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Seems to me we are still thin at running back although getting Gus Edwards back should help the situation. Nobody else has stepped up and shown that they could be a real threat so hopefully Walter Tucker and Corn Elder will be given a shot; we cannot live and die on just Duke. Tucker has great speed for his size and is an instant threat to score and Elder could have those dynamics, if not size, as well.
 
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To me our backfield look like a leprechaun to me.

Duke, Clements, Crawford are little dudes

Elder would fit right in but he's going to redshirt
 
CandyCane said:
Seems to me we are still thin at running back although getting Gus Edwards back should help the situation. Nobody else has stepped up and shown that they could be a real threat so hopefully Walter Tucker and Corn Elder will be given a shot; we cannot live and die on just Duke. Tucker has great speed for his size and is an instant threat to score and Elder could have those dynamics, if not size, as well.
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Are u stupid?
 
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We will be fine..I think with Morris and his arm and a new life with our Tight ends..you will see Morris with LONG HAND offs rolling out etc....taking some running plays off the table..
Duke will get his rest..we will be fine...The Team has to step up.
 
It would be great if Clements resumes his role as a short yardage battering ram.
 
Im a fan of the idea of starting Tucker out at fullback. He's got the size and the burst needed to be dominant at FB. Also, can you imagine having a two time state 100 meter hurdles champion running the wheel route? Lots of ACC D-coordinators going on blood pressure meds.
 
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Lol this OP said nobody has shown to be real threats then brings up Walter Tucker as the solution lol hilarious

Eduardo Clements and Dallas Crawford are great 2nd and 3rd options at RB.... VT would be glad to have both as starters right about now. Eduardo even though he isnt a 210lb running back runs like a strong power back w/ some shiftiness to him. I think the RB position is fine especially when u throw Gus Edwards in the mix.

Al Golden said that WR depth concerns him which is a valid concern especially if we are going to run spread formations.... I think Corn Elder would be perfect for the slot wr position.

Walter Tucker best position on offense is FB.
 
Tucker at fullback is intriguing. He could be a scout team fullback all year and get some good practice there. Depth at linebacker is a bit tenuous however.
 
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rokulika said:
Tucker at fullback is intriguing. He could be a scout team fullback all year and get some good practice there. Depth at linebacker is a bit tenuous however.
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He could be a fullback like Davenport was a fullback-not just a blocker, but a legitimate running/receiving threat. Having to cover a RB, TE's, WR's, and a FB would be tough for a defense.
 
would like to see Elder with the ball in his hands. Dude was the most prolific offensive player in Tennessee high school history
 
zone3cane said:
Lol this OP said nobody has shown to be real threats then brings up Walter Tucker as the solution lol hilarious

Eduardo Clements and Dallas Crawford are great 2nd and 3rd options at RB.... VT would be glad to have both as starters right about now. Eduardo even though he isnt a 210lb running back runs like a strong power back w/ some shiftiness to him. I think the RB position is fine especially when u throw Gus Edwards in the mix.

Al Golden said that WR depth concerns him which is a valid concern especially if we are going to run spread formations.... I think Corn Elder would be perfect for the slot wr position.

Walter Tucker best position on offense is FB.
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The problem with Clements is he has no vision. A battering ram is really all he is good for but can his neck take the punishment. Crawford seems to go down from a slight breeze. Elder has the vision and shiftiness that we need but first came the trial at CB and now talk of moving him to the slot. Why not try him at his natural position? Hopefully we can rely on Gus to give Duke a blow.
 
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From everything I've heard, Elder looks very impressive at corner. Possible future star if he continues to improve.
 
As of right now, OT and Crawford are the question marks. We've seen what they've got but they either have limited experience (Crawford) or have constantly been hobbled by injuries (OT). So I don't believe it's right to say "no one has stepped up yet". A statement like that needs to wait til a couple games into the season, everything now is just practice reports.
 
Canez1 said:
zone3cane said:
Lol this OP said nobody has shown to be real threats then brings up Walter Tucker as the solution lol hilarious

Eduardo Clements and Dallas Crawford are great 2nd and 3rd options at RB.... VT would be glad to have both as starters right about now. Eduardo even though he isnt a 210lb running back runs like a strong power back w/ some shiftiness to him. I think the RB position is fine especially when u throw Gus Edwards in the mix.

Al Golden said that WR depth concerns him which is a valid concern especially if we are going to run spread formations.... I think Corn Elder would be perfect for the slot wr position.

Walter Tucker best position on offense is FB.
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The problem with Clements is he has no vision. A battering ram is really all he is good for but can his neck take the punishment. Crawford seems to go down from a slight breeze. Elder has the vision and shiftiness that we need but first came the trial at CB and now talk of moving him to the slot. Why not try him at his natural position? Hopefully we can rely on Gus to give Duke a blow.
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I disagree with about everything you just said in regards to Eduardo and Clements....

Eduardo Clements has good enough vision, good balance, and attacks wholes hard. He's good enough to handle his role effectively.

Dallas Crawford has very good balance, shifty as **** and definitely doesnt go down w/ a "slight breeze"

Corn Elder may have more upside at RB then both of those 2 but he aint better then both of them right now at rb... he is too small and would need a redshirt just to gain weight. His natural position is on offense, he's not a natural rb, he's just a natural playmaker. He could excel at WR just like at RB imo. He can also be a very good cornerback... an all around great athlete.


Also Mo Hagens also brings a different dynamic to the rb position b/c he will get the ball this year..... and Gus Edwards is going to be a playmaker. UM doesnt need Corn Elder at RB at all especially after the next class comes in.
 
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