Thad Franklin Shuts Down the Rumors

[gacaneaddict]

I love that Franklin has a different skill set than Chaney and Knighton.

I think he can be a 235 pound hammer, beating up the interior of teams DL’s, but with speed to take it long if he breaks loose.

 

[The Sphinx]

We just need to keep winning and keep bringing in THIS kind of talent. This kid, LT, James Williams, Romello... you build championship teams with that, real talk.

Just need to stay laser focused on a championship caliber QB. No reaches.

 

[BeastMode]

"hE lOoKs sLoW bRo!"

likely filmed on an Android, can’t see, looks to be a 4.7 guy.

 

[Memnon]

likely filmed on an Android, can’t see, looks to be a 4.7 guy.

He's 4.6 & with better S&C training can get to a high 4.57-4.59 range.

 

[AtlAtty]

"hE lOoKs sLoW bRo!"

Maybe it was just the angle but the db’s seem like they were avoiding Thad

 

[TheOriginalCane]

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Thad Franklin

We gotta teach this young man to straighten out his thumbs.

 

[The Real Kirk Lazarus]

likely filmed on an Android, can’t see, looks to be a 4.7 guy.

LenDale white was 4.7 so I don't give a **** what time he runs if he produces

 

[Brooklyndee]

He's 4.6 & with better S&C training can get to a high 4.57-4.59 range.

You and I both know unless things change up soon with targets then by his sophomore year he's playing backer. But if we do get the oline to come around he will be mean as a change of pace and short yardage. Just too talented for that role.

 

[DMoney]

Ivins just posted that Franklin timed a laser 4.7 in the spring. Some times are provided to coaches and services but not the general public, so I believe it.

That number puts to rest any speed concerns I have. It doesn't seem fast, but it's more than enough for a 225-pound high school junior. For comparison, three of the backs in Georgia's rotation (McIntosh, Cook and Milton) ran in the 4.7-4.8 range on the lasers.

 

[305407cane]

Ivins just posted that Franklin timed a laser 4.7 in the spring. Some times are provided to coaches and services but not the general public, so I believe it.

That number puts to rest any speed concerns I have. It doesn't seem fast, but it's more than enough for a 225-pound high school junior. For comparison, three of the backs in Georgia's rotation (McIntosh, Cook and Milton) ran in the 4.7-4.8 range on the lasers.

Cook ran a 4.7? Yikes. Far cry from his brother

 

[DMoney]

Cook ran a 4.7? Yikes. Far cry from his brother

I’m sure he times faster now. Those lasers can be unforgiving for high school kids.

 

[gogeta4]

Ills ay that time is right...and actually good for him.

He isnt in the mold of Knighton or Chaney. This is a rb that wears on you and has smooth feet.

He's the guy you bring in at the end of the 3rd in the rotation that will just annoy the sh*t out of tired defenders.

 

[San Amaro Dr]

More talented version of this guy.

 

[DMoney]

Ills ay that time is right...and actually good for him.

He isnt in the mold of Knighton or Chaney. This is a rb that wears on you and has smooth feet.

He's the guy you bring in at the end of the 3rd in the rotation that will just annoy the sh*t out of tired defenders.

He kind of reminds me of Frank Gore when he was older. He never takes a loss because has the smooth feet, vision and decisiveness. Not a blazer but breaks a lot of long runs because he gets past the second level so fast.

 

[gogeta4]

He kind of reminds me of Frank Gore when he was older. He never takes a loss because has the smooth feet, vision and decisiveness. Not a blazer but breaks a lot of long rungs because he gets past the second level so fast.

Man when we played against him last year he ****ed me off. Lol dude doesnt like to go down at all...and he is cool with taking those 4 yd gains consistently. (Frank Gore)
He took some hits against us too because Hyppolite and company wasnt letting up but they just kept feeding and feeding him. Looks up at the end of the game and he has like 30 something carries and 160 yds. smh lol

 

[305407cane]

More talented version of this guy.

I like that comparison. Pettway was good for them as a change up guy

 

[Dwinstitles]

He's 4.6 & with better S&C training can get to a high 4.57-4.59 range.

That's good for his size and in the ACC that's elite at that size. He should be running through guys especially late in the fourth

 

[gogeta4]

Also he has hands as well. Though they dont throw it to him much...he use to be a qb. Dont see that mentioned much when speaking on him

 

[flcanesfan]

A more explosive Robert Burns

 

[Carolinacane83]

We gotta teach this young man to straighten out his thumbs.

No worries, it's a LEARNED behavior!