The Official Arian Foster Thread

[Chattownsfinest]

You also left out the biggest and most important addition of all- David Cutcliffe

 

[Ole Smokey]

Actually, he only fumbled in. It was Cory who fumbled out.

True it was far from his fault lol he was the only thing positive last season I mean heres a guy [Foster] who has taken advantage in a positive way of every chance he's had,Sanders was going down to check out another player and bam Arian stood out which raised Sanders eye.Riggs goes down bam he's right there and steps up ''THIS KID WILL BE THE NEXT BIG THING''

 

[BLEEDS ORANGE]

Got a good question for all ya'll, Can you remember who was the last and only Vol running back to gain 1400 yards in a season???

 

[GAVol]

I think that would be Travis Stephens. I don't think we've had more than a couple of 1,400 yard backs in school history.

 

[orange+white=heaven]

Top five rushing seasons

1-Travis Stephens...1464 on 291 attempts... 2001
2-Jay Graham.........1438 on 272... 1995
3-Jamal Lewis.........1364 on 232... 1997
4-Travis Henry........1314 on 253... 2000
5-Johnnie Jones.......1290 on 229... 1984

none were All America by the way.

 

[BLEEDS ORANGE]

Good job GAVol, it was Travis Stephens, but i went back and did a little research and Jay Graham also had a 1400 yard season. Stephens and Graham are the only 2.

 

[hatvol96]

Top five rushing seasons

1-Travis Stephens...1464 on 291 attempts... 2001
2-Jay Graham.........1438 on 272... 1995
3-Jamal Lewis.........1364 on 232... 1997
4-Travis Henry........1314 on 253... 2000
5-Johnnie Jones.......1290 on 229... 1984

none were All America by the way.

Imagine what Jam's numbers would have been if our braintrust hadn't started the immortal Mark Levine ahead of him until after the Florida loss.

 

[orange+white=heaven]

Imagine what Jam's numbers would have been if our braintrust hadn't started the immortal Mark Levine ahead of him until after the Florida loss.

Still, just 100 fewer yards than the top performance on 59 fewer carries speaks volumes for Lewis' talents...

 

[Ole Smokey]

Still, just 100 fewer yards than the top performance on 59 fewer carries speaks volumes for Lewis' talents...

Yeah Jamal was something to watch must like Foster was last year everytime they have it you just expect a big run to be a big man Jamal could bust long runs

 

[LifeLongVol90]

Top five rushing seasons

1-Travis Stephens...1464 on 291 attempts... 2001
2-Jay Graham.........1438 on 272... 1995
3-Jamal Lewis.........1364 on 232... 1997
4-Travis Henry........1314 on 253... 2000
5-Johnnie Jones.......1290 on 229... 1984

none were All America by the way.

Travis Stephens was an All-American in 2001.

 

[dan4vols]

Travis Stephens was an All-American in 2001.

ran like a madman....single handedly tore the Gators up. Humble, charismatic, nice young man....reminded me of Cuba Gooding. Why did he not make huge impact in the NFL?

 

[WA_Vol]

ran like a madman....single handedly tore the Gators up. Humble, charismatic, nice young man....reminded me of Cuba Gooding. Why did he not make huge impact in the NFL?

The bigger backs like Jamal Lewis and James Stewart seem to do better at the next level then the smaller guys like Stephens.

 

[texas_vol]

Scout has Foster ranked as the #22 back in the nation. Dont know what it is worth but to me it means, we arent the only ones who are impressed with his play.

great vision, good balance. wish him and all the vols the best of luck next year.

GO VOLS!!

 

[dan4vols]

Scout has Foster ranked as the #22 back in the nation. Dont know what it is worth but to me it means, we arent the only ones who are impressed with his play.

great vision, good balance. wish him and all the vols the best of luck next year.

GO VOLS!!

wish you had list the backs/schools....link?

 

[VOL_AHOLIC]

is it september yet?

 

[texas_vol]

Four of the top five rushers from 2005 are gone. DeAngelo Williams, Jerome Harrison, Reggie Bush and Laurence Maroney are headed to the NFL. However, there will not be a shortage of talented rushers on Saturdays this fall. Here are the preseason rankings for the nation's top returning college running backs.


