Ke'Shawn Vaughn transferring
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the national
- the Front Range
I know many might disagree with me but i think this might be a good thing. He had one good season and then slides down the depth chart. I don't think he responded well to being challenged as the starter. At this point for the team, we want tough players who are going to work with and trust the coaching staff. I just never felt like he did.
I commend him for giving it a chance last season but you could tell it wasn't a good fit for some reason. I think if the guys at RB have a health competition next season for time, we are going to be a better team. Ke'Shawn just didn't seem to want to compete for his spot (though he had the talent to) - he wanted to just be given the starter's role.
I commend him for giving it a chance last season but you could tell it wasn't a good fit for some reason. I think if the guys at RB have a health competition next season for time, we are going to be a better team. Ke'Shawn just didn't seem to want to compete for his spot (though he had the talent to) - he wanted to just be given the starter's role.
618 Illini
- Chicago
Appreciate the classy tweet and quiet exit. Best of luck to him and his future endeavors.
Fit is the key word
I think the biggest thing being overlooked by those claiming he just wanted to be handed the starting position is what changed. Yes, he came into the season as the starter, almost by default, since we had no clue what kind, or quality of depth we had. We knew what we had in him from the year before, except it was a different O-line and a different scheme. I believe he needs a clean hole. If he gets one, he can be explosive. Corbin has enough shiftiness and break tackle ability to pick up some yards when nothing is there. Foster on the other hand, obviously has higher HR potential. I feel if he ends up somewhere with good blocking he will have a very good rest of his career. Either way, I wish him the best, and thank him for the years he gave us.
I think the biggest thing being overlooked by those claiming he just wanted to be handed the starting position is what changed. Yes, he came into the season as the starter, almost by default, since we had no clue what kind, or quality of depth we had. We knew what we had in him from the year before, except it was a different O-line and a different scheme. I believe he needs a clean hole. If he gets one, he can be explosive. Corbin has enough shiftiness and break tackle ability to pick up some yards when nothing is there. Foster on the other hand, obviously has higher HR potential. I feel if he ends up somewhere with good blocking he will have a very good rest of his career. Either way, I wish him the best, and thank him for the years he gave us.
Illiniaaron
- Geneseo, IL
I don't see how this could be a surprise to anyone. Vaughn had a bad year and did not respond well on the field to his benching. Obviously Coach Smith did not think he deserved much playing time during the conference season. Wish the kid good fortune.
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Ke'Shawn Vaughn @ThaLa5tKing 7m7 minutes ago
Fans Kill Me. I've Never Been The Type To Run From Competition. Competition Wasn't The Problem. Just To Clear Those "Lose Spot & Run" Rumors
Fans Kill Me. I've Never Been The Type To Run From Competition. Competition Wasn't The Problem. Just To Clear Those "Lose Spot & Run" Rumors
Just doesn't fit the offensive scheme under this regime. He would have most likely had a role, but a fairly specific one.
I remember being stoked when he committed, but sometimes the pieces just don't fall into place.
Best of luck to him going forward.
OrangeAndBlues
- Indianapolis
Yup, and now with a crowded backfield he would be fighting even more for playing time.
Kid has four years of playing time to try to earn a spot at the next level. Needs to make the most of it for himself. I don't blame him at all.
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