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Title: Auburn running back Onterio McCalebb makes SEC Top 10 list
Post by: Birmingham on July 01, 2010, 09:01:13 PM
Hope he remains uninjured this season, I like this kid.

http://msn.foxsports.com/collegefootball/lists/Top-ten-SEC-running-backs-063010#sport=CFB&photo=11398202 (http://msn.foxsports.com/collegefootball/lists/Top-ten-SEC-running-backs-063010#sport=CFB&photo=11398202)
Title: Re: Auburn running back Onterio McCalebb makes SEC Top 10 list
Post by: War Eagle!!! on July 01, 2010, 09:05:21 PM
I wonder if Lattimore would have been ranked if he signed with Auburn?

How is it that McCaleb is ranked above our starting back?
Title: Re: Auburn running back Onterio McCalebb makes SEC Top 10 list
Post by: Birmingham on July 01, 2010, 09:17:14 PM
I wonder if Lattimore would have been ranked if he signed with Auburn?

How is it that McCaleb is ranked above our starting back?

Maybe he has a chip on his shoulder from Auburn fans misspelling his name.  Kinda that wanting to prove himself thing.  Who knows.
Title: Re: Auburn running back Onterio McCalebb makes SEC Top 10 list
Post by: djsimp on July 01, 2010, 10:54:51 PM
I have read the Ontario put on 10 lbs of muscle since last season. This is good. Now he is up to 175. I do think it should be fun to watch the Fannin/McCaleb/Dyer running attack. Yes, I haven't included Newton, that is bonus.
Title: Re: Auburn running back Onterio McCalebb makes SEC Top 10 list
Post by: GH2001 on July 01, 2010, 10:55:35 PM
Lattimore hasn't played 1 damn college game yet.
Title: Re: Auburn running back Onterio McCalebb makes SEC Top 10 list
Post by: #1Bammer on July 01, 2010, 11:46:27 PM
wait wait wait.... I thought aubarn was gonna land the 3 top rb's from last year? What happened?  oh yea..... dumb fukin barners!!
Title: Re: Auburn running back Onterio McCalebb makes SEC Top 10 list
Post by: Birmingham on July 01, 2010, 11:52:24 PM
I have read the Ontario put on 10 lbs of muscle since last season. This is good. Now he is up to 175 one of Trent Richardson's calve muscles. I do think it should be fun to watch the Fannin/McCaleb/Dyer running attack. Yes, I haven't included Newton, that is bonus.

fixed
Title: Re: Auburn running back Onterio McCalebb makes SEC Top 10 list
Post by: Townhallsavoy on July 02, 2010, 12:09:31 AM
I hope this kid makes me eat crow.  I'm not all that high on him.  He's got tremendous break away speed, but he runs straight up with stiff hips.  He's going to get hurt a lot if he doesn't learn to actually play the position. 
Title: Re: Auburn running back Onterio McCalebb makes SEC Top 10 list
Post by: Saniflush on July 02, 2010, 07:35:53 AM
Maybe he has a chip on his shoulder from Auburn fans misspelling his name.  Kinda that wanting to prove himself thing.  Who knows.

+1 and funny as shit. 
Title: Re: Auburn running back Onterio McCalebb makes SEC Top 10 list
Post by: Buzz Killington on July 02, 2010, 08:44:35 AM
+1 and funny as shit. 

Trey Blackmen agrees.
Title: Re: Auburn running back Onterio McCalebb makes SEC Top 10 list
Post by: Saniflush on July 02, 2010, 09:07:31 AM
Trey Blackmen agrees.

So does Tubberville
Title: Re: Auburn running back Onterio McCalebb makes SEC Top 10 list
Post by: GH2001 on July 02, 2010, 09:13:38 AM
fixed

So does that mean that Richardson is one of Fannin's calves?
Title: Re: Auburn running back Onterio McCalebb makes SEC Top 10 list
Post by: JR4AU on July 02, 2010, 10:44:32 AM
I hope this kid makes me eat crow.  I'm not all that high on him.  He's got tremendous break away speed, but he runs straight up with stiff hips.  He's going to get hurt a lot if he doesn't learn to actually play the position. 

