Georgia Fans Say "Keep giving it to Hurd"

Discussion in 'Vols Football' started by **TDCVOL**, Sep 8, 2014.

  1. **TDCVOL**

    **TDCVOL** Contributor

    Georgia fan on Ruckers TL said the Georgia fans are already calling Hurd a bust and that he "looks like a tight end trying to run through the line of scrimmage. "
     
  2. govols182

    govols182 Honorary Mod

    Would be funny if he rambled off 200 on them in a few weeks.
     
  3. JohnnyQuickkick

    JohnnyQuickkick Calcio correspondent

    it's been discussed ad nauseam, but i can't imagine anybody who has watched would arrive at the conclusion that it's a lack of talent on Hurd's part
     
  4. Unimane

    Unimane Kill "The Caucasian"

    The one thing I've noticed which concerns me about Hurd is that he is getting tackled one on one in the open field quite a bit. The great RBs make that guy miss or get an extra three to five yards. Hopefully, this is just a part of the learning process.
     
  5. NorthGaVol

    NorthGaVol Vols, Bitch

    I'd say he's doing pretty good to average positive yardage considering he has to juke and dodge the entire DL as soon as he gets the ball.
     
  6. govols182

    govols182 Honorary Mod

    He put his shoulder into defenders quite a few times to get extra yards and had the one run I remember where he pulled off two spin moves for a 10-15 yard gain.
     
  7. IP

    IP Super Moderator

    Agreed, I think he is actually fairly difficult to tackle. It is just that 5 guys get a crack at him every carry.
     
  8. govols182

    govols182 Honorary Mod

    I actually thought the run blocking would be better this year. Boy was I wrong. Maybe these new guys have the mean streak we've lacked.
     
  9. justingroves

    justingroves supermod

    I remember one lb for Arkansas State leaving the game after tackling him
     
  10. chavisut

    chavisut Dan Mullen Fan Club President

    um, I haven't seen this. I've seen him fighting for just about every yard he makes. There haven't been many open field opportunities.
     
    Last edited: Sep 8, 2014
  11. dknash

    dknash Chieftain

    Repeatedly. Probably with cracked ribs or something. Kinda wished they'd taped him to the bench after the game was no longer in doubt.
     
  12. JudgmentVol

    JudgmentVol Chieftain

    Other than his sole rushing TD and the rush where he had two nice spins moves, the first guy to meet him has seemed to always take him down. He hasn't impressed me with his hyped elusiveness and ability to break tackles.
     
  13. syndicate

    syndicate Well-Known Member

    Yeah that guy went out after every tackle. I can't believe they left him in the game.
     
  14. justingroves

    justingroves supermod

    Who hyped his elusiveness? He's a 230 lb battering ram that teams get tired of tackling with great speed
     
  15. nashvillevol

    nashvillevol New Member

    Nothing elusive about an 8 yard stride. He's not Barry Sanders, but if he had a hole worth running through I guarantee you he would destroy a few more lbs
     
  16. RockyHill

    RockyHill Loves Auburn more than Tennessee.

    Our run scheme wouldn't do any back favors, but it especially doesn't favor Hurd's style/body type.
     
  17. MaconVol

    MaconVol Chieftain

    Watched the offensive plays from the Arky State game and I say please please please, keep giving Jalen the ball. He's gonna be special barring injury.
     
  18. A-Smith

    A-Smith Chieftain

    I think the jury is still out. But with backs like Lewis, Webb, and Cobb you could spot the it factor instantly. I haven't seen "it" yet with Hurd unfortunately. And, yes, it's possible to grade a back even when the line looks as feeble as ours.
     
  19. GahLee

    GahLee Director of Conspiracy Theories, 8th Maxim

    But can you accurately grade them? Those guys were on much better teams with much better lines and much better coaching. I haven't been overly impressed with Hurd either but the line and the play calling haven't done him any favors.
     
  20. NYY

    NYY Super Moderator

    We'll keep giving him the ball in a way that doesn't give him a chance to succeed.

    Go team!
     

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