Leonard Fournette

SmashMouth · 09-27-2015, 07:38 AM

dam1953 · 09-28-2015, 03:02 PM

Originally Posted by SmashMouth

His acceleration through the hole reminds me of Bo Jackson. If you look at the Auburn and Syracuse footage it's amazing how many linebackers and DB's take bad persuit angles. Either Fournette is deceptively fast or the DB's really don't want a piece of him. Though it's likely some of both the LSU O line has to be given considerable credit because it's amazing how often he is coming through the line or turning the corner untouched.

burningmetal · 10-06-2015, 02:38 AM

Originally Posted by dam1953

His acceleration through the hole reminds me of Bo Jackson. If you look at the Auburn and Syracuse footage it's amazing how many linebackers and DB's take bad persuit angles. Either Fournette is deceptively fast or the DB's really don't want a piece of him. Though it's likely some of both the LSU O line has to be given considerable credit because it's amazing how often he is coming through the line or turning the corner untouched.

The offensive line IS very good, but I think a big reason he goes untouched on some of his long runs is because of his vision and acceleration. He doesn't just plow ahead like so many big backs do. He's got speed that hasn't been seen for a guy his size, since Herschel Walker. Which is why I consistently compare Fournette to him.

He gets a hole, see's a cut back and just flies through it. It's a joy to watch. And when they do touch him, he always throws the first guy off, and it takes multiple players to get him down. I'm so used to guys just putting their head down and trying to run over a tackler only to be brought down and get the announcers going "oh what a hit!"... blah.

Fournette just tosses them aside and keeps going. I love it.

billyt81 · 10-28-2015, 04:44 AM

Originally Posted by dam1953

His acceleration through the hole reminds me of Bo Jackson. If you look at the Auburn and Syracuse footage it's amazing how many linebackers and DB's take bad persuit angles. Either Fournette is deceptively fast or the DB's really don't want a piece of him. Though it's likely some of both the LSU O line has to be given considerable credit because it's amazing how often he is coming through the line or turning the corner untouched.

I recently read that every back on the team is averaging over 5 yds per carry. Of course Fournette is averaging like 8 or 9 per carry. The line is great. The WRs are fast, tall and athletic and Harris has a Cannon and can run a little too. LSU beats Ohio State in the title game this year. Go Tigers!

09-27-2015, 07:38 AM	#1
SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 38,950 Blog Entries: 29	Re: Leonard Fournette Halo likes this.
	Last edited by SmashMouth; 09-27-2015 at 08:42 AM..

09-28-2015, 03:02 PM	#2
dam1953 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: SW Ohio Posts: 4,645	Re: Leonard Fournette Originally Posted by SmashMouth His acceleration through the hole reminds me of Bo Jackson. If you look at the Auburn and Syracuse footage it's amazing how many linebackers and DB's take bad persuit angles. Either Fournette is deceptively fast or the DB's really don't want a piece of him. Though it's likely some of both the LSU O line has to be given considerable credit because it's amazing how often he is coming through the line or turning the corner untouched. Halo likes this.

10-06-2015, 02:38 AM	#3
burningmetal 1000 Posts + Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 3,923 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Leonard Fournette Originally Posted by dam1953 His acceleration through the hole reminds me of Bo Jackson. If you look at the Auburn and Syracuse footage it's amazing how many linebackers and DB's take bad persuit angles. Either Fournette is deceptively fast or the DB's really don't want a piece of him. Though it's likely some of both the LSU O line has to be given considerable credit because it's amazing how often he is coming through the line or turning the corner untouched. The offensive line IS very good, but I think a big reason he goes untouched on some of his long runs is because of his vision and acceleration. He doesn't just plow ahead like so many big backs do. He's got speed that hasn't been seen for a guy his size, since Herschel Walker. Which is why I consistently compare Fournette to him. He gets a hole, see's a cut back and just flies through it. It's a joy to watch. And when they do touch him, he always throws the first guy off, and it takes multiple players to get him down. I'm so used to guys just putting their head down and trying to run over a tackler only to be brought down and get the announcers going "oh what a hit!"... blah. Fournette just tosses them aside and keeps going. I love it. SmashMouth and Beastmode like this.
	If I had a nickel for every time I heard that, the NFL would fine and suspend me.

10-28-2015, 04:44 AM	#4
billyt81 1000 Posts + Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Metairie Posts: 1,129	Re: Leonard Fournette Originally Posted by dam1953 His acceleration through the hole reminds me of Bo Jackson. If you look at the Auburn and Syracuse footage it's amazing how many linebackers and DB's take bad persuit angles. Either Fournette is deceptively fast or the DB's really don't want a piece of him. Though it's likely some of both the LSU O line has to be given considerable credit because it's amazing how often he is coming through the line or turning the corner untouched. I recently read that every back on the team is averaging over 5 yds per carry. Of course Fournette is averaging like 8 or 9 per carry. The line is great. The WRs are fast, tall and athletic and Harris has a Cannon and can run a little too. LSU beats Ohio State in the title game this year. Go Tigers!