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Post by ohsixrain on Oct 25, 2010 22:07:07 GMT -5
But I was making the point that if Raper runs scared and soft he will get injured.
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Post by AggieGroove on Oct 25, 2010 22:35:51 GMT -5
he is being under utilized,,,,,period!
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Post by SixtiesAggie on Oct 25, 2010 23:12:06 GMT -5
I don't know if he is soft or not and doubt if any of us knows either. He took some big hits in the game against Howard, and continued to play without taking a dive. I have watched him since his freshman year and he does not strike me as being a pure running back. At this level you have to have more than just speed. Like some moves. Be able to read your blocks and have the vision to read the defense.
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Post by steadymovin on Oct 25, 2010 23:54:40 GMT -5
he is being under utilized,,,,,period! Well a PRIME position to have him is returner (a good COMPLIMENT to Ferrell) but he is TOO fragile! He had 3 returns (OPEN FIELD, perfect for speed) but fell off every pinky that touched him so they put other players (Warren, Devonte Grahem) back there that had more than just speed but running ability as well. I love Raper as much as the next guy but he's just not getting it done wherever he's at. He has to develop at some point! smh...
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Post by aggierob on Oct 26, 2010 8:19:23 GMT -5
Like everyone else I have watched Raper's progress (or lack there of). He lacks the field vision currently to be a pure rb. He doesn't currently have the strength to be an effective return man. He doesn't catch the ball consistent enough to be a feature receiver. At this point unless our coaches can "coach him up", he may be best suited to be a cornerback.
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Post by aggieborn5 on Oct 26, 2010 8:56:07 GMT -5
some people on this site had him as the best recruit/football player to ever set foot on this campus before he ever took a snap. that just goes to show how much people get caught up on these "star ratings" these prep sites are putting out now...
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Post by Aggie77 on Oct 26, 2010 9:49:23 GMT -5
I think it time to either close this thread move it to the private forum.
It becomes a different kind of discussion when it changes from how the coaches uses a player to a personal discussion of the player.
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