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01-15-2007, 11:29 PM
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Just because he is 3rd on the RB depth chart does not mean he won't see the field. MoWells and Beanie are better RBs, so therefore Saine would be 3rd. Howevere, he could still see the field in numerous positions, formations, or situations even as a freshman.
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I believe that Saine is a better a better RB than MoWells and should come in and see time behind Beanie. Small scatbacks typically don't fair well in the big ten. Saine has a speed and power combination that is unique at the RB position. He should be given a good shot at returning kicks next year, I believe him and Small would be our 2 best threats. |
01-15-2007, 11:31 PM
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I believe that Saine is a better a better RB than MoWells and should come in and see time behind Beanie. Small scatbacks typically don't fair well in the big ten. Saine has a speed and power combination that is unique at the RB position. He should be given a good shot at returning kicks next year, I believe him and Small would be our 2 best threats.
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I think you're going to see Saine play more a deep threat receiver than you do a running back... When he does line up at RB, look for him to hit the corners like Reggie Bush and Antonio Pittman did so well. |
01-15-2007, 11:31 PM
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I thought MoWells was probably going to transfer. If he does then Saine would be in the 2-deep immediately unless Boom Herron jumps him.
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I hope Saine or Harron is good enough to be the #2 over a 3rd year player.... Call me whatever, but I still like Mo Wells and haven't been underwhelmed by him like a lot of folks. I think its beyond probability, however, that a true frosh walks in and sits at #2 on the DC over a guy with 3 years in the system (assuming no transfer, of course)
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Saine looks purely like a RB to me plus with as dangerous as he is, you can get the ball in his hands more at the RB position. I believe Tress will utilize the run a lot more on next years team. If we land Wright then I look for Clifford to possibly make the switch to reciever next year. Clifford plays the ball well in the air and projects better at a WR than Saine does.
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01-15-2007, 11:40 PM
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Saine looks purely like a RB to me plus with as dangerous as he is, you can get the ball in his hands more at the RB position. I believe Tress will utilize the run a lot more on next years team. If we land Wright then I look for Clifford to possibly make the switch to reciever next year. Clifford plays the ball well in the air and projects better at a WR than Saine does.
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He'd be a dangerous swing screen kind of back! Like run an i Form, swing him out and get it to him in the flat... With that break-away speed, he could do some damage... |
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I hope Saine or Harron is good enough to be the #2 over a 3rd year player.... Call me whatever, but I still like Mo Wells and haven't been underwhelmed by him like a lot of folks. I think its beyond probability, however, that a true frosh walks in and sits at #2 on the DC over a guy with 3 years in the system (assuming no transfer, of course)
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I kinda agree with you about Wells. We have never really seen him get the ball with consistency.
He had 2 guys that we future 1st or 2nd round nfl type players in front of him. Meaning he wasnt going to get a lot of carries, unless later in the game and it is hard to judge a player from what they do in mop up time.
If he gets a solid amount of carries he could put up some nice numbers especially if we can get him outside and in space. I also think he could see some time in the shot-ginn formation.
I honestly think that all this could be moot as I think that MoWells will transfer... |
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Originally Posted by buckeye4ever21
Saine looks purely like a RB to me plus with as dangerous as he is, you can get the ball in his hands more at the RB position. I believe Tress will utilize the run a lot more on next years team. If we land Wright then I look for Clifford to possibly make the switch to reciever next year. Clifford plays the ball well in the air and projects better at a WR than Saine does.
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Saine's biggest strength is pure speed. True, he has a build on him, but you can easily misuse his real strength.
The easiest way to wear down real speed is have it run twixt the tackles as a pure running back. We have the more powerful Wells to do that. Instead put him in space as a runner or receiver that gives him room to move, fast.
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