(07-31-2022 04:14 PM)GoDownSwinging Wrote:  I don't know who it'll be, but two running backs needs to step up and take the role. Tired of seeing 4+ running backs getting carries.

thats how it was under Coach Fuente.
Worked pretty well...defensive lines started to wear down.

Thomas, Asa, or Ducker.

(07-31-2022 03:14 PM)TIGERBUDDY Wrote:  

(07-31-2022 01:43 PM)Crazier Wrote:  I do hope we put more emphasis on the run game this year with the young quarterback. I don't know if there was a drop of in talent but we were spoiled with all those quality running backs. That was an era of talent. I will say Jay Ducker. Looks like Kenny Gainwell. Don't know about his receiving capabilities.

I don't know anything about Jay Ducker but I read that he was a good running back but lacked speed. Did you see him in action at any time ?

(08-01-2022 03:19 AM)Alanda Wrote:  

(07-31-2022 03:14 PM)TIGERBUDDY Wrote:  

(07-31-2022 01:43 PM)Crazier Wrote:  I do hope we put more emphasis on the run game this year with the young quarterback. I don't know if there was a drop of in talent but we were spoiled with all those quality running backs. That was an era of talent. I will say Jay Ducker. Looks like Kenny Gainwell. Don't know about his receiving capabilities.

I don't know anything about Jay Ducker but I read that he was a good running back but lacked speed. Did you see him in action at any time ?

I believe Ducker gained all those yards in 8 games.

(07-31-2022 01:43 PM)Crazier Wrote:  I do hope we put more emphasis on the run game this year with the young quarterback. I don't know if there was a drop of in talent but we were spoiled with all those quality running backs. That was an era of talent. I will say Jay Ducker. Looks like Kenny Gainwell. Don't know about his receiving capabilities.

Young? I mean... Yeah, but he's got a whole year under his belt. We ARE talking about Seth Hennagan, or did I miss something???

(07-31-2022 09:33 PM)EarthBoundMisfit Wrote:  

(07-31-2022 01:43 PM)Crazier Wrote:  I do hope we put more emphasis on the run game this year with the young quarterback. I don't know if there was a drop of in talent but we were spoiled with all those quality running backs. That was an era of talent. I will say Jay Ducker. Looks like Kenny Gainwell. Don't know about his receiving capabilities.

I'm gonna go out on a limb here...and say Jayvon Ducker. Kid had a helluva 8? game stretch for Northern Illinois last season. Imagine what he mighta done had he started every game last year.

Why did he not? Injury?

(08-01-2022 12:47 PM)geosnooker2000 Wrote:  

(07-31-2022 09:33 PM)EarthBoundMisfit Wrote:  

(07-31-2022 01:43 PM)Crazier Wrote:  I do hope we put more emphasis on the run game this year with the young quarterback. I don't know if there was a drop of in talent but we were spoiled with all those quality running backs. That was an era of talent. I will say Jay Ducker. Looks like Kenny Gainwell. Don't know about his receiving capabilities.

I'm gonna go out on a limb here...and say Jayvon Ducker. Kid had a helluva 8? game stretch for Northern Illinois last season. Imagine what he mighta done had he started every game last year.

Why did he not? Injury?

He was a freshman so he didn't get a chance the first few games.

(08-01-2022 12:47 PM)geosnooker2000 Wrote:  

(07-31-2022 09:33 PM)EarthBoundMisfit Wrote:  

(07-31-2022 01:43 PM)Crazier Wrote:  I do hope we put more emphasis on the run game this year with the young quarterback. I don't know if there was a drop of in talent but we were spoiled with all those quality running backs. That was an era of talent. I will say Jay Ducker. Looks like Kenny Gainwell. Don't know about his receiving capabilities.

I'm gonna go out on a limb here...and say Jayvon Ducker. Kid had a helluva 8? game stretch for Northern Illinois last season. Imagine what he mighta done had he started every game last year.

Why did he not? Injury?

he was like 3rd on the RB depth chart.
When he was pressed into service as a starter it took awhile for him to get going, and then a switch flipped.
from another thread I posted on


In his first 6 games
vs Georgia Tech DNP
vs Wyoming 1 carry, 2 yards
vs Michigan 7 carries, 28 yards
vs Maine 5 carries, 5 yards
vs Eastern Michigan DNP
vs Toledo 11 carries, 50 yards
Last 6 games plus conf championship and bowl game
vs Bowling Green 33 carries, 210 yards
vs Central Michigan 21 carries, 183 yards
vs Kent State, 19 carries 101 yards
vs Ball State 24 carries, 155 yards
vs Buffalo Bulls 24 carries, 155 yards
vs Western Michigan 13 carries, 104 yards
vs Kent State MAC Champ 29 carries 146 yards
vs Coastal Carolina Bowl game 21 carries, 146 yards

(08-01-2022 12:45 PM)geosnooker2000 Wrote:  

(07-31-2022 01:43 PM)Crazier Wrote:  I do hope we put more emphasis on the run game this year with the young quarterback. I don't know if there was a drop of in talent but we were spoiled with all those quality running backs. That was an era of talent. I will say Jay Ducker. Looks like Kenny Gainwell. Don't know about his receiving capabilities.

