You're right, I meant to say taking carries away from Conner, not taking more carries than Conner. I'm going to grab some more coffee!
Qadree Ollison
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Ollison was misused this year. given the occasional jet sweep in the 4th quarter doesn't count. When discussing Ollison, lets look at his stats from the year he was used as a starting back.. if you think Mall can do this, being the primary back, oh yeah, and facing the most 8 man fronts in the ACC (proven fact, just don't ask me to prove it, I swear it's true though), then you have an argument.
Carries 212
Yards 1121
avc 5.3
TD 11
in all honesty, I'd love to see a nice 1-2 punch with Mall and Ollison but I just don't think Duzzi likes a nice equal balance. Well actually Canada I guess. Who knows.. This jet sweep thing seems to be fading from staple of our offense to occasional wrinkle. I doubt many of us know what next year's offense will truly look like. Maybe there is room for 2 backs..
Can't have too many backs next season. Early season trip to PSU, can't expect MacVittie or another young QB to win a game for us in September. We're gonna rely on the run heavy early on, the more backs we have the fresher they will be.
Gonna be interesting, if Conner leaves could be another good chance for ollison to compete for the starting job. If Conner stays, idk but I think part of it is bringing in hall or moss is a change of pace. Ollison is essentially another pound it out James Conner type running back.
How should Ollison be featured in this offense? You admitted that his blocking has been a real concern in the past (and maybe it still is). If he's lined up in the backfield, he is going to be called upon to block in a system that has a lot of moving parts and pieces between jet sweeps, shovel passes, dive plays, etc. that require perfect execution by not only the ball carrier, but those blocking.
you may have a good point.. maybe Ollison's skill sets are not a fit for this offense.. Not an unreasonable opinion. If duzzi/Canada don't play him, then it's safe to say they believe Mall gives them a better option. all the more reasoning for Ollison to look for a better fit.. I hope he stays too but not to get that 1-2 carries in the 4th quarter, running the jet sweep. that's pointless..
that's definitely making it. Avg lifespan of an NFL running back is like 18 hours, 6 years is definitely making it..
Hall has actually looked pretty good lately - he hits the hole fast and he makes good yards after contact. Both Hall and Olli have struggled with catching the ball, which doesn't help them get more reps.
I'm still looking for Coach Duzz to bring in someone who can make people miss in the mold of Shady, Ray or Dion. I don't see that with Hall or Ollison, but I think both Hall and Ollison are adequate backs.
Moss looks a bit better than either of them to me.
Go Pitt.
I'm still looking for Coach Duzz to bring in someone who can make people miss in the mold of Shady, Ray or Dion. I don't see that with Hall or Ollison, but I think both Hall and Ollison are adequate backs.
Moss looks a bit better than either of them to me.
Go Pitt.
I don't really care if they make it to the NFL, unless they play for the Steelers 
I'm good with Shady and Fitz being stars, but I am indifferent to it and root against them when they play the Steelers, so it's not a huge deal, other than maybe it helps recruiting.
I'm good with Shady and Fitz being stars, but I am indifferent to it and root against them when they play the Steelers, so it's not a huge deal, other than maybe it helps recruiting.
I'm just praying the steelers go out and get James Conner somehow. Would be one of the greatest days in Pittsburgh sports. I wasn't even alive in the 80s and I'm still bitter about the Marino gaffe.I don't really care if they make it to the NFL, unless they play for the Steelers
I'm good with Shady and Fitz being stars, but I am indifferent to it and root against them when they play the Steelers, so it's not a huge deal, other than maybe it helps recruiting.
He will make the NFL. How successful he will be is hard to tell. Not every running back that was successful in college is great in the NFL.
Certainly agree. He isn't built to run the jet sweep where the ball carrier needs to make the first defender miss, while the rest of the blocking convoy makes their way downfield. I wish Ollison the best as well, just feel this offense really isn't tailored to his skill set as much as those under Chryst and Chaney.
I normally could care less about these guys nfl careers too. Once these guys hit the pros, good for them but they get relegated to "I could care less" very quickly. Loved boyd but he is a Bengal and when he fumbles against the Steelers, I cheer.. Aaron Donald plays for the rams, no one cares for the rams, No one..I don't really care if they make it to the NFL, unless they play for the Steelers
I'm good with Shady and Fitz being stars, but I am indifferent to it and root against them when they play the Steelers, so it's not a huge deal, other than maybe it helps recruiting.
If ollison is running towards the sidelines, like in the jet sweep, it's not a good thing.
The coaches and players are the only ones who really know the score with Ollie.
The rest of us are purely speculating, but I doubt it's a glitch in Q's pass blocking that;s keeping him off the field. He is a talented runner and we are a run heavy team.
Either way, I am anticipating a transfer or two form the RB group at year end. Ollie and Hall are the most likely candidates in that order.
Hall gets a bad rap from posters, but the people that matter--the coaches--like him a lot.
