Well this is interesting.....TIFWIW.

[305to954]

Short-yardage rushing - Best and worst from 2019 - Fantasy Index

Best and worst from 2019

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Is there a correlation between size at RB and ability to convert short yardage runs…no not really. Best short yardage back we’ve had Imo was Duke..and he was 5-5 in the league on such runs in 20/20(small sample size I know) no

yea in theory you’d think bigger backs covert at the highest rate but in reality it depends on your Oline, and your RBs ability to get to top acceleration when hitting the crease.

 

[rsa coral gables]

here's cody brown working hard. ¿dónde está Thad?

 

[Cribby]

Thad at 240 is a little eye-popping, but let's not forget he's a true freshman. I'm not sure when summer workouts started but the heat + workouts should have him shedding some weight. Presumably, if he can settle at some weight around 222-228, that might be a good playing weight for him.

Like, I know Cribby referenced Gil being a little out of shape earlier in the year but I was actually in the sauna with Gil, Steed, Ivey and Scaithe (cue the jokes) w/in the last 3 weeks and Gil seemed to be in good shape. I have no doubt when the kids aren't training with the team, no training table, etc., they end up a little out of shape. Hope that's the case for Thad.

Gil showed up to spring ball out of shape , which is a bad look for a leader and upperclassmen. I'm sure he got right when he saw chase coming for dat ***. Thad is a whole different story

 

[CaneSince4Ever]

This was what I said about the subject:

Cody Brown commits to Miami

Probably because he can be a monster in pass protection at that size. My theory is that Lashlee wasn't happy with the performance of the RBs on inside zone/zone read and Duo plays, and Brown has a good skillset for those schemes. Ideally Chaney progresses with those run schemes after excelling...

www.canesinsight.com

Well your theory is wrong:

WTF Happened To Our Running Game?

I think we are about to re-light the fuse on the run game this weekend. Just a hunch, boys. Let's see.

www.canesinsight.com

Adjustments to the 4-0-4 defense we're seeing?

Clemson is now the 4th team in a row to run the 4i tite defensive alignment against us in order to take away IZ. Somehow Manny keeps being surprised by this. It's to the point now where we need to be expecting it. I think we need to be more creative in getting runs to the perimeter. More OZ...

www.canesinsight.com

 

[NateDogg]

My only issue and it's a minor one is he runs very upright. But he's big, has good enough speed, seems to have good vision, and doesn't go down easily.

Was thinking the same. Feels like nitpicking but if he can lower his pads a little bit he could really use his size as a weapon.

 

[SFbayCane]

I wondered who Jake Garcia was talking to when he posted that quick video of him and bunch of people working out on their own. He said something like, "Quit playing and let's work." I wondered if he was talking to one or more teammates. This thread has me wondering even more. lol

 

[Odin]

He’s also behind at least three guys. Maybe the plan is to take it slow with him. He’s been on campus for what, two months? Let’s revisit this in fall camp, give him a chance.

Fall camp is a month away.It's time now.

 

[awill510]

I think I read an article on the Athletic where Manny Navarro, talked about how not only was Cody really good at football but super talented at soccer and had over a 4.0. As @DMoney has mentioned before grades aren’t everything but they can show that you have a discipline/focus to you.

Hopefully this competition pushes Thad but at least we know Cody will be a solid one.

 

[gatorsSUCK!]

Before you know it, peeps gonna have this young lion as a dark horse for QB1.

We fuggin?

We byke?

Starting next to Garcia

 

[NC_Canes_11]

Can he play Lber?

(This is a joke. Kinda)

 

[HighSeas]

Well your theory is wrong:

WTF Happened To Our Running Game?

I think we are about to re-light the fuse on the run game this weekend. Just a hunch, boys. Let's see.

www.canesinsight.com

Adjustments to the 4-0-4 defense we're seeing?

Clemson is now the 4th team in a row to run the 4i tite defensive alignment against us in order to take away IZ. Somehow Manny keeps being surprised by this. It's to the point now where we need to be expecting it. I think we need to be more creative in getting runs to the perimeter. More OZ...

www.canesinsight.com

You think my theory is wrong because you linked a couple threads proving the exact point I made? If defenses are scheming against IZ and Miami keeps pounding it anyway then it follows that it's a core part of their offensive identity and they want backs who can run it well.

 

[KANE]

I hear ya. Take the good with the bad.

Go Canes!

Yep. Win some, lose some. It is what it is.

 

[Handsome Squidbum]

Can he play Lber?

(This is a joke. Kinda)

Well, Chazz Surratt at UNC went from college QB to ILB so it's not impossible. Figure it would be easier for a RB to make that transition than a QB.

 

[GOCANES05]

here's cody brown working hard. ¿dónde está Thad?

Spot on brother, you prepare for battle, he’s winning right now love it brother.

When camp starts it’s time to lay claim, the season never ends .

Imagine a XBOX off season child taking on this beast .

IT’S NIOT ROCKET SCIENCE

GOCANES

 

[MiamiChris]

Gil showed up to spring ball out of shape , which is a as look for a leader and upperclassmen. I'm sure he got right when he saw chase coming for dat ***. Thad is a whole different story

Gil is in good shape, just wish he’d be more locked in with off the field working and less social media

 

[Midlo Cane Fan]

 

[Ethnicsands]

I think I read an article on the Athletic where Manny Navarro, talked about how not only was Cody really good at football but super talented at soccer and had over a 4.0. As @DMoney has mentioned before grades aren’t everything but they can show that you have a discipline/focus to you.

Hopefully this competition pushes Thad but at least we know Cody will be a solid one.

People are sleeping on thad, imo.

 

[PIPO]

Heard this also, and struggling is putting it lightly.. Heard he was being a knucklehead and some guys mixed it up because of it.. Wont say much more but rb depth chart is influx and there is a reason they are tryna expedite Chaney.. Thad had major opportunity but he not bout that life

 

[AUcane]

Thad at 240 is a little eye-popping, but let's not forget he's a true freshman. I'm not sure when summer workouts started but the heat + workouts should have him shedding some weight. Presumably, if he can settle at some weight around 222-228, that might be a good playing weight for him.

Like, I know Cribby referenced Gil being a little out of shape earlier in the year but I was actually in the sauna with Gil, Steed, Ivey and Scaithe (cue the jokes) w/in the last 3 weeks and Gil seemed to be in good shape. I have no doubt when the kids aren't training with the team, no training table, etc., they end up a little out of shape. Hope that's the case for Thad.

he is 240?! Jeezus, I missed that. I imagine that’s bad weight, especially bad for a guy who is not a quick twitch guy. He wasn’t called Thud for nothing.

 

[Cribby]

The issue at this point is work ethic. Thad needs to realize this isn't high school and Cody is living up to his reputation as a grinder.

We got a steal in Brown.