11. "he's got that white playmaker pass." In response to Reply # 9
see: Luck, Favre, Eli
of the ones I've seen, most are him refusing to just eat a sack and forcing the ball downfield. usually when his mechanics and footwork go to shit. he also makes some spectacular plays doing that so he keeps going for it.
but in the NFL he won't have as forgiving defenses. so he will have to adjust.
you can't be a ball-control, win with defense team and beat bama. because they do that better than you do. lining up in a pro-set with a mediocre QB is giving Saban the white flag.
27. "No!" In response to Reply # 26 Sat Sep-23-17 08:09 PM by obsidianchrysalis
This is part of a 'participation trophy' agenda where kids are given respect for not EARNING A WIN over their disease.
LOL
It is nice and I do like public gestures of compassion. But then again I don't like the stories about kids with illnesses and Make-a-wish type evens for some reason.
32. "Lolz. They're only similar in size. That's it, that's the list (c)" In response to Reply # 29
Barkley has Clarrett beat by a considerable margin in everything else you want to judge a college or future NFL RB by.
Clarrett had 1 brilliant season and then let his own ignorance derail his career. Barkley is coming off 2 great seasons and still putting up crazy #s with a huge target on his back every game.
Barkley is a 1,000 times the receiver Clarrett was. Barkley is a better blocker than Clarrett was. Barkley is much more versatile than Clarrett was (can return kicks) Barkley is much more agile and has better open moves than Clarrett Barkley is much stronger than Clarrett ever was (can rep 225 30+ times and maxes at 450, can squat 650 and clean over 400lbs) Barkley is much FASTER than Clarrett ever was (Clarrett ran a 4.8 at the combine whereas Barkley is in the 4.45-4.5 range) And most importantly, Barkley seemingly has none of the fatal character flaws Clarrett had. Barkley is revered for his humility and leadership and has a strong family support. I'm glad Clarrett finally got help and admitted to his struggles, but it took him too long to mature.
This is what Kirk Ferentz had to say about Barkley last night:
"The running back's a special player," said a weary Kirk Ferentz, Iowa's head coach and the longest-tenured head coach in the college game.
"He's a tough guy to tackle. I don't know if I've seen any better in my 19 years here."
Barring a major injury, Barkley is a lock to be a top 10 pick in the NFL Draft. Clarrett may have been a high pick had he came out as a FRESH, but I highly doubt he would have progressed and became the complete back Barkley has become.
34. "Jesus christ calm down. It was a compliment " In response to Reply # 32 Sun Sep-24-17 08:28 AM by 3xKrazy
And was strictly comparing his running style - not their character, bench press numbers or favorite foods. Very low to the ground and powerful with outstanding vision and way faster than you would think.
But thanks for all that effort you spent putting me in my place! Yikes
37. "and this is why PSU fans can't have nice things smh" In response to Reply # 36 Sun Sep-24-17 08:38 AM by 3xKrazy
because y'all are deranged and take your hero worship to a weird level...as proven during and after the joepa era. do you even remember that whole thing happened? the lack of humility and weirdo moral judgment is apparently still alive and well.
i get it, y'all haven't had anything to cheer up about in damn near 15 years but maybe wait to unleash the angry mob shit on someone who actually *criticizes* what i guess is now the greatest running back the world has ever seen. i mean, check out his squat numbers and teacher recommendations and the way dogs wags wag their tail when barkley walks into the room!
33. "I LOVE Westbrook, but Barkley's way stronger and more durable. " In response to Reply # 28
Andy Reid grossly underused Westbrook - I think Westbrook could have been a borderline to HOFer had he been used properly and maintained better health.
Personally, I think a more apt comparison would be a stronger version of Curtis Martin. Another multi-purpose back with great strength, speed, agility, and vision. Obviously Barkley's a far more polished and accomplished college RB, but their running style is similar.
31. "Never should have come down to the last sec, but WOW at that throw" In response to Reply # 0 Sat Sep-23-17 10:20 PM by Mignight Maruder
and catch. Tip of the cap to Barkley on a phenomenal performance. 200+ rushing & nearly 100 yds receiving. And most of those yards came after contact or via his own brilliant moves.
========================================= I'm an advocate for working smarter, not harder. If you just focus on working hard you end up making someone else rich and not having much to show for it. (c) mad
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