Where would you rank Ballard vs MSU backs since Bowie and Davis....Mid 90's?
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Indndawg said:
Wow! Thats a tough one. Im going to say.... ... yes? maybe? That is honestly a tough call for me.
If we are talking about pure talent and production, I would rank them:<div>
</div><div>1) J-Rock</div><div>2) Dixon</div><div>3) JJ - beat a bunch of teams, including Alabama, single-handedly in 1998.</div><div>4) Dicenzo</div><div>5) Davis</div><div>6) Ballard</div><div>
</div><div>Note, this is just recent history, I don't know enough about the old dawgs to make an informed opinion. I just don't think Ballard, at this point, has shown that he can consistently take a game over as the focal point of the offense. That said, he is definitely worthy of being in the conversation and I hope he leaves a mark this year and climbs that list.</div>
</div><div>1) J-Rock</div><div>2) Dixon</div><div>3) JJ - beat a bunch of teams, including Alabama, single-handedly in 1998.</div><div>4) Dicenzo</div><div>5) Davis</div><div>6) Ballard</div><div>
</div><div>Note, this is just recent history, I don't know enough about the old dawgs to make an informed opinion. I just don't think Ballard, at this point, has shown that he can consistently take a game over as the focal point of the offense. That said, he is definitely worthy of being in the conversation and I hope he leaves a mark this year and climbs that list.</div>
He does almost nothing flashing... but he sure gets the job done with the best of them (if not better)
When you think of our past running backs:
J-rock - blazing speed
D. Miller - shake you out of your shoes
JJ - Awesome Power plus some speed Probably my personal fav (but not necessarily who i think is best)
M. Davis - fuzzy cause I was just coming into sports conciousness but like MSU's version of Mike Alstott
But then you get to Ballard and what is he? Speak & power are good, but not great. Not overly shifty..... Soooo Ballard = TD stats?
I agree with others that the verdict is out until your can consider his total career in hindsight.
When you think of our past running backs:
J-rock - blazing speed
D. Miller - shake you out of your shoes
JJ - Awesome Power plus some speed Probably my personal fav (but not necessarily who i think is best)
M. Davis - fuzzy cause I was just coming into sports conciousness but like MSU's version of Mike Alstott
But then you get to Ballard and what is he? Speak & power are good, but not great. Not overly shifty..... Soooo Ballard = TD stats?
I agree with others that the verdict is out until your can consider his total career in hindsight.
I know he went in the second round to Miami, played a couple of years there and then I think he was traded to Cleveland(?). Always thought he was a hellavu back and thought he would do well in the NFL.
We've had a lot of really good RBs.<div>
</div><div>In reverse chronological order as I can recall off the top of my head...</div><div>
</div><div>Ballard</div><div>Dixon</div><div>Norwood</div><div>JJ</div><div>'Zo Miller</div><div>McGee</div><div>
</div><div>Do I think Ballard stands out above any of those guys? No. Norwood is the best one. Then Dixon. Flip a coin to pick the rest.</div><div>
</div><div>I could put all those names in a bag, close my eyes, pick one, and be totally happy with whoever comes out.</div><div>
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</div><div>In reverse chronological order as I can recall off the top of my head...</div><div>
</div><div>Ballard</div><div>Dixon</div><div>Norwood</div><div>JJ</div><div>'Zo Miller</div><div>McGee</div><div>
</div><div>Do I think Ballard stands out above any of those guys? No. Norwood is the best one. Then Dixon. Flip a coin to pick the rest.</div><div>
</div><div>I could put all those names in a bag, close my eyes, pick one, and be totally happy with whoever comes out.</div><div>
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He's played ONE season. He had TWO other players rush for over 500+ yards in the same backfield. He didn't rush for 1000+ yards. He did have a lot of TDs...
How about waiting until he finishes his career, or plays at least a second season before making these comparisons. Some of you guys have the cart so far in front of the horse that you can't even see it anymore...
How about waiting until he finishes his career, or plays at least a second season before making these comparisons. Some of you guys have the cart so far in front of the horse that you can't even see it anymore...