Your Favorite Running Back..... - Houston Texans Message Board & Forum

thunderkyss · 05-26-2006

For this excercise, let's list our favorite running back. tell us why he's your favorite, and describe his running style...

Me, right now, my favorite running back is Ricky Williams....... I know.... I know.... dudes not right in the head.... and his priorities way the f@#k out there. But when he straps that helmet on, and you give him the ball. He's tough..... He's a north south runner, with power to move mountains, and he's got enough speed that most guys won't try to catch him.

IMHO, he is a bigger, faster, stronger Eddie George..... when I think of a running back, that's what I want.... a young Eddie George, a blue collar running back.

Exascor · 05-26-2006

LT. Size, speed, power and great hands. Total package running back that performed behind a weak o-line and on teams with little talent around him.

TEXANRED · 05-26-2006

I am assuming favorite of all time?

Earl Campbell-tough tough tough no b/s runner that would punish the defender for even daring to touch him

Jim Brown-Did things with the football that was unheard of in his time and in a shorter game schedule. Pioneer of sorts. He is deffinetly the man.

Ricky Williams-Same style of runner as campbell. That is probably why he needs the dope, have you seen campbell lately? He is in constant pain and last I heard was in a wheel chair b/c of his knees.

Bettis-In his prime fast, agile, and hit you like a Mack truck.

Bo Jackson-loved watching him move. Could score at any point in time.

DD-scrappy, mobile, legs always pumping, great hands, mental toughness.

that is what i can think of right now

kastofsna · 05-26-2006

all-time: robert smith. now: ronnie brown.

MorKnolle · 05-26-2006

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Originally Posted by Exascor

LT. Size, speed, power and great hands. Total package running back that performed behind a weak o-line and on teams with little talent around him.

I second this motion if we're talking about current RBs. He has great size, speed, power, and hands, he is probably the best allround RB in the league, Shaun Alexander may be a better pure runner, and Larry Johnson is quickly on the rise.

If you're talking all-time then you have to go with Walter Payton for the same qualities as LT and Barry Sanders as the most exciting and productive runner (3rd in total career yards, easily #1 in yards per season with over 1500 yards per year) and playing on so many bad teams where he was the only option.

**mexican_texan** · 05-26-2006

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Originally Posted by Exascor

LT. Size, speed, power and great hands. Total package running back that performed behind a weak o-line and on teams with little talent around him.

Plus, he works harder than most, if not all, players in the NFL team. He isn't good because he is a great talent, he is great because he works to be great.0
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V Man · 05-26-2006

All-time

Earl Campbell- great mix of size, power and speed.

Eric Dickerson- love of fluidly he ran.

Current

Shawn Alexander- Just score TD's, don't think he gets enough credit.

YoungTexanFan · 05-26-2006

I like Larry Johnson, and have since his days in college. I also like McGahee, and have since college.

I hate Bettis with a passion as far as a player, but respect him besides that.

thunderkyss · 05-26-2006

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Originally Posted by kastofsna

all-time: robert smith. now: ronnie brown.

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Originally Posted by thunderkyss

For this excercise, let's list our favorite running back. tell us why he's your favorite, and describe his running style...

I think you forgot something Ms. Cleo.

tulexan · 05-26-2006

LaDainian

kastofsna · 05-26-2006

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Originally Posted by thunderkyss

I think you forgot something Ms. Cleo.

no, i just didn't care to go any further.

**Kaiser Toro** · 05-26-2006

All-time: Earl Campbell

Now: LT, but need to keep an eye on Larry Johnson for a full season.

WWJD · 05-26-2006

All time would be Emmitt because I was there when he was a rookie and I know how hard he worked, how good he was and how competitive he was.

I saw Walter once and he was fantastic. Just awesome.

Now I'd have to say Tomlinson or Priest Holmes. Texas connections of course.

TheOgre · 05-26-2006

In my lifetime... Barry Sanders. He was fluid and avoid hits. He made every play spectacular. The amazing thing is that while he had quickness and startup speed, he didn't have breakaway speed. I bet he will forever hold the record for most 50+ yard runs that didn't result in a TD.

As for right now, I don't have a favorite one. I liked Marshall Faulk about 5 years ago. He could do it all. There isn't a back that stands out above the rest for me right now (LJ, LT, and Bush look like candidates though).

thunderkyss · 05-26-2006

Thanks guys...... lots of good posts....

I really enjoyed the extra mile some of you went, with explaning your picks.

swtbound07 · 05-26-2006

Cadillac Williams- He runs HARD every play, and has the skill set to take it to the house every time he touches it. Dude is a workhorse

colts18288 · 05-26-2006

All time Barry Sanders, Ankle breakin stops, turn on a dime and give 9 cents back. Could have had all the records but walked away in his prime. Played behind the worst line any HOF running back ever has.IMHO. Put him behind the line Emmitt Smith had and

Now LJ Kansas City, crushes tacklers and got some speed for a big man. Sure wouldnt want to be a D.B. and see that running at me.

Maddict5 · 05-26-2006

im also a LT and LJ fan- and the 'top' rb's i dont like (overrated imo) are alexander and james....

but my favourite rb is Clinton Portis- much like what DD was to us last year(main offence) except better and hell can he pass-block...just shows alot of heart and has skill aswell.

TwinSisters · 05-26-2006

Right now : Reggie Bush

Style : don't know. it's a mystery and mystery is good. All you know is that a storm is coming, the sheep are baaing, and the funnel clouds are forming.

Whether it turns into a full blown tornado or just night of pattering rain is anybody's guess.