The way he's used, he'll be fine.  He won't ever carry the ball 15 plus times between the tackles, and usually will be used on sweeps and Wildcat.  We have Fannin and the new Fr. coming in.  I find it a bit odd that McCalebb is on any top 10 list too.  He's a nice weapon, but his contribution is about 10 touches a game. 
Title: Re: Auburn running back Onterio McCalebb makes SEC Top 10 list
Post by: djsimp on July 02, 2010, 11:19:13 AM
The way he's used, he'll be fine.  He won't ever carry the ball 15 plus times between the tackles, and usually will be used on sweeps and Wildcat.  We have Fannin and the new Fr. coming in.  I find it a bit odd that McCalebb is on any top 10 list too.  He's a nice weapon, but his contribution is about 10 touches a game. 

I agree, although I do like McCaleb, Fannin would be my pick instead.
Title: Re: Auburn running back Onterio McCalebb makes SEC Top 10 list
Post by: jmar on July 02, 2010, 02:00:51 PM
I would like to see McCalleb used more as a secondary receiver and Zachery with a few extra totes. Also think the threat of Newton running gives defenses fits as a creator rather than Todd feeling he had to force some stuff after a few failed possessions in a row. It will be interesting to see how Malzahn gets around Tate's absence as the number one threat which defenses had to key on in spite of the varied formations and motion. Fannin, Burns and Dyer will get the heavy stuff done with this group in front of them, I'm certain.

The unpredictability of the offense could actually be more lethal without an bread and butter guy and everyone trying to make his own highlight film as long as Newton remains bent on dialing up the right numbers. We have the best overall receiver in the SEC in Adams.  A true deep threat on the field is what is needed to make this the most entertaining offense in cfb. We can get by without the home run, but who wants to?

   
Title: Re: Auburn running back Onterio McCalebb makes SEC Top 10 list
Post by: Godfather on July 06, 2010, 10:14:38 AM
When a writer writes this:

Quote
Onterio McCalebb, Auburn

This is where the list gets more speculative. McCalebb, one of the nation's top recruits two years ago, gained more than 100 yards in each of the Tigers' first two games before hitting a string of injuries. By the time McCalebb regained his strength, Ben Tate had taken hold of the starting job.

He doesn't know what the fuck he is talking about.
Title: Re: Auburn running back Onterio McCalebb makes SEC Top 10 list
Post by: JR4AU on July 06, 2010, 10:17:16 AM
When a writer writes this:

He doesn't know what the fuck he is talking about.

Bingo! 
Title: Re: Auburn running back Onterio McCalebb makes SEC Top 10 list
Post by: Snaggletiger on July 06, 2010, 10:47:04 AM
After Untareo's injury last year (On a needless fake punt against Testicle St.) he was a shell of his former Makalib.
Title: Re: Auburn running back Onterio McCalebb makes SEC Top 10 list
Post by: RWS on July 06, 2010, 12:23:59 PM
I would like to see McCalleb used more as a secondary receiver and Zachery with a few extra totes. Also think the threat of Newton running gives defenses fits as a creator rather than Todd feeling he had to force some stuff after a few failed possessions in a row. It will be interesting to see how Malzahn gets around Tate's absence as the number one threat which defenses had to key on in spite of the varied formations and motion. Fannin, Burns and Dyer will get the heavy stuff done with this group in front of them, I'm certain.

The unpredictability of the offense could actually be more lethal without an bread and butter guy and everyone trying to make his own highlight film as long as Newton remains bent on dialing up the right numbers. We have the best overall receiver in the SEC in Adams.  A true deep threat on the field is what is needed to make this the most entertaining offense in cfb. We can get by without the home run, but who wants to?

   
I'm not all that impressed with Newton's speed. I'm not so sure his promise lies in speed, but more of a Tebow type thing. Tebow wasn't really a blazer, just one big tall tough fucker, thus hard to bring down. Newton's Rivals profile lists him as 6'6" 247 lbs and runs a 4.53 40. I was re-watching a few spring games I had on the DVR the other day, and if that kid runs a 4.5 40, it's the slowest looking 4.5 known to man. He does look to be a hard runner, though. Honestly, I was more impressed with Caudle than Newton.

AJ Green may have something to say about the whole best receiver in the SEC thing. If you're basing it on stat lines alone, I'm not so sure that's the best way to crown somebody the best in the conference. He's good, and I wouldn't mind him playing for Alabama at all, but best in the SEC? Not so sure about that.
Title: Re: Auburn running back Onterio McCalebb makes SEC Top 10 list
Post by: Saniflush on July 06, 2010, 12:40:01 PM
I'm not all that impressed with Newton's speed. I'm not so sure his promise lies in speed, but more of a Tebow type thing. Tebow wasn't really a blazer, just one big tall tough fucker, thus hard to bring down. Newton's Rivals profile lists him as 6'6" 247 lbs and runs a 4.53 40. I was re-watching a few spring games I had on the DVR the other day, and if that kid runs a 4.5 40, it's the slowest looking 4.5 known to man. He does look to be a hard runner, though. Honestly, I was more impressed with Caudle than Newton.

