Is Mike'l Severe feeling ok? Burkhead vs. Ball
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Excel
All-American
Well I guess I'm 0-2 tonight on my facts...I've been lazy and haven't been checking like I should. At any rate that's a big line and Rex should be able to work behind it and in front of it.
Anyhow I don't understand the outrage at someone claiming Ball is better than Burkhead. It's not as if its a baseless claim or anything.
Rankings
Yards per game... Rex #23 Ball #2
Touchdowns... Rex #T-13 (w/4 others) Ball #1
Yards.... Rex #17 Ball #1
Yards per carry Rex #>10 Ball #2
Ball has had one of the best years in CFB history. It's expectable that people are going to hype him.
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NoKoolAidForME
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You motor boating sun of a gun. You ole sailor you.Don't have time to wash your car. I'm off riding the waves in your motorboat.
Blackshirt39
Special Teams Player
Size doesn't always win the battle in the trenches. Technique goes a long ways and Wisconsin's O-Line is second to none.
junior4949
All-American
Wisconsin OL significantly greater than Nebraska's OL. Heck while we're at it, Wisconsin's OL coach heads and shoulders above Nebraska's OL coach!
Ratt Mhule
Heisman Trophy Winner
The debate is not if Burkhead is better than Ball. It is if Ball was head and shoulders better than Burkhead like this Severe guy claims, which is not the case.
They are both great backs. I'd love to have either, but Ball is not that much better than Rex. I agree with the O-lines and how much better UW is than ours. Rex would be a Heisman canidate if we had UW line. Hell, he might be a Heisman canidate next year with out current O-line. That is how good he is.
Badgerfan, nobody is claiming Ball sucks, because he doesn't. He is an EXCELLENT rb, but of course Husker fans are going to be biased when it comes to Rex. He is our best player and we all love him as our rb. If we didn't have Rex, I'd take Ball in a heartbeat.
Excel
All-American
I get it but I don't think its crazy to even say "head and shoulders". You might disagree but I happen to think that Ball is significantly better than Rex as well. Hell I'd take White over Rex.The debate is not if Burkhead is better than Ball. It is if Ball was head and shoulders better than Burkhead like this Severe guy claims, which is not the case.
They are both great backs. I'd love to have either, but Ball is not that much better than Rex. I agree with the O-lines and how much better UW is than ours. Rex would be a Heisman canidate if we had UW line. Hell, he might be a Heisman canidate next year with out current O-line. That is how good he is.
Badgerfan, nobody is claiming Ball sucks, because he doesn't. He is an EXCELLENT rb, but of course Husker fans are going to be biased when it comes to Rex. He is our best player and we all love him as our rb. If we didn't have Rex, I'd take Ball in a heartbeat.
Ball has 500 or so more yards and 17 more rushing touchdowns. He's scored more than twice as many times as Rex. That's "head and shoulders" if I've ever seen it.
It's convenient to blame our offensive line but at some point you have to stop diming him out and give credit where credit is do. I mean the kid can also receive and he breaks far longer runs than Rex does...there's something in that.
Oh well I guess its a good thing that you guys aren't happy to hear such a comparison because it just serves to show how awesome Ball is. I wonder if the fans of the 10-20 or so RB's that stand between Rex and Ball statistically are also worked up. I'd love it.
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BIG ERN
All-American
Head and shoulders!?! Is he better? YES, but not head and shoulders. Wisconsin is like Iowa, they will get good backs and plug them into their system along with ridiculously good O-lines. Look at the draft Wisconsin and Iowa always have guys from their O-line. Each schools always have guys with GREAT numbers, but Ball got ALL the goal line carries. Again, TDs are OVERRATEDI get it but I don't think its crazy to even say "head and shoulders". You might disagree but I happen to think that Ball is significantly better than Rex as well. Hell I'd take White over Rex.The debate is not if Burkhead is better than Ball. It is if Ball was head and shoulders better than Burkhead like this Severe guy claims, which is not the case.
They are both great backs. I'd love to have either, but Ball is not that much better than Rex. I agree with the O-lines and how much better UW is than ours. Rex would be a Heisman canidate if we had UW line. Hell, he might be a Heisman canidate next year with out current O-line. That is how good he is.
Badgerfan, nobody is claiming Ball sucks, because he doesn't. He is an EXCELLENT rb, but of course Husker fans are going to be biased when it comes to Rex. He is our best player and we all love him as our rb. If we didn't have Rex, I'd take Ball in a heartbeat.
Ball has 500 or so more yards and 17 more rushing touchdowns. He's scored more than twice as many times as Rex. That's "head and shoulders" if I've ever seen it.
It's convenient to blame our offensive line but at some point you have to stop diming him out and give credit where credit is do. I mean the kid can also receive and he breaks far longer runs than Rex does...there's something in that.
Oh well I guess its a good thing that you guys aren't happy to hear such a comparison because it just serves to show how awesome Ball is. I wonder if the fans of the 10-20 or so RB's that stand between Rex and Ball statistically are also worked up. I'd love it.
HuskerShark
Banned
I think Ball is an amazing back, but as far as consistency, I honestly think that Rex is second to nobody. Not Ball, not Lamichael James, and not Trent Richardson.
I'm not gonna lie, I would take any of these guys in a heartbeat, but if given a choice.... I'd probably take Rex.
I'm not gonna lie, I would take any of these guys in a heartbeat, but if given a choice.... I'd probably take Rex.
Guy Chamberlin
Heisman Trophy Winner
I think Rex Burkhead has everyone's attention now. He had admirable games on national tv and tons of praise from the commentators.
He will be watched next season, and we will support any and all hype he gets.
And should he score 38 touchdowns, we'll ink him in for the Heisman.
He will be watched next season, and we will support any and all hype he gets.
And should he score 38 touchdowns, we'll ink him in for the Heisman.
Excel
All-American
Burkhead is a good back. His highlight reel is impressive and he certainly is no slouch when it comes to the "intangibles".
I'll admit Ball's highlights aren't nearly as fun to watch...they seem to follow a pretty predictable pattern....
1. Run for 20
2. Short reception
3. Another run for 15-20.
4. Short 4-5 yard run for a TD.
He doesn't preform many amazing jukes or hurdles but because of the O-line he hasn't really had to.
I'll admit Ball's highlights aren't nearly as fun to watch...they seem to follow a pretty predictable pattern....
1. Run for 20
2. Short reception
3. Another run for 15-20.
4. Short 4-5 yard run for a TD.
He doesn't preform many amazing jukes or hurdles but because of the O-line he hasn't really had to.
