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I was thinking about this guy as I watched him run against Utah the other night. WOW was all I kept thinking, he hardly ever went down with out gaining yardage after first contact. I remember one play where I swore he was down, or should have been three times, but kept going. I know it was only one game, but it caught my eye.
Mike Hart is an absolute STUD. He carried Michigan on his shoulders today when Henne and the defense played like frauds. Simply put he was a one man team, and this with his hammy acting up. If Hart is not starting on Sunday's next year, I will be 100% shocked. He has a low center of gravity and his balance is unreal. When most rbs go down, he lunges forward for 3 extra yards. He is the real deal.Mike Hart--- 24car 188yrds 3tds in a loss to APPALACHAIN STATE!!!!The only highlight of him that they showed looked very good. I didnt get to watch him much last year though.
Thanks for the insight. How are his hands? whats his biggest asset?Mike Hart is an absolute STUD. He carried Michigan on his shoulders today when Henne and the defense played like frauds. Simply put he was a one man team, and this with his hammy acting up. If Hart is not starting on Sunday's next year, I will be 100% shocked. He has a low center of gravity and his balance is unreal. When most rbs go down, he lunges forward for 3 extra yards. He is the real deal.Mike Hart--- 24car 188yrds 3tds in a loss to APPALACHAIN STATE!!!!
I agree with your depiction of his strong suit - balance and rubbing off contact, and his vision and decisiveness are also outstanding. On the other hand, he lacks an explosive burst or elusiveness, and he's not big enough to be a truly powerful runner at the next level. He seems like a 2nd/3rd round pick to me, not a lock to be a featured back in the NFL by any measure. He's going to have a lot of trouble standing out in the draft class if a lot of the juniors jump this year. He might not even be in the top 5 backs drafted.Mike Hart is an absolute STUD. He carried Michigan on his shoulders today when Henne and the defense played like frauds. Simply put he was a one man team, and this with his hammy acting up. If Hart is not starting on Sunday's next year, I will be 100% shocked. He has a low center of gravity and his balance is unreal. When most rbs go down, he lunges forward for 3 extra yards. He is the real deal.Mike Hart--- 24car 188yrds 3tds in a loss to APPALACHAIN STATE!!!!The only highlight of him that they showed looked very good. I didnt get to watch him much last year though.
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Mike Goodson (TAMU), and you were the first to turn me on to Dantrell Savage (Ok st) and DeMarco Murray (Ok)
IMike Goodson (TAMU), and you were the first to turn me on to Dantrell Savage (Ok st) and DeMarco Murray (Ok)
Goodson is the man.
Branden Ore Virginia Tech 4JRDarren McFadden Arkansas 3JRFelix Jones Arkansas 3JRIan Johnson Boise St 4JRJamaal Charles Texas 3JRJames Davis Clemson 3JRJonathan Stewart Oregon 3JRJustin Forsett Cal 4SRMike Hart Michigan 4SRRay Rice Rutgers 3JRRyan Torain Arizona St 4SRSteve Slaton West Virginia 3JRTashard Choice Georgia Tech 5SRYvenson Bernard Oregon St 5SR
Sigmund-I respect your opinions a great deal, so I wanted to ask: At this point in time, who are the top 5-10 college players those of us in dynasty leagues should be following this season? Who are next year's top dynasty picks?I agree with your depiction of his strong suit - balance and rubbing off contact, and his vision and decisiveness are also outstanding. On the other hand, he lacks an explosive burst or elusiveness, and he's not big enough to be a truly powerful runner at the next level. He seems like a 2nd/3rd round pick to me, not a lock to be a featured back in the NFL by any measure. He's going to have a lot of trouble standing out in the draft class if a lot of the juniors jump this year. He might not even be in the top 5 backs drafted.Mike Hart is an absolute STUD. He carried Michigan on his shoulders today when Henne and the defense played like frauds. Simply put he was a one man team, and this with his hammy acting up. If Hart is not starting on Sunday's next year, I will be 100% shocked. He has a low center of gravity and his balance is unreal. When most rbs go down, he lunges forward for 3 extra yards. He is the real deal.Mike Hart--- 24car 188yrds 3tds in a loss to APPALACHAIN STATE!!!!
Are these rankings? I don't think Ore, Bernard, and Choice are up to their press clippings. I'm between Bloom and EBF on Hart. I don't quite hate him, and I'll give him an outside shot because he has something special about him, but I doubt he's much of an NFL player... ever.
