Shipley Take

Oct 11, 2023, 10:22 AM

This might not be a popular opinion but I think Shipley needs to learn patience both in running the ball as well as his temperament. I love that he has fire and passion for the game but I feel like he always hits the hole the play is designed for too fast and with his head down. If the hole is there at the jump he usually will get 6+ yards but if it's not, which happens more often than not, than he gets stuffed for +/- 1 yard. The former is good but he doesn't seem to get his head up quick enough and then struggles to juke the 2nd and 3rd level players for longer runs on a more consistent basis. The latter puts us behind schedule on downs. Also, I saw where he took the blame for the fumble on the exchange with Klubnik this past week and I wonder if this was also the case in the Duke game. These situations, in my opinion, could all be attributed to not being patient and getting caught up in the moment. Again, I love his fire and it can be a great thing when controlled and focused. But as stated above, this can cause problems on the field as well as friction on the sideline between other players and coaches. Just my $0.02.