Jawhar Jordan, Markenzy Pierre ‘bring surprise’ to offense

[OrangeXtreme]

 

[Qbobby]

Honestly... I think these two will be better suited to run behind a less than stellar line. I can not wait to see Jordan in game action.

 

[orangepassion]

The biggest winner this offseason is Markenzy Pierre. He was buried and passed on the Depth chart and now he'll be getting regular carries game in and game out if he plays well. Happy for him.

 

[CbusCuse]

If this info is true, we better be balls to the wall recruiting at least one more RB for the 2021 class.

 

[sufandu]

A real thunder and lightening combo. I'm interested to see how they distribute carries.

 

[Cuseregular]

A real thunder and lightening combo. I'm interested to see how they distribute carries.

Yep add in Elmore to boot to block. Based on what I've seen in the past I Really think this is addition by subtraction at this position. Excited to see them do well

 

[Steelerswan]

These 2 are in prime position here and I believe the O will function better. The other 2 are similar backs and MP/JJ are much more dynamic and complement each other with MP being structured more between the tackles but still can bounce it out and hit the perimeter. JJ...well, just show him some daylight and good night.

 

[Libero2]

If this info is true, we better be balls to the wall recruiting at least one more RB for the 2021 class.

I don't understand this thought process, (especially if Hough is the player we think he is)if Howard and Adams were playing, they would both still have eligibility next year, granted Adams could choose to be done with his career.

Both guys will be back next year, return significant playing experience and should be both healthy and in excellent shape. If they aren't, they will still be on the roster and be capable of playing in a pinch if they fall down the depth chart. It would be different if we thought they were both either leaving the program or jumping to the pros. I imagine at least one of the two (and probably both) is back next season.

 

[BVille44]

Jordan will rush for over 100 yards on Saturday !!

 

[ImperialOrange]

Only thing I need to see from these two is better ball control. Both have put the ball on the turf in the past but hopefully have worked that out.

What I HOPE to see is catches out of the backfield one v one with defenders

 

[721Comstock]

Jordan will rush for over 100 yards on Saturday !!

Sure. But what about the 2nd half?

 

[bigmike]

Sure. But what about the 2nd half?

With the game out of hand in favor of the Orange, Cooper Lutz picks up an additional 80 in the 4th quarter.

 

[OttoinGrotto]

Jordan will rush for over 100 yards on Saturday !!

If we get enough games in he may just become Baber's first 1,000 yard back at Syracuse.

 

[SUbear]

I don't understand this thought process, (especially if Hough is the player we think he is)if Howard and Adams were playing, they would both still have eligibility next year, granted Adams could choose to be done with his career.

Both guys will be back next year, return significant playing experience and should be both healthy and in excellent shape. If they aren't, they will still be on the roster and be capable of playing in a pinch if they fall down the depth chart. It would be different if we thought they were both either leaving the program or jumping to the pros. I imagine at least one of the two (and probably both) is back next season.

Since the NCAA is granting an additional year on the eligibility window whether you play this year or not, it is not relavant that they will be back next year because everyone can be if they want to be. It is only relevant that most are playing and a few are opting out.

 

[RF2044]

The biggest winner this offseason is Markenzy Pierre. He was buried and passed on the Depth chart and now he'll be getting regular carries game in and game out if he plays well. Happy for him.

And despite the above, he continued to work hard, didn't grouse, didn't immediately look to transfer out despite the bleak outlook for PT, and was a respected player in the locker room. And when opportunity knocked, he'll rise to the occasion because he's a hard worker.

 

[AngryOtto]

I like Pierre but I have a feeling by the forth game you see a lot more of Jordan and tucker in the backfield.

 

[Libero2]

Since the NCAA is granting an additional year on the eligibility window whether you play this year or not, it is not relavant that they will be back next year because everyone can be if they want to be. It is only relevant that most are playing and a few are opting out.

But because eligibility is there, we dont NEED another RB is my point

 

[SUbear]

But because eligibility is there, we dont NEED another RB is my point

I guess that would be a matter of opinion.

 

[GoSU96]

When the "Babers" offense is running optimally, the run game is focused on gashing the defense through the A gap, including jailbreak runs to the endzone, not getting the ball to the edges with the run game. Howard was the prototype back for this offense.

I hope this works out.

 

[upperdeck]

since RBs call all the protections I dont expect less experienced players out there in real time in games that are on the line unless other things happen..

 

[Cuse'91]

I like Pierre but I have a feeling by the forth game you see a lot more of Jordan and tucker in the backfield.

I hope not; Jordan gives us flash, Pierre gives us steadiness.
Plus, mad respect for Markenzy to stick it out without a ton of run so far...

 

[Keger03]

I like Pierre but I have a feeling by the forth game you see a lot more of Jordan and tucker in the backfield.

Agreed. It has to be just the mental learning part at this point.

 

[mscanlo]

But because eligibility is there, we dont NEED another RB is my point

The Athletic is reporting the two are sitting out to prepare for the draft

 

[kcsu]

Draft or no Draft both of these kids will never play for SU again

 

[sufandu]

I don't understand this thought process, (especially if Hough is the player we think he is)if Howard and Adams were playing, they would both still have eligibility next year, granted Adams could choose to be done with his career.

Both guys will be back next year, return significant playing experience and should be both healthy and in excellent shape. If they aren't, they will still be on the roster and be capable of playing in a pinch if they fall down the depth chart. It would be different if we thought they were both either leaving the program or jumping to the pros. I imagine at least one of the two (and probably both) is back next season.

He said, "If the info is true." The info in question includes them prepping for the draft. So, if it is true, they won't be back.