rozier4ever Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 Pretty cool that Roy Helu is now the starting running back in Washington: http://www.csnwashin...294&feedID=6355 He said he is still enjoying watching his first NFL TD run (and jump!) Quote Link to comment https://www.huskerboard.com/index.php?/topic/56645-helu-starting-for-the-redskins/
Conga3 Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 What a good guy to be representing Nebraska. I'm gonna try hard to watch Redskin's games now. Quote Link to comment https://www.huskerboard.com/index.php?/topic/56645-helu-starting-for-the-redskins/#findComment-879660
robsker Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 What a good guy to be representing Nebraska. I'm gonna try hard to watch Redskin's games now. Agreed --- Roy is a fine young man and a great representative for NU. And he is quite good too. To me, he has pretty amazing speed for a pretty big guy. Explosive and tough. I hope he really prospers for the Redskins and it makes the Redskins a team to root for. Quote Link to comment https://www.huskerboard.com/index.php?/topic/56645-helu-starting-for-the-redskins/#findComment-880005
MJSkers Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 I think he still didn't get enough love when he played for Nebraska. No, he wasn't Green or Phillips, but the dude was really good here. He was a little up and down sometimes, but he was really fun for me to watch. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.huskerboard.com/index.php?/topic/56645-helu-starting-for-the-redskins/#findComment-880038
Bradr Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 Wish we had had a more consistent offense to capitalize on his great talent why he was here. Quote Link to comment https://www.huskerboard.com/index.php?/topic/56645-helu-starting-for-the-redskins/#findComment-880043
True2tRA Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 way to go Helu. Quote Link to comment https://www.huskerboard.com/index.php?/topic/56645-helu-starting-for-the-redskins/#findComment-880297
Bleedin'BigRed Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 Congrats to Helu Jr. Couldn't go to a more deserving guy, I'll be watching him play pro-ball every chance I get. Now, if we could just get Phillip Dillard a starting shot... Quote Link to comment https://www.huskerboard.com/index.php?/topic/56645-helu-starting-for-the-redskins/#findComment-880337
IlliniHusker Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 One of my great memories was seeing Helu break the all-time single game rushing record against Mizzou. Hope he continues to prosper in the NFL. Quote Link to comment https://www.huskerboard.com/index.php?/topic/56645-helu-starting-for-the-redskins/#findComment-880347
HeyBurke Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 Once Roy gets better in pass protection, he's gonna be a force in the NFL. Quote Link to comment https://www.huskerboard.com/index.php?/topic/56645-helu-starting-for-the-redskins/#findComment-880349
NUance Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 **bump** 2. It's going to be an intriguing competition at running back in Redskins-ville. You've got veteran Tim Hightower coming off last year's ACL injury, and even though he might not be all the way back physically, he might have the inside track to the No. 1 job. But you can't discount second-year man Roy Helu Jr., who sparked the running game as a rookie in midseason before wearing down late, or fellow second-year veteran Evan Royster, who ripped off 100-yard rushing games in Weeks 16 and 17 when Helu was nicked up. Rookie Alfred Morris, a sixth-round pick out of Florida Atlantic, is another name to keep track of, after a decent showing during minicamp. If Hightower is healthy enough, he's probably the rusher the coaches trust most to do everything well enough, including those all-important blitz pickup duties, which are even more critical in protecting a rookie quarterback like Griffin. Helu is the best pure runner, with a great burst, but size-wise (5-foot-11, 215 pounds)he might not be suited for true No. 1 duties, making him more of a change-of-pace option on 12-15 plays per game. Royster was very productive, with a team-high 5.9-yard average carry last year, but doesn't have the speed to make many tacklers miss. Hightower should win the starting slot, but Helu and Royster could force Washington into more of a three-headed backfield as the season progresses. LINK A snippet about Roy in an cnnsi.com article. Helu might be the best RB at catching passes out of the backfield too. Quote Link to comment https://www.huskerboard.com/index.php?/topic/56645-helu-starting-for-the-redskins/#findComment-977701
Omaha-Husker Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 One of the greatest single game performances in Husker history. Helu has a big spot in Husker history, 4th all time leading rusher all time at Nebraska. Only three guys ahead of him are Heisman winners and Ahman Green, not bad company! Really happy to see him succeed at the next level! HELU!! Quote Link to comment https://www.huskerboard.com/index.php?/topic/56645-helu-starting-for-the-redskins/#findComment-977726
'SkersRule Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 I think he still didn't get enough love when he played for Nebraska. No, he wasn't Green or Phillips, but the dude was really good here. He was a little up and down sometimes, but he was really fun for me to watch. I think Helu's ups and downs had more to do with our inconsistent OL than with Roy. I oft asked people that with as hard and as physical as Roy runs, could you imagine him running behind the '94, '95, or even '97 OL? He'd a rushed for probably 2,500 yards and be considered the best RB we've ever had. Quote Link to comment https://www.huskerboard.com/index.php?/topic/56645-helu-starting-for-the-redskins/#findComment-977731
huskerinacaveman Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 The dude killed me in fantasy last year....I drafted him just cuz I am nostalgic like that, and in an effort to save my season I traded him, and then got burned by him......ahhhhhhh, Never trade a husker player....I learned my lesson the hard way.... 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.huskerboard.com/index.php?/topic/56645-helu-starting-for-the-redskins/#findComment-977742
Nobody Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 I think he still didn't get enough love when he played for Nebraska. No, he wasn't Green or Phillips, but the dude was really good here. He was a little up and down sometimes, but he was really fun for me to watch. I think Helu's ups and downs had more to do with our inconsistent OL than with Roy. I oft asked people that with as hard and as physical as Roy runs, could you imagine him running behind the '94, '95, or even '97 OL? He'd a rushed for probably 2,500 yards and be considered the best RB we've ever had. Quote Link to comment https://www.huskerboard.com/index.php?/topic/56645-helu-starting-for-the-redskins/#findComment-977748
suh_fan93 Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 Helu and Carriker both starters for Washington now. Cool. Quote Link to comment https://www.huskerboard.com/index.php?/topic/56645-helu-starting-for-the-redskins/#findComment-977814
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