carlfense Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 Has anyone else noticed that Castille almost looks better running in space than he does in traffic? With his build and running style I think most people (myself included) thought he was going to be a pound it up the middle guy. But over the course of the year it almost appeared that Helu had more success in traffic than Castille. And of course everyone remembers what Castille did when he got out in space against Clemson. Something to think about... Quote Link to comment
Enhance Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 I think people want Castille to be the big body guy, and they want Helu to be the guy good in space. Castille's size is what made him the candidate for short yardage situations, but Helu is much better at breaking tackles (as we saw multiple times this year). This year, the only difference between the two is roughly 10-15 pounds, but I still think Castille is the best man as far as short yardage (despite his fumblitis). I mean, we all saw how he laid the wood to that defensive back during the Kansas State game. Quote Link to comment
Alex 4.0 Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 I think people want Castille to be the big body guy, and they want Helu to be the guy good in space. Castille's size is what made him the candidate for short yardage situations, but Helu is much better at breaking tackles (as we saw multiple times this year). This year, the only difference between the two is roughly 10-15 pounds, but I still think Castille is the best man as far as short yardage (despite his fumblitis). I mean, we all saw how he laid the wood to that defensive back during the Kansas State game. and Iowa State... Helu can break tackles using a wider array of moves... but Castille will typically blast into somebody and fall forward for an extra yard or two... which is why he sort of fell into the short yardage back. IF Castille is given more carries where he can get in the open you will see him break a few more tackles (Clemson). Last year he still didn't play naturally until late in the season. Early in the year he could have had a couple of TD's that he botched (missed option pitch when he would have been gone... tripped over the yard lines a couple of times) Later in the year it clicked for him... look for Helu and Castille to tear it up pretty equally. That is going to be a badass 1-2 punch. Quote Link to comment
Igetbored216 Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 Later in the year it clicked for him... look for Helu and Castille to tear it up pretty equally. That is going to be a badass 1-2 punch. Don't forget about Ward. He will see playing time at the running back position this year. Quote Link to comment
Hunter94 Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 i am excited by the running game too, BUT.........we will need decent qb and receiver play and if that fails to materialize, the defenses will play our run game to the limit. Quote Link to comment
Enhance Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 Later in the year it clicked for him... look for Helu and Castille to tear it up pretty equally. That is going to be a badass 1-2 punch. Don't forget about Ward. He will see playing time at the running back position this year. That would be great. I love any time the not so touted recruit makes a splash for playing time. Seems like a great kid. Quote Link to comment
Alex 4.0 Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 Later in the year it clicked for him... look for Helu and Castille to tear it up pretty equally. That is going to be a badass 1-2 punch. Don't forget about Ward. He will see playing time at the running back position this year. I will defer to make that judgment until after I see him play tomorrow. There was one article on him gaining the #3 spot on the roster... If Bobby and Sarah got A's on a spelling test, Timmy got a D, and everyone else failed, does that mean Timmy is really smart since he is third in the class and should be sent to the spelling bee? Lets hope Timmy gets higher than a D tomorrow so he can prove me wrong. Quote Link to comment
papersun87 Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 What's kind of funny is that, aside from his size, he never not ONCE demonstrated any aptitude for the short-yardage game. I mean, good lord, how many times has he gotten it on third or fourth and one and not converted? Edit: This reads like a hate post. It's not. I'm glad Castille has finally found his niche and that the running game got cooking. Quote Link to comment
huskerguy Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 I said all last year that if I want a guy to get me a 1st on 4th and 1 put in Helu. If I want to run a toss play give it to Q. Quote Link to comment
carlfense Posted April 17, 2009 Author Share Posted April 17, 2009 I agree with the last two posts. That's what I was trying to say. Quote Link to comment
Hunter94 Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 Later in the year it clicked for him... look for Helu and Castille to tear it up pretty equally. That is going to be a badass 1-2 punch. Don't forget about Ward. He will see playing time at the running back position this year. That would be great. I love any time the not so touted recruit makes a splash for playing time. Seems like a great kid. he may end up being the x factor in the backfield this year......either way it is nice to see another kid pushing for playing time. Quote Link to comment
redout22 Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 I agree but it is more fun to watch in traffic and see him run over people Quote Link to comment
BIGREDIOWAN Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 Ask Thenarse how hard he hits, two spring games in a row that Q has laid him out! Quote Link to comment
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