Young? I mean... Yeah, but he's got a whole year under his belt. We ARE talking about Seth Hennagan, or did I miss something???

Yes. He lost two elite targets in Calvin Austin III and Sean Dykes.

Ike’s street sources tell Ike
Thomas, Ducker and Asa will be the go to BACKS

(08-02-2022 05:46 PM)memphisike Wrote:  Ike’s street sources tell Ike
Thomas, Ducker and Asa will be the go to BACKS

Crams said Coffey is a guy to keep an eye on. “He’s a piece you can move around, he’s a guy you can give the ball in space and he’s a little more electric than some of the guys in that room.”

Seth Henagan

(08-02-2022 06:15 PM)MemphisFootballFan Wrote:  

(08-02-2022 05:46 PM)memphisike Wrote:  Ike’s street sources tell Ike
Thomas, Ducker and Asa will be the go to BACKS

Crams said Coffey is a guy to keep an eye on. “He’s a piece you can move around, he’s a guy you can give the ball in space and he’s a little more electric than some of the guys in that room.”

Sure hope Coffey turns into a great Tiger.

BRANDON Thomas…the kid is really good

I think Thomas should be the leading rusher, because he seems the fastest ......

Coffey is the fastest guy on the team and will start at the slot position. B. Thomas will start at RB and if our OL can push back and make some holes, he will have a 100 yr rushing game against State.

Our Defense will substantially be better this year because of a very aggressive Coach Matt Barnes. We will be playing a 4 3 and doing a lot of blitz's!

(08-05-2022 06:48 PM)MemphisTigersFootball Wrote:  I think Thomas should be the leading rusher, because he seems the fastest ......

(08-01-2022 03:19 AM)Alanda Wrote:  

(07-31-2022 03:14 PM)TIGERBUDDY Wrote:  

(07-31-2022 01:43 PM)Crazier Wrote:  I do hope we put more emphasis on the run game this year with the young quarterback. I don't know if there was a drop of in talent but we were spoiled with all those quality running backs. That was an era of talent. I will say Jay Ducker. Looks like Kenny Gainwell. Don't know about his receiving capabilities.

I don't know anything about Jay Ducker but I read that he was a good running back but lacked speed. Did you see him in action at any time ?

Looking at the highlights, I would love that offensive line or even the line coach. Kid has a nice burst but doesn't have the next gear speed that Kenny G, D Henderson had or the Tony Pollard elusiveness. Looks like a solid addition though.

Asa

(08-07-2022 11:02 PM)rolexjames Wrote:  

(08-01-2022 03:19 AM)Alanda Wrote:  

(07-31-2022 03:14 PM)TIGERBUDDY Wrote:  

(07-31-2022 01:43 PM)Crazier Wrote:  I do hope we put more emphasis on the run game this year with the young quarterback. I don't know if there was a drop of in talent but we were spoiled with all those quality running backs. That was an era of talent. I will say Jay Ducker. Looks like Kenny Gainwell. Don't know about his receiving capabilities.

I don't know anything about Jay Ducker but I read that he was a good running back but lacked speed. Did you see him in action at any time ?

Looking at the highlights, I would love that offensive line or even the line coach. Kid has a nice burst but doesn't have the next gear speed that Kenny G, D Henderson had or the Tony Pollard elusiveness. Looks like a solid addition though.

nice change of pace back. Defense gets used to going after a speedy back...you put in a bruiser to mow em down, and gas em a bit.
Then re-insert the speedy back.
Rinse, repeat

(07-31-2022 03:14 PM)TIGERBUDDY Wrote:  

(07-31-2022 01:43 PM)Crazier Wrote:  I do hope we put more emphasis on the run game this year with the young quarterback. I don't know if there was a drop of in talent but we were spoiled with all those quality running backs. That was an era of talent. I will say Jay Ducker. Looks like Kenny Gainwell. Don't know about his receiving capabilities.

I don't know anything about Jay Ducker but I read that he was a good running back but lacked speed. Did you see him in action at any time ?

he aint slow...slow...
His best 40 yard dash times are 4.46 and 4.56.
So he isn't Calvin Austin level fast...but he aint cole slaw either.