Thread: RB

**Yes13** · 02-20-2011, 06:02 PM

Originally Posted by Sloup

If Shontrelle Johnson doesn't emerge as the starting running back this year, I could see him transferring elsewhere, especially since he hasn't used his redshirt yet. From what interviews I've seen of him, he seems like the type of guy that needs to be the alpha dog.

Seems like a team player to me.

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ju9kRMXI6Ec]YouTube - Media Day 2010: Shontrelle Johnson[/ame]

**The_Architect** · 02-20-2011, 06:59 PM

Originally Posted by Sloup

If Shontrelle Johnson doesn't emerge as the starting running back this year, I could see him transferring elsewhere, especially since he hasn't used his redshirt yet. From what interviews I've seen of him, he seems like the type of guy that needs to be the alpha dog.

Are you just making things up? Horrible post.

**Sloup** · 02-20-2011, 08:36 PM

To Yes13: From that video, I see a guy who is anxious to play football. I'm not saying he's PLANNING on jumping ship or that he's not dedicated to the cause of winning games here. I'm saying that if he thinks he's going to get a chance to play more football somewhere else, I could see him making a move. And that's fine, because I want Paul Rhoads and Co. recruit guys that want to play and win.

Let the record show that I think he'll be the guy come August, and none of this will matter.

Originally Posted by The_Architect

Are you just making things up? Horrible post.

You're right. All opinions are made up. I saw some things and I made an observation based on what I saw. My apologies if that's somehow not a proper approach to posting on a forum.

If you disagree with what I said, please state your case. I'm listening. Er... reading.

**RustShack** · 02-20-2011, 08:41 PM

I don't think there is any doubt Shontrell is the guy... it would be nice if we can RS both Nealy and Strandrad.. so we have four years left of both then two more years of Johnson after this year. We have some good talent at RB..

**WLCY** · 02-21-2011, 06:24 AM

I would agree that Hollis will be in the mix for the job.

**cloneu** · 02-21-2011, 08:56 AM

Originally Posted by Rhoadhoused

There is talk of Woody to h-back/tight end/FB to get him on the field more than as just a power running back. I would bet money Standard redshirts. I would assume Nealy has kind of a Percy Harvin role if he doesn't redshirt, which could very well happen. I would guess he doesn't RS though.

As far as the actual guys I bet Johnson, Hollis, and White split snaps something like 60/30/10

This is what I would like to see happen. Most of the carries go to Johnson and Hollis. Nealy gets used in lots of different ways to carry/catch the ball. It is nice to have a group of guys we can rely on, especially compared to 2009 when it was ARob and by himself.

**heitclone** · 02-21-2011, 10:17 AM

Originally Posted by The_Architect

Are you just making things up? Horrible post.

While I don't know is theres any validity to it, it doesn't seem like too far of a stretch that a guy in that situation would leave.

**woodie** · 02-22-2011, 01:55 AM

hollis got screwed last year because the staff promised shontrelle johnson that he would get to play as a freshman due to promises in recruiting. hollis accepted taking a redshirt last year due to the promises of johnson getting the nod to play as a freshman.i think hollis will be the surprise this coming year on offense..why did you leave this kid out of your poll??????

**Bigguns** · 02-23-2011, 01:16 PM

Originally Posted by woodie

hollis got screwed last year because the staff promised shontrelle johnson that he would get to play as a freshman due to promises in recruiting. hollis accepted taking a redshirt last year due to the promises of johnson getting the nod to play as a freshman.i think hollis will be the surprise this coming year on offense..why did you leave this kid out of your poll??????

I wouldn't say he got screwed at all. He didn't waste a year of eligibility on 35 carries. I'm not saying Shontrelle wasted a year either as he returned kicks as well. But Hollis got to spend a year in the wt room, learn the system and still has 4 years to compete sounds like a great opportunity to me. I guarantee if it comes down to Shontrelle and Hollis this year for carries the decision will be about performance and not recruiting promises.

**Cydog04** · 02-23-2011, 01:31 PM

Originally Posted by burn587

I'd really like to see Woody and Johnson in a shotgun formation lined up on either side of QB. There is a ton of options from that formation with motioning those guys in and out or running a triple read option out that formation. Best yet if we were facing a really good pass rush we could leave our Woody and Johnson in the backfield to plug up double the penetration

Personally I dont like the 2 back look. If you want a guy to block id rather have a tight end in. And we can put enough guys in motion by putting rbs at the slot like the coaches mentioned doing more of this year. Start them in the backfield and motion them out or start them at slot and bring them into the backfield depending on what the d looks like. I see us doing this a lot this year sounds like the coaches want rbs wide and pass them bubble screens.

**bpmcclain** · 02-23-2011, 04:36 PM

Originally Posted by woodie

hollis got screwed last year because the staff promised shontrelle johnson that he would get to play as a freshman due to promises in recruiting. hollis accepted taking a redshirt last year due to the promises of johnson getting the nod to play as a freshman.i think hollis will be the surprise this coming year on offense..why did you leave this kid out of your poll??????

Honestly, I had never heard of this kid before this poll. I know Im a horrible person for not putting him in the poll

**jman83** · 02-23-2011, 04:42 PM

Originally Posted by bpmcclain

Honestly, I had never heard of this kid before this poll. I know Im a horrible person for not putting him in the poll

I had never heard of him either. its not like his name is one thats thrown around a lot on here

**jman83** · 02-23-2011, 04:49 PM

Originally Posted by woodie

hollis got screwed last year because the staff promised shontrelle johnson that he would get to play as a freshman due to promises in recruiting. hollis accepted taking a redshirt last year due to the promises of johnson getting the nod to play as a freshman.i think hollis will be the surprise this coming year on offense..why did you leave this kid out of your poll??????

Wheres Bo Williams too? why did you leave this kid out of your poll??????