Roddy Jones drafted by White Sox

Wow i knew that i actually bragged about it to my misguided uga friend and Lsu friend
 
Pretty sure that was common knowledge. He was drafted his senior yr in HS.
 
Two-sport thing was a dream of his, but CPJ advised against it because of the newness of the system. After this season, Roddy didn't physically feel he could jump in there and contribute without a rest, so it wasn't pursued. Who knows about the future?
 
Wow i was messing around but dang that would of been awesome
 
speaking of him staying what are everyone's thoughts on his future in the NFL. I know it's tough to tell but what just for kicks what round do you see him going in?
 
Sad to say, but you're probably right Champ. I don't see any of our A-backs getting drafted. That position doesn't showcase the talents that the NFL looks for in a RB. Maybe a good performance at the combine, pro day or post-season all-star bowl game could help his stock rise.
 
feelinthesting said:
Sad to say, but you're probably right Champ. I don't see any of our A-backs getting drafted. That position doesn't showcase the talents that the NFL looks for in a RB. Maybe a good performance at the combine, pro day or post-season all-star bowl game could help his stock rise.
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Steve Slaton under Rich Rodriguez at West VA would be considered an A-back for draft argument purposes. Percy Harvin as well at Florida.

As the spread option grows in popularity, so will the draft history of the A-back player type. Until then, its kind of an incorrect argument to make that A-backs won't get drafted.
 
The main running plays in the spread offense have the RB getting the ball in the backfield and running north-south (between the tackles). When our A-backs run, they are taking pitches and running outside 99% of the time. They aren't picking holes as much as RB's in the spread.

The statement may have been too general (most statements are), and we won't have a definite answer for about 3 years (lol), but you have to think that the NFL will have questions about a RB that has very little college tape showing them running into the line of scrimmage. These guys could get chances to play, but probably as an UFA.
 
feelinthesting said:
The main running plays in the spread offense have the RB getting the ball in the backfield and running north-south (between the tackles). When our A-backs run, they are taking pitches and running outside 99% of the time. They aren't picking holes as much as RB's in the spread.
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Totally inaccurate. Percy Harvin got the ball on the edge as much as our A-backs, and was not a north-south runner. The only running plays Percy ran up the middle were on read options and trap plays, which if our spring game is any indication, we installed the trap with the A-back this offseason. The trap also isn't a "pick your hole" running play anyway.

Our A-backs will have to prove their worth receiving and blocking, because they will most likely be 3rd down backs/slot receivers in the NFL due to size. But as Percy and Slaton have shown, if you are a baller, the NFL will take a chance.
 
The main running plays in the spread offense have the RB getting the ball in the backfield and running north-south (between the tackles). When our A-backs run, they are taking pitches and running outside 99% of the time. They aren't picking holes as much as RB's in the spread.
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That depends entirely on what you call the 'spread.'

If you mean the Texas shotgun spread option, then yes. If you mean the WVU shotgun spread option, then no. If you mean the Florida shotgun spread option, then double-no.
 
Enuratique said:
So yes, then? This is all-too-confusing :p
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The key to the CPJ spread is to win isolation matchups. You miss 1 tackle, and we're gone. I'd guess the pros would look at that in terms of how a back can perform 'in space'. One place will get fast credit is ability to make the other guy miss and on break away speed to pick up extra yards.

Our backs might lose some cred on questions about picking a hole from a pro set pitch run, because at first glance some might say we don't do that. On further review though, 1 beautiful aspect CPJ has explained of his O is that on an A back pitch, the initial look is different, but at the time of the snap the position of our backs matches that of a standard I formation, with the advantage that our tailback is already in motion. So for anyone who takes an educated look at it, I think our backs have as good a shot as anybody.

Roddy in particular, time will tell? Watch the AA train run A back with him for 2 years though, then tell me our A backs won't get drafted. If he plays to his rep, he's got speed and power. Combine that with our ability to keep fresh legs in the game with Jones, Wright, Peeples, and company running by you as you try to clear the cobwebs from your last encounter with Diesel enough to "hit the one in the middle."

If we can learn to block effectively and consistently, it's pick your poison time. Any way you cut it, you're getting rolled. Imagine being the coach of jax st right now... and try not to soil yourself.

Col. Mustard: Wadsworth, am I right in thinking that there is nobody else WHO RUNS THE SPREAD LIKE CPJ?
Wadsworth: No.
Col. Mustard: So there is someone else WHO RUNS THE SPREAD LIKE CPJ?
Wadsworth: No, sorry. I said 'no' meaning 'yes'.
Col. Mustard: No meaning yes? Look, I want a straight answer: is there someone else or isn't there, yes or no?
Wadsworth: Um...no.
Col. Mustard: "No" there is? Or "no" there isn't?
Wadsworth: Yes.
Col. Mustard: Well there is still some confusion as to whether or not there is anybody else WHO RUNS THE SPREAD LIKE CPJ.
Wadsworth: I told you there isn't.
Col. Mustard: There isn't any confusion, or there isn't anyone else?
Wadsworth: Either! Or, both.
Col. Mustard: Look, would you just give me a clear answer?
Wadsworth: Certainly! What was the question?
Col. Mustard: Is there anybody else WHO RUNS THE SPREAD LIKE CPJ?!
All: NO!!!
 
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The movie "Clue" might be one of the most under appreciated comedies of all time.
 
feelinthesting said:
Sad to say, but you're probably right Champ. I don't see any of our A-backs getting drafted. That position doesn't showcase the talents that the NFL looks for in a RB. Maybe a good performance at the combine, pro day or post-season all-star bowl game could help his stock rise.
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I think Allen will get drafted.
 
I agree that Allen will get drafted, but not because of this ONE year at A-back. Barring any unforeseen or unfortunate circumstances, he will be our featured B-back NEXT YEAR. At 6' 0", 228 lbs, who has already been a featured back at Louisville, I think he will turn some heads.

It would be nice to see the inside hand-off on the counter play to the A-back, but we only saw it ONE TIME last year (vs. Clemson) to marginal results. It reminded me of the reverse to the WR that we saw countless numbers of times last Spring, but didn't see much during the season. CPJ will only use what he thinks his guys are ready to use.

I hope these guys get a shot to play at the next level, and I think they will. It would sure help in recruiting A-backs in the future.
 
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