[HappyGilmore]

[QUOTE="LEON"]
Never said G wasn't a good fullback..thats far from what I think. I said he wasn't necessarily as good of a running threat as May. When it comes to blocking, carrying out the fake, and just de-cleating linebackers in the open field you couldn't find anyone better. But,,, in terms of speed, agility, and gaining yards in the open field May is a better running threat. If G was playing this year he would be the starting fullback... but May would definately be getting PT at halfback which I think is his true position.

As far as LB's go there is absolutely no comparison between what Doug and G could do compared to this year's squad... last year LB was the strongest part of our defense, this year it has proven to be one of our more vulnerable areas. What last year's backers did is everything we are missing this year..they made excellent reads, they tackled low and hard, they were very good when needed in pass coverage, and probably two of the better backers we have had in terms of their ability to close on a play.

Nice post!! #3 gets a little upset when his buddy gets slighted, but I understand where he is coming from. Childers played in a backfield that had probably the two best RBs to ever wear a Pirate uniform. Pretty easy to get overshadowed in that situation.

Bottom line......G-Man gave what his backfield needed. Tough yards, an awesome blocker, and dependability that he would be there come hell or high water. And thus far it seems May has been the perfect compliment to a totally different backfield. Maynard is an exceptional athlete whose agility, and vision make him stand out. He's not the guy thats gonna give you the tough yards that either Howard, Jones, or Childers did. Chapman has good vision, better than average speed, and will lay it all on the line, too. May has the size to get the tough yards and in the open field he has the experience of being a HB most of his life to make short gains into spectacular plays.

This years backs have did better than anyone have imagined they could. I hope they continue their success Friday night @ Russell.