Thoughts On RB

[Snaggletiger]

I haven't seen much discussion on potential RB recruits.  With the departure of Barber, it seems to me that we need to target at least one more for this class.  The only one classified as a RB in this class is Malik Miller, but it seems he stayed banged up his senior year.  Right now, we've got Jovon as pretty much the obvious starter.  After that, it's The Rock and Carry-on.  I don't see either of those as big or durable enough to be an every down back if JR goes down. 

Any of you recruiting geeks know of anymore RB's on Auburn's radar?

[dallaswareagle]

I haven't seen much discussion on potential RB recruits.  With the departure of Barber, it seems to me that we need to target at least one more for this class.  The only one classified as a RB in this class is Malik Miller, but it seems he stayed banged up his senior year.  Right now, we've got Jovon as pretty much the obvious starter.  After that, it's The Rock and Carry-on.  I don't see either of those as big or durable enough to be an every down back if JR goes down. 

Any of you recruiting geeks know of anymore RB's on Auburn's radar?

I don't see any? But from this high up it is hard to see anything anyways.

[WiregrassTiger]

My thoughts are that we will likely go no back and spread the field and let Jeremy Johnson's arm go to work.

[Buzz Killington]

My thoughts are that we will likely go no back and spread the field and let Jeremy Johnson's arm go to work.

CHAMPIONSHIP!!!!!!1

[dallaswareagle]

My thoughts are that we will likely go no back and spread the field and let Jeremy Johnson's arm go to work.

CHAMPIONSHIP!!!!!!1

Only one team we play can claim it.

[The Six]

My thoughts are that we will likely go no back and spread the field and let Jeremy Johnson's arm go to work.

Revolutionizing the bubble screen and quick screen game mixed with the 50 yard all go routes is gonna present an interesting challenge to opposing defenses.

[Snaggletiger]

Good insight, guys.

[auburn2eugene]

The only one classified as a RB in this class is Malik Miller, but it seems he stayed banged up his senior year.

Any of you recruiting geeks know of anymore RB's on Auburn's radar?

I'm pretty sure he (Miller)  projects as a H-Back.  I think Barber leaving took them by surprise. We have suddenly gone from not enough carries to go around to being 1 or 2 injuries from a REAL problem at RB.  Let's all hope JR  stays healthy next season.

[Snaggletiger]

I'm pretty sure he (Miller)  projects as a H-Back.  I think Barber leaving took them by surprise. We have suddenly gone from not enough carries to go around to being 1 or 2 injuries from a REAL problem at RB.  Let's all hope JR  stays healthy next season.

You don't post often...but when you do....

Seriously, they need to focus on getting a couple of RB's in this class.

[The Prowler]

RB:
Jovon Robinson SR. 6' 230lbs.
Roc Thomas JR. 5'10" 205lbs.
Kerryon Johnson SO. 6' 200lbs.
Malik Miller FR. 5'11" 215lbs.

HB:
Chandler Cox SO. 6'1" 235lbs.
Kamyrn Pettway Rs SO. 6' 240lbs.

[GH2001]

RB:
Jovon Robinson SR. 6' 230lbs.
Roc Thomas JR. 5'10" 205lbs.
Kerryon Johnson SO. 6' 200lbs.
Malik Miller FR. 5'11" 215lbs.

HB:
Chandler Cox SO. 6'1" 235lbs.
Kamyrn Pettway Rs SO. 6' 240lbs.

4-5 deep with blue chip recruits. Sound the panic alarm.

[Buzz Killington]

HB:
Chandler Cox SO. 6'1" 235lbs.
Kamyrn Pettway Rs SO. 6' 240lbs.

This was as much of the reason the offense never quite clicked as anything else imnsho.  Two True Freshmen trying to lead block.

[jmar]

This was as much of the reason the offense never quite clicked as anything else imnsho.  Two True Freshmen trying to lead block.

Pettway will catch on at the next level. Good hands too. Can't improve if he only sees a few snaps per game. The RBs are good but no marquee breakaway type that turns heads or opposing Ds have to uberscheme to stop.

[Snaggletiger]

4-5 deep with blue chip recruits. Sound the panic alarm.

If JR goes down, the alarm goes off.  And he was injured part of last year.  Roc has apparently been 3rd string for a reason.  No way Carry-on is built to be the featured back in this offense.  Aaaannnd a 3 star true freshman. 

[WiregrassTiger]

Big deal. At least we roll 5 deep at QB.

Would like to see us get the break away guy that jmar spoke of but another Barber to replace Barber would be nice too. I don't think there should be any panic. I've seen less depth at RB and I have confidence we'll have another 1k rusher.

How many times have we seen the starter change? We assume JR is the man and I think he should be. But, I feel like Carry On and Roc will get their fair share too, even barring a Robinson injury.

[jmar]

If JR goes down, the alarm goes off.  And he was injured part of last year.  Roc has apparently been 3rd string for a reason.  No way Carry-on is built to be the featured back in this offense.  Aaaannnd a 3 star true freshman.

Meanwhile UGA get's three feature backs from instate every year-durability not their skrongsuit but we could build a nice sitting porch for Granny if need be for some extra incentive.

[Buzz Killington]

If only there was something we could do to keep Robinson from getting injured...I wonder if Scott Cochran could help?

[jmar]

Big deal. At least we roll 5 deep at QB.

Would like to see us get the break away guy that jmar spoke of but another Barber to replace Barber would be nice too. I don't think there should be any panic. I've seen less depth at RB and I have confidence we'll have another 1k rusher.

How many times have we seen the starter change? We assume JR is the man and I think he should be. But, I feel like Carry On and Roc will get their fair share too, even barring a Robinson injury.

We talking a bruiser that can take it to da house WT...not a third down specialist. We all like Barber.

[djsimp]

If only there was something we could do to keep Robinson from getting injured...I wonder if Scott Cochran could help?

Maybe you should drive over to his house and ask him after work.

[jmar]

If only there was something we could do to keep Robinson from getting injured...I wonder if Scott Cochran could help?

I'm wondering who it was that transformed Cinabon Skywalker.