Now that Castille finally showed some of what he is capable of doing when he is not thinking about fumbling, he appears to have the potential to be a very decent RB, right behind Helu. I remember Dan Alexander having a great forty-yard dash time and was large, but Castille showed he can make a move and has a good burst, which are things Alexander could never do. In the Gator Bowl, Castille gave me a positive impression that Alexander never did.
Comparing Castille to Alexander
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junior4949
All-American
I remember a Dan Alexander that couldn't stay healthy. I remember a Dan Alexander that had absolutely no moves at all other than simply trying to run over someone. Castille showed he has a few moves. Alexander wasn't even an average back at NU as far as I'm concerned. If and I stress if Castille has gotten over his fumblitis, he'll be 10 times the back of a Dan Alexander. If he can't, we need to find another position for him. He's too good of athlete to let waste away on the bench.
newenglandhusker
Special Teams Player
I agree. This comparison is horrible. Dan "punch your ticket" Alexander would stumble forward for 4 yards. He always started his descent to the ground after the first bit of contact. He had fumble problems because his "biceps were too big." Castille is quite obviously much more athletic than Dan Alexander.
mmmtodd
All-Conference
while i agree that Castille has a much larger skill set, im not sure how many of are aware of the pretty amazing success Alexander has had in the AFL, now currently with the Chicago Rush. He was named to the all-rookie team in 05, set the record for rush TDs in a season with 41 in 07, and has even contributed as a linebacker. Sure, its the AFL, but the guy has found his niche apparently. Ive been to one Rush game, and watched a bunch others, and he seems right at home on the smaller field blowing people up all over the place.
before it starts, yes, i do know that he is now looking for a new job because the AFL suspended operations.
before it starts, yes, i do know that he is now looking for a new job because the AFL suspended operations.
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Red Storm Brewing
Five-Star Recruit
Dude Dan Alexander could crush a human skull in his biceps. I do remember in person watching Alexander out sprint Colorado's 4.30 40 man Ben Kelly. Wasn't it Jamaal Lord trying to pitch it to Alexander too though? Talk about a coordination conundrum. :nutz
cmb23
All-Conference
1st & 10 - Gain 4 yardsnewenglandhusker said:
2nd & 6 - Gain 4 yards
3rd & 2 - Gain 4 yards
1st & 10....
Doesn't seem too horrible of a concept. Didn't the option/running game at Nebraska for years under Devaney, Osborne and Solich adopt the mindset and the phrase "Three yards and a cloud of dust"???
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newenglandhusker
Special Teams Player
Reading comprehension...I'm saying those were the differences between the two players. Castille can take first contact, doesn't fumble because his biceps are too big and also is good for more than 4 yards, while Alexander wasn't ever really a home-run threat. Castille at least has that threat, albeit not as much as other backs.
Red Storm Brewing
Five-Star Recruit
Umm, not that I am a Alexander homer or anything, but could anyone tell who holds the Alamo Bowl record for rushing yards in a game, how many, and quite possibly rushing TD's? I don't think it has been broken since. And I don't care who they played they still came from a supposed "tough defensive physical :rollin " conference.
Guy Chamberlin
Heisman Trophy Winner
Yeah, I seem to remember Dan Alexander's Alamo Bowl wiping the floor with Quentin Castille's Gator Bowl.
And I only need go back a few weeks to find this very board filled with people convinced Castille shouldn't even be carrying the ball if any other back was healthy.
And I only need go back a few weeks to find this very board filled with people convinced Castille shouldn't even be carrying the ball if any other back was healthy.
huskered17
All-Conference
That quote came about because of Woody Hayes and his "keep the ball type of offence", he coached at Ohio St.
GBR!!!