Day Six Fall Camp: Sat. August 5, 2017

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Saturday, August 5

9:20 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Practice #6 (closed)

 

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[PhatOrange]

I get this gut feel we're all gonna be real happy we got this Elmore kid to flip and not follow Fleck

 

[007]

I get this gut feel we're all gonna be real happy we got this Elmore kid to flip and not follow Fleck

I think Elmore will contribute from Day 1.

I really like the thought of taking a kid with some RB skills and the size of D-1 guard and playing him in the backfield, especially given the run blocking deficiencies we have.

Elmore could be more than a "short yardage" specialist, or extra blocker. Hopefully, his presence/skills will help against teams that try to play us with fewer numbers in the box - every good ACC D tried to play us that way B/c of the absence of any type of inside running game.

 

[care taker]

No media days stink ! I am looking forward to the Dino interview after practice tomorrow

 

[OttoinGrotto]

Zero expectations for a fullback. Best way to go.

 

[Cusester]

Could he eventually be our Craig "Ironhead" Hayward?

 

[OmahaCuse]

I get this gut feel we're all gonna be real happy we got this Elmore kid to flip and not follow Fleck

Think it's a good situational option, we lose a Xtra WR by putting a FB in but like to have options.

 

[javadoc]

Could he eventually be our Craig "Ironhead" Hayward?

Was thinking The Bus also. Maybe not as fast.

 

[sufandu]

Could he eventually be our Craig "Ironhead" Hayward?

Or the college version, our Ron Dayne.

 

[sufandu]

Think it's a good situational option, we lose a Xtra WR by putting a FB in but like to have options.

If he can run routes and catch, we can punish teams for trying to go small to match up.

 

[Dmcnabbrules]

I think Elmore will contribute from Day 1.

I really like the thought of taking a kid with some RB skills and the size of D-1 guard and playing him in the backfield, especially given the run blocking deficiencies we have.

Elmore could be more than a "short yardage" specialist, or extra blocker. Hopefully, his presence/skills will help against teams that try to play us with fewer numbers in the box - every good ACC D tried to play us that way B/c of the absence of any type of inside running game.

Great point. FSU played the entire game in a 3-3-5 and dropped all three linebackers in coverage and SU still couldn't run the ball.

 

[007]

If he can run routes and catch, we can punish teams for trying to go small to match up.

Teams aren't really "g0ing small to match up" as much as they are walking out the Sam and Will to take away the perimeter and quick passing game. Most teams handled out run game with only 5 in the box, leaving 6 to cover 4 or 5.

 

[007]

Think it's a good situational option, we lose a Xtra WR by putting a FB in but like to have options.

You can also motion a RB like Moe or Strick to the slot to get to 5 WR sets with Elmore, or 4 and TE. Elmore and also shift to TE from RB pre snap. Lots of variations beyond using him as a traditional FB.

The key is having a kid with Elmore's size who can function as RB/TE enough to force Ds to play honest up front.

 

[OttoinGrotto]

I get that hope springs eternal, but last year we didn't even really ever use a full back, we're talking about a true freshman, and this thread is throwing out all-time NFL and college great as comps. It's hilarious.

It cracks me up how every so often during camp the board gets all hot and bothered over a fullback and the guy ends up barely playing and never sees the ball once things really matter. Everybody may as well have their fun though this time of year.

 

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