Michael Dyer vs. Trent Richardson

The Six · « **on:** July 25, 2011, 01:04:57 PM »

Michael Dyer 2010
182 attempts 1093 yards 6.0 ypc 38 longest run 5 TDs

Trent Richardson 2010
112 attempts 700 yards 6.3 ypc 65 longest run 6 TDs

Both shared the backfield with another runner. Both played in run heavy offenses. What's the difference?
Why doesn't Dyer get the love as well? Is it just Bammer hate or what?

wesfau2 · « **Reply #1 on:** July 25, 2011, 01:12:49 PM »

Fuck's sake, man. Just pick a name and go with it.

War Eagle!!! · « **Reply #2 on:** July 25, 2011, 01:16:09 PM »

Quote from: wesfau2 on July 25, 2011, 01:12:49 PM

Fuck's sake, man. Just pick a name and go with it.

Quote from: J. Newcastle on July 25, 2011, 01:04:57 PM

Michael Dyer 2010
182 attempts 1093 yards 6.0 ypc 38 longest run 5 TDs

Trent Richardson 2010
112 attempts 700 yards 6.3 ypc 65 longest run 6 TDs

Both shared the backfield with another runner. Both played in run heavy offenses. What's the difference?
Why doesn't Dyer get the love as well? Is it just Bammer hate or what?

If the love were being 100% objective, I would imagine it would have to be the "eye" test. TR looks more like the prototypical RB than Dyer does.

It should be an interesting year for Dyer. I still have my doubts that he can be a truly exceptional back. If he is able to match the stats that he did last year for this year, than I will admit that I am wrong. I hope he does, but I just don't see him having the same amount of success this year without the help of Cam.

Snaggletiger · « **Reply #3 on:** July 25, 2011, 01:19:51 PM »

Good question. However, the SEC is absolutely loaded with top flight RB talent this year. Throw a blanket over the top 4 IMO, Lattimore, Dyer, Richardson and Davis. All horses. Then you throw in the fact that UT returns a 1000 yards rusher and several other teams like MSU, OM and Auburn who had guys close to that mark....and it's clear that the SEC is going to be ground and pound this year.

As for MD/TR....if you step back and look at the two without orange and blue or crimpsum colored glasses, I think it's fair to say that you simply can't separate the two at this point. TR started out as the man with Ingram being injured early on, then had to share the load as Ingram worked back into playing shape. Dyer, didn't start out as the feature back and got more and more reps as Fumbles McFannin showed he couldn't handle the spotlight.

They're both physical freaks and both ran behind stout O-lines. Personally, I think Dyer ran behind the best line in the country....certainly the most experienced. Nope, Dyer isn't getting the same preseason love but this year, they both start as the #1 guy and have the chance to prove it.

eagleair89 · « **Reply #4 on:** July 25, 2011, 01:20:35 PM »

simple:

Trent dresses better.

JR4AU · « **Reply #5 on:** July 25, 2011, 01:22:59 PM »

Quote from: War Eagle!!! on July 25, 2011, 01:16:09 PM

If the love were being 100% objective, I would imagine it would have to be the "eye" test. TR looks more like the prototypical RB than Dyer does.

It should be an interesting year for Dyer. I still have my doubts that he can be a truly exceptional back. If he is able to match the stats that he did last year for this year, than I will admit that I am wrong. I hope he does, but I just don't see him having the same amount of success this year without the help of Cam.

I think I would have to say that I sort of agree, except to say that I think he's not getting the love because most think he was a product of Cam's existence, not the eye test, though that may factor in.

And, the offense will change somewhat without the mobility of Cam, so he'll have to carry more of the load. His YPC will decline, but I think he can be effective, if not a star.

JR4AU · « **Reply #6 on:** July 25, 2011, 01:23:42 PM »

Quote from: eagleair89 on July 25, 2011, 01:20:35 PM

simple:

Trent dresses better.

Thanks to Tom, and T Town Menswear.

Snaggletiger · « **Reply #7 on:** July 25, 2011, 01:25:21 PM »

I think Malzahn's system alone will get Dyer and OMac their yards....as long as we get half way decent play from our line. Dyer may have benefitted from Cam but who did Tate benefit from?

AUTiger1 · « **Reply #8 on:** July 25, 2011, 01:27:08 PM »

Quote from: Snaggletiger on July 25, 2011, 01:25:21 PM

I think Malzahn's system alone will get Dyer and OMac their yards....as long as we get half way decent play from our line. Dyer may have benefitted from Cam but who did Tate benefit from?

Chris Todd, duh?

Snaggletiger · « **Reply #9 on:** July 25, 2011, 01:28:59 PM »

Quote from: AUTiger1 on July 25, 2011, 01:27:08 PM

Chris Todd, duh?

That boy had magic feet

War Eagle!!! · « **Reply #10 on:** July 25, 2011, 01:29:47 PM »

Quote from: Snaggletiger on July 25, 2011, 01:25:21 PM

I think Malzahn's system alone will get Dyer and OMac their yards....as long as we get half way decent play from our line. Dyer may have benefitted from Cam but who did Tate benefit from?

Tate>Dyer

Snaggletiger · « **Reply #11 on:** July 25, 2011, 01:35:28 PM »

Quote from: War Eagle!!! on July 25, 2011, 01:29:47 PM

Tate>Dyer

Hard to say. Tate didn't blow up until his senior year. Dyer was just a young pup in 2010. Time will tell....O N E lovelly game at a time.

AWK · « **Reply #12 on:** July 25, 2011, 01:38:11 PM »

Quote from: War Eagle!!! on July 25, 2011, 01:29:47 PM

Tate>Dyer

Tate>Dyer>Auburn Basketball>Duke Basketball.

AUTiger1 · « **Reply #13 on:** July 25, 2011, 01:45:12 PM »

Quote from: AWK on July 25, 2011, 01:38:11 PM

Tate>Dyer>Auburn Basketball>Duke Basketball.

Exactly!

JR4AU · « **Reply #14 on:** July 25, 2011, 01:45:22 PM »

Quote from: War Eagle!!! on July 25, 2011, 01:29:47 PM

Tate>Dyer

Probably. Again, though, I think Dyer will be ok.

GH2001 · « **Reply #15 on:** July 25, 2011, 02:31:29 PM »

Dyer 1
Trent 0

jmar · « **Reply #16 on:** July 25, 2011, 11:34:12 PM »

I think Ware might outshine all in rushing yards. IMO, LSU has the best line in the SEC.

If you like a feature back, Lattimore is your man.

But if you want a big-fast tandem, it's Knile Davis and Ronnie Wingo. Davis can catch as well as Lat and Wingo is faster.

It will be impossible for Dyer and OMac to make up Cam's 1400+ rushing yards which is why I think we see the "Wildcat." I'm hoping for Toddlike numbers out of the Auburn QB(s). Even that's a tall order.

Bama will go back to a controlled run game with Richardson and Lacy while mixing play-action as in '09.

The Prowler · « **Reply #17 on:** July 26, 2011, 06:57:22 AM »

Dyer or Lacy?

Saniflush · « **Reply #18 on:** July 26, 2011, 07:09:14 AM »

Stop me if I'm wrong Sandy but isn't Richardson gonna have to be eligible for that to happen?

No Huddle · « **Reply #19 on:** July 26, 2011, 10:08:09 PM »

Cam was so..........I am sure Trent will be.