**Kaiser Toro** · 05-26-2006

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Originally Posted by TwinSisters

Right now : Reggie Bush

Style : don't know. it's a mystery and mystery is good. All you know is that a storm is coming, the sheep are baaing, and the funnel clouds are forming.

Whether it turns into a full blown tornado or just night of pattering rain is anybody's guess.

I believe only the Virtual Reggie will be playing, on Xbox and PS, until a contract is signed in the NFL by Reggie Bush.

05-26-2006	#2
Exascor Hall of Fame Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Atascocita Posts: 1,148 Rep Power: 4938	LT. Size, speed, power and great hands. Total package running back that performed behind a weak o-line and on teams with little talent around him. __________________ I like you but...if zombies start to chase us I'm tripping you.

05-26-2006	#3
TEXANRED Texan-American Join Date: Jan 2005 Age: 37 Posts: 5,964 Rep Power: 12236	I am assuming favorite of all time? Earl Campbell-tough tough tough no b/s runner that would punish the defender for even daring to touch him Jim Brown-Did things with the football that was unheard of in his time and in a shorter game schedule. Pioneer of sorts. He is deffinetly the man. Ricky Williams-Same style of runner as campbell. That is probably why he needs the dope, have you seen campbell lately? He is in constant pain and last I heard was in a wheel chair b/c of his knees. Bettis-In his prime fast, agile, and hit you like a Mack truck. Bo Jackson-loved watching him move. Could score at any point in time. DD-scrappy, mobile, legs always pumping, great hands, mental toughness. that is what i can think of right now __________________ I am in an abusive relationship with life and I am to cowardly to leave it. - Homer Simpson.

05-26-2006	#7
V Man Pumpkinhead Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Alamo City Age: 45 Posts: 2,586 Rep Power: 18	All-time Earl Campbell- great mix of size, power and speed. Eric Dickerson- love of fluidly he ran. Current Shawn Alexander- Just score TD's, don't think he gets enough credit. __________________ sig by michaelm

05-26-2006	#8
YoungTexanFan Hall of Fame Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 4,791 Rep Power: 653	I like Larry Johnson, and have since his days in college. I also like McGahee, and have since college. I hate Bettis with a passion as far as a player, but respect him besides that. __________________ The significant problems we face cannot be solved at the same level of thinking we had when we created them.

05-26-2006	#12
Kaiser Toro Native Mod Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Straight Outta Austin Age: 43 Posts: 15,889 Rep Power: 19756	All-time: Earl Campbell Now: LT, but need to keep an eye on Larry Johnson for a full season. __________________ Texans 2012: Kidz II Men

05-26-2006	#1
thunderkyss Hopkins Beyatch Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Pt Arthur Texas Age: 40 Posts: 25,732 Rep Power: 51478	Your Favorite Running Back..... For this excercise, let's list our favorite running back. tell us why he's your favorite, and describe his running style... Me, right now, my favorite running back is Ricky Williams....... I know.... I know.... dudes not right in the head.... and his priorities way the f@#k out there. But when he straps that helmet on, and you give him the ball. He's tough..... He's a north south runner, with power to move mountains, and he's got enough speed that most guys won't try to catch him. IMHO, he is a bigger, faster, stronger Eddie George..... when I think of a running back, that's what I want.... a young Eddie George, a blue collar running back. __________________ I swear it's for real this time!

05-26-2006	#4
kastofsna Hall of Fame Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 7,438 Rep Power: 405	all-time: robert smith. now: ronnie brown.

05-26-2006	#10
tulexan Hall of Fame Join Date: Sep 2004 Age: 29 Posts: 5,080 Rep Power: 26	LaDainian

05-26-2006	#13
WWJD Hall of Fame Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 5,260 Rep Power: 374	All time would be Emmitt because I was there when he was a rookie and I know how hard he worked, how good he was and how competitive he was. I saw Walter once and he was fantastic. Just awesome. Now I'd have to say Tomlinson or Priest Holmes. Texas connections of course.

05-26-2006	#14
TheOgre Hall of Fame Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Back in the cellar again Posts: 3,739 Rep Power: 16	In my lifetime... Barry Sanders. He was fluid and avoid hits. He made every play spectacular. The amazing thing is that while he had quickness and startup speed, he didn't have breakaway speed. I bet he will forever hold the record for most 50+ yard runs that didn't result in a TD. As for right now, I don't have a favorite one. I liked Marshall Faulk about 5 years ago. He could do it all. There isn't a back that stands out above the rest for me right now (LJ, LT, and Bush look like candidates though). __________________ "...the Texans select...Adrian Peterson, RB, University of Oklahoma."

05-26-2006	#17
colts18288 Rookie Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 45 Rep Power: 0	All time Barry Sanders, Ankle breakin stops, turn on a dime and give 9 cents back. Could have had all the records but walked away in his prime. Played behind the worst line any HOF running back ever has.IMHO. Put him behind the line Emmitt Smith had and Now LJ Kansas City, crushes tacklers and got some speed for a big man. Sure wouldnt want to be a D.B. and see that running at me.

05-26-2006	#18
Maddict5 Hall of Fame Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 5,460 Rep Power: 5499	im also a LT and LJ fan- and the 'top' rb's i dont like (overrated imo) are alexander and james.... but my favourite rb is Clinton Portis- much like what DD was to us last year(main offence) except better and hell can he pass-block...just shows alot of heart and has skill aswell.

05-26-2006	#19
TwinSisters Hall of Fame Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: In my mind. Posts: 1,470 Rep Power: 11	Right now : Reggie Bush Style : don't know. it's a mystery and mystery is good. All you know is that a storm is coming, the sheep are baaing, and the funnel clouds are forming. Whether it turns into a full blown tornado or just night of pattering rain is anybody's guess. __________________ First of all you should always take the best player-Polian.

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