that closed out last year and a waaaaay more explosive offense. Go Irish!

 

[BGIF]

It better. We've got a new defensive coordinator, a new philosophy, and fresh faces in the front 7. It's unlikely the defense will be the strength of the team this year.

The D wasn't exactly lights out last year. Way I see it ND is playing with basically the same version of the d that closed out last year and a waaaaay more explosive offense. Go Irish!

Contrary to your memories the Defense was pretty good last year despite the injuries that decimated what was supposed to be the Best DLine in the country. The DLine started out injured and played injured and shorthanded the entire season. The Defense also didn't have the support of a ball control offense nor a game changing plays by special teams. As I recall Starting Field Position relative to the Opponents Starting Field Position was a definite Disadvantage for ND last season.

Despite that the D were:

Passing D 15th out of 125, 198 ypg (#11 Alabama gave up 18 ypg less)
Scoring D 27th, 22.4 ppg. #10 Stanford gave up 3.4 ppg less)
Total D 31st (20 yds/game higher than #15 LSU)
Rushing D 71st. 168 ypg ( #14 USC was 46 ypg less BUT only by 0.23 ypa, 3.95 vs 4.18)

If you look at those numbers ND is pretty close to the lauded Defenses. Had Nix not gotten injured or if Tuitt not started the season injured ND's defense would have gotten rave reviews.

The weak point was the Rush but looking at our numbers vs USC's, ND's opponents rushed about 100 times more during the season than USC's because that's where the injuries made ND more vulnerable.

 

[Irish#1]

Contrary to your memories the Defense was pretty good last year despite the injuries that decimated what was supposed to be the Best DLine in the country. The DLine started out injured and played injured and shorthanded the entire season. The Defense also didn't have the support of a ball control offense nor a game changing plays by special teams. As I recall Starting Field Position relative to the Opponents Starting Field Position was a definite Disadvantage for ND last season.

Despite that the D were:

Passing D 15th out of 125, 198 ypg (#11 Alabama gave up 18 ypg less)
Scoring D 27th, 22.4 ppg. #10 Stanford gave up 3.4 ppg less)
Total D 31st (20 yds/game higher than #15 LSU)
Rushing D 71st. 168 ypg ( #14 USC was 46 ypg less BUT only by 0.23 ypa, 3.95 vs 4.18)

If you look at those numbers ND is pretty close to the lauded Defenses. Had Nix not gotten injured or if Tuitt not started the season injured ND's defense would have gotten rave reviews.

The weak point was the Rush but looking at our numbers vs USC's, ND's opponents rushed about 100 times more during the season than USC's because that's where the injuries made ND more vulnerable.

Agree.........Add to the injuries the fact that the offense struggled a lot, it meant the defense was forced to go back out on the field with little or no rest just adding to the problem. Very tough when you don't have the guys to rotate in and out.

 

[D-BOE34]

I never realized how much TF runs north and south. Between him and Cam, can't speak on GB yet, I am most excited about that. Obviously TF has some wiggle and can break off 15-20 yard runs with a little hole, but even if it is a tight squeeze, he should almost always gain something. That's what made Cam the solid contributor he is, north and south running.

 

[Old Man Mike]

Running back is about the last thing we need worry about: our three-headed monster will be great. This is all down to how good Golson is. Offensively, barring key injury somewhere, that is the only significant "mystery" on O with this bunch.

I'm hoping for Everett's "Tyron Taylor" [senior year] imitation. I'd even take a TT junior year one.

 

[greyhammer90]

Love how he never goes down at first contact in the box. Knew he had a good season but honestly didn't realize he was that impressive for a freshman.

It's interesting that Kelly seems to want to talk about Bryant's physicality because it seems like the best package to accentuate Folston would be a true burner. Instead of a change in style and speed leading to the big play, I would guess that means that Kelly is looking to just beat up defensive fronts with a steady dose of our huge O-line, plus "no regard for his own life" Cam, and two physically gifted bruisers. I'd be willing to bet we start seeing lots of 12 yard gains through arm tackles in the 4th quarter this year.

 

[irishff1014]

Love how he never goes down at first contact in the box. Knew he had a good season but honestly didn't realize he was that impressive for a freshman.

It's interesting that Kelly seems to want to talk about Bryant's physicality because it seems like the best package to accentuate Folston would be a true burner. Instead of a change in style and speed leading to the big play, I would guess that means that Kelly is looking to just beat up defensive fronts with a steady dose of our huge O-line, plus "no regard for his own life" Cam, and two physically gifted bruisers. I'd be willing to bet we start seeing lots of 12 yard gains through arm tackles in the 4th quarter this year.

I will be extremely happy with this.