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The "white Reggie Bush" (1 Viewer)
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NCCommish
Footballguy
I do a lot of work with Pop Warner and there are several kids every year like this. Part of it is their talent and part of it is the other kids being out of position, not tackling well,etc. And I think I saw a couple of blocks in the back on those kick off returns.
Regardless the kid has good speed and balance for his age. Be interesting to see him in high school and see if he still has it.
Regardless the kid has good speed and balance for his age. Be interesting to see him in high school and see if he still has it.
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The Z Machine
Footballguy
The artist on the music for that clip was PacMan Jones.
Bull Dozier
Footballguy
Meh. Yeah, he's good for his age and the best on the field, but there are thousands of kids at that age that are the best on the field. I played with one in grade school. The kid was unbelievable. He was a threat to go the distance whenever he touched the ball. He was solid defined muscle in junior high when most of the other kids had not yet starter, or were still developing. But, he ended up stopping at 5'6", and was a good, but not great high school player. This kid could continue to develop, but being great at 8 years old means little.
Steve Tasker
Footballguy
He looked like a pretty good player, but the talent gap is pretty large at that age group. A kid who's ahead of the game, like this guy is, will absolutely dominate the poor-tackling competition. Keeping that edge will be the hard part, we'll see if he can in a few years.
One thing I was really impressed with was the speed that he hit the holes. He had Barry Sanders-esque moves....dance around in the backfield, but explode through the middle when you see daylight. It's hard to teach those kind of instincts.
Also, he needs to grow. A kid that much smaller than the competition (comparatively) would have a tough time in the Big 10, for example. Not saying it isn't possible for a small player like that to thrive....it's just a lot harder.
One thing I was really impressed with was the speed that he hit the holes. He had Barry Sanders-esque moves....dance around in the backfield, but explode through the middle when you see daylight. It's hard to teach those kind of instincts.
Also, he needs to grow. A kid that much smaller than the competition (comparatively) would have a tough time in the Big 10, for example. Not saying it isn't possible for a small player like that to thrive....it's just a lot harder.
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Da Guru
Fair & Balanced
I agree NC, I coached for years as well. There was always a small jitterbug type of runner that dominated because some of the bigger kids were not as coordinated to keep up with the cuts.Some turned out to be good players, others kind of faded when the other players caught up.
NCCommish
Footballguy
Yep.
NCCommish
Footballguy
Sign of good coaching and parenting.The best thing is he handed the ball to the ref.....awesome, kid.
Nipsey
Footballguy
C'mon now.Sign of good coaching and parenting.The best thing is he handed the ball to the ref.....awesome, kid.
Hammered Finz
Footballguy
now imagine he was....
CGRdrJoe
Footballguy
The funny thing is that this kid is in the same program I played for growing up and through High School and he has the chance to surpass Mike Patterson as the best to come from the program. The ironic part is that the Green and Yellow team in there (San Marin) is my son's cross town rival now that we live up in Norcal. My dad actually wants my son to go down there to play football so that he can play with this kid but as parents my wife and I are not that sick.
CGRdrJoe
Footballguy
Don't hate on Los Al, you may have Hollywood park but we have Cody Ryan....
NCCommish
Footballguy
C'mon yourself. A kid that doesn't go all ESPN highlights in the end zone usually is getting some good home training and has a coach that won't stand for it. This opinion is based on many years of experience at the youth football level.C'mon now.Sign of good coaching and parenting.The best thing is he handed the ball to the ref.....awesome, kid.
HellToupee
Footballguy
The kid is very good .... lot of misses were from kids not breaking down & being under control before the tackle.....looks like he has a solid team around him
very nice reverse off the slant call by the coach , really slick why would any coach kickoff to this kid? I'd rather onside against them.Where is this, California?
Keys Myaths
Pokerguy
This is the part that impressed me.The best thing is he handed the ball to the ref.....awesome, kid.
Nipsey
Footballguy
Kid can't spike it. To judge "parenting" solely based on how an 8 year old kid reacts after scoring a touchdown in an internet football video is ridiculous.C'mon yourself. A kid that doesn't go all ESPN highlights in the end zone usually is getting some good home training and has a coach that won't stand for it. This opinion is based on many years of experience at the youth football level.C'mon now.Sign of good coaching and parenting.The best thing is he handed the ball to the ref.....awesome, kid.