AJ Green may have something to say about the whole best receiver in the SEC thing. If you're basing it on stat lines alone, I'm not so sure that's the best way to crown somebody the best in the conference. He's good, and I wouldn't mind him playing for Alabama at all, but best in the SEC? Not so sure about that.

I didn't ever think Matt Jones looked like he ran very fast either but I think our secondary would attest to the fact that he did.
Title: Re: Auburn running back Onterio McCalebb makes SEC Top 10 list
Post by: War Eagle!!! on July 06, 2010, 12:44:14 PM
I didn't ever think Matt Jones looked like he ran very fast either but I think our secondary would attest to the fact that he did.

That dude covered 15 yards in 3 steps I think.
Title: Re: Auburn running back Onterio McCalebb makes SEC Top 10 list
Post by: jmar on July 06, 2010, 12:49:56 PM
I'm not all that impressed with Newton's speed. I'm not so sure his promise lies in speed, but more of a Tebow type thing. Tebow wasn't really a blazer, just one big tall tough phuker, thus hard to bring down. Newton's Rivals profile lists him as 6'6" 247 lbs and runs a 4.53 40. I was re-watching a few spring games I had on the DVR the other day, and if that kid runs a 4.5 40, it's the slowest looking 4.5 known to man. He does look to be a hard runner, though. Honestly, I was more impressed with Caudle than Newton.

AJ Green may have something to say about the whole best receiver in the SEC thing. If you're basing it on stat lines alone, I'm not so sure that's the best way to crown somebody the best in the conference. He's good, and I wouldn't mind him playing for Alabama at all, but best in the SEC? Not so sure about that.

I would only guess that Newton runs in the 4.6-4.7 range which should cut it with that body.

 As for Green, he has a better upside than Adams perhaps but I don't think he could snare as many in this offense. Not many receivers like the crossing or underneath stuff on a blind run. Those are blue collar areas.
Title: Re: Auburn running back Onterio McCalebb makes SEC Top 10 list
Post by: JR4AU on July 06, 2010, 12:53:38 PM
I'm not all that impressed with Newton's speed. I'm not so sure his promise lies in speed, but more of a Tebow type thing. Tebow wasn't really a blazer, just one big tall tough fucker, thus hard to bring down. Newton's Rivals profile lists him as 6'6" 247 lbs and runs a 4.53 40. I was re-watching a few spring games I had on the DVR the other day, and if that kid runs a 4.5 40, it's the slowest looking 4.5 known to man. He does look to be a hard runner, though. Honestly, I was more impressed with Caudle than Newton.

AJ Green may have something to say about the whole best receiver in the SEC thing. If you're basing it on stat lines alone, I'm not so sure that's the best way to crown somebody the best in the conference. He's good, and I wouldn't mind him playing for Alabama at all, but best in the SEC? Not so sure about that.
Not concerned with what impresses a bammer, but your premise is correct. However, Newton's mobility will bring an extra dimension to the offense.  Rivals 40 times are always suspect.  Any non-electronic 40 time is.  I think Rudi Johnson was touted as a 4.3 guy back in the day.  He's 4.55 on his best day.   Speed doesn't always mean great, nor does lack of world class speed mean no good...Jerry Rice and Emmit Smith were both very avg in 40 times, while Darrius Heyward Bey is a speed demon at 4.3.  
 
I didn't ever think Matt Jones looked like he ran very fast either but I think our secondary would attest to the fact that he did.
Beat me to the punch...Matt "pass the doobie" Jones was a legit 4.4 guy...at his height, it didn't look the same as a 5-11 RB doing it.

 
Title: Re: Auburn running back Onterio McCalebb makes SEC Top 10 list
Post by: Saniflush on July 06, 2010, 12:55:24 PM

 Beat me to the punch...Matt "pass the doobiecut me another line" Jones was a legit 4.4 guy...at his height, it didn't look the same as a 5-11 RB doing it.
 
