GAIII is the most productive back I have ever seen with such major flaws in his technique (this is probably based on the fact that he is 220 lbs and fast as heck). Maybe that's what the coaches like about him.
Some fast guys--like George--don't seem to understand that they are only faster than everyone else when they are going full speed. Despite the fleet feet of Mr. Robinson from Michigan, he was often captured and destroyed by a certain MLB who ran a conspicuous 4.7 40yd but knew where to be.
So my message to GAIII: Run, George! Run! A 220 lb. guy who hits a hole full speed is going to take some momentum forward.
I don't think George is fast outside of track. Whenever a ND player or recruit runs a poor 40-time, we always say '40 times don't matter', but it goes both ways. If you didn't know he was a blazer in track, you wouldn't see him and say 'wow that's a fast RB'.
His acceleration is really bad. He needs 10 yards, unimpeded to reach a good speed, and that will never happen unless you're playing Miami. Amir, Tarean, and Bryant all look faster than him. With the freshman emerging, it will be interesting how they use George. Maybe as a passing threat? Start him out in the backfield and motion him to get him against a LB? IDK. It's too late for him to move to defensive back (It's funny that people are finally coming around to this idea, because I pleaded for the staff to make George a safety before last year and I was nearly ran off of this site for it).
I really think he'd be a mismatch when motioned out. Let him run his straight line, and there's no LB on our schedule and barely and safeties that will stick with him.
