Home Run Hitters of the BE

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Noel Devine, West Virginia: The Hank Aaron of the Big East. Devine had seven runs of 50 or more yards last season, including three for touchdowns. He can go the distance on any play.
Jonathan Baldwin, Pittsburgh: The wide receiver averaged 22.4 yards per catch last season and had three catches of more than 50 yards. There's no better deep threat at wideout in the country.
Dion Lewis, Pittsburgh: Lewis can wear you down by breaking tackles, and he can also rip off a long-distance score, like he did on his 58-yard touchdown against Rutgers or his 85-yard scamper to pay dirt versus Buffalo.
Jordan Todman, Connecticut: The Huskies tailback had two runs of 45 yards or more last year and also scored on a 96-yard kickoff return.
Armon Binns, Cincinnati: Mardy Gilyard was more of the Bearcats' deep receiver last year, but Binns can do many of the same things and has a 6-foot-4 frame. Ask Syracuse, whom Binns burned for an 81-yard catch last year. Victor Anderson, Louisville: Injuries slowed him down last year, but the speedy 2008 Big East rookie of the year should be a big-play threat in a variety of ways for the Cardinals this year.
Lindsey Lamar, South Florida: A member of the Bulls' sprint team, Lamar will try to stretch the field while playing the slot and lining up other places this season.
Others to watch: Tavon Austin, West Virginia; Ray Graham, Pittsburgh; Isaiah Pead and Vidal Hazelton, Cincinnati; Dontavia Bogan, South Florida; Mark Harrison, Rutgers; Averin Collier, Syracuse.

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[Thegreatone]

I LOVE that Pead is going under the radar. He is going to really do well this year. While Devine and Lewis are great I am not sure that Pead wont be in that same class this year.

 

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I don't think UC needs to run more than it did last year. I thought UC did a great job of setting up the run with the passing, instead of the opposite. With the WR's we have, its a no brainer that the D must load up with DB's to stop that threat. Timing the rushing plays just right will give Pead open lanes.

 

[david aka the TYZ]

I don't think UC needs to run more than it did last year. I thought UC did a great job of setting up the run with the passing, instead of the opposite. With the WR's we have, its a no brainer that the D must load up with DB's to stop that threat. Timing the rushing plays just right will give Pead open lanes.

I think we need to run more than we did in some games. A couple games, Kelly only ran once or twice in the first half. I think if for nothing else than to keep your defense off the field they should run the ball more, especially early. Obviously if the run isn't working and the passing is you go with what works. I really like Pead, he won't put up the numbers he's capable of being in our offense, but he can still put up some good numbers. I can't wait to see this offense on the field.

 

[kpzero]

I don't think UC needs to run more than it did last year. I thought UC did a great job of setting up the run with the passing, instead of the opposite. With the WR's we have, its a no brainer that the D must load up with DB's to stop that threat. Timing the rushing plays just right will give Pead open lanes.

We need to run a little bit more if only just to attract some RB recruits. But going with whatever is working is best.

 

[david aka the TYZ]

We need to run a little bit more if only just to attract some RB recruits. But going with whatever is working is best.

I agree, my only complaint about Kelly was sometimes he didn't give the running game a chance to work. I guess I shouldn't complain about a 12-0 season.

 

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He'll run enough to keep the safeties honest.