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Twentysix
07-16-2011, 10:42 PM
But I want another Tyler Roehl.

Making people miss is cool, but running through them is way more fun for the fan.

I was watching some Roehl highlights, damn he played hard nosed football. He was so strong. I hope we can get another back like him that is as fast and strong in the future.

http://youtu.be/ebkIpa1DCfc?t=1m15s
56BISON73
07-16-2011, 11:44 PM
But I want another Tyler Roehl.

Making people miss is cool, but running through them is way more fun for the fan.

I was watching some Roehl highlights, damn he played hard nosed football. He was so strong. I hope we can get another back like him that is as fast and strong in the future.

http://youtu.be/ebkIpa1DCfc?t=1m15s

Talk to Bohl about giving the ball to the fullback. Your prayers would be answered.
Twentysix
07-16-2011, 11:58 PM
Talk to Bohl about giving the ball to the fullback. Your prayers would be answered.

Do we have any FB's that are as fast as tyler though? I know he started out as one, but he did have a pretty good balance between speed and power.
HandoEX
07-17-2011, 12:02 AM
One player got hurt, the other hasn't. Not saying I like one player or style over another, but DJ stays healthy.
Twentysix
07-17-2011, 12:06 AM
One player got hurt, the other hasn't. Not saying I like one player or style over another, but DJ stays healthy.

I don't wanna go down that road. Hopefully DJ never gets injured.

Also, ive sat a row away from bohl at a basketball game one time. Other than that we don't really hang out.
A1pigskin
07-17-2011, 01:10 AM
Another Roehl and another Mays would be good.
HandoEX
07-17-2011, 02:56 AM
Another Roehl and another Mays would be good.

We don't need a Roehl or Mays, we really need a Steve Walker!
HerdBot
07-17-2011, 02:57 AM
I don't think we will ever see another guy like Roehl again. How often do you see a 235 pound running back with quick feet, elite strength, and runs a high 4.4. The guy is bigger than 98% of NFL backs and at the combine he did more bench presses than any running back (no one was close), linebacker, and was right up there with d lineman. He was a ridiculous talent. And he was so passionate and physical.

But I do think we will find bruisers. Lang has potential. Amos Buehner is actually heavier than Roehl but I doubt he has the same skills. These guys wear down the defense.

Roehl wasnt getting many touches at fullback anyway and Vigen never gives the fullback the ball.
CaBisonFan
07-17-2011, 08:41 AM
Talk to Bohl about giving the ball to the fullback. Your prayers would be answered.

omg 73...we totally agree on something. I'm not a fan of the one-back offense. Give the damn ball to the fullback 5 or 6 times a game. If we're gonna play power football...then bring on the power. Change things up. The RB would benefit by it.
TransAmBison
07-18-2011, 02:07 AM
But I want another Tyler Roehl.

Making people miss is cool, but running through them is way more fun for the fan.

I was watching some Roehl highlights, damn he played hard nosed football. He was so strong. I hope we can get another back like him that is as fast and strong in the future.

http://youtu.be/ebkIpa1DCfc?t=1m15s
He ran through a lot of guys, but at the expense of fumbling enough times. Not a lot, but not a few either. Overall I would say DJ holds onto the ball better.
Herd
07-18-2011, 02:22 AM
If you find a FB who is skilled enough to run the ball, then get him some touches as a feature back. Otherwise, put the darn FBs (as many as you got) in the power I and give it to DJ. Don't mess with success.:duel: :duel:
HerdBot
07-18-2011, 02:26 AM
He ran through a lot of guys, but at the expense of fumbling enough times. Not a lot, but not a few either. Overall I would say DJ holds onto the ball better.

DJ is a more complete back and an elite receiver. A few extra touches by a bruising fullback or a guy like Lang will pay dividends in the 4th quarter. Plus it keeps the defense honest. Our running game would have been even better if Roehl had taken 4-5 carries per game when he was in there with Steffes. Talk about 2 players with contrasting styles.
Twentysix
07-18-2011, 04:14 AM
DJ is a more complete back and an elite receiver. A few extra touches by a bruising fullback or a guy like Lang will pay dividends in the 4th quarter. Plus it keeps the defense honest. Our running game would have been even better if Roehl had taken 4-5 carries per game when he was in there with Steffes. Talk about 2 players with contrasting styles.

That i dont doubt my point was roehl was more fun to watch. I loved when he would punish the defenders(Not something offenses usually get to do).