RB Boone to UL
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At UL or just in general? I was wondering how UL was paying some of what was rumored. Louisville doesn't have that much money.
That's what's been said apparently several players leaving. We shall see.
He wants to be the featured back, he wasn’t going to be that at Louisville.
Naw never have listened, good to see you still lurk around. Can't blame you though
What I read they said that Boone would overtake Traynumun as the starter. Is he that good or Chip not as good as we think?
Or have a schedule that even a caveman could do it. UL schedule if humanly possible might be easier this year. They gotta play 7-6 Kentucky to bring them back to earth tho.
I thought he was painfully slow at open practice. No wiggle in his run either. DSK started with the ones. Patterson with the 2s. That’s doesn’t mean much because MCClain started with the ones last year and barely saw the field with Davis. Don’t believe the fluff articles either. Just read one saying Chip is killing it. Not Starting, not first with the 2s but KILLING IT. LOL.
Sounding like we may not have a RB at the level we are used to. Guess Martinez would be the main man if we got him. Wonder how Boone stacks up with our other backs. He finished as the top backup at UL the reason he left.
Closest comparison I can give to Boone is CRod. Not a burner but very, very strong. Really tough inside runner. An old time coach would say of Boone: "He'll knock your dick in the dirt."
Are you getting a little concerned with the RB position? I know Patterson has looked good, but he is a freshman. I know Demi is a good change of pace back. Chip is the one don't know what to expect. Wilcox is quick but hasn't been practicing a lot yet.
Re RB, very concerned. Like you I don't know what to expect from Chip. Can he carry 16, 18, 20 times a game? Don't think Demi's an every down back. The 2 freshmen will contribute in time but are they ready now? Think I'm right here: UK's had 5 RBs all time with 3000+ career yards, 3 in the last 5 years. With those kind of numbers I can't understand why UK would ever have a hard time finding a highly capable RB. Hoping this works out with Martinez.
Martinez averaged 6 yards a carry last year and had a great year at a high level. Looks like he is a big step up from the RB's we have.
I agree and I really want this player but one thing that's a head scratcher is this player is from TX but only TX college offer was TX ST. Of course, players progress at different rates, I get that. Can't fault his production last year, that's for sure.
Probably having to divert a lot of the NIL dollars back to basketball to get them out of the dumps.
Chip is probably a 3rd and short or goal line power back to get hard yards, not a featured back with breakaway potential. May be why they are trying to get in with the Oregon St. transfer.
It’s a very specific read that would compare Boone to Chip. Was it a fan post? Was it a UK board?
Remember reading one story on an Athletics something site. Wasn't on a UK board or a fan post. Just don't remember. Sorry
Without knowing the validity of the foundation you read on some unknown site, I don’t think there is any reason for anyone to address your question that assumes it as fact.
Just remember them saying that Boone finished the spring as the #2 back for UL and he wants to start. Hard to find much on Boone or Trayanum.
I watched a X post from Boone and he said 3 or 4th, come on man. So, I take that as a 4th string back at UL.................
Just telling you one article I read said that. All I have to go on. Said he was the #2 after spring practice and he wants to be #1. Maybe the article I read is wrong. Did not see what you said. Just saw that we have contacted Boone. Said he wants or would like to play in the SEC. Averaged over 7 yards a carry last season.
I heard he was out of shape coming into spring game and was told to lose weight and he was 2nd 3rd string back
Could be. Boone's a fine talent, strong, pine-knot tough RB but strikes me as a guy who could have conditioning issues if he loses focus.
He also stated assumed because he was getting NIL and thought he would be top back.
Apparently allegedly there was a pack of new guys at UL who basically threatened to all go portal unless they got NIL raises. Held em hostage & Brohm blinked.
Keep this dude as far away from our program as possible. Not sure what all the hype is about him. In 13 Career Games against P5 teams he has never rushed for more than 42 Yards. He is a MAC Caliber RB and anyone who invests in him will not get anywhere close to a positive return.
Miami reportedly involved, but probably just as safety net for Martinez decision. Martinez seems Miami bound.
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