Options at Punt Returner - Page 2

Goofyboy · 01-16-2013, 11:10 AM

I expect Shaq Roland to get a look. He has speed and vision, and returned in HS.

uscsabres · 01-16-2013, 11:12 AM

I thought Shaq was a big time returner at Lexington. Is he an option for one of the returning jobs? I think I might like Bruce taking punts and a Shaq/Byrd combo on kickoffs.

talon · 01-16-2013, 11:15 AM

Byrd is fast but not elusive. If Shaq can catch it he would be a good option. Carson may also be a good choice. He is supposed to be a playmaker. Cooper looked great in the Shrine bowl. Don't know much about Martin. Don't like use our best corner to do it if there are other options.

Luke Skycocker · 01-16-2013, 11:16 AM

Not Byrd. He's fast, but he just runs in a straight line, doesn't cut or juke. He doesn't seem to have great vision like a good kick returner should.

kabercr2 · 01-16-2013, 11:20 AM

I don't think the coaches would trust Byrd enough with his hands to let him return punts.

SpockCock · 01-16-2013, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by kabercr2

I don't think the coaches would trust Byrd enough with his hands to let him return punts.

Well did the coaches see his hands here?

usc51 · 01-16-2013, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by kabercr2

I don't think the coaches would trust Byrd enough with his hands to let him return punts.

This. I like Byrd but he is way too inconsistent to be a punt returner. He had 4-5 dropped passes this year and only 14 catches.

talon · 01-16-2013, 11:55 AM

it isn't his hands it is his style of running. His is better suited for KO returns. Punt returner always have to make a man miss so they need some moves like Ace.

JT21 · 01-16-2013, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by talon

it isn't his hands it is his style of running. His is better suited for KO returns. Punt returner always have to make a man miss so they need some moves like Ace.

This.

Ace certainly isn't slow but he doesn't have elite top-end speed. He makes up for it with elite burst and short-area quickness.

Byrd seems to be on the opposite end of the spectrum; elite top end speed but not the same level of burst and quickness that is better suited for a punt returner.

Cock Kool-Aid · 01-16-2013, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by SpockCock

Well did the coaches see his hands here?

FAIL.

sc455 · 01-16-2013, 12:52 PM

we need to realize that sc may never ever have a guy at pr like ace sanders. he was at an elite level. one of the best pr i have seen ever in college football.

trying to figure out which guy gives us the best chance back there really is a wasted conversation. whomever we see line up at pr next year is the guy the coaches feel is the best at the position.

usc1 · 01-16-2013, 12:59 PM

I think Shaq is the next best pick at PR. Is quick and has the ability to make moves in the open field which is what a PR is all about.

Goofyboy · 01-16-2013, 01:01 PM

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trying to figure out which guy gives us the best chance back there really is a wasted conversation. whomever we see line up at pr next year is the guy the coaches feel is the best at the position.

Yeah, but we like to line up our fan clubs early, and it's intense during the offseason. Welcome to Cockytalk.

hellraiser24 · 01-16-2013, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by sc455

we need to realize that sc may never ever have a guy at pr like ace sanders. he was at an elite level. one of the best pr i have seen ever in college football.

trying to figure out which guy gives us the best chance back there really is a wasted conversation. whomever we see line up at pr next year is the guy the coaches feel is the best at the position.

With that argument, most of the threads on here are wasted conversation, especially including the QB debate. It is the offseason, you know people like to speculate to pass the time until the Spring game.

GH · 01-16-2013, 01:17 PM

Ace was such a great asset to have back there that I would be suprised if we have anyone else on the roster that can come close...those returns were absolutely electric...he'd put the ball on the ground sometimes but even then he would pick it back up, wait for a crease, and explode through it...all I am hoping for next year is at least five yards gained on the punts

lilhornet · 01-16-2013, 02:26 PM

As others have stated, Ahmad Christian would be a very good fit at PR.

JT21 · 01-16-2013, 03:00 PM

Here's Ahmad's HS highlights. Love the way he sets up his blocks.

roosterdave · 01-16-2013, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by JT21

Here's Ahmad's HS highlights. Love the way he sets up his blocks.

This kid has some great down-field vision.

Regalcock · 01-16-2013, 03:28 PM

We have several solid options at least.

I would not be surprised to see ronnie martin take the job eventually because i do not think they want to overload bruce. Shaq and ahmad will get thier chance im sure.

