Mark Ingram compared to Emmitt Smith

44Champs · 04-30-2011, 03:50 PM

The local media has been comparing Ingram to Deuce, but I've always felt that he was more like Emmitt. Wow - what if… Here's an article comparing the two's accomplishments:

NFL Draft 2011: Mark Ingram vs. Emmitt Smith | al.com

Emmitt Smith
Positon: Running back
Height: 5-9
Weight: 210
Round: 1st
Pick: 17th
Team: Dallas Cowboys
Accolades: Pro Football Hall of Fame; College Football Hall of Fame
College: Played three seasons at Florida for Galen Hall; turned pro in 1990 after Steve Spurrier was hired
College rushing stats: 3,928 yards, 36 touchdowns

Mark Ingram
Height: 5-9
Weight: 215
Round: Projected 1st round
Pick: TBA
Team: TBA
Accolades: Heisman Trophy
College: Played three season at Alabama where he became the Crimson Tide's first Heisman Trophy winner in 2009, and guided the Tide to its 13th national title
College rushing stats: 3,261 yards, 42 touchdowns

Danno · 04-30-2011, 03:53 PM

I saw a side-by-side video of both of them over at SR. It was amazing how similar their talents and running style are.

Rugby Saint II · 04-30-2011, 04:06 PM

Wow......if we even get half the production then I'll be happy.. Emmitt is my all time favorite running back. Who Dat!

papz · 04-30-2011, 04:37 PM

Originally Posted by strato

Wow...i posted this and got blasted..i agree 1000%..he is a Emmitt clone..and im real happy about it...Emmitt was his idol

Which shows you misinterpreted my intentions and post.

Beastmode · 04-30-2011, 05:14 PM

Emmitt admits he couldn't have done what he did without the Moose. Maybe he didn't assist Smith his entire career but he opened up a lot of holes. Moose was also the first FB ever selected to a Pro Bowl. Ingram won't have that luxury for the Saints, he'll get some help but not on that level.

SmashMouth · 04-30-2011, 05:24 PM

Originally Posted by strato

Wow...i posted this and got blasted..i agree 1000%..he is a Emmitt clone..and im real happy about it...Emmitt was his idol

Chill Pill dude!

Be Happy we got Emmitt!

SAINT_MICHAEL · 04-30-2011, 05:30 PM

Forget naming anyone anything. If he can stay healthy, average 17+ carries a game with a 4+ YPC while being an effective receiver out of the backfield for the next 5+ seasons, then it was a hell of a move to trade up to get him IMO.

Ashley · 04-30-2011, 06:18 PM

Yea, i remember people comparing Reggie to Gale Sayers too.

Beastmode · 04-30-2011, 06:21 PM

I just want to see him get the 2-3 yards up the middle that Bush couldn't deliver and open up play action again. If he can do that in his first season it's going to take a lot of pressure off Brees.

Ashley · 04-30-2011, 06:23 PM

Originally Posted by strato

what if Reggie played when Gale did..would he be better?...they are a lot bigger and faster now...talent wise Reggie might have more..

Maybe maybe not. I'm just throwing it out there.

04-30-2011, 03:50 PM	#1
44Champs Site Donor Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 2,589	Mark Ingram compared to Emmitt Smith The local media has been comparing Ingram to Deuce, but I've always felt that he was more like Emmitt. Wow - what if… Here's an article comparing the two's accomplishments: NFL Draft 2011: Mark Ingram vs. Emmitt Smith \| al.com Emmitt Smith Positon: Running back Height: 5-9 Weight: 210 Round: 1st Pick: 17th Team: Dallas Cowboys Accolades: Pro Football Hall of Fame; College Football Hall of Fame College: Played three seasons at Florida for Galen Hall; turned pro in 1990 after Steve Spurrier was hired College rushing stats: 3,928 yards, 36 touchdowns Mark Ingram Height: 5-9 Weight: 215 Round: Projected 1st round Pick: TBA Team: TBA Accolades: Heisman Trophy College: Played three season at Alabama where he became the Crimson Tide's first Heisman Trophy winner in 2009, and guided the Tide to its 13th national title College rushing stats: 3,261 yards, 42 touchdowns
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papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,753	Originally Posted by strato Wow...i posted this and got blasted..i agree 1000%..he is a Emmitt clone..and im real happy about it...Emmitt was his idol Which shows you misinterpreted my intentions and post.

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Beastmode 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 9,126	Emmitt admits he couldn't have done what he did without the Moose. Maybe he didn't assist Smith his entire career but he opened up a lot of holes. Moose was also the first FB ever selected to a Pro Bowl. Ingram won't have that luxury for the Saints, he'll get some help but not on that level.
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SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 38,200 Blog Entries: 29	Originally Posted by strato Wow...i posted this and got blasted..i agree 1000%..he is a Emmitt clone..and im real happy about it...Emmitt was his idol Chill Pill dude! Be Happy we got Emmitt!

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SAINT_MICHAEL 100th Post Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 446	Forget naming anyone anything. If he can stay healthy, average 17+ carries a game with a 4+ YPC while being an effective receiver out of the backfield for the next 5+ seasons, then it was a hell of a move to trade up to get him IMO.
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Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,723	I saw a side-by-side video of both of them over at SR. It was amazing how similar their talents and running style are.

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Ashley Site Donor Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Colorado Springs Co Posts: 2,760	Yea, i remember people comparing Reggie to Gale Sayers too.

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Beastmode 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 9,126	I just want to see him get the 2-3 yards up the middle that Bush couldn't deliver and open up play action again. If he can do that in his first season it's going to take a lot of pressure off Brees.
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Ashley Site Donor Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Colorado Springs Co Posts: 2,760	Originally Posted by strato what if Reggie played when Gale did..would he be better?...they are a lot bigger and faster now...talent wise Reggie might have more.. Maybe maybe not. I'm just throwing it out there.