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RB Update 12:33 PM

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LuCane said:
Don Caneleone said:
LuCane said:
Broooooo, MIAMI! He's from the MIA! We got 3 of them now! State of miami! We back!

I'm done with this for a bit. I'm gonna have Jer hit me in the back of the head with a shovel. Goodday.
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Lu, I thought you liked this kid, no?
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I do. While people want the "big" and "small" combination, I prefer the "great" and "good" combination. Don't give a **** about these "complementary" roles when our starting RB is the best inside runner we've had here since Frank Gore.
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Can't hate on that. I do agree about Duke being a great inside runner and Fisch underutilizing him by always trying to run him to the outside and not up the middle (I hated the short side toss to Duke that they ALWAYS ran). I hope Coley uses Duke better
 
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For those who have seen them both.. Is Chestnut better than his teammate Woodley?
 
wushah said:
What's the point? Just a body? Shannon-esque.
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Come on mane. Not that bad. We discussed this kid a lot earlier in the season when Collins first bolted. Kid has been a solid RB and played against very good competition.
 
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I've seen Chestnut play A LOT.

And I like him A LOT.

I'd have zero issue with this. Hopefully it's not too late. We should have been on him earlier if there were any doubts whatsover that Collins would bail.
 
IMO either Columbus RB is a very solid plan B take.

Whether we like it or not, we still need to add depth to this roster. We're not Bama who can stockpile 4 and 5 stars whenever they please. Not yet at least.
 
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Man, there are so many good running backs in Florida.
Looking at this kid's film it's hard to believe he's a recruiting afterthought. Good speed, tough, decisive, quick feet, good vision.
What's not to like?
 
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Papacane just tweeted this, so I guess that confirms Tito's report??

I think Edwards >> Chestnut, but if we have to take a back I wouldn't be upset with Chestnut. Woodley is maxed out, I don't see him getting a lot better and what he's at now isn't that great.
 
from his tape he looks good. I have to be honest, I know they said he isnt fast or big but Ray Lewis 3 has great field vison and elusivness in his video. Funny part is they said the same things about his dad.
 
BigCaneAl said:
Papacane just tweeted this, so I guess that confirms Tito's report??

I think Edwards >> Chestnut, but if we have to take a back I wouldn't be upset with Chestnut. Woodley is maxed out, I don't see him getting a lot better and what he's at now isn't that great.
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This obviously means the staff wants 2 in this class.
 
Here is the article I wrote about Chestnut


2013 Columbus Running Back Daryl Chestnut is on pace to have one of the best seasons in Columbus history, as he is averaging close to two
touchdowns and over a hundred yards each game.

“I feel like the team is helping me have those performances, the offensive line is making holes and I’m just able to hit them.”

Columbus is off to a great start, as they are 3-1 and look to continue their streak going into Friday’s game against Central.

“The team is doing great, we have a big test against Central tomorrow and that is going to show us where we are really at as a unit.”

Chestnut spoke about the duo running back match-up tomorrow as he and his Teammate Lorenzo Woodley face off against Joseph Yearby and Dalvin Cook.

“They are supposed some of the top running backs in Dade County and we are supposed to be some of the top running backs in Dade county, so tomorrow we have a competition.”

While the 2013 speed back is being quiet about recruiting for the moment, he did share some of his thoughts.

“It’s going really good right now, I have been pretty quiet about it, I haven’t made any remarks about where I’m going to commit. I’m
staying in touch with everybody.”

Chestnut has been in contact with multiple schools, “West Virginia, Texas Tech, Oklahoma State, Florida State, Utah State, FAU, Kentucky and Kansas State.”

While the Columbus product has no leader, he does admit he still has interest in Miami.

“That’s the city I’m from, I watch a lot of people from my neighborhood go to that school, which inspires me to want to go there too.”

Chestnut cites Miami’s tradition as one of his main points of interest.

“The tradition Miami has at running back is amazing. I also like that it’s close to home, so I can play for my city.”

While the Canes aren’t heavily pursuing the speed back at the moment, he does admit if Miami were to contact him later in the year, he would still take their call.

“Oh yeah, I’m considering everybody so they get a fair shot.”

Chestnut has a close relationship with Miami Hurricane Safety Deon Bush, and sayss Bush is deserving of his current big role at Miami.

“Deon, he is a hard-worker and he definitely deserves to start at UM and I feel like he would inspire me to go to UM.”
 
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