RB Comparison - Allen vs. Rhodes

[Nick44]

Who is the better running back at this point in their careers, Damien Rhodes or LeQuint Allen?

Winner gets to own the right to wear #1 jersey. ;-)

 

[SanDiegoCuse]

Who is the better running back at this point in their careers, Damien Rhodes or LeQuint Allen?

Winner gets to own the right to wear #1 jersey. ;-)

Tough. Rhodes was such a smooth gliding RB and LeQuint wants to run over your face. Pretty even. Lequint slightly better receiver but Rhodes more explosive. I dunno.

 

[upperdeck]

Rhodes had a few of those make something out of nothing runs. Allen has a few of those stay grinding and run people over runs.

with this blocking Allen is probably the better option. I do think a few of these runs this year Rhodes might have hit HRs on and Allen just cant do that.

 

[OrangeXtreme]

Let me know when LQA's father shows up at a tailgate looking to smack Millhouse.

 

[Dmcnabbrules]

Let me know when LQA's father shows up at a tailgate looking to smack Millhouse.

Pretty sure that will never ever happen. Mr Allen was shot and killed in 2023.

 

[orangefog]

Pretty sure that will never ever happen. Mr Allen was shot and killed in 2023.

Then...Rhodes for the win?

 

[Millhouse]

Rhodes was more talented and Allen is a winner

 

[upperdeck]

If Rhodes had Allens work ethic and toughness he had the measurables to go to the NFL.

 

[David321]

Do we think Allen will return for his senior year? Axe and Leiker said they think he'll try his shot at the draft.

 

[Millhouse]

Do we think Allen will return for his senior year? Axe and Leiker said they think he'll try his shot at the draft.

Oh come on now

 

[Newhouser]

I don't remember Rhodes as being that great, and think his local tied boosted his support here. I think LQA is a better than good player.

 

[Nick44]

I don't remember Rhodes as being that great, and think his local tied boosted his support here. I think LQA is a better than good player.

Go rewatch the VT overtime win from 20ish years ago.

 

[sufandu]

Rhodes had really good straight ahead speed but I don't remember him having much in the way of moves or breaking tackles. I wish I could give Allen his speed. I really believe his lack of speed influences the type of running plays we call. He's a grinder though. And he may have the best hands of any RB I've seen wearing orange.

 

[baggerbob]

Rhodes had really good straight ahead speed but I don't remember him having much in the way of moves or breaking tackles. I wish I could give Allen his speed. I really believe his lack of speed influences the type of running plays we call. He's a grinder though. And he may have the best hands of any RB I've seen wearing orange.

If Allen had Joe Morris speed he would be the 1st RB picked in the draft.
Enough size and the way he catches the ball he would be great.

 

[Nick44]

Pasqualoni’s RBs all were really smooth runners. Never understood it until he was gone but if you look at several of the backs he had, they all were smooth, no wasted motions, steps etc.

Rhodes
Reyes
Brown
Macintosh
Thomas

 

[Doc5120]

Do we think Allen will return for his senior year? Axe and Leiker said they think he'll try his shot at the draft.

They're drunk. He can't run away from college defenders. He's a solid college back, a very good blocker and excellent pass catcher. He is not an NFL RB. People here drastically overrate our talent.

 

[GHLF]

Pretty sure that will never ever happen. Mr Allen was shot and killed in 2023.

Appreciate the details, whats the motive? Seriously how about rephrasing. Grace

 

[cusefan88]

They're drunk. He can't run away from college defenders. He's a solid college back, a very good blocker and excellent pass catcher. He is not an NFL RB. People here drastically overrate our talent.

He'll have a nice NIL package I'm sure for his senior year and get a proper sendoff from the Cuse.

 

[Jake]

Allen. I don’t think it’s that close.

 

[Bulldog04]

Allen. I don’t think it’s that close.

I agree. People do not give him the props he deserves. The kid loves Syracuse and has worked his butt off and plays every down hard. Really wish everyone knew how lucky we are to have him

 

[Doc5120]

I agree. People do not give him the props he deserves. The kid loves Syracuse and has worked his butt off and plays every down hard. Really wish everyone knew how lucky we are to have him

I agree. It's evident he's giving his all on every down. I love watching him play.

 

[All4SU]

I would have to see a comparison with their OLines switched.

And, not a knock on Rhodes, but that kid had the skinniest calves

 

[sufandu]

I agree. People do not give him the props he deserves. The kid loves Syracuse and has worked his butt off and plays every down hard. Really wish everyone knew how lucky we are to have him

I disagree. I think he gets a lot of credit. Nobody questions his desire, work ethic, or love for SU. The only knock is his speed. It's too bad, because with more speed he'd be looking at a good shot at a legit pro career, but it's an accurate critique. He can't do anything about it. He maximizes his god given abilities.

 

[SFCUSE GURU]

Rhodes had an Oline, Allen doesn’t

 

[SFCUSE GURU]

Rhodes had an O-line. Allen doesn’t.