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Two Deep
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I have no info on ML's intentions but there are certainly some VERY valid reasons to think it is in his best interest. I can't wait to see back on the field no matter the uniform or league. |
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Two Deep
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1st Team All-SEC
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Location: Sumter
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![]() Wilds will be our number one back in my view. He has good power, pretty good pad level, and quite good speed. He can catch well, and can be a good target out of the backfield. His blocking technique is lacking. Nobody picks up blocking the way Lattimore did or is as natural as a receiving threat. He's such a complete back it's hard to notice the small things. Wilds has to learn to use his runner's vision when blocking, and to improve his footwork instead of reaching or lungeing (and whiffing). He doesn't have Lattimore's vision as a runner, but sees holes pretty well and can cut outside with his burst when needed. Nobody we've had finishes a run like Marcus, but Wilds can learn to take good angles and use his leverage to get extra yards. When receiving, he has to watch the ball in while using his peripheral vision to see what's coming instead of the other way around (comes with training and practice). I don't think Wilds will be caught from behind much if he gets a clear path and a step. If he develops a good sense of down-marker and goal-line awareness (Lattimore is amazing) he will be a third down terror with his power. Carson will provide a good change of pace, and Davis a nice change in style, though he does have good power. Salley seems to be a bull-strong runner, but hasn't been actually tested at this level. We will have some good combinations available to attack what the defense may be showing.
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#44 | |
4-Star
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#45 | |
Heisman Candidate
Male Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Phoenix
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Carson has speed, but until we see what his game speed is, it's speculation. We've had several "home run threats" who looked avg. running the ball in a game (Bryce Sherman, Damiere Byrd/jet sweep, and of course Bobby Wallace). For the record, Shon Carson has exactly 3 carries for 9 yds...he hasn't proven anything yet and unfortunately hasn't had the chance. I'm hoping Shon lives up to the hype, but until he does...it's just hype. |
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Blue Chip
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![]() Who ever does win the gig will deffinitely earn it, and won't have many more carries than the others anyway. I think each persons best strengths will be 1st and 10 for davis, 3rd and short for wilds, and once some of the other teams linemen and linebackers start hanging their heads, send in Shon, who won't be able to power through like davis and even more so wilds, but he'll gash them alright.
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#47 |
Yes we can!!!
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1st Team All-SEC
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Location: Florence, SC
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![]() Tell them I'll be back might have been in reference to playing again at all, which some doubted when his injury first occurred. Heard from several people connected to the team that he is seriously considering going pro, he can get better rehab there and guarantee a payday. Most likely he will go pro, but just my opinion.
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#49 | |
Gamecock gamer!
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But that doesn't mean Lattimore definitely meant he would be returning to play at South Carolina, because Spurrier may have simply misinterpreted the statement.
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#50 | |
AQUACOCK
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as for the comment by the poster noting the past busts of our "speed" rb's, carson is NOTHING like any of those rb's. he has proven his mettle, when he TOOK the number two rb spot a few years ago preseason, and the coaches know what he is capable of, or that wouldn't have happened. just because we haven't had a chance to see it, doesn't mean it isn't there.
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#51 |
1st Team All-SEC
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![]() I like Wildes but what i've seen of Davis makes me think he will be special if he holds onto the ball. If he keeps dropping the ball he will get limited caries. I think our depth at RB gets better every year.
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#52 |
2nd Team All-American
Male Join Date: May 2007
Location: Anderson, SC
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![]() I honestly don't think we will have a No. 1 guy next year.
Instead, I think we platoon and put guys in situations and formations that fit them best. Wilds and Davis both bring contrasting and complementing skill sets. But Carson gives us the pure speed, scat back type player who could be valuable on screens. Of course, Kendric Salley I think will be another good one...almost like a Kenny Miles type back. And of course we have the unknowns of David Williams (silent commit) and Jamari Smith. The RB battle next year will be the one I'm most excited about in the spring...that and LB.
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#53 |
L-I-V-I-N
Male Join Date: Aug 2006
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![]() Well, we've got a very good problem to have in that we have so many talented backs.
I'm most concerned about which one can be the more complete back. Davis and Wilds both need to improve in the blocking game, and we haven't seen Carson yet. Should be an interesting off-season.
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1st Team All-SEC
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1st Team All-SEC
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Blue Chip
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Face Melter
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Location: New Bern, NC
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RB by committee next year. I think Davis will get the majority of starts and carries, Carson will be the second man in line, and Wilds will be situational and short yardage back (at best). |
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#59 |
Heisman Candidate
Male Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Phoenix
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![]() Disagree...where you when Wilds ran for 100+ on UT and UF? He's our Eric Norwood of RBs.
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Face Melter
Male Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: New Bern, NC
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If he were more talented than Davis don't you think he would have been on the 2 deep at the end of this season when he was supposedly healthy? I honestly don't care who gets the carries, as long as they produce. I just don't see him being more talented than Mike Davis or Shon Carson. I guess we'll see in 2013. |
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