GBN has 2 RB's, #17 Jordan McQuarters and #22 Cordell Smiley, both solid runners but not sure if I would put them in class of top runners in the state. Could easily show more love depending on what happens against MC this Saturday!!
Top running backs,any class
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Like that bit from the comedian Pat McGann: "Remember Bobby Rafferty? He was a hell of an athlete. He could have played at Notre Dame if he was bigger and faster."
Jalen will be moving on, he’s been fun to see play the last 4 years. Best two way linemen in the state IMO.
There is only one ball.
Mack is very talented and very versatile.
He is running much harder as this season has progressed and is now running through contact.
His ability to read and follow blocks has also developed well.
With his hands and sense of how to move in the open field, the sky is truly this young man’s limit.
A tremendous athlete who is allowing himself to be coached.
Strong of Naz. He is strong as a bull and is fluid when making cuts. Will be even better on the next level
Art Taylor Batavia, followed by a little Quinn Urweiler.
Names to remember - AJ Sanders and Jalen Buckley
Names to remember - AJ Sanders and Jalen Buckley
I think jca has four or five underclass running backs that would start or be the feature back on 90% of the teams in the state.
The underclass rbs are thick this season. More than I can ever remember
I agree, except 90% sounds a little cocky / high, maybe 75%.
The entire state seems to be loaded with good sophomores and frosh.
Voss, Anderson , Mack, and iannatone should be scary next year.
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Don't know about that. Just that he's a shorter guy that gave JCA a problem the last two years running behind a 3A line. Darren Sproles, Tarik Cohen. That kind of high school player
Don't know about that. Just that he's a shorter guy that gave JCA a problem the last two years running behind a 3A line. Darren Sproles, Tarik Cohen. That kind of high school player
Yeah I’ve seen him. Maybe undersized but very explosive. I wouldn’t underestimate IC’s line play either.
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not all the time. Henning also runs out of the wildcat and sometimes out of the backfield
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I am not sure your point. He would not be considered. a RB this season. Are you going to to be mad if he is not in a top QBs thread because he occasionally plays wild cat? Almost every Rb in the state plays WR at some point during the season to.
Googertys, How about pound them with Urweiler and run away from them with Taylor. I agree with your nomination though......Batavia has a different setup (strengths wise) than GBN, but both teams utilize 2 backs very well.
The answer is yes. Primary a WR but he is used as a RB on some plays. LWE finds ways to get the ball in his hands.
Coal City Daniel Jezik. Just passed 2000 yards yesterday. Tough kid, great balance, down hill runner. State champ in wrestling too. Has an offer from Oklahoma State for grappling
I know Tyler Morris is a "WR" but he can play Running-back just as well. Watched him during his youth career where he played Tailback and he was virtually untouchable for 3 years straight. Winning two national championships and back to back AYF National Tournament MVP awards in 2016 & 2017
We going way back to youth days....definitely a Morris fan, I like him at receiver/jet sweep/reverse kind of guy. Has speed and hops
Saw him early in the season and yes, he is a ton. A true workhorse who makes a lot of people miss!
The Jezik kid is the best I have seen since Dergo from Morris. he kicks off, extra points,punts,plays defense and awesome runner. Also 2 time state wrestling champion.
Agreed. But he's had a hell of year playing RB, WR and QB for our guys as well as at corner. He had 289 yards of offense against MC.
Decent size, he can fly and he has a great heart. Playing physical football is just fine with him. He's also a solid kick returner. Some college is going to get an absolute steal in two seasons. I'm just happy that we have him for at least one more game this season and what should be an outstanding 2020 season.
Hes the guy that looked like Bo Jackson in Tecmo Bowl against you guys in 2005... lol.