gopherdudepart2
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100 % this. Welcome Xavier Ford to the Gophers!Sometimes a kid is just a good football player regardless of size and speed
100 % this. Welcome Xavier Ford to the Gophers!Sometimes a kid is just a good football player regardless of size and speed
He looks and runs much more like Kirkwood than Taylor in my opinion. The pass catching does appear to be above average much like Taylor.Mo and Donnell are bad comps, in my opinion. Neither Ibrahim nor Kirkwood would ever be split out wide like a receiver. This kid has undeniable pass-catching skills, judging by the highlight clips.
Much more like Taylor.
Not to be a downer, but for perspective Ford also didn't get offers from La Monroe or La Lafayette & they are not bringing in the #1 & #5 running backs.And LSU, according to some recruiting services, got 2025 commitments from the nation’s #1 and #5 running backs. RB was one of the recruiting strengths of LSU’s #3 2025 recruiting rank.
Ford was not a priority or need for LSU.
"Skattebo for the Row"He's got quite the highlight reel.....no arm tackles, legs churning....Emmitt Smith size and speed (or lack thereof). Impressive.
Hopefully more reliable than the car company!FORD!! Love the last name!!
Yep. Very weak offer list tooMaybe LSU not recruiting him had something to do with it.
Touche'. I stand corrected. He did get a Monroe offer. The point remains. He was not highly recruited, and really had no shot of ever getting an LSU offer regardless of who else they recruited.
Tulane has been pretty good the last few years. Houston is a big 12 team and I am guessing he is a smart fella if the Air Force Academy is sniffing around. We are bringing in three backs, one maybe two will transfer out next year as the best one emerges. Everyone is a zero star once they show up for spring ball or summer work outs. Best of luck to Ford and will see who emerges in this class
4.62He’s pretty slow. I’m guessing 4.8 or thereabouts. Not every good running back is a burner. My guess is they try to have this kid probably tighten up and lose 10 or 15 pounds and he’ll get a bit faster but he has skills.
SkatteRow"Skattebo for the Row"