Is Dawrence Roberts the Best RB in the Conference?


MikeBigg

MikeBigg

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We have some good backs in the conference... I think Roberts tops them all. He definitely is a workhorse, although he's listed at 5'9" 185lbs. He was a man yesterday in the classic.



RUSHING Cl G Att. Yards Avg. TD Long Avg/G
1. ROBERTS,Dawrenc-GRAM SO 9 180 1039 5.8 8 87 115.4

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It seems that he came from out of no where...but it was a matter of having some guys ahead of him that were more experienced. He really stepped up when given his shot this year and hasn't looked back. I have been waiting to see him on the field since reading this in last year's (2010) media guide:

" Dawrence Roberts is going to be a big time back for us, now he’s that homerun hitter. He has to get better as far as blocking and picking up linebackers but once he learns how to play we think he’s going to be a good player for us.”
 
Mikebigg he didn't come out of nowhere....Broadway recruited this kid. Remember the boring wins? Broadway likes rushers. We all know that Doug favors the pass. Yet, Doug reviewed those tapes and looked at his roster and made the adjustment.
 



I ain't trying to turn this into a Broadway vs Doug thread...GR will do that for us. I'm asking for an honest and objective assessment from those (fans and opponents) who saw him play to see if they see the same things that I see. I like this kid's game and think he's big time! His nickname (at least on FB) is Dawrence "Hardworking" Roberts and from what I'm told he's really works hard at practice and in the weight room. If he continues to work and progress, I see him making an NFL roster ...he has two more years of eligibility.
 
He's a different type of back than Lacey at AAMU... Lacey gets his yards between tackles.... not fast at all... just BIG..... when he gets going he is going to get 5 yards a carry every play and will help you when its time to run the clock out at the end of close games. Basically a fullback playing running back.
 
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DAHILL said:
He's a different type of back than Lacey at AAMU... Lacey gets his yards between tackles.... not fast at all... just BIG..... when he gets going he is going to get 5 yards a carry every play and will help you when its time to run the clock out at the end of close games. Basically a fullback playing running back.
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that joker is a big dude
 
Lawrence Dawrence is a pretty good rb. He has speed and is hard to bring down on first contact. He's much better than FrankWarren. He's good, but I would take TommyGooden from JSU over him. Gooden is much bigger and is a multipurpose back.

Not a fan of Lacey. Not impressive at all....Like the kid from PINEBLUFF and Alcorn....the lead rb from TexasSouthern is tough too.
 
Better than Frank?! Not sure of that just yet... Frank was pretty good, I think Dawrence is faster. Was kinda under the radar when we signed him, some even put down on his signing. I always thought he was pretty good... he's gonna get even better, but I'd like to see him get a back to run in tandem with him for a one two punch like Warren and Walker.

The Goodson kid was under utilized... I think it would have helped your offense to use him more in a Pro I formation. I like the TxSU backs and the kid from Alcorn (Walker) also. Some quality backs in our league... hopefully our coaches will get back to more conventional football.
 
MikeBigg said:
Better than Frank?! Not sure of that just yet... Frank was pretty good, I think Dawrence is faster. Was kinda under the radar when we signed him, some even put down on his signing. I always thought he was pretty good... he's gonna get even better, but I'd like to see him get a back to run in tandem with him for a one two punch like Warren and Walker.

The Goodson kid was under utilized... I think it would have helped your offense to use him more in a Pro I formation. I like the TxSU backs and the kid from Alcorn (Walker) also. Some quality backs in our league... hopefully our coaches will get back to more conventional football.
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If we were in a Pro Style offense you would really be able to see the talent Gooden has...
 
MikeBigg said:
We have some good backs in the conference... I think Roberts tops them all.
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I like Roberts, Lacey and the TSU back as the best in the league. Each one has their own running style. I like the kid from Alcorn as well. Gooden needs to lose a little weight. He looks like a fullback.
 



number1 said:
Virgil Williams is going to have nightmares after that game. Dude was just using and abusing him.
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why did yall keep him in man coverage once we crossed the 50? Mario had 13 receiving touchdowns prior to the Classic, so your staff should have known he's the primary option in our passing game.
 
The sad part is any time Southern went to a single safety deep that safety stare at Mario's side knowing what was coming. No way should that corner been left alone.
 
number1 said:
Virgil Williams is going to have nightmares after that game. Dude was just using and abusing him.
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#1 was just to big for him. He was in position a couple of times, but #1 went and got the ball. We should have forced someone else to bet us. I still don't blame the D. They forced turnovers and gave us a chance. We need a OC in the worst way. The middle of the field was wide open.
 
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