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Ugh - can’t blame him but think it’s more about timing for him as his injury knocked him down the depth chart and he had to battle to get on the field.
Shame. Aaron was one of my favorite players on the team. Wish him luck wherever he goes.
Not a huge loss as far as on field production, but does effect RB depth. Wish him luck wherever he lands.
True warrior and was a huge get a year after his brother joined us. Just was not able to shake injury bug. Wishing him well! I think he would do well at Temple or Delaware, which is moving to FBS.
That's fine, just pointing something out that many have notice/know, all good though! The only thing we're "losing' here is an excellent teammate. Pretty sure his touches were going to be even fewer next season.
Young had 3 receptions. Not exactly a large sample size to draw such a conclusion? He did have 2 TDs. Monangai and Benjamin had more receptions. Benjamin had that circus catch that went for a TD (or nearly so).
Benji is going 2 on depth next year but I wish they'd throw to Kongo more. Benji adds that in spades
Best of luck to him!
Unfortunately he got caught in a logjam at that position. With KM & Brown holding down the position and Benjamin in the wings, there's just not much of an opportunity to shine.
Unfortunately he got caught in a logjam at that position. With KM & Brown holding down the position and Benjamin in the wings, there's just not much of an opportunity to shine.
I remembering seeing his HS tape and thinking that he’s going to be a star. He had speed, power and those lose hips that make the best RBs elusive. It’s a shame that he didn’t get enough of an opportunity.
Tidbits about young . He had been a major factor in schiano 2.0 . Schiano probably doesn’t make any of the two bowls without him (in 21 and 23).
He had two of the biggest touchdowns in schiano 2.0 . He scored the winning touchdown at Purdue in 2020. He scored the pivotal touchdown against Michigan state this year when the punter dropped the soap.
Young was a good student - all academic BIG. His grades helped us get to Gator in 21 .
Ironically, one of the best offensive plays of 2023 was a Simon to young td pass against Wisconsin
He had two of the biggest touchdowns in schiano 2.0 . He scored the winning touchdown at Purdue in 2020. He scored the pivotal touchdown against Michigan state this year when the punter dropped the soap.
Young was a good student - all academic BIG. His grades helped us get to Gator in 21 .
Ironically, one of the best offensive plays of 2023 was a Simon to young td pass against Wisconsin
His issue was injury not talent. Sometimes it’s hard to get back in the room.
Shame to see him go but understandable. Wish him nothing but the best wherever he lands.
Young's Career Stats
he was a vital part of the team and had some great moments, but never really stood out in the crowdJust was a talented player that wound up behind other talented players
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| 2019 |
| CAR | YDS | AVG | TD | LNG | REC | YDS | AVG | TD | LNG | FUM | LST |
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| 16 | 94 | 5.9 | 1 | 16 | 3 | 24 | 8.0 | 2 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | 38 | 3.5 | 0 | 14 | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 1 | 18 | 0 | 0 |
| 56 | 205 | 3.7 | 5 | 12 | 12 | 75 | 6.3 | 1 | 21 | 0 | 0 |
| 35 | 96 | 2.7 | 1 | 10 | 23 | 100 | 4.3 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 0 |
| 43 | 153 | 3.6 | 0 | 17 | 15 | 113 | 7.5 | 0 | 39 | 0 | 0 |
Kid just flat out played the game tge way it should be played. We all loved KM’s blocking but Young was also very good as well.
Wishing him all the best.
Wishing him all the best.
What do you mean? He did but unfortunately could not stay healthy and other guys took the opportunities they got.
What about the Apr ? That is schiano’s backdoor entry into a bowl game next year
so you predict a 5-7 season next year., because Young left and hoping the loss of him won't hurt apr bowling eligibility
I feel the production lost by his leaving will be replaced by the other backs.
Ja'shone will have a year of college ball experience and might blunt the loss on field , but Benjamin can't be expected to match Young's classroom excellence.
Also I'm of the opinion that a back door apr won't be needed anymore because the G2 era has RU FB now headed to qualifying for bowl games based on having a winning record and not getting an invite like in 2021 based on APR in which Aaron's acadenmics had a large roll in Rutgers playing in the Gator that year .
You know- it is sort of weird- we were 6-6 with possibly a top 5 difficult schedule. And while next year is not easy- it is in no way at that level.so you predict a 5-7 season next year., because Young left and hoping the loss of him won't hurt apr bowling eligibility
I feel the production lost by his leaving will be replaced by the other backs.
Ja'shone will have a year of college ball experience and might blunt the loss on field , but Benjamin can't be expected to match Young's classroom excellence.
Also I'm of the opinion that a back door apr won't be needed anymore because the G2 era has RU FB now headed to qualifying for bowl games based on having a winning record and not getting an invite like in 2021 based on APR in which Aaron's acadenmics had a large roll in Rutgers playing in the Gator that year .
We have pretty much kept all good players- and like it or not, GW will most likely be at least a little better, OL a lot better...And we may actually have a weapon or two at WR...
Why do so many expect us to be worse?
Agree- and I don't think either gets worse...Maybe they don't improve much but with the amount of starters returning- our staff under Schiano and a couple of transfers...we should actually be better
c) both in many cases
could be D) so used to losing , refuse to allow hope to enter
get a better qb, a more consistent qb who can make the 'expected' completions and we are absolutely better. If we had this year, I'm saying strong possibility of 8 wins
much of the anti greg is not unfounded with the way the qb room is grown, managed, and moved around on the board. It's a major concern for me
coaching- no need to rehash the obvious
yes we should be better across the board imho regardless
D yes . We have been the dregs of the league for so long.
Thats why some of us are very happy with 6-6 and not winning a game the last month of the season. I know I am
Back to A. Young- and i am pulling the training collar on all of us- yes, I have a German Shepherd pup...lol
He has always been there to do what was asked of him- he has also been very good in situations. Reminds me of K Young...injuries just got in the way.
I hope he gets a good spot, where he can play, complete his education and have the opportunity
He has always been there to do what was asked of him- he has also been very good in situations. Reminds me of K Young...injuries just got in the way.
I hope he gets a good spot, where he can play, complete his education and have the opportunity