NCAA Football Trash Talk Thread....

[Zeus]

Originally Posted by SSE 4 2SS

Quick Question...

If Barry Sanders had played for Dallas, and Emmit had been in Detroit, would any one ever even have heard Emmits' name...


Emmit had a line, a quarterback, and a boat load of recievers... What did Barry have... and this is from a Dallas fan...Yes Emmit performed well, but with the cast he had, most any running back would have... Barry could/would have set records that would probably never be touched...

but I digress, this is a NCAA thread... Sorry...I just have this question in mind every time I see Emmits name pop up...

I think that Emmit fit his system very well. Keep in mind that the only reason that Emmit ended up in Dallas was because they traded an under-producing RB by the name of Hershal Walker who didn't have nearly the same level of success in the same system as Emmit.

Emmit Smith is the best example of durability and consistency with any running back in the history of the NFL. He isn't the best running back, and no one would ever try to tell people he was, but he showed longevity in a position which eats up players in a few good years.

In college Emmit Smith was exactly the same as Mark Ingram. I've probably heard that comparison made by commentators half a dozen times this season, and i agree with it.

My original comment was made based on the dominance of the game Emmit showed in College while at UF, this does not reflect or have much to do with his NFL Career. Just because a RB dominates in collegiate play doesn't necessarily mean he will enjoy sustained success in the NFL. (Example: Reggie Bush)

[Zeus]

Just got word w/e Colt McCoy did to his shoulder was worse than originally thought. He is scheduled to go through Shoulder Surgery tomorrow.

[SSE 4 2SS]

Originally Posted by Zeus

I think that Emmit fit his system very well. Keep in mind that the only reason that Emmit ended up in Dallas was because they traded an under-producing RB by the name of Hershal Walker who didn't have nearly the same level of success in the same system as Emmit.

Emmit Smith is the best example of durability and consistency with any running back in the history of the NFL. He isn't the best running back, and no one would ever try to tell people he was, but he showed longevity in a position which eats up players in a few good years.

In college Emmit Smith was exactly the same as Mark Ingram. I've probably heard that comparison made by commentators half a dozen times this season, and i agree with it.

My original comment was made based on the dominance of the game Emmit showed in College while at UF, this does not reflect or have much to do with his NFL Career. Just because a RB dominates in collegiate play doesn't necessarily mean he will enjoy sustained success in the NFL. (Example: Reggie Bush)

I throw that question out every time someone mentions Emmit and that sir, is by far the best response anyone has ever given... Kudos... and I agree with all of it... It's a rhetorical question and my delivery usually puts people on the defensive, and as I mentioned, I am a Dallas fan... just like to see whats out there...I'm not stirring any pot, I just like the discussion...

thanks, great response...

[Zeus]

Originally Posted by SSE 4 2SS

I throw that question out every time someone mentions Emmit and that sir, is by far the best response anyone has ever given... Kudos... and I agree with all of it... It's a rhetorical question and my delivery usually puts people on the defensive, and as I mentioned, I am a Dallas fan... just like to see whats out there...I'm not stirring any pot, I just like the discussion...

thanks, great response...

Thank you, I'm glad I could set the bar.

Nothing wrong with stirring the pot..... this thread has quite a bit of that

[springerpete]

Originally Posted by SSE 4 2SS

Quick Question...

If Barry Sanders had played for Dallas, and Emmit had been in Detroit, would any one ever even have heard Emmits' name...


Emmit had a line, a quarterback, and a boat load of recievers... What did Barry have... and this is from a Dallas fan...Yes Emmit performed well, but with the cast he had, most any running back would have... Barry could/would have set records that would probably never be touched...

but I digress, this is a NCAA thread... Sorry...I just have this question in mind every time I see Emmits name pop up...

If you remember Emmit Smith's acceptance speech for the all time rushing record; The very first thing was to thank Barry Sanders for retiring early so he was able to win the record. Barry had more yards per season. I take nothing away from Emmit Smith. He was a team player and a great running back.

[Zeus]

Originally Posted by 1320junkie

im about to close this thread..walker was wayy better than Smith was in college..anyone say otherwise.. I will close it.

God Bless America..and GO Dawgs!!!

I dont recall anyone saying anything to the contrary?


Walker was the best RB in the history of CFB.. with Barry Sanders right behind him.

[PQ]

Originally Posted by SSE 4 2SS

Quick Question...

If Barry Sanders had played for Dallas, and Emmit had been in Detroit, would any one ever even have heard Emmits' name...


Emmit had a line, a quarterback, and a boat load of recievers... What did Barry have... and this is from a Dallas fan...Yes Emmit performed well, but with the cast he had, most any running back would have... Barry could/would have set records that would probably never be touched...

I agree with your statement. I don't care what Zues says.

Originally Posted by Zeus

I think that Emmit fit his system very well. Keep in mind that the only reason that Emmit ended up in Dallas was because they traded an under-producing RB by the name of Hershal Walker who didn't have nearly the same level of success in the same system as Emmit.

Emmit Smith is the best example of durability and consistency with any running back in the history of the NFL. He isn't the best running back, and no one would ever try to tell people he was, but he showed longevity in a position which eats up players in a few good years.

In college Emmit Smith was exactly the same as Mark Ingram. I've probably heard that comparison made by commentators half a dozen times this season, and i agree with it.

My original comment was made based on the dominance of the game Emmit showed in College while at UF, this does not reflect or have much to do with his NFL Career. Just because a RB dominates in collegiate play doesn't necessarily mean he will enjoy sustained success in the NFL. (Example: Reggie Bush)

Emmets 'O' line got amazingly better after Herschel left.

That was probably the best 'O' line in the history of football. Sanders would have been ahead of Emmet had he gone to Dallas. Maybe not as far as some people would tell you, but farther. The difference is that I think had Emmet gone to Detroit, he wouldn't have even been CLOSE to Sanders.

[Zeus]

Originally Posted by PQ

I agree with your statement. I don't care what Zues says.

Emmets 'O' line got amazingly better after Herschel left.

That was probably the best 'O' line in the history of football. Sanders would have been ahead of Emmet had he gone to Dallas. Maybe not as far as some people would tell you, but farther. The difference is that I think had Emmet gone to Detroit, he wouldn't have even been CLOSE to Sanders.

I don't recall saying anything to the contrary

Originally Posted by 1320junkie

Just making sure!! Im tired of all this non UGA talk...lmao

What happened to you guys getting Smart?

Originally Posted by 1320junkie

Gayle Sayers best rb in NFL history...

No way.

[PQ]

Originally Posted by Zeus

I don't recall saying anything to the contrary

I was refering to your comment that Emmet did better than Walker. It's unfair to say. That offensive line got 3 times as good after Walker left.

[Zeus]

Originally Posted by 1320junkie

Bama ponied up more money...eyes are on the g-man now

Who is g-man?

btw. I don't think you could name an ''all time best'' NFL running back.


The athleticism of today's players would put to shame many of the older stars... You can name a 'best of an era' but not best of all time imo.

[PQ]

Originally Posted by 1320junkie

Gayle Sayers best rb in NFL history...

Hard to argue there. But it's like splitting hairs at this point with some of these guys.

[PQ]

Originally Posted by 1320junkie

NCAA thread

Oops.

Who's bright idea was it to seperate them anyway?

[PQ]

Sometimes I think Kiper and McShay are idiots.

[Zeus]

Originally Posted by PQ

Sometimes I think Kiper and McShay are idiots.

I think that all the time.


And when I start to believe one of them... I think about Jamarcus Russel