Kadeezy said:
fickyfack said:
boulders or not, i truly hope TD can contribute. but i, like others would question why such a talent would be let go? and what's with the HS highlight video to showcase his talents - no UW or Pop Warner footage available? i thought it was funny that the one game missing was the napa high game (Croxdale: 28/268, 4 TD's, Dailey: 16/73, 0 TD's).
at the risk of being called a 'fanboy' again, i don't know why everyone is so jacked about such a talented guy who was jettisoned - rather than a guy like Crox who keeps his head down, worked his way up the roster from a scout team tackling dummy, made the big sky academic team, is so ho hum? hope springs eternal, i guess.
go hornets!
Though you are definately a Croxdale fanboy, I can't say you're entirely wrong here. I like Croxdale. He's a hard-worker, nice kid, gets good grades, very blue collar. But he's not a back that can carry the load for a DI school IMO. He's a very nice change of pace guy. He doesn't turn the ball over and doesn't fool around when he gets the hand off. He also tremendously improved his 3rd down pass blocking last year and the season progressed. Drawbacks though include a lack of speed for his size (Charles Roberts was small, but he was a burner), and average pass catching ability out of the backfield.
Last year against DI FCS competition here's Croxdale's numbers... 64 Car, 214 yds (3.3 YPC)
Last year against DI FBS (Pac-10) competition here's TD's numbers... 75 Car, 338 yds (5.2 YPC)
Granted, both sample sized are small, I just see more potential in this risk/reward scenario with Terrance Dailey.
MORE potential in Dailey this risk/reward scenario? though he saw some action last year, Dailey:
1. had a hip pointer injury
2. shoulder injury
3. shoulder surgery
4. skipped out on physical therapy and was AWOL for 2 weeks
5. academically ineligible
6. kicked off the team
7. lost his scholarship, and
8. reportedly throwing boulders off an overpass (WTF?)
what potential do you see, for him to get kicked off his second football team?
i followed Dailey in high school football and track, and i know he's a talent when he's healthy and has his head on straight - but right now the dude would need a posse to carry all the baggage he has. i wish him well and hope he can overcome everything in front of him. if he does, the hornets will be all the better.
as far as carrying the load for a DI school, the reason Croxdale is still in the mix is that he has been dependable, durable, and hasn't gotten injured, knock on wood. he may not have the flash and raw talent, but Crox can get the job done, keep the ball in possession, and be dependable. with all the backs that have gone down, ineligible, etc., that's a bigger reward in my book.
-fanboy