Recruiting RB woes. Fact or Fiction!!!!

[MadMasher]

Where are we with 2012 RB prospects. I am a bit concrened with the interest thus far. Would like to hear your opinions and insight.

 

[JadeBrecks]

I am feeling a bit concerned about it a bit. I wish I heard a bit more buzz.

 

[IrishInFl]

DON'T WORRY! WE'RE STILL EARLY IN THE RECRUITING SEASON!

 

[IrishLax]

I made a big long winded post about this earlier but will try to make this one shorter.

If you count GAIII as a RB (which is what he played in high school primarily) we have 4 RBs on scholarship for 2012, so there isn't as much need for panic as some think. RB is also the least important position in the offense (in my opinion, some might argue WR, but I digress). We are in OK shape with a lot of recruits... and no matter what we will leave this recruiting cycle with 2/3 guys who can play RB. Even if they aren't "elite recruits" they will still have plenty of upside.

As such, sit tight and enjoy the ride. Just guessing here but I have a weird gut feeling that we get Byron Marshall (as long as he is academically eligible) and then at least one more. We'll be fine.

 

[AlbuquerqueIrishFan]

Brian Kimbrow looks promising.

 

[BleedBlue&Gold]

i must admit i waste alot of time on this, i'm going to trust kelly and company until they give me a reason not to.

 

[Whiskeyjack]

Agree with Lax. RB is arguably the least important position in Kelly's offense, and our depth isn't as dire as advertized.

We'll get at least one of our top targets. We may also end up with two more blue chip DBs, in which case Darby could easily become a hybrid RB/ slot guy.

Have faith.

 

[Who'saWildManNow]

Agree with Lax. RB is arguably the least important position in Kelly's offense, and our depth isn't as dire as advertized.

We'll get at least one of our top targets. We may also end up with two more blue chip DBs, in which case Darby could easily become a hybrid RB/ slot guy.

Have faith.

I personally believe Cam McDaniel is going to be awesome. He played against tough Texas competition and has a work ethic not to be reckoned with. But, I'm not gonna lie, I can't even fathom the excitement that Darby would bring to the offense.. assuming of course his speed is consistent with solid route running/hole hitting and good hands.

 

[rikkitikki08]

If we dont land a legit back this season we indeed need to land more than one next recruiting season. I do agree witht the above comments, that runningback doesnt need to be stud after stud. We just need work horses

 

[Irish Insanity]

With the way we closed out last year, I refuse to panic until after the class has signed. Our recruiters are BEAST.

 

[aubeirish]

What month are we in? June? No panic needed.

 

[ACamp1900]

If we have someone, anyone really, Cam, Jonas, whoever else, step up into a serviceable role as backup, we will be fine... if we don't get any production there, we are in trouble, THIS year... beyond that I'll trust the staff to get who they need where they need them, be it recruiting or otherwise.

 

[alohagoirish]

William mahone visiting in june, we have a very good shot with him--we are also aggressively pursuing jaylon walton, the mephis RB. Best to relax here, it will look better in october.

 

[woolybug25]

First. Change your handle. An email is not a good name. I suggest Goatfacedbillygoat or maybe Sean Austin. Either works.

Second. I echo what LAX said, but I still think we land a very good back this class.

Third. I am going to rep all of your posts until you have enough vbucks to buy me a vbeer in exchange for this knowledge I am bestowing upon you... you're welcome.

 

[NDPhilly]

I think that we'll get Byron Marshall and Dami Ayoola which I would be perfectly fine with

 

[aubeirish]

Byron Marshall is very elite. It would be great.

 

[Old Man Mike]

In this offense between the twenties the running game [by the RB; the QB running game is not as germane here in this topic], comes as a "surprise" mainly to the defense, and you want a quick and quick-deciding RB who ends up with a big ypc average. Some HS RBs don't realize how big a show-off star they can be in that system.

In the old days of the Detroit Lion "Silver Stretch" [admittedly not the same as the Kelly spread, but similar in intent as far as using the RB], Barry Sanders put up Hall-of-Fame numbers and awed everyone, despite the fact that the Lions still passed to run, rather than ran to pass.

Part of the point of this post is to say that Kelly's offense will work with "good" backs, but if there is a "great" one back there, that back will have plenty of opportunity to be an All-American. I believe that Kelly will get this point over to some top RBs eventually and we'll find ourselves with a big-time player.