The rest of us are purely speculating, but I doubt it's a glitch in Q's pass blocking that;s keeping him off the field. He is a talented runner and we are a run heavy team.
Either way, I am anticipating a transfer or two form the RB group at year end. Ollie and Hall are the most likely candidates in that order.
Hall gets a bad rap from posters, but the people that matter--the coaches--like him a lot.
I've morphed Hall and Moss into one player. not completely convinced they are not the same person..
Conner will go pro. Ollison will not transfer. He's a RS JR next season. If it doesn't work out next season, he will still play and he can graduate transfer as opposed to sitting out a year, not playing and playing as a RS SR.
Ollison's in a weird spot because of that. Honestly, even from his POV, makes more sense to stay, potentially play next year (injuries to Moss/Hall, simply earning the starting job sans injury) and them simply transfer for his final year of eligibility if he decides it's best.
Also, as it currently stands, he has a few fewer carries but not by much and actually sees FAR more snaps than Hall, Moss on O. He occasionally gets jets, blocks in certain passing situations and blocks for Conner on many occasions as well. This is a bit overblown.
Ollison's in a weird spot because of that. Honestly, even from his POV, makes more sense to stay, potentially play next year (injuries to Moss/Hall, simply earning the starting job sans injury) and them simply transfer for his final year of eligibility if he decides it's best.
Also, as it currently stands, he has a few fewer carries but not by much and actually sees FAR more snaps than Hall, Moss on O. He occasionally gets jets, blocks in certain passing situations and blocks for Conner on many occasions as well. This is a bit overblown.
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He brings what JC brings. Moss is the better change of pace guy
I enjoy when a poster calls something a myth and then posts this nonsense, especially since the reason moss has played a lot is ability to pick up blockers which he's done
has moss been playing that much? I know he's hurt now but he wasn't hurt during Miami only had 2 carries, wasn't hurt against va tech, didn't have any carries. I am not seeing this playing time before his injury.
According to Narduzzi himself, the reason Moss has played a lot is he brings a different dimension and running style to the offense than the other guys. He has a lot of elusiveness and is our only "quick" back. I don't think he gets his reps for his blocking skills.
Andre Powell has been quoted though in media for saying as much......I'm sure the reasons are many but to dismiss it isn't wise....not talking about you specifically
What's the 411 on the nature of the injury and his expected return? haven't seen anything on it.
Honestly looked like he broke his wrist at the time.
They have moved the number 2 back around a bit. First it was Ollison, then Moss got most of the 2nd reps and now its hall. Hall must be practicing better. I agree from what I have seen Ollison is the more talented runner. No reason for him to transfer. He will have a good chance to start next year or at least be second team. Not many P5 programs where a RB can just transfer in and start, plus he would have to sit a year. Now if he is 3rd on the depth chart after spring practices then he might want to consider it.
Agree his role is the same as james Conner only he isn't as good. The other RB's are a little different. When you are looking for a change of pace 2nd RB sometimes its more effective to have a guy with a different running style. Next year at worst Ollison probably takes over the short yardage role.
Again, folks are overlooking that in transferring Ollison loses a year then plays as RS SR. In not transferring, Ollison does not lose a year, participates as a RS JR and can still transfer under the graduate transfer rules and play elsewhere as a RS SR. Am I missing something?
Why does he need to go to a P5 school? He already has an entire year on tape at a P5 school where he won ACC Rookie of the year. He can transfer down to a small school close to home, not lose a year, dominate and then get a shot at the NFL. Think Rashad Jennings. Tons of RB's come from small schools anymore.
EXACTLY. The coaches don't care if the guy is 6'2 240 or 5'10 185. Can he get yards that aren't blocked for, thats what all the great RB's have in common finding a way to make that extra defender miss or breaking a tackle.
They are most likely recruiting 5'11 200 lb RB's because that's what size most RB's are, if a 4 or 5 star 6'+ 230+ RB wants to commit they aren't going to turn him down!
He doesn't but if he transfers in FBS he has to sit a year. Sure he could go the FCS or D2 route but his chances of getting drafted are a lot lower than if he can start in FBS. As someone mentioned he is probably best of staying next year and make sure he graduates, he can then go to somewhere like Akron and start if he is a NFL quality RB.
He's there for the free education and likes being on the team. He's a contributor on ST and sometimes offense. What's wrong with that?
-Todd Sibley is better, way better, than people think. Got clocked in the 100M at 11 flat and can break tackles and run defenders over. That 4.65 40 time he's tagged at isnt even close to being accurate, he's in the 4.5 range. Models his game after Ezekiel Elliott. This was a HUGE flip by our staff. He is a high school All American for a reason, and is having a monster senior season.
James appears to be leaning to the NFL.. Ollison will be at PITT.
Don't you ever get tired of beeing a cheerleader with unrealistic expextations for everybody who wears a Pitt uniform.
-Do you need me to bump my Pitt prediction thread again for this season? I already shoveled out crow yesterday when I bumped it for being almost spot on this year.
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