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Posted on 7/8/21 at 11:53 am to dirty bastard
Posted on 7/8/21 at 11:53 am to dirty bastard
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Thought we were talking about college?
As directly as can be compared. But, in college, McFadden wasn't good enough to keep his team in the top 25. Think about it. A modern era greatest RB of all time but not good enough to be a top 25 team? The others in the list were basically all the offense those teams had and they put their teams on their backs and won or contended for championships, much more difficult than being in the top 25. McFadden had some yards. But so what. Their backup averaged over 9 yards per carry his senior year as their OL was one of the best in the country. Yet, not top 25. There were a lot of reasons why McFadden didn't win the H trophy. Everyone acknowledged he was good, productive, and had some special games against non-top defensive teams. Almost no one acknowledged he was one of the best of all time outside of Arkansas fans.
This post was edited on 7/8/21 at 12:01 pm
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Posted on 7/8/21 at 1:03 pm to BusinessKnight
The 05-07 teams were poorly coached and handicapped by a pedestrian passing game.
McFadden put Arkansas on his back because Nutt was doing what he could to run him into the ground. Other players had better coached teams with more innovative offenses which made easier to put up better numbers and win the heisman.
McFadden did get some help but he helped the likes of Felix Jones and Peyton Hillis more so than him. The offense line was one of the best in run blocking yes but in pass blocking they were below average.
McFadden was up against tough defenses but he was still going to get his yards. The best way is to slow him down, put Arkansas in third down situations and watch a very predictable Nutt playcall.
He is one of the best in Arkansas history just isn't as decorated as the likes of Lance Alworth or Dan Hampton.
McFadden put Arkansas on his back because Nutt was doing what he could to run him into the ground. Other players had better coached teams with more innovative offenses which made easier to put up better numbers and win the heisman.
McFadden did get some help but he helped the likes of Felix Jones and Peyton Hillis more so than him. The offense line was one of the best in run blocking yes but in pass blocking they were below average.
McFadden was up against tough defenses but he was still going to get his yards. The best way is to slow him down, put Arkansas in third down situations and watch a very predictable Nutt playcall.
He is one of the best in Arkansas history just isn't as decorated as the likes of Lance Alworth or Dan Hampton.
This post was edited on 7/8/21 at 1:06 pm
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