Per the interwebs. Does he contribute at all?
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Per the interwebs. Does he contribute at all?
I think unless Hill or Gibson gets pretty seriously injured the question is why would you want him to contribute this year? Or would he be a game changer for us without serious injury?
He is WAY more valuable next year than this year unless injuries become an issue
Redshirt him unless you need to use him to keep a redshirt for Lee W.
Horka tweeted that he hasn't participated with the team at all prior to now, so I'm guessing he's too far behind to be able to contribute this year.
He redshirted at Michigan, he only has 2 years to play 2.Quote:
Originally Posted by ZedFedder
Let him practice at outside LB*. We need speed at that position badly.Quote:
Originally Posted by msu15
Cue glowing reports from scout team. He'll be a message board all american by mid October.
You joke but...... it’s an ideaQuote:
Originally Posted by msudawglb
He's a warm body. That's it.
Might can help on special teams and scout team. That's valuable.
He could save burning Witherspoons redshirt.
nevermind. he will only be of use next yearQuote:
Originally Posted by NWADAWG
LOL ... Had to give you some rep on this one.Quote:
Originally Posted by ScottH
No way I'm playing Walker over Witherspoon.Quote:
Originally Posted by msbulldog
Not really.Quote:
Originally Posted by msbulldog
Awesome! If a guy like that can grab a touch or two in the 4th qtr and possibly take it to the house... bring him on!
Guess it depends but unless Hill or Gibson goes down, no reason to not redshirt Lee. If Walker can't redshirt anymore then play him. Lee is one of our future backs at least at the moment. Walker only has one after this year. Lee still can get some good minutes in 3 more games and redshirt.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ifyouonlyknew
First, walker isn't better than lee. Second, by the time walker learns what's going on, lee will have already played in too many games. Third, lee is better Han walker. Again, walker is a warm body.Quote:
Originally Posted by R2Dawg
I'm not worried about Lee RS. We've rarely had a problem getting quality RB & I don't think it starts.Quote:
Originally Posted by R2Dawg
we're talking about playing podcasters now?
It worked on Remember the Titans.**Quote:
Originally Posted by msudawglb
Walker is low risk high reward. Worst case scenario he flunks out of school again. Best case scenario he is part of a 1-2 punch with Witherspoon and is a productive back.
This is the way to think.Quote:
Originally Posted by Todd4State
He'd be 3rd at best next year. Marks is in the 2 deep next year regardless of who comes back.Quote:
Originally Posted by Todd4State
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Originally Posted by Todd4State
That's a positive way to see it for sure. And as far as needing a body next year yeah. But if it gets to in we are in deep shit
Can he follow guys out the backfield and hold on to a tackle? Might be worth a shot.
Welcome back SpideyQuote:
Originally Posted by Spiderman
That's a good thing IMO. It means we have a lot of talent at RB.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ifyouonlyknew
Good and bad. We won't have a choice. But marks is good!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Todd4State
It means we wasted a scholarshipQuote:
Originally Posted by Todd4State
There alot of wasted schorships on every team. Hell we got nine right now from tutor gate.Quote:
Originally Posted by Doggie_Style
Guy was rated as one of the top RB's in the nation after high school. Don't know what happened but he must have talent if he will apply himself.
We don't know that yet.Quote:
Originally Posted by Doggie_Style
WrongQuote:
Originally Posted by Doggie_Style
Actually he's closer to right than you. The guy is never going to play a major role. But whatever.Quote:
Originally Posted by msu15
Here is what we do know:Quote:
Originally Posted by Bothrops
Kareem graduated form HS in Dec. 2015 and enrolled at Michigan in Jan. 2016
He RS his freshman year 2016
In 2017 he rushed 20 times for 68 yds. - 3.4 yds/carry
In 2018, Now at Fort Scott CC, he rushed 64 times for 207 yds - 3.2 yds/carry (third best on team)
In 2019, Finally graduating from JC, 3.5 years after HS, he is at MSU in September and is unlikely to see the field in 2019
In 2020 he will be on his final year of eligiblity and likey as the 3rd or forth string back
......I think we could have done better
Well then, who would you have targeted for a scholly?Quote:
Originally Posted by Doggie_Style
Walker won't play a snap this year.
Well we have had a wasted scholarship at RB now for I think 4 years... if Walker doesn’t pan out to help next year at least it won’t be a 5 year plan...
It's not always a wasted scholarship just because a guy doesn't play. Sometimes they are signed to hedge against injuries that you hope never happen. For instance, in a perfect world, Kylin Hill carries the ball 25 times per game during both 2019 and 2020 and you don't need Walker. But you have to be prepared for a running back getting injured or leaving early for the NFL. I think the staff just felt like they needed to find a JUCO back. It's only a two-year commitment anyway.
Walker isn't needed. But if Hill gets hurt, things change in a hurry. For instance I promise that NFL teams hope that their backup QB is wasted roster spot. They hope they never need them, but you have to be prepared. Walker was a two-year insurance policy while we get the running back classes balanced. Having Gibson and Hill (possibly) in their final season while Witherspoon is a true freshman is bad balance.