Mike Davis

[Braveguy06]

You dont redshirt one of the top 100 players in the nation.

[TroubleCock]

Salley redshirting too?

[SC_boy]

Originally Posted by Braveguy06

You dont redshirt one of the top 100 players in the nation.

You do if he isn't one of the top 3 or 4 RB on the team after practices/scrimmages. We shall see.

[lilhornet]

Originally Posted by Braveguy06

You dont redshirt one of the top 100 players in the nation.

You do if you have a heisman candidate, two proven SEC backups and then another guy who got injured but beat out t he two proven SEC backups before he got hurt.

[scfanz]

This will be a tough decision for the coaches to make, but one we've been waiting on for a long time. Too many quality running backs, what a problem to have.

[hellraiser24]

Originally Posted by 99 steamer Hit X

Latti should make a run at the Heisman but you can go ahead and mark it down...we will win our first SEC title on Mike Davis's shoulders in the next two to three years

I am optimistic that we will win this year.

[nin_usc_freak92]

I don't see us redshirting him. From what my friend who's an athletic trainer says, Mike has been sharing carries with Kenny Miles. IMO, that says the coaches have an either-or listing as 2nd string RB between those two at the moment. Could be wrong, but just what I heard.

[donbgamecock]

Originally Posted by Braveguy06

You dont redshirt one of the top 100 players in the nation.

All though I agree with you in general; you don't play a guy just because he is a top 100 high school player either. There are always a lot of variables to asses and I'll leave that to the the C's.

[Garnet girl]

I have a little contact with people in the know. They say he is too ready to play to be red shirted. We will have a stable if anybody needs a break or gets hurt.

[nin_usc_freak92]

Originally Posted by donbgamecock

All though I agree with you in general; you don't play a guy just because he is a top 100 high school player either. There are always a lot of variables to asses and I'll leave that to the the C's.

When he's good enough (and probably will be) a 3 years & gone type of player, you don't redshirt him. No need to have another Sidney Rice situation where we only get 2/3 special years because we were being greedy when he first stepped on campus.

[cofcgamecock9]

Not usually a good idea to redshirt a very talented running back. Chances are very slim that someone at the running back position is going to stick around 5 years so redshirt serves no purpose. Player has to stay for five years for redshirt to have really made a difference.

[donbgamecock]

Originally Posted by nin_usc_freak92

When he's good enough (and probably will be) a 3 years & gone type of player, you don't redshirt him. No need to have another Sidney Rice situation where we only get 2/3 special years because we were being greedy when he first stepped on campus.

Ok, knowing that this follow up was written after my first post I'll have to just disagree. You make it seem as though just because a rating firm classifies someone as top 100, they play regardless. I say definitely not because you just cant make that distinction without considering many other factors.

If there are questions about his play then you just have to evaluate whether the reward is worth the risk. It is the same with every player and not just because of how they were viewed in HS.

Do I think he'll play this year? Yes I say the odds are that way.

[nin_usc_freak92]

Originally Posted by donbgamecock

Ok, knowing that this follow up was written after my first post I'll have to just disagree. You make it seem as though just because a rating firm classifies someone as top 100, they play regardless. I say definitely not because you just cant make that distinction without considering many other factors.

If there are questions about his play then you just have to evaluate whether the reward is worth the risk. It is the same with every player and not just because of how they were viewed in HS.

Do I think he'll play this year? Yes I say the odds are that way.

I'm not going off of his HS film and how good Rivals & Scout say he is. I'm going off of what my friend and others that have seen him run in practice have told me. He will be on the 3 deep.

[donbgamecock]

Originally Posted by nin_usc_freak92

I'm not going off of his HS film and how good Rivals & Scout say he is. I'm going off of what my friend and others that have seen him run in practice have told me. He will be on the 3 deep.

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[GamecockJames]

If the guys that explosive you don't redshirt him. You have to have your best players available. Besides if he's that good he's going to climb up the depth chart inevitably anyway and only Lattimore will be ahead of him. Especially if he can pick up the blocking schemes.

[LakeMonticelloCock]

Originally Posted by eaglegolf018

I agree. When Arkansas was running it and the Dolphins ran it, it was so new and rare that it was hard to defend the misdirection but it's run it's course and there's only so much you can do out of it. The QB doesn't scare anybody when he's split out so that limits you. Im just not a big fan of it.

It also helped that Darren McFadden could throw the ball better than 99% of running backs. He had several TD passes. He was played plenty of QB in high school

[Blinkimgone]

Originally Posted by FanofCarolina1

Wilds can't block worth a dang either.

If that's the case we only have two dependable backs in Kenny and Marcus.

Bingo!! About damn time.

[JDRAY^#]

Originally Posted by FanofCarolina1

Wilds can't block worth a dang either.

If that's the case we only have two dependable backs in Kenny and Marcus.

Wilds was freshman and a 5th string RB that wasnt expecting to play, and the coaches werent expecting him to play. Im sure after his showing last season (three 100+ yard games), he has gained more confidence and experience. Im sure he has improved his blocking now that he adds to the proven depth.The coaches are probably giving him more reps and coaching in practice. He also looked really good in the scrimmage yesterday fwiw. Davis will probably play since we are going to be running more 2-back sets (which will increase his chances of seeing the field), but we have a lot of proven depth at this position. I can see him playing in the ECU, UAB, Wofford, and Clemson game (just to rub it in their face) this season to gain experience and limit Lattimore's carries. We have three proven rb's in Latt, Miles, and Wilds, and 4 with Connor. 2 with great potential in Carson and Davis.

[GamecockMastermind]

Originally Posted by TroubleCock

We will win our first SEC with Latti and Connor. We will get there this year for sure (seccg) and i think we can beat BAMA(i'm not convinced it will happen for LSU). things are falling in place inside and outside the program.

Well if we can beat bama, (even tho it was two years ago) and bama can beat lsu (last year with a lot of the same players) I say we can beat LSU

[Evilchicken2]

Originally Posted by davidmc467

I don't think he redshirts. If our WRs end up being weak, we are gonna need as many quality backs as possible. Also, who knows how much playing time Marcus will get when the season starts too.

Couple of reasons why we'll be just fine if the receivers are a bust this year: first, Ace Sanders doesn't drop balls. Stick Ace on short hooks and slants and we'll move the ball. Second, Lattimore and the RB core are sure handed receivers. Create some comfy pass plays to the running backs and let them move the ball. Thirdly, we have reliable and talented TEs. Line up a few double TE sets and again, we'll move the ball. Not worried about our WRs at all.