Title: Re: Auburn running back Onterio McCalebb makes SEC Top 10 list
Post by: jmar on July 06, 2010, 01:06:57 PM
Not concerned with what impresses a bammer, but your premise is correct. However, Newton's mobility will bring an extra dimension to the offense.  Rivals 40 times are always suspect.  Any non-electronic 40 time is.  I think Rudi Johnson was touted as a 4.3 guy back in the day.  He's 4.55 on his best day.   Speed doesn't always mean great, nor does lack of world class speed mean no good...Jerry Rice and Emmit Smith were both very avg in 40 times, while Darrius Heyward Bey is a speed demon at 4.3.  
 Beat me to the punch...Matt "pass the doobie" Jones was a legit 4.4 guy...at his height, it didn't look the same as a 5-11 RB doing it.

 
I don't believe many 40 times either but it's easy to spot a Matt Jones.
Title: Re: Auburn running back Onterio McCalebb makes SEC Top 10 list
Post by: JR4AU on July 06, 2010, 01:09:05 PM
I don't believe many 40 times either but it's easy to spot a Matt Jones.

Yes, when they appear to be moving in slow motion, yet every defender on the field seems even slower, they're Matt Jones.
Title: Re: Auburn running back Onterio McCalebb makes SEC Top 10 list
Post by: JR4AU on July 06, 2010, 01:12:30 PM
Yes, when they appear to be moving in slow motion, yet every defender on the field seems even slower, they're Matt Jones.

Dude was not only fast, but slicker than owl shit too.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J0i1NEz_8_U#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J0i1NEz_8_U#ws)
Title: Re: Auburn running back Onterio McCalebb makes SEC Top 10 list
Post by: jmar on July 06, 2010, 01:24:19 PM
 I've seen some Okie QBs with a quick burst running by would-be tacklers on the option but it's nothing like the lanky Jones outstriding several with the angle on him.
Title: Re: Auburn running back Onterio McCalebb makes SEC Top 10 list
Post by: djsimp on July 06, 2010, 01:36:02 PM
Yes, I remember those days. I once, or twice, was hoping that someone with a bat would homerun Matt's knees into the upper deck. The guy could literally get me freaking furious at some football.
Title: Re: Auburn running back Onterio McCalebb makes SEC Top 10 list
Post by: boartitz on July 06, 2010, 02:01:21 PM
Matt was a fun player to watch. The drawback was that he saved Houston Nutt from getting fired earlier.
Title: Re: Auburn running back Onterio McCalebb makes SEC Top 10 list
Post by: RWS on July 06, 2010, 02:12:22 PM
Not concerned with what impresses a bammer, but your premise is correct. However, Newton's mobility will bring an extra dimension to the offense.  Rivals 40 times are always suspect.  Any non-electronic 40 time is.  I think Rudi Johnson was touted as a 4.3 guy back in the day.  He's 4.55 on his best day.   Speed doesn't always mean great, nor does lack of world class speed mean no good...Jerry Rice and Emmit Smith were both very avg in 40 times, while Darrius Heyward Bey is a speed demon at 4.3.  
 Beat me to the punch...Matt "pass the doobie" Jones was a legit 4.4 guy...at his height, it didn't look the same as a 5-11 RB doing it.

 
I can agree with that. If Newton is in the upper 4 second range, I don't think it's that big of a problem either. Like I said, Tebow wasn't a blazer, he was just a hard runner and one big guy to try and bring down. That has it's own upside, to an extent. 
Title: Re: Auburn running back Onterio McCalebb makes SEC Top 10 list
Post by: JR4AU on July 06, 2010, 02:13:47 PM
Matt was a fun player to watch. The drawback was that he saved Houston Nutt from getting fired earlier.

McFadden and Jones did too...too bad the guy couldn't recruit and his great players kept saving him from being fired.   :blink:
Title: Re: Auburn running back Onterio McCalebb makes SEC Top 10 list
Post by: boartitz on July 06, 2010, 02:56:31 PM
McFadden and Jones did too...too bad the guy couldn't recruit and his great players kept saving him from being fired.   :blink:
Can one of you real barristers here help line this public defender out?
Title: Re: Auburn running back Onterio McCalebb makes SEC Top 10 list
Post by: JR4AU on July 06, 2010, 03:04:29 PM
Can one of you real barristers here help line this public defender out?


I'll take sense of humor for $1000 Alex.
Title: Re: Auburn running back Onterio McCalebb makes SEC Top 10 list
Post by: Snaggletiger on July 06, 2010, 03:27:00 PM
I'll take sense of humor for $1000 Alex.

