Washington will be nothing more than a slightly above average back.
I almost read that as "Washington will be nothing more than a slightly above average black."
You guys have had a negative influence on me. You've contributed to me becoming a racist. I was a Honda-esque liberal just a few years ago. Now, I'm a confederate flag-waving redneck. DJ's right wing agenda has claimed another victim. Thanks a lot, assholes.
Maybe I'm Doogin' but it seems people are giving Washington some guilt by association because Ted Miller wrote the article.
He has size, he has speed, and he's farther along in his switch from WR to RB. Usually when he had nowhere to run, it was because the OL wasn't doing their job against the better teams in the league.
I love Dwashes athleticism and you can't teach his ability to take it to the house, but being a good runner takes some intangibles. Reading a defense, manipulating a defenders momentum, knowing where they are now and where they will be, etc.
He lacks a lot of those intangible qualities, which is why he looks like he should be in the NFL and is praying for honorable mention Pac.
Do you trust the line to simplify his decisions and amplify his strengths?
Maybe I'm Doogin' but it seems people are giving Washington some guilt by association because Ted Miller wrote the article.
He has size, he has speed, and he's farther along in his switch from WR to RB. Usually when he had nowhere to run, it was because the OL wasn't doing their job against the better teams in the league.
I want to like him too, but his vision sucks. Or at least it did last year. They tried to coach him up and then he ran soft. Maybe he will take to coaching better, but RB is an instinct position where guys have it or don't. I do fear that Washington is Rich Alexis with a little more speed.
He's hard to quit though. 6'2" 221 and legit 4.4ish speed. And he's a load for guys, especially DB's to bring down one on one (TD runs vs Eastern, Illinois, and UCLA). All 3 were highlight reel type runs and not 60 yard TD's where he didn't get touched. He has size, speed, and power, but he doesn't have the vision. Hopefully you are right that with coaching it can improve.
From Dwayne Washington's bio- 2014: Named the team's Most Outstanding Offensive Player at the postseason awards banquet.
You know an offense is embarrassingly bad when a guy that rushed for 655 yardswho has a well documented fumbling problem is named offensive player of the year.
DWawrsh would be an ideal change-of-pace back, where teams would worry about him getting into space. If Coleman (I know, I know!) or Gaskin or Dry-Eye Knees or someone were able to take the majority of the load at TB with DWawrsh working in now and again we would be in much better shape.
He's the kind of guy that would actually make teams worry about a draw on 3rd and 8.
Washington will be nothing more than a slightly above average back.
I almost read that as "Washington will be nothing more than a slightly above average black."
You guys have had a negative influence on me. You've contributed to me becoming a racist. I was a Honda-esque liberal just a few years ago. Now, I'm a confederate flag-waving redneck. DJ's right wing agenda has claimed another victim. Thanks a lot, assholes.
@DerekJohnson's bitter and political agenda claims another victim.
DW was a different back when he returned from injury. The natural instincts will be hard for him to improve or develop but the fact that he turned things around gives me some hope. He is a home run hitter and can be a solid back if he improves his consistency. He's not going to help us against Oregon or Stanford but his home run ability can make a difference against the Arizonas and Cals.
I also think everyone here is giving up on Coleman too soon. He had 565 yards at 4.1 yards per carry. Not great but he's fairly consistent at getting positive yards, the problem is speed and elusiveness. He was only a freshman and has 3 years left. Willie Hurst averaged only 3.6 yards per carry as a freshman then averaged 4.7 his last 3 years. I read that Coleman shed a few lbs. Hopefully competition from DW and Gaskin will make Coleman positively surprise this season.
DW was a different back when he returned from injury. The natural instincts will be hard for him to improve or develop but the fact that he turned things around gives me some hope. He is a home run hitter and can be a solid back if he improves his consistency. He's not going to help us against Oregon or Stanford but his home run ability can make a difference against the Arizonas and Cals.
I also think everyone here is giving up on Coleman too soon. He had 565 yards at 4.1 yards per carry. Not great but he's fairly consistent at getting positive yards, the problem is speed and elusiveness. He was only a freshman and has 3 years left. Willie Hurst averaged only 3.6 yards per carry as a freshman then averaged 4.7 his last 3 years. I read that Coleman shed a few lbs. Hopefully competition from DW and Gaskin will make Coleman positively surprise this season.
