Hurd 'hungry' as UT debut nears

[kamoshika]

How the carries shake out between Lane and Hurd will depend on which one of the backs has the hot hand.

Coaches have been pleased with how Hurd has progressed since spring practice while handling the aura of hype and expectations circling him before his first carry or catch for the Vols.

"He goes with the flow and is a pretty humble guy, too," offensive coordinator Mike Bajakian said. "He doesn't walk around with a cockiness or an attitude. He walks around hungry.

"Maybe that five-star status has created an expectation that he feels he needs to live up to."
Hurd 'hungry' as Tennessee Vols' debut nears | Times Free Press

 

[joevol33]

He's gonna be special.

 

[Boca Vol]

I hope so. Can't wait to see him play.

 

[tallahasseevol]

I've heard comparisons to Eddie George...

Thoughts?

 

[Boca Vol]

I've heard comparisons to Eddie George...

Thoughts?

Both were/are too tall.

 

[tallahasseevol]

Ha... true...

Just like Emmitt Smith was too short.

 

[Ertel]

Both were/all too tall.

So was that ed jones fella

 

[tallahasseevol]

I actually forgot his name was Ed and had to Google that because I have always called him "Too Tall"... lol

 

[Volunteer_Kirby]

Jalen Hurd is going to be a lot of fun to watch.

 

[ManningBerry#1]

I'm very eager to seem him run. I think we have a great one.

 

[KingtUT]

He will be the best TE since Witten.

 

[livefaith]

I've heard comparisons to Eddie George...

Thoughts?

Both tall, fast and strong it appears. If Jalen lives up to EG skill, then were in good shape. Who knows, but it seems reasonable.

 

[ManningBerry#1]

Both tall, fast and strong it appears. If Jalen lives up to EG skill, then were in good shape. Who knows, but it seems reasonable.

We can only hope faith!

 

[oldfartvol]

Both were/are too tall.

And Ted "The Stork" Hendricks(6'7") was too tall to play LB.lol:

 

[ACvol3]

And Ted "The Stork" Hendricks(6'7") was too tall to play LB.lol:

Thought he was a d end.

 

[Rasputin_Vol]

I've heard comparisons to Eddie George...

Thoughts?

I'm hoping for an impact similar to another tOSU back...Maurice Clarett. Obviously, the shenanigans and criminal stuff is not what I'm talking about. I mean having a running back put a team on his back and carry you to the biggest bowl game of the year as a freshman.

 

[huskyvol]

I've heard comparisons to Eddie George...

Thoughts?

Another piece from the article.

Asked earlier this month about the perception he's too tall to be an effective running back, Hurd sharply replied, "Come watch me play."

 

[JoeltonVol]

I try to keep my expectations low, but man I hope this guy is special. It's been awhile since UT has had an elite RB.

 

[butchna]

I'm hoping for an impact similar to another tOSU back...Maurice Clarett. Obviously, the shenanigans and criminal stuff is not what I'm talking about. I mean having a running back put a team on his back and carry you to the biggest bowl game of the year as a freshman.

And then self destruct, sit out another year for disciplinary issues, sue to enter the NFL, succeed...then fail, fail whilst awaiting the NFL, fail in the NFL, fail at being a criminal, fail to find true love in prison, then finally rebuild a once promising life, with the hallmark achievement of being able to chew food without assistance?....I'd rather he emulate Eddie George. :wink2:

 

[butchna]

And yes I did note your criminal shenanigans caveat. :thumbsup:

 

[govols105]

i would prefer he not play like any of the ohio state running backs and play like a tennessee volunteer legendary running back where his play speaks for him instead of his mouth or stupidity.

 

[coach12]

I've heard comparisons to Eddie George...

Thoughts?

I think it's the best comparison I've heard so far. I hope he produces like big Eddie back in the day. I hope Hurd has a little more speed though.

 

[Ned Ray McWorkher]

And yes I did note your criminal shenanigans caveat, but was unable to contain myself... :thumbsup:

Apparently.

 

[FLVOL_79]

I've heard comparisons to Eddie George...

Thoughts?

Good..as long as other teams dont treat Hurd how we treated old Eddie..

 

[butchna]

Apparently.

Liked the add-on!