If the RB is supposed to be so loaded, why did MJ visit during the bye week and get him to switch from Tulane? There must be a lot of Janes in the locker room.
LA RB- Barnes Commits
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COMMITMENT ANALYSIS
A big, stocky back that combines brute power with a streak of elusiveness, Barnes almost perfectly fits the mold of a Big Ten running back that can touch the ball over 20 times per game and remain effective.His long speed in the open field won't blow away Big Ten defenses, but making a one-on-one tackle in the open field on the bowling ball that is Barnes is next to impossible for lanky defensive backs.
Pelini was also able to land players who were difference makers on defense.
I agree that MJ will be here next year with a nice boost in salary. How big a boost is yet to be seen.
I also like the skill set this recruit brings to the RB room.
He had a few. He did better with Billy C's guys though.
Good commit. Good film too. GBR!
Mickey is more popular in Louisiana than Ed O
How people can dismiss this fact out of hand is idiocracy beyond my comprehension
How people can dismiss this fact out of hand is idiocracy beyond my comprehension
I think so... I think we aren't going to get our wishlist at this point.
Even if we don't win another game this season, I think he's the right guy. He's going to need his own staff and players. I have no problem giving him 4 years.
Interesting.
LSU used a fullback at times I believe, so I wonder if Barnes could play some fullback.
He has the Clyde Edwards-Helaire type of frame also.
The media all talking about zero leaks, the quietest search ever, hints at MJ being given his opportunity.
But we’ll see. I just can’t wait to move on to the next chapter after so many years of awful football.
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Watched his film. He has very good balance, vision and elusiveness. Absolutely trucked a guy on a TD run.
Top end speed was the only thing that might be questionable but he has plenty of long TD runs.
Looked at his stats on Hudl. A lot 200 yard, 150 yard games.
Remember Ozigbo didn't have great offers coming out of high school either. I think he was committed to iowa state?
This guy visited and had an offer from Iowa who is usually pretty decent at spotting workhorse backs. Also Louisiana=good.
Top end speed was the only thing that might be questionable but he has plenty of long TD runs.
Looked at his stats on Hudl. A lot 200 yard, 150 yard games.
Remember Ozigbo didn't have great offers coming out of high school either. I think he was committed to iowa state?
This guy visited and had an offer from Iowa who is usually pretty decent at spotting workhorse backs. Also Louisiana=good.
Great
Great kid but he is not a BIG 1st team NT.......MJ does that then he is cooking.
That's where I sit as well. Or if it's not HCMJ, the new guy can retain those 2
If MJ is passionate about NU and is a grinder, the new HC would be foolish to not pay him well and keep him here.
kid is basically a short but thick bowling ball
So you’re using one example in the past 10 years. Now so the whole thesis 🤪. Let me know how that works out. 20 plus years on no conf titles is a good data point.
Hated trying to tackle those guys
Love the prospect of this recruit. I agree with dingle - those bowling balls can be the hardest to tackle. Short like Vaughn and built like Maurice Jones Drew.
Hopefully just underrated at three stars. Mickey's done it before with who was it, Chase or Jefferson?
Hopefully just underrated at three stars. Mickey's done it before with who was it, Chase or Jefferson?
You’re a fan who actually Get‘s it. 15 years of futility doesn’t just change overnight.
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