I'll take The Rapists for $500.00.
Title: Re: Auburn running back Onterio McCalebb makes SEC Top 10 list
Post by: AWK on July 06, 2010, 03:44:27 PM
I'll take Jap Anus relations for $200 Alex.
Title: Re: Auburn running back Onterio McCalebb makes SEC Top 10 list
Post by: Godfather on July 06, 2010, 03:50:32 PM
Not in the "R's"? That's not what your mother said.
Title: Re: Auburn running back Onterio McCalebb makes SEC Top 10 list
Post by: Snaggletiger on July 06, 2010, 04:15:54 PM
I'll try Famous Hor Semen for $400.

The day is mine, Trebek.
Title: Re: Auburn running back Onterio McCalebb makes SEC Top 10 list
Post by: jmar on July 06, 2010, 04:56:09 PM
McFadden and Jones did too...too bad the guy couldn't recruit and his great players kept saving him from being fired.   :blink:
WAIT!
That there was a pip. I want everyone to start trying a little bit harder around here like Mr. JR4AU.
Mr. boartitz flung out that doosie and JR dressed it up for show. I'm starting to like this innernets thing.
Title: Re: Auburn running back Onterio McCalebb makes SEC Top 10 list
Post by: boartitz on July 06, 2010, 05:02:18 PM
WAIT!
That there was a pip. I want everyone to start trying a little bit harder around here like Mr. JR4AU.
Mr. boartitz flung out that doosie and JR dressed it up for show. I'm starting to like this innernets thing.
This innerwebs thing is serious business.
Title: Re: Auburn running back Onterio McCalebb makes SEC Top 10 list
Post by: jmar on July 06, 2010, 05:07:52 PM
This innerwebs thing is serious business.
God bless America and Al Gore wherever he is.
Title: Re: Auburn running back Onterio McCalebb makes SEC Top 10 list
Post by: Snaggletiger on July 06, 2010, 05:12:51 PM
God bless America and Al Gore wherever he is.

He's searching for a high powered divorce attorney on line.
Title: Re: Auburn running back Onterio McCalebb makes SEC Top 10 list
Post by: JR4AU on July 06, 2010, 05:23:18 PM
He's searching for a high powered divorce attorney on line.

innerweb barristers rock! 
Title: Re: Auburn running back Onterio McCalebb makes SEC Top 10 list
Post by: Snaggletiger on July 06, 2010, 05:33:30 PM
innerweb barristers rock! 

Still waitin' on that first big case off the innernest.  Got an inquiry about a hair in a potato chip bag once.  Othe than that...
Title: Re: Auburn running back Onterio McCalebb makes SEC Top 10 list
Post by: jmar on July 06, 2010, 05:34:12 PM
He's searching for a high powered divorce attorney on line.
It's a sad state of affairs I tell you when a forefather's marriage lands in the pooper.

innerweb barristers rock! 
I like that title.
Let's start a group. I want to do background vocals and play the tambourine.
Title: Re: Auburn running back Onterio McCalebb makes SEC Top 10 list
Post by: Snaggletiger on July 06, 2010, 05:39:36 PM
It's a sad state of affairs I tell you when a forefather's marriage lands in the pooper.
I like that title.
Let's start a group. I want to do background vocals and play the tambourine.

We've already got a tambourine player.  But, we have a few original tunes that could use a triangle.
Title: Re: Auburn running back Onterio McCalebb makes SEC Top 10 list
Post by: jmar on July 06, 2010, 05:46:45 PM
We've already got a tambourine player.  But, we have a few original tunes that could use a triangle.
Chicks don't dig a triangle man. And I've got the goods for groovin with the 'rine.
Is this about equal shares or are you gonna pull one of those Moody Blues things on me? 
Title: Re: Auburn running back Onterio McCalebb makes SEC Top 10 list
Post by: boartitz on July 06, 2010, 06:01:07 PM
It's a sad state of affairs I tell you when a forefather's marriage lands in the pooper.
I like that title.
Let's start a group. I want to do background vocals and play the tambourine.
Needs more cowbell.
Title: Re: Auburn running back Onterio McCalebb makes SEC Top 10 list
Post by: jmar on July 06, 2010, 06:19:22 PM
Needs more cowbell.
Maybe, but my creative side isn't geared for a percussion instrument of precise timing.
And USC released Henderson from captivity.
Title: Re: Auburn running back Onterio McCalebb makes SEC Top 10 list
Post by: Pell City Tiger on July 06, 2010, 06:29:08 PM
Needs more cowbell.
I got a fever, and the only prescription is more cowbell!