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Sep 30, 2012, 09:52 AM
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Well, we're going on four weeks of these guys really being the only bright spots on the field. They run HARD. Amazingly, they seem to run even harder as the game goes on, which, given how the games have been going, is quite a feat. I mean, my strength is getting sapped just watching from my couch.....I can't imagine what it's like to be out there.
Anyway, there's going to be lots of (justified) negativity the rest of the way. At least we've got running backs who run like they give a damn. That's something. |
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Sep 30, 2012, 09:55 AM
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I second that.
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Sep 30, 2012, 09:59 AM
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Sep 30, 2012, 10:01 AM
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I just wish for the love of god our RBs would get some blocks to let them get out there and get some room to run
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Sep 30, 2012, 01:19 PM
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When looking for positives in how we have played so far this year, DY5 and Ferguson are it. I would love to see these guys run with a line like Wisconsin had last year.
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Sep 30, 2012, 01:40 PM
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I know this is a DY5-Fergie6 appreciation thread, but Monheim was also a great find at LB (in reference to the RB's being the only bright spot this year).
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Sep 30, 2012, 01:56 PM
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I think Ryan Lankford has done a pretty good job as well.
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Sep 30, 2012, 02:18 PM
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 for all four of these guys.
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Sep 30, 2012, 04:50 PM
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Lankford has really stepped it up, definitely.
As for Young.... Donnovonn, I'm sorry you came all the way from Texas to play for a crappy football team. |
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Sep 30, 2012, 06:17 PM
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I'm not sorry he did!! 
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Sep 30, 2012, 06:35 PM
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Sep 30, 2012, 08:14 PM
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I love Donovonn. I know a few times before kick returns he was dancing out there to the music. Love that he enjoys being out there and has fun, even when you'd expect everyone to be down in the dumps.
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Sep 30, 2012, 08:26 PM
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#Feed5 both our backs are fun to watch. wish we had a line to block for them.
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Oct 1, 2012, 05:44 AM
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Worked out pretty good for Mikel & Rashard. 
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Oct 1, 2012, 05:46 AM
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By the way can we change the name of this thread to just "Player Appreciation Thread"? DY5 and Ferg have certainly been a bright-spot but there's been a mention of 2 other guys too and I'm sure there are more. |
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Oct 1, 2012, 05:48 AM
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Oct 1, 2012, 06:20 AM
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I'm hoping Young and Ferguson can be the next Thomas and Halsey.
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Oct 1, 2012, 08:05 AM
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We met Donovan shortly before the bowl last year and I can't say enough nice things about him. Amazing kid. Seeing him do well is thrilling. Ryan was great, too. (Side note: Spent a good hour with Millines' dad, what a great family. Just wish he could stay healthy!) I hate seeing our team suck from the perspective of an alumnus, I hate it even more for these kids who took a chance on Illinois and aren't giving up. We are failing them and they deserve more from their teammates, coaches and administration.
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Oct 1, 2012, 11:53 AM
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I agree those two have been the only light in a dark dark season so far.
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Oct 1, 2012, 12:24 PM
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That's a winner!!
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