Sedrick Johnson

**dualthreat** · 10-20-2009, 11:17 PM

If he is injured that is one thing. However, The coaches wouldn't put him in, though, knowing he is incapable of getting off a jam, running full speed, getting open, etc.

So, since he is playing, thus I ask the question: Whats the deal?

**Bobber** · 10-20-2009, 11:17 PM

Originally Posted by bosco

Arob has been injured every game since Army and he is showing up. I'm sure there are other players that are hurt too but but we are not hearing about it. I know he's young and I'm want him to do well but let's face it he's is not producing and the injury excuse is lame at this point in the season.

I think it's lame you're calling him out when you have no idea what his injury is.

**Jonecy** · 10-20-2009, 11:18 PM

Originally Posted by Clone5

We'll pass to him when he figures out a way to get off the line. I hope he lives up to the hype too but it doesn't look like its going to be this year. I'm very glad Hamilton and Williams have stepped it up.

There's still a lot of football left in the year. I think it's too early to write of Sed. As long as we win games and are able to put up over 400 total yards offense, I don't care who catches the ball anyway. It's so nice to have multiple weapons!

**Clone5** · 10-20-2009, 11:21 PM

Originally Posted by Jonecy

There's still a lot of football left in the year. I think it's too early to write of Sed. As long as we win games and are able to put up over 400 total yards offense, I don't care who catches the ball anyway. It's so nice to have multiple weapons!

You're right. Way too early to write him off. I'm really rooting for him to turn it on and I'm sure he will once hes able to get more physical.

**StLouisClone** · 10-20-2009, 11:22 PM

Originally Posted by d4nim4l

Darks fumbled. Sed recovered.

You got that backwards.

**Erik4Cy** · 10-20-2009, 11:35 PM

Originally Posted by Cyclonepride

I seem to remember that Marquis Hamilton had a slow start to his career as well. I was extremely excited about him when he came in, but it took some time, and he's picked up steam now like a train going down hill. Perhaps Sed will do the same.

This. He still has time and potential, we do have receivers galore and not all are gonna have 50+ yards, its the beauty of the offense. We spread it to everyone, hence why we call it the spread, the defense should never know who is getting the ball. We had complaint after complaint some years back about Barney cotton and the conservative playcalling. Embrace what we have. Yeah sed isn't flourishing at this point but who knows what we'll be saying next year or even next week.

**bosco** · 10-20-2009, 11:41 PM

Originally Posted by Bobber

I think it's lame you're calling him out when you have no idea what his injury is.

You can think whatever you want but I'm not calling him out. Where in my post did I call him out? According to reports Sedrick suffered a sprained ankle against NDSU. I think and want the young man to have a great career at ISU and he has the talent but fans here like to deny what is reality and reality is right now he's not producing, could be technique or not gelling with the system yet but Sedrick is not playing very well and I think it's due more than just the ankle injury.

Originally Posted by d4nim4l

Darks fumbled. Sed recovered.

As for the injury, listen to Pulse.

Groin on a running back sucks but A-Rob is not being stuck at the line of scrimmage or cutting to get open for a pass like Sed would be.

If Sed's injury is still on the ankle he hurt to start the year then I will buy that he has been ineffective because of it. A high ankle sprain is a lot like a groin injury. It will linger for a long time.

Would we be saying the same thing about the players if the injuries were reversed and Arob has a sprained ankle and Sedrick has a bad groin?

**d4nim4l** · 10-20-2009, 11:54 PM

Originally Posted by StLouisClone

You got that backwards.

Looks like you're right. Darks didn't even catch a ball against Baylor.

**Ames** · 10-20-2009, 11:56 PM

Originally Posted by d4nim4l

Darks fumbled. Sed recovered.

What? You got that backwards. Sed fumbled. Darks recovered.

**Ames** · 10-20-2009, 11:58 PM

Originally Posted by d4nim4l

Looks like you're right. Darks didn't even catch a ball against Baylor.

Darks did get knocked down on what would have been a TD catch. No call.

**ISUFan22** · 10-21-2009, 06:47 AM

Originally Posted by Cyclonepride

I seem to remember that Marquis Hamilton had a slow start to his career as well. I was extremely excited about him when he came in, but it took some time, and he's picked up steam now like a train going down hill. Perhaps Sed will do the same.

Hamilton did not start even remotely as slow as Sedrick has.

Originally Posted by Clone5

AA can't throw his way because Sed can't get off jam coverage.

Yup. The guy simply does not get open. The receiver lineup should be Hamilton, Williams, Lenz and Darks, in that order. I'd rather have Catlett in there over other guys that are simply not producing.

And I really wish we could get Houston Jones back on the field.

**swammi** · 10-21-2009, 07:26 AM

Originally Posted by Aclone

Remember that he was injured at the start of the first game. All I'm going to say--I'm sure he'll break out at some point like everyone else has.

He caught a pass on the 2 yard line vs Baylor, with a blocker in front of him, and fumbled at the 1. Darks recovered at the 4.

For whatever reason, it looks like the young man has just lost his confidence and his "want to". He obviously has the physical tools. The staff needs to find a way to get him going.