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Reading is a great concept: I just read up and looked at the Tyrone Tracy Jr news and clip and that is the X factor player Purdue is looking for. Back to normal program station.
Formal offer are asking?
I know he has a year of eligibility...hard to imagine him not being asked back.
I am on board with your overall point, but, if I am taking a guy...I feel better about a guy that was a stud coming out and subsequently got lost in the shuffle because he just went somewhere that had studs already and brought more in after.
Guys getting offers to play at Auburn and the like generally have some ability...guys playing D2 or NAIA or whatever may as well...but odds are the guy in the SEC has more than the one in D2.
That does not mean that someone can't make that jump or can't even play and make a difference.
I am just making the point that coming off an absolutely abysmal season, Indinia somehow was attractive to some guys with some apparent ability...Purdue...with a glaring need for help at the position...with more in its favor...seemingly should be able to do the same.
I don't think those facts necessarily mean much. Remember how many have or will transfer from Indinia that opens up many roster spots. Who knows if these guys are any good just because of where they came from.
And you don't know if it was suggested to them to look elsewhere. They might be great football players but toxic to the team.
Doerue doesn’t suck
No kidding. He needs the o line to actually give him a hole so he can run. We haven't really seeen that. Horvath got yards because he is a beast and creates it for himself.
Didn’t say he did. Purdue needs a RB who can create the miss with swivel hips and jukes and can get yards by creating their own open field.
No he does not. He has some speed. He may not be a home run threat, but he has shown he can get to the outside. He just needs better blocking. Hopefully that will evolve.
I hope not, w/ psu having Clifford back they lost their 4 star backup,
We aren’t PSU.. meaning that backup, while also a four star, probably had more offers to play earlier for higher profile programs than Alaimo did, but who knows
Also, what year is that backup? If he's a year older than Alaimo it's a different story.
they may not be a lock, but w/ Clifford back and always physical D, I would never underestimate them
Yes, I ran into his grandparents checking in at the hotel I was staying after the Purdue IU game. There was an invite to come back but he was talking to a couple agents. Nothing definite though.
The dude really gave his all.. I appreciate his contributions
@SDBoiler1 called this one.. he’s been money all year
That's my question too. The Hula Bowl is on 1/15. Seems like it is set up for guys to play in a bowl game if they want.
Not correct. He will play in the Hula Bowl after our bowl game. Hula Bowl is a by-invitation game for prospective professional players. He will get to work out with pro coaches/former pro coaches in practice.
Thanks. Good deal. I'd hate to see him not be available for Purdue's bowl game...
He’s a player who gives great effort and uses his head. How do you see the returning backs?
I like King Doerue and think he will improve more over time. I don’t often see huge burst from him and runs that look like they could be huge gains end up being 5-10 yard gains. He isn’t going to outrun most defenders. He seems to have hands as a pass catcher. All that said, he’s a serviceable BIG RB.
I think Sampson James is going to become the featured back next season. He’s got some burst, size, and speed that we’re lacking. He runs hard. Not sure about his hands out of the backfield.
Dylan Downing is a better player than he gets credit for. His run later in the Bucket Game was pretty. He turned the corner quick and outran all defenders along the sideline. He’s good as a pass blocker. He can get you tough yards.
I think Kentrell Marks is going to be a good RB for Purdue. He needs to get stronger but he has a lot of the attributes you look for.
Think we still need that guy who can squeeze through a tight hole, get to the edge, and outrun guys at the 2nd level.
I’m higher on Doerue than you but that’s fine.. I think your appraisal of the position overall is accurate. Doerue to me has the speed.. I think he’s still polishing his read of the situation that’s gonna allow the speed to come out a la his long reception against Michigan state. That catch to me showed his speed.. he just gets tripped up too early in plays sometimes
Isn't he in a similar mold physically as Downing? One cut, hit the hole and push the pile. I am looking for quick and elusive.
Yes As far as I could tell by listening to brohm
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