Travis Homer

[deleted4697]

Hope it's not too early to say..... But his ball security has improved tons

 

[MizCane]

He is a nice back. He does lack wiggle. He sometimes looks awkward when thinking about making a move and or just running straight. He kind of slows down if he doesn't make up his mind right away to cut or try to bull into someone.

I think he will slowly get that elusiveness but right now he is a great change of pace.

 

[cubin10]

I had no worries about this dude. He's a tough very athletic RB. A one cut foot in the ground guy who will put a shoulder on you.

Mark's teaching him the jump cut move he has perfected. Kid has big upside

 

[terdferguson]

He looks great. No reason for Gray to ever see the field unless homer and walton are both injured or we're up 30 with 3 min to play.

 

[Waffle Honcho]

Runs hard! not much wiggle though and he's only about 200 pounds I just hope he can withstand the wear and tear of the season.

He's definitely better suited as a change of pace to Walton. Gray should get a few carries as well which will help. Davis and Lingard will get plenty of carries next year, but I still think Homer will be the go-to.

Gray was an ankle tackle away from breaking a long td run Saturday. I hope he continues to earn carries this season we will need him.

I want Gray to succeed just as much as anyone, we need him to desperately. But that run was all the offensive line, all he had to do was beat one guy in the open field and couldn't do it. I say keep feeding Homer the ball.

 

[AustinCane6688]

We need Gray to get some carries sprinkled in. Have to keep Walton as fresh as possible.

 

[The Franchise]

The thing about Homer that people have to keep in mind is he still really young. I believe he was 17 as freshman being a year ahead of his grade level. So he will keep growing physically and mentally. The kids got a bright future.

This. I think he's younger than Josh Jobe.

So is Methuselah.

 

[terdferguson]

We need Gray to get some carries sprinkled in. Have to keep Walton as fresh as possible.

That's what homer is for. Gray stinks. It's amazing how many fans obsess over a guy who isn't any more than average (being generous).

 

[mikemike]

Homer is actually better than I thought...

 

[Travis Bickle]

Homer should have received more fanfare coming out of high school, considering he scored one of the better SPARQ numbers and had an incredible high school career. The problem I guess was his non-drama recruitment which he shut down early.

 

[cowboycane]

Love the running back combo.

 

[D_G87]

Love Travis. On occasion runs too high but physical and finishes runs very well.

 

[QuattroCane]

Homer should have received more fanfare coming out of high school, considering he scored one of the better SPARQ numbers and had an incredible high school career. The problem I guess was his non-drama recruitment which he shut down early.

and he went to a small very private school, that has little history outside of the area.

 

[dycane]

The thing about Homer that people have to keep in mind is he still really young. I believe he was 17 as freshman being a year ahead of his grade level. So he will keep growing physically and mentally. The kids got a bright future.

This. I think he's younger than Josh Jobe.

So is Methuselah.

I tee'd it up.

 

[MotoSniper]

Can't wait until he hits the open field and can showcase his long speed.

Interested to see what he looks like at top end.

Kid runs a legit 4.4 in pads...faster than Walton...loved his HS film but wasn't sure regarding his competition in HS, kid has impressed.

 

[OrangetieFatface]

Terrible unless there's a huge hole that practically and serviceable CFB rb would hit.

 

[Travis Bickle]

Homer should have received more fanfare coming out of high school, considering he scored one of the better SPARQ numbers and had an incredible high school career. The problem I guess was his non-drama recruitment which he shut down early.

and he went to a small very private school, that has little history outside of the area.

As did many other hyped prospects with drama-filled recruiting... Point is, he kept his recruitment quiet and I think that's contributed to the fans overlooking him.

 

[Jax Cane]

Like him a lot. Props to Gray also for working his way back.

THIS

 

[QuattroCane]

Homer should have received more fanfare coming out of high school, considering he scored one of the better SPARQ numbers and had an incredible high school career. The problem I guess was his non-drama recruitment which he shut down early.

and he went to a small very private school, that has little history outside of the area.

As did many other hyped prospects with drama-filled recruiting... Point is, he kept his recruitment quiet and I think that's contributed to the fans overlooking him.

Meat me somewhere!

 

[miamicanesfan5x]

It's the same reckless abandon we saw on special teams last year.