melscott62 Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 what good is a short yardage back if he fumbles? he's great athlete. convert him to a the other side of the ball. I know I have harped on this a lot, but this guy is going to cost us a game. that was a HUGE fumble. luckily the D stepped up. but he wasnt even hit that hard Quote Link to comment
lilred Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 I don't understand. Every time we give him the ball with only a couple of yards to get, he just dives forward (ususally without the ball) when he meets the first defender. It's beyond bad luck, he is a fumbler without a doubt. Quote Link to comment
Kruzu Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 yeah it's looking like he will never break the habit what position would he play on D though maybe end? Quote Link to comment
In the Deed the Glory Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 yeah it's looking like he will never break the habit what position would he play on D though maybe end? Linebacker Quote Link to comment
EbylHusker Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 I think converting him because of the fumbles is premature. It's definitely a concern, though, and he needs to get it fixed. At this point I would just ride Lucky and Helu and give Castille another season to get things figured out. Quote Link to comment
melscott62 Posted October 25, 2008 Author Share Posted October 25, 2008 I think converting him because of the fumbles is premature. It's definitely a concern, though, and he needs to get it fixed. At this point I would just ride Lucky and Helu and give Castille another season to get things figured out. to me its more than that. IMO our depth at RB is the best on the team. even if he didnt fumble he is getting outplayed, and doesnt deserve time. its a shame to have that much talent on the bench when we are SO thin on D Quote Link to comment
huskerfaninbuckeyehell Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 Yes put "The Fumbler" on D I hate holding my breath everytime he touches the ball. Quote Link to comment
EbylHusker Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 I think converting him because of the fumbles is premature. It's definitely a concern, though, and he needs to get it fixed. At this point I would just ride Lucky and Helu and give Castille another season to get things figured out. to me its more than that. IMO our depth at RB is the best on the team. even if he didnt fumble he is getting outplayed, and doesnt deserve time. its a shame to have that much talent on the bench when we are SO thin on D Yeah, that's why I said ride the other two and give him another season to figure it out. If he's still got fumble problems by next season, then maybe it's time to look at a new position. He's shown too much raw promise for me to think he should be converted yet. Quote Link to comment
zoogs Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 Most D-I running backs are great athletes; what makes you think he will make a great linebacker? One running back translating into a great linebacker doesn't mean all will. Castille just needs to take care of the fumbles. We're not going to have a lot of depth next year at RB. There's no sense in having only one RB next year with real experience. Quote Link to comment
melscott62 Posted October 25, 2008 Author Share Posted October 25, 2008 Most D-I running backs are great athletes; what makes you think he will make a great linebacker? One running back translating into a great linebacker doesn't mean all will. Castille just needs to take care of the fumbles. We're not going to have a lot of depth next year at RB. There's no sense in having only one RB next year with real experience. We dont know he will be a good lb... but right now he is a POOR rb. and like I said we need LB much more than RB Quote Link to comment
In the Deed the Glory Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 Most D-I running backs are great athletes; what makes you think he will make a great linebacker? One running back translating into a great linebacker doesn't mean all will. Castille just needs to take care of the fumbles. We're not going to have a lot of depth next year at RB. There's no sense in having only one RB next year with real experience. Because most schools recruiting him were going to use him as a LB. He was rated higher as a LB than running back coming out of HS. Because he looks to hit people with reckless abandon and forgets he's running the ball sometimes therefore fumbling. That what you want from a LB. Speed, intelligence, and agression. However, let's see what Bo and Carl think about it. I am of the opinion that these two are very gifted defensive minds. It is like poetry when this defense executes, albeit rarely. Getting more and more consistent every game. Quote Link to comment
melscott62 Posted October 25, 2008 Author Share Posted October 25, 2008 Most D-I running backs are great athletes; what makes you think he will make a great linebacker? One running back translating into a great linebacker doesn't mean all will. Castille just needs to take care of the fumbles. We're not going to have a lot of depth next year at RB. There's no sense in having only one RB next year with real experience. Because most schools recruiting him were going to use him as a LB. He was rated higher as a LB than running back coming out of HS. Because he looks to hit people with reckless abandon and forgets he's running the ball sometimes therefore fumbling. That what you want from a LB. Speed, intelligence, and agression. However, let's see what Bo and Carl think about it. I am of the opinion that these two are very gifted defensive minds. It is like poetry when this defense executes, albeit rarely. Getting more and more consistent every game. I'm under the impression that we dont have a choice. Quote Link to comment
In the Deed the Glory Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 Most D-I running backs are great athletes; what makes you think he will make a great linebacker? One running back translating into a great linebacker doesn't mean all will. Castille just needs to take care of the fumbles. We're not going to have a lot of depth next year at RB. There's no sense in having only one RB next year with real experience. Because most schools recruiting him were going to use him as a LB. He was rated higher as a LB than running back coming out of HS. Because he looks to hit people with reckless abandon and forgets he's running the ball sometimes therefore fumbling. That what you want from a LB. Speed, intelligence, and agression. However, let's see what Bo and Carl think about it. I am of the opinion that these two are very gifted defensive minds. It is like poetry when this defense executes, albeit rarely. Getting more and more consistent every game. I'm under the impression that we dont have a choice. Excellent point, sir! Quote Link to comment
melscott62 Posted October 25, 2008 Author Share Posted October 25, 2008 Most D-I running backs are great athletes; what makes you think he will make a great linebacker? One running back translating into a great linebacker doesn't mean all will. Castille just needs to take care of the fumbles. We're not going to have a lot of depth next year at RB. There's no sense in having only one RB next year with real experience. Because most schools recruiting him were going to use him as a LB. He was rated higher as a LB than running back coming out of HS. Because he looks to hit people with reckless abandon and forgets he's running the ball sometimes therefore fumbling. That what you want from a LB. Speed, intelligence, and agression. However, let's see what Bo and Carl think about it. I am of the opinion that these two are very gifted defensive minds. It is like poetry when this defense executes, albeit rarely. Getting more and more consistent every game. I'm under the impression that we dont have a choice. Excellent point, sir! and let me say I am totally comfortable with that. I am VERY happy with the coaches so far Quote Link to comment
SkullandBones Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 Yes put "The Fumbler" on D I hate holding my breath everytime he touches the ball. Amen. I don't see how watching him fumble for another year and then moving him makes any sense. Make the move now and give him time to grow into a D position, I really think he could be dominant. But, I can live with whatever the Bo and Carl decide. Quote Link to comment
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