I don't mind Coleman. Definitely not a game breaker but as he gets stronger and more physical he might be a legit back getting yards after contact. Never going to be a star but probably a spot starter And consistent contributor.
Coleman in the first half of the season was pretty good. He was the best back on the team. Then he got hurt and was slower than ever and started running like a bitch.
I won't be surprised if he's door.ass.out after the year and I won't be surprised if he carves out a decent role this year. Either way it will be interesting.
Austin Joyner should be the RB of the future for the doogs. His Maxpreps page said he had 115 carries last year and 27 went for TDs, with a 13 ypc average overall. Stats are for losers, but 1 touch out of every 4 going for TDs is pretty crazy regardless of the competition
Austin Joyner should be the RB of the future for the doogs. His Maxpreps page said he had 115 carries last year and 27 went for TDs, with a 13 ypc average overall. Stats are for losers, but 1 touch out of every 4 going for TDs is pretty crazy regardless of the competition
I'm sure Petersen will find some way to get the ball in his hands, but every interview he's given, he's said he wants to be a CB, and he backs this up by saying RBs don't last that long in the NFL as compared to CBs. He still has a ways to go before thinking about the NFL, but it seems he won't change his mind any time soon.
That said, he's a threat with the ball, so I wouldn't be surprised to see him on KOR this year, especially with Ross out, and as a gunner on punts.
Austin Joyner should be the RB of the future for the doogs. His Maxpreps page said he had 115 carries last year and 27 went for TDs, with a 13 ypc average overall. Stats are for losers, but 1 touch out of every 4 going for TDs is pretty crazy regardless of the competition
Joyner ain't come here to play school running back
Thank you for saying more of what I was trying to say. His natural instincts and consistency aren't there but if he improves a little in those categories, it will mean a lot for the offense.
Hurst had more burst (so pleased with myself) and more wiggle than Coleman. Maybe Coleman losing 5-10 lbs will help there but he's a pounder and a grinder. Dotson will be the lightning to his and DW's thunder with DB "Crazy Legs" Cooper also getting some carries in his 60th season.
DW was a different back when he returned from injury. The natural instincts will be hard for him to improve or develop but the fact that he turned things around gives me some hope. He is a home run hitter and can be a solid back if he improves his consistency. He's not going to help us against Oregon or Stanford but his home run ability can make a difference against the Arizonas and Cals.
I also think everyone here is giving up on Coleman too soon. He had 565 yards at 4.1 yards per carry. Not great but he's fairly consistent at getting positive yards, the problem is speed and elusiveness. He was only a freshman and has 3 years left. Willie Hurst averaged only 3.6 yards per carry as a freshman then averaged 4.7 his last 3 years. I read that Coleman shed a few lbs. Hopefully competition from DW and Gaskin will make Coleman positively surprise this season.
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I'm shaking and about to vomit here.
He's hard to quit though. 6'2" 221 and legit 4.4ish speed. And he's a load for guys, especially DB's to bring down one on one (TD runs vs Eastern, Illinois, and UCLA). All 3 were highlight reel type runs and not 60 yard TD's where he didn't get touched. He has size, speed, and power, but he doesn't have the vision. Hopefully you are right that with coaching it can improve.
You know an offense is embarrassingly bad when a guy that rushed for 655 yards is named offensive player of the year.
He's the kind of guy that would actually make teams worry about a draw on 3rd and 8.
On 2nd and 7, though, he's nowheresville.
I also think everyone here is giving up on Coleman too soon. He had 565 yards at 4.1 yards per carry. Not great but he's fairly consistent at getting positive yards, the problem is speed and elusiveness. He was only a freshman and has 3 years left. Willie Hurst averaged only 3.6 yards per carry as a freshman then averaged 4.7 his last 3 years. I read that Coleman shed a few lbs. Hopefully competition from DW and Gaskin will make Coleman positively surprise this season.
I won't be surprised if he's door.ass.out after the year and I won't be surprised if he carves out a decent role this year. Either way it will be interesting.
That said, he's a threat with the ball, so I wouldn't be surprised to see him on KOR this year, especially with Ross out, and as a gunner on punts.
schoolrunning backHurst had more burst (so pleased with myself) and more wiggle than Coleman. Maybe Coleman losing 5-10 lbs will help there but he's a pounder and a grinder. Dotson will be the lightning to his and DW's thunder with DB "Crazy Legs" Cooper also getting some carries in his 60th season.