ILUVBEER99
Footballguy
Upside: Brad Hoover
Downside: bouncer at a night club
Downside: bouncer at a night club
NCCommish
Footballguy
I have seen some serious antics after touchdowns over the years. Been involved with youth football for 5/6 years now. I don't just get this from that video, I get it from personal experience.Kid can't spike it. To judge "parenting" solely based on how an 8 year old kid reacts after scoring a touchdown in an internet football video is ridiculous.C'mon yourself. A kid that doesn't go all ESPN highlights in the end zone usually is getting some good home training and has a coach that won't stand for it. This opinion is based on many years of experience at the youth football level.C'mon now.Sign of good coaching and parenting.The best thing is he handed the ball to the ref.....awesome, kid.
NCCommish
Footballguy
Hoooover!
RudiStein
*Not really a bail bondsman
"The Blue-Eyed Assassin"
CGRdrJoe
Footballguy
Yeah, Southern California.
CGRdrJoe
Footballguy
I agree, he is playing on the 10 year old team where you have to be really heavy to move up even if your 9 and really light to play down as an 11 year old. My guess is he is 10 and hopefully he moves up this year.
Nipsey
Footballguy
Kid points to the sky after sacks. Sign of good spirituality and meteorology.
HellToupee
Footballguy
you dominate with older-lighters
Chase Stuart
Footballguy
I counted about six yards after contact.
RudiStein
*Not really a bail bondsman
Just looking at the other kids on the field will tell you there are no 9 year olds out there.
NCCommish
Footballguy
True
Nipsey
Footballguy
"Hi Mrs. Jackson? This is Coach NCCommish. I've called child and family services to remove Marcus from your home. The kid did the moonwalk after scoring a touchdown yesterday."I have seen some serious antics after touchdowns over the years. Been involved with youth football for 5/6 years now. I don't just get this from that video, I get it from personal experience.Kid can't spike it. To judge "parenting" solely based on how an 8 year old kid reacts after scoring a touchdown in an internet football video is ridiculous.C'mon yourself. A kid that doesn't go all ESPN highlights in the end zone usually is getting some good home training and has a coach that won't stand for it. This opinion is based on many years of experience at the youth football level.C'mon now.Sign of good coaching and parenting.The best thing is he handed the ball to the ref.....awesome, kid.
You don't need YACs if the defense can't touch you.
NCCommish
Footballguy
"Hi Mrs. Jackson? This is Coach NCCommish. I've called child and family services to remove Marcus from your home. The kid did the moonwalk after scoring a touchdown yesterday."I have seen some serious antics after touchdowns over the years. Been involved with youth football for 5/6 years now. I don't just get this from that video, I get it from personal experience.Kid can't spike it. To judge "parenting" solely based on how an 8 year old kid reacts after scoring a touchdown in an internet football video is ridiculous.C'mon yourself. A kid that doesn't go all ESPN highlights in the end zone usually is getting some good home training and has a coach that won't stand for it. This opinion is based on many years of experience at the youth football level.C'mon now.Sign of good coaching and parenting.The best thing is he handed the ball to the ref.....awesome, kid.
Well played.
RudiStein
*Not really a bail bondsman
"Hi Mrs. Jackson? This is Coach NCCommish. I've called child and family services to remove Marcus from your home. The kid did the moonwalk after scoring a touchdown yesterday."I have seen some serious antics after touchdowns over the years. Been involved with youth football for 5/6 years now. I don't just get this from that video, I get it from personal experience.Kid can't spike it. To judge "parenting" solely based on how an 8 year old kid reacts after scoring a touchdown in an internet football video is ridiculous.C'mon yourself. A kid that doesn't go all ESPN highlights in the end zone usually is getting some good home training and has a coach that won't stand for it. This opinion is based on many years of experience at the youth football level.C'mon now.Sign of good coaching and parenting.The best thing is he handed the ball to the ref.....awesome, kid.
McBokonon
Footballguy
If the parents were any good, the kid would be doing the foxtrot or jitterbug."Hi Mrs. Jackson? This is Coach NCCommish. I've called child and family services to remove Marcus from your home. The kid did the moonwalk after scoring a touchdown yesterday."I have seen some serious antics after touchdowns over the years. Been involved with youth football for 5/6 years now. I don't just get this from that video, I get it from personal experience.Kid can't spike it. To judge "parenting" solely based on how an 8 year old kid reacts after scoring a touchdown in an internet football video is ridiculous.C'mon yourself. A kid that doesn't go all ESPN highlights in the end zone usually is getting some good home training and has a coach that won't stand for it. This opinion is based on many years of experience at the youth football level.C'mon now.Sign of good coaching and parenting.The best thing is he handed the ball to the ref.....awesome, kid.
azgroover
Footballguy
C'mon now.Sign of good coaching and parenting.The best thing is he handed the ball to the ref.....awesome, kid.
