Are we recruting this Ames Running back

dualthreat

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Can't wait to go watch ubandale and Ames play each other! I was hoping to get to see one of these guys this year, luckily I can see both right in town.

I dont go tomany HS fb games otherwise I would have gone earlier in the season...
 

D UP Clones

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From what I have seen in highlights its not his size or speed that's the issue... he is a stiff runner. There is a difference from making one good cut and beating people and being stiff and just out running high school kids. He looks like his speed makes up for his lack of flexibility in his hips.

That wouldn't be the case at college. You have to have some flexibility to cut etc. Still running downhill.
 

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From what I have seen in highlights its not his size or speed that's the issue... he is a stiff runner. There is a difference from making one good cut and beating people and being stiff and just out running high school kids. He looks like his speed makes up for his lack of flexibility in his hips.

That wouldn't be the case at college. You have to have some flexibility to cut etc. Still running downhill.

That may be how his highlights look, but I can tell you he can juke anyone he wants out of their shoes if he needs to.
 

Wesley

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4.38 speed actually rounds up to 4.4, but some people like to be overly dramatic. Still, a nice time.
That is probably still faster than what we have on the current team. Thinking punt and kickoff returns.
 

Wesley

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From what I have seen in highlights its not his size or speed that's the issue... he is a stiff runner. There is a difference from making one good cut and beating people and being stiff and just out running high school kids. He looks like his speed makes up for his lack of flexibility in his hips.

That wouldn't be the case at college. You have to have some flexibility to cut etc. Still running downhill.

Maybe he needs to be developed.