FeartheSpur · 01-16-2013, 03:36 PM

Nick Jones?

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01-16-2013, 11:10 AM	#21
Goofyboy Bowl MVP Male Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Sumter Posts: 2,214 CockyCash: 500	Re: Options at Punt Returner I expect Shaq Roland to get a look. He has speed and vision, and returned in HS.

01-16-2013, 11:12 AM	#22
uscsabres 4-Star Male Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Lexington Posts: 293 CockyCash: 500	Re: Options at Punt Returner I thought Shaq was a big time returner at Lexington. Is he an option for one of the returning jobs? I think I might like Bruce taking punts and a Shaq/Byrd combo on kickoffs. __________________

01-16-2013, 11:15 AM	#23
talon 1st Team All-SEC Male Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: blythewood Posts: 3,814 CockyCash: 2400	Re: Options at Punt Returner Byrd is fast but not elusive. If Shaq can catch it he would be a good option. Carson may also be a good choice. He is supposed to be a playmaker. Cooper looked great in the Shrine bowl. Don't know much about Martin. Don't like use our best corner to do it if there are other options.

01-16-2013, 11:16 AM	#24
Luke Skycocker Doc Skycock Male Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: North Augusta Posts: 41,229 CockyCash: 103198788171	Re: Options at Punt Returner Not Byrd. He's fast, but he just runs in a straight line, doesn't cut or juke. He doesn't seem to have great vision like a good kick returner should. __________________

01-16-2013, 11:20 AM	#25
kabercr2 Walk On Male Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Central, SC Posts: 77 CockyCash: 500	Re: Options at Punt Returner I don't think the coaches would trust Byrd enough with his hands to let him return punts.

01-16-2013, 11:55 AM	#28
talon 1st Team All-SEC Male Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: blythewood Posts: 3,814 CockyCash: 2400	Re: Options at Punt Returner it isn't his hands it is his style of running. His is better suited for KO returns. Punt returner always have to make a man miss so they need some moves like Ace.

01-16-2013, 12:52 PM	#31
sc455 1st Team All-American Male Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: south carolina Posts: 12,655 CockyCash: 23088816	Re: Options at Punt Returner we need to realize that sc may never ever have a guy at pr like ace sanders. he was at an elite level. one of the best pr i have seen ever in college football. trying to figure out which guy gives us the best chance back there really is a wasted conversation. whomever we see line up at pr next year is the guy the coaches feel is the best at the position.

01-16-2013, 12:59 PM	#32
usc1 Class of 2013 Male Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Columbia Posts: 15,977 CockyCash: 100087355	Re: Options at Punt Returner I think Shaq is the next best pick at PR. Is quick and has the ability to make moves in the open field which is what a PR is all about. __________________

01-16-2013, 01:17 PM	#35
GH Pompous Ass Male Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Georgia Posts: 14,990 CockyCash: 29822	Re: Options at Punt Returner Ace was such a great asset to have back there that I would be suprised if we have anyone else on the roster that can come close...those returns were absolutely electric...he'd put the ball on the ground sometimes but even then he would pick it back up, wait for a crease, and explode through it...all I am hoping for next year is at least five yards gained on the punts __________________ Signature removed to comply with rules not allowing Abraham Lincoln quotes

01-16-2013, 02:26 PM	#36
lilhornet Great to be a Gamecock Male Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Greenville, Sc Posts: 3,009 CockyCash: 25074528	Re: Options at Punt Returner As others have stated, Ahmad Christian would be a very good fit at PR.

01-16-2013, 03:00 PM	#37
JT21 #Team Good QB Play Male Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Boston Posts: 2,051 CockyCash: 500	Re: Options at Punt Returner Here's Ahmad's HS highlights. Love the way he sets up his blocks. __________________ ProFootballFocus.com

01-16-2013, 03:28 PM	#39
Regalcock Fawlless Male Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Castle Anthrax Posts: 9,506 CockyCash: 17041681	Re: Options at Punt Returner We have several solid options at least. I would not be surprised to see ronnie martin take the job eventually because i do not think they want to overload bruce. Shaq and ahmad will get thier chance im sure. __________________

01-16-2013, 03:36 PM	#40
FeartheSpur 1st Team All-SEC Male Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Aiken Posts: 4,953 CockyCash: 3453	Re: Options at Punt Returner Nick Jones?

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