Do people really hate when kids show a sign that they're having fun?
NCCommish
Footballguy
He showed it after he handed the ball to the ref. Act like you been there before is what we tell our team.C'mon now.Sign of good coaching and parenting.The best thing is he handed the ball to the ref.....awesome, kid.
The Gator
Footballguy
I saw him run up to his teammates and hug/hifvie them. The same teammates who blocked for him. Not go celebrate on his own.Huge deal? No. Is it neat to see at this age? Absolutely.C'mon now.Sign of good coaching and parenting.The best thing is he handed the ball to the ref.....awesome, kid.Do people really hate when kids show a sign that they're having fun?
azgroover
Footballguy
Spike the ball, point to your chest and shadow box for a minute is the right play.Act like you're going to die tomorrow is what I'll tell my kids.He showed it after he handed the ball to the ref. Act like you been there before is what we tell our team.C'mon now.Sign of good coaching and parenting.The best thing is he handed the ball to the ref.....awesome, kid.
NCCommish
Footballguy
Don't make me report you to DSS.Spike the ball, point to your chest and shadow box for a minute is the right play.Act like you're going to die tomorrow is what I'll tell my kids.He showed it after he handed the ball to the ref. Act like you been there before is what we tell our team.C'mon now.Sign of good coaching and parenting.The best thing is he handed the ball to the ref.....awesome, kid.
Nipsey
Footballguy
Spike the ball, point to your chest and shadow box for a minute is the right play.Act like you're going to die tomorrow is what I'll tell my kids.He showed it after he handed the ball to the ref. Act like you been there before is what we tell our team.C'mon now.Sign of good coaching and parenting.The best thing is he handed the ball to the ref.....awesome, kid.Do people really hate when kids show a sign that they're having fun?
Kids should be kids, not some emulation of Barry Sanders because some power-drunk, little league coach thinks an 8 year old should "act like he's been there".
NCCommish
Footballguy
What a joke. And not the funny kind.Spike the ball, point to your chest and shadow box for a minute is the right play.Act like you're going to die tomorrow is what I'll tell my kids.He showed it after he handed the ball to the ref. Act like you been there before is what we tell our team.C'mon now.Sign of good coaching and parenting.The best thing is he handed the ball to the ref.....awesome, kid.Kids should be kids, not some emulation of Barry Sanders because some power-drunk, little league coach thinks an 8 year old should "act like he's been there".
RudiStein
*Not really a bail bondsman
You're standing on top of your desk right now, aren't you?Spike the ball, point to your chest and shadow box for a minute is the right play.Act like you're going to die tomorrow is what I'll tell my kids.He showed it after he handed the ball to the ref. Act like you been there before is what we tell our team.C'mon now.Sign of good coaching and parenting.The best thing is he handed the ball to the ref.....awesome, kid.Kids should be kids, not some emulation of Barry Sanders because some power-drunk, little league coach thinks an 8 year old should "act like he's been there".
Nipsey
Footballguy
I'm not laughing.What a joke. And not the funny kind.Spike the ball, point to your chest and shadow box for a minute is the right play.Act like you're going to die tomorrow is what I'll tell my kids.He showed it after he handed the ball to the ref. Act like you been there before is what we tell our team.C'mon now.Sign of good coaching and parenting.The best thing is he handed the ball to the ref.....awesome, kid.Kids should be kids, not some emulation of Barry Sanders because some power-drunk, little league coach thinks an 8 year old should "act like he's been there".
Nipsey
Footballguy
I'm exercising the right not to walk.You're standing on top of your desk right now, aren't you?Spike the ball, point to your chest and shadow box for a minute is the right play.Act like you're going to die tomorrow is what I'll tell my kids.He showed it after he handed the ball to the ref. Act like you been there before is what we tell our team.C'mon now.Sign of good coaching and parenting.The best thing is he handed the ball to the ref.....awesome, kid.Kids should be kids, not some emulation of Barry Sanders because some power-drunk, little league coach thinks an 8 year old should "act like he's been there".
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RudiStein
*Not really a bail bondsman
That kid isn't 8 either.
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