1. Adrian Peterson, Oklahoma, JR, 6-1, 215
Peterson's disappointing 2005 campaign was hardly a sophomore slump. While he was limited by injuries, inexperience along the offensive line and dismal quarterback play from first-year starter Rhett Bomar were the bigger factors that contributed to Peterson's reduced numbers. With a far more established supporting cast this fall, Peterson's production should mirror that of his freshman season in 2004, when he ran for 1,925 yards and 15 touchdowns.


2. Michael Bush, Louisville, SR, 6-2, 246
Bush rushed for 1,143 yards and 23 touchdowns on 205 carries as a junior in 2005, despite missing two games due to an ankle sprain. On top of his outstanding combination of size and speed as a runner, Bush is a weapon as a receiver out of the backfield. Few teams in the nation boast a better backfield than Louisville has in Bush and QB Brian Brohm.


3. Jamaal Charles, Texas, SO, 6-1, 195
Despite sharing time at the tailback position and missing time due to a nagging ankle injury, Charles rushed for 878 yards and 11 touchdowns in 2005, earning Big 12 Offensive Freshman of the Year honors. It won't be as easy this time around without QB Vince Young demanding so much attention. However, Charles has a season of experience under his belt and -- perhaps more importantly -- an offseason of strength and conditioning to rely upon when the going gets tough late in games.


4. Steve Slaton, West Virginia, SO, 5-10, 185
Slaton began his freshman fall practice last year as West Virginia's fourth-team tailback behind Jason Colson, Pernell Williams and highly touted recruit Jason Gwaltney, who has transferred to Nassau Community College. By season's end, Slaton rushed for 1,128 yards, which was 625 more than those three combined. Slaton and dual-threat QB Pat White should become a record-smashing backfield tandem for the Mountaineers over the next few years.


5. Marshawn Lynch, Cal, JR, 5-11, 206
Lynch rushed for 1,246 yards as a first-year starter last season despite missing two games due to injury. He will still share some carries with Justin Forsett, who impressed with an average of 7.6 yards per carry as Lynch's backup and injury replacement. But as long as Lynch stays healthy and continues to progress, he should see twice as many carries this season, which could equate to 2,000-plus rushing yards.


6. Kenny Irons, Auburn, SR, 5-11, 202
Irons made a statement when he rushed for 1,259 of his 1,293 yards in Auburn's final 10 games of the 2005 season. With a fine combination of size and speed to go along with his punishing north-south running style, Irons should continue to grind through SEC defenses as a senior this fall.


7. Darren McFadden, Arkansas, SO, 6-2, 210
It didn't take long for this highly touted freshman to prove his billing as a first-rate ball carrier last season. McFadden rushed for 1,113 yards on just 176 carries (an impressive 6.3 yards per carry). With nine other returning starters on the Razorbacks' offense, McFadden should rank among the elite rushers in the nation. His versatility as a receiver should be on display in Arkansas' more wide-open offense.


8. Mike Hart, Michigan, JR, 5-9, 197
The Wolverines realized Hart's value to their offense when he was limited to just 150 carries during an injury-plagued sophomore season in 2005. Hart lacks ideal size, so it will be important for the Michigan coaching staff to monitor his carries and health closely. If Michigan can keep him involved in all 12 games this season, Hart could be in the Heisman Trophy running, and the Wolverines could be in the national championship hunt.


9. Tyrell Sutton, Northwestern, SO, 5-9, 190
Sutton had a chip on his shoulder after being snubbed in recruiting by several powerhouse programs in the Midwest. After watching the elusive freshman bedazzle defenses to the tune of 1,870 yards of total offense last season, it's safe to say that Sutton got the last laugh. Next up for the sophomore is to prove his worth without veteran QB Bret Basanez in the backfield.