I see Slaton and McFadden as the clear class of next year's dynasty prospects. I assume both will make the jump. They don't match the physical profile of a typical marquee NFL RB, but we can see that good OCs know how to get players as dynamic as these two in situations that play to their strengths by moving them around and creating mismatches. Both of these guys have that "it" quality - they make transcendental plays with their jaw-dropping burst and creativity on the fly. Both are excellent receivers. I can't wait to see these guys in the NFL.Jonathan Stewart, on the other hand, has the proportions of an NFL workhorse, but still hasnt played at his optimal level, leaving me with some doubts. He's still a very valuable commodity because of the prototypical size/athleticism, vaguely resembling another RB that played in the Beaver State - Steven Jackson.Ray Rice is gaining on Stewart, and could pass him. I echo the sentiments that he just looks like a NFL RB. He's compact and efficient and definitely has a place at the next level. Hart is the best of the Senior RBs, but I dont think he has the ceiling of the four juniors above.Sigmund-I respect your opinions a great deal, so I wanted to ask: At this point in time, who are the top 5-10 college players those of us in dynasty leagues should be following this season? Who are next year's top dynasty picks?I agree with your depiction of his strong suit - balance and rubbing off contact, and his vision and decisiveness are also outstanding. On the other hand, he lacks an explosive burst or elusiveness, and he's not big enough to be a truly powerful runner at the next level. He seems like a 2nd/3rd round pick to me, not a lock to be a featured back in the NFL by any measure. He's going to have a lot of trouble standing out in the draft class if a lot of the juniors jump this year. He might not even be in the top 5 backs drafted.Mike Hart is an absolute STUD. He carried Michigan on his shoulders today when Henne and the defense played like frauds. Simply put he was a one man team, and this with his hammy acting up. If Hart is not starting on Sunday's next year, I will be 100% shocked. He has a low center of gravity and his balance is unreal. When most rbs go down, he lunges forward for 3 extra yards. He is the real deal.Mike Hart--- 24car 188yrds 3tds in a loss to APPALACHAIN STATE!!!!The only highlight of him that they showed looked very good. I didnt get to watch him much last year though.
My top tier alphabetically. Disagree on Choice. Others may move down.
I see Slaton and McFadden as the clear class of next year's dynasty prospects. I assume both will make the jump. They don't match the physical profile of a typical marquee NFL RB, but we can see that good OCs know how to get players as dynamic as these two in situations that play to their strengths by moving them around and creating mismatches. Both of these guys have that "it" quality - they make transcendental plays with their jaw-dropping burst and creativity on the fly. Both are excellent receivers. I can't wait to see these guys in the NFL.Jonathan Stewart, on the other hand, has the proportions of an NFL workhorse, but still hasnt played at his optimal level, leaving me with some doubts. He's still a very valuable commodity because of the prototypical size/athleticism, vaguely resembling another RB that played in the Beaver State - Steven Jackson.Ray Rice is gaining on Stewart, and could pass him. I echo the sentiments that he just looks like a NFL RB. He's compact and efficient and definitely has a place at the next level. Hart is the best of the Senior RBs, but I dont think he has the ceiling of the four juniors above.Sigmund-I respect your opinions a great deal, so I wanted to ask: At this point in time, who are the top 5-10 college players those of us in dynasty leagues should be following this season? Who are next year's top dynasty picks?I agree with your depiction of his strong suit - balance and rubbing off contact, and his vision and decisiveness are also outstanding. On the other hand, he lacks an explosive burst or elusiveness, and he's not big enough to be a truly powerful runner at the next level. He seems like a 2nd/3rd round pick to me, not a lock to be a featured back in the NFL by any measure. He's going to have a lot of trouble standing out in the draft class if a lot of the juniors jump this year. He might not even be in the top 5 backs drafted.Mike Hart is an absolute STUD. He carried Michigan on his shoulders today when Henne and the defense played like frauds. Simply put he was a one man team, and this with his hammy acting up. If Hart is not starting on Sunday's next year, I will be 100% shocked. He has a low center of gravity and his balance is unreal. When most rbs go down, he lunges forward for 3 extra yards. He is the real deal.Mike Hart--- 24car 188yrds 3tds in a loss to APPALACHAIN STATE!!!!