 

[MadMasher]

1st let me say awesome insight. Just what I was looking for keep it coming. I guess sometimes I live in the past and keep hoping we get a set of backs that can ground and pound like we used to with bettis and the boys. Nothing encourages my inner manhood more then a Bettis type back blowing through a michigan 7 man front. Theres a grunt in there somewhere. Man I miss that. Guess I need to get used to the new look Irish. Completely agree that this coaching staff has what it takes when it comes to recruiting. I have been totally impressed thus far. And finally I would like to address Wooley. I just spent the last 15 minutes cleaning pepsi off my computer monitor because of you. Thanks for the humor. Does anyone know where I can get a good deal on a new monitor????

 

[ACamp1900]

cool... lol... but he's right, I'd change your user to something other than your email...

 

[woolybug25]

And finally I would like to address Wooley. I just spent the last 15 minutes cleaning pepsi off my computer monitor because of you. Thanks for the humor. Does anyone know where I can get a good deal on a new monitor????

I only repped you once, how in hades do you have a million vbucks already?! I want in on this.

Beer me....



ahh... MadMasher... much better. It's not Sean Astin... but it'll do.

 

[ThePiombino]

RB recruitment will become much less of an issue once the season starts and ND starts winning games and getting production out of Wood. If/when that happens, you will see elite RB glances (that ND is getting now) turn into serious looks. Recruiting can't even be taken seriously until the season starts...

 

[RyCo1983]

1st let me say awesome insight. Just what I was looking for keep it coming. I guess sometimes I live in the past and keep hoping we get a set of backs that can ground and pound like we used to with bettis and the boys. Nothing encourages my inner manhood more then a Bettis type back blowing through a michigan 7 man front. Theres a grunt in there somewhere. Man I miss that. Guess I need to get used to the new look Irish. Completely agree that this coaching staff has what it takes when it comes to recruiting. I have been totally impressed thus far. And finally I would like to address Wooley. I just spent the last 15 minutes cleaning pepsi off my computer monitor because of you. Thanks for the humor. Does anyone know where I can get a good deal on a new monitor????

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No worries about RB recruiting. Too much time is left before NSD to get crazy. Our Lady is sitting in a great place right now.

 

[BeauBenken]

I only repped you once, how in hades do you have a million vbucks already?! I want in on this.

FOR REAL! What in the world?!

 

[RyCo1983]

FOR REAL! What in the world?!

Pryor prolly showed him the ropes of signing memorabilia.

 

[johnnykillz]

I only repped you once, how in hades do you have a million vbucks already?! I want in on this.

vBucks and reps have nothing to do with one another, at all.

One earns vBucks either by posts (more for solid topics created and read) or by donations.

Reps come by way of agreement.

 

[woolybug25]

vBucks and reps have nothing to do with one another, at all.

One earns vBucks either by posts (more for solid topics created and read) or by donations.

Reps come by way of agreement.

He had zero dollars after his post. I gave him reps, and he had 800ish. He did not post anything between.

Explain?

I'm waiting.

Do it...

 

[MadMasher]

hatin on my bankroll!!!!

hatin on my bankroll!!!!

To start let me give a shout out to The FLYING Alamo. Thanks for the links. Your freakion hilarious. As far as the cash flow pouring from my bank. That so happens to be a generous donation from an annonymous donor. (Ala Terrele Pryor and Reggie bush). I sent someone a message regarding changing my profile name,Thanks to Woolybug. He gave me a link and threw me some cash. I am pretty sure he felt sorry for me. Thats where the cash came from. Now all I have to do is figure out is how to spend it. I m a newby it will take time....

 

[Whiskeyjack]

To start let me give a shout out to The FLYING Alamo. Thanks for the links. Your freakion hilarious. As far as the cash flow pouring from my bank. That so happens to be a generous donation from an annonymous donor. (Ala Terrele Pryor and Reggie bush). I sent someone a message regarding changing my profile name,Thanks to Woolybug. He gave me a link and threw me some cash. I am pretty sure he felt sorry for me. Thats where the cash came from. Now all I have to do is figure out is how to spend it. I m a newby it will take time....

It only takes one PM to get $1m vBucks?

Here I've been busting my *** on this board for months and I've only got $7k. /fail

 

[IrishLax]

It only takes one PM to get $1m vBucks?

Here I've been busting my *** on this board for months and I've only got $7k. /fail

Put it in the bank! The interest is ridiculous. Wish real life worked this way.

 

[Whiskeyjack]

Put it in the bank! The interest is ridiculous. Wish real life worked this way.

This board needs to come with an instruction manual. I still need to learn how to give gifts and make bets.

Thanks.