10. James Davis, Clemson, SO, 5-11, 210
Davis proved to be an offensive spark plug when healthy as a freshman last season. Clemson was undefeated in the five games that Davis finished with 15 or more carries; the team was 3-4 in the other seven contests. A full offseason of training should lead to a more durable Davis in 2005. With all five starting offensive linemen returning, Davis should put up monster numbers as the Tigers' offensive focal point.

The next best 15:
11. Kenneth Darby, Alabama, senior
12. Lorenzo Booker, Florida State, senior
13. Gary Russell, Minnesota, junior
14. Albert Young, Iowa, junior
15. Yvenson Bernard, Oregon State, junior
16. Brian Leonard (FB), Rutgers, senior
17. Garrett Wolfe, Northern Illinois, senior
18. Tyrone Moss, Miami, senior
19. Darius Walker, Notre Dame, junior
20. Alley Broussard, LSU, senior
21. Lynell Hamilton, San Diego State, junior
22. Arian Foster, Tennessee, sophomore
23. Tony Hunt, Penn State, senior
24. Stevie Hicks, Iowa State, senior
25. Kyle Bell, Colorado State, junior

 

[VolinArizona]

I bet Foster gathers more yards than 5 or 6 of the players ahead of him.

 

[dduncan4163]

No doubt about it he will

 

[jessiej86]

As far as comparing AF and RB goes, I see RB as a fast, flashy, playmaking 3rd down back. To me AF is a solid, tough, smashmouth, grind'em out, workhorse, with the ability to occasionally break a long run.
This is my opinion, and I'm no expert, but I do know which style I prefer.
As far as style goes, I think AF is more like Eddie George, but with more speed. Wether or not he becomes an All-american or not doesn't matter to me. I like this kid and love to watch him play. He has good vision and is more elusive than he appears. I think he will have a good career at UT, and if he stays healthy will get drafted. He would be perfect at Denver and their current offensive scheme. On the field attitude he reminds me of Travis Stephens and Travis Henry; it didn't matter what the score was, you could always count on their best effort.

 

[GVF]

Foster may be that godd, like everyone seems to think. We need it. But, he has yet to be named the starter, and coker and a few others were very highly touted and possess some extraordinary speed. There is very strong company in the RB ranks of Ut competing for a starting job plus playing time to say the least. You may see Foster start game one just because he has played, but it only takes one run from the others to edge one out and take over. We are in a good position.

 

[OWB]

Foster may be that godd, like everyone seems to think. We need it. But, he has yet to be named the starter, and coker and a few others were very highly touted and possess some extraordinary speed. There is very strong company in the RB ranks of Ut competing for a starting job plus playing time to say the least. You may see Foster start game one just because he has played, but it only takes one run from the others to edge one out and take over. We are in a good position.

I wish that I could be as confident in our other backs as you are. I haven't seen squat from Coker or Hardesty. I'm hoping one of them will step up, but I feel that Foster is going to be our guy for most of the season.

 

[WA_Vol]

I wish that I could be as confident in our other backs as you are. I haven't seen squat from Coker or Hardesty. I'm hoping one of them will step up, but I feel that Foster is going to be our guy for most of the season.

Go read the scout or rivals recruiting page on Coker.

 

[OWB]

Go read the scout or rivals recruiting page on Coker.

I'm not saying that Coker won't be any good. I'm just saying that I haven't seen him do anything. I know what he's supposed to be like, but I'll wait until I see him play a game in the SEC.

 

[dan4vols]

I wish that I could be as confident in our other backs as you are. I haven't seen squat from Coker or Hardesty. I'm hoping one of them will step up, but I feel that Foster is going to be our guy for most of the season.

I wish I could be as confident in Arian Foster as many are. He's played some and had a few good plays but I really don't see the reason to say hes gonna be awesome yet. Maybe he will be and if he does wonderful! But if he turns out poor numbers and ends up platooning with coker or another back are we gonna say it was an inexpierienced o line that kept him from shining? Man I hope he is all that cause this offense has GOT to have someone step up and say no we dont have a great line...great qb...but just gimme the ball!

 

[OWB]

I wish I could be as confident in Arian Foster as many are. He's played some and had a few good plays but I really don't see the reason to say hes gonna be awesome yet.

Did you watch him last year?