Thanks Sigmund - I really appreciate you taking the time to answer.
He's piling up numbers today against Notre Dame, but I don't see any special qualities. Nice back for college, like Hart or Ore, but what about his game translates to the NFL level. I don't see it. I've watched about half the game today. He isn't real fast, quick, powerful, explosive. He does have one of the top five OLs in the country though.
Maybe, but didn't you say he would do nothing this year with Calvin gone?
Read our weekly column, The Ones 2 Watch. Sigmund and I break down the top 15 college players that are draft eligible each week!Sigmund-I respect your opinions a great deal, so I wanted to ask: At this point in time, who are the top 5-10 college players those of us in dynasty leagues should be following this season? Who are next year's top dynasty picks?I agree with your depiction of his strong suit - balance and rubbing off contact, and his vision and decisiveness are also outstanding. On the other hand, he lacks an explosive burst or elusiveness, and he's not big enough to be a truly powerful runner at the next level. He seems like a 2nd/3rd round pick to me, not a lock to be a featured back in the NFL by any measure. He's going to have a lot of trouble standing out in the draft class if a lot of the juniors jump this year. He might not even be in the top 5 backs drafted.Mike Hart is an absolute STUD. He carried Michigan on his shoulders today when Henne and the defense played like frauds. Simply put he was a one man team, and this with his hammy acting up. If Hart is not starting on Sunday's next year, I will be 100% shocked. He has a low center of gravity and his balance is unreal. When most rbs go down, he lunges forward for 3 extra yards. He is the real deal.Mike Hart--- 24car 188yrds 3tds in a loss to APPALACHAIN STATE!!!!The only highlight of him that they showed looked very good. I didnt get to watch him much last year though.
Only a redshirt Freshman playing the Mean Green of North Texas, but DeMarco Murray had 100 total yards and 4 TDs.Jeff Tefertiller said:
he might be the best passer on the hogs ..... maybe a tad overstating, but not by much
No, I didn't say any such thing. I said I had to see him with Calvin gone. I never made prediction about his production.ConstruxBoy said:Maybe, but didn't you say he would do nothing this year with Calvin gone?Chaos Commish said:
His entire OL is back, Construx. I ask you, what about his game impresses you? Honest question. His moves, hands, power, speed, quickness, what? Because it's the lack thereof that convinces me this kind doesn't have NFL chops. It's early. I'm open minded, but I need to see some kind of pop and explosion to think he'll be better than, oh, Antonio Pittman or DeShawn Wynn.
He looked very good. Nebraska will beat USC in two weeks.strong said:
I think Choice will put up very good numbers all year. He has good size and decent speed, I think his game will translate well to the NFL.No, I didn't say any such thing. I said I had to see him with Calvin gone. I never made prediction about his production.ConstruxBoy said:Maybe, but didn't you say he would do nothing this year with Calvin gone?Chaos Commish said:
He's a sophomore. I agree with your assessment though. A little more hype than substance right now, but he sure made some intriguing runs last year. Broke many tackles. Jury's out for a couple years.strong said:
He's a QB.
Greg Davis is really f'ing Jamaal Charles with that scheme. The zone blocking running game has no misdirection and the back gets the ball either standing almost still or going east/west.I was at the game tonight. It makes me want to puke.Also, those stats were all JC tonight. His (young) line played like dogsh*t tonight and he was met in the backfield more often than not, turning nothing or negative yardage into gains. He was one of very few bright spots on the night. That he put up 100 yards is amazing.If Texas plays like this next week against TCU, we'll lose.
lol youre right. threw me off because he led his team in yards and carrys.
I've never seen him play but I will make a note to catch a game when its shown in my area.
LOL, just teasing you. I don't think he's special in any one area, but he's well rounded in all areas, IMO. Again, I'm not saying that he's a superstar in waiting. Just that if you're listing the top 10 or so draft eligible RBs, I think he's near the bottom of that list. He's not as fast as Pittman, but he has better moves. He's not as powerful as Wynn, but he has more speed and quickness. Again, not special, but solid. No guarantee of an NFL future though.No, I didn't say any such thing. I said I had to see him with Calvin gone. I never made prediction about his production.ConstruxBoy said:Maybe, but didn't you say he would do nothing this year with Calvin gone?Chaos Commish said:
Surprised people don't like him more, guess they think he was a fluke last year. Hope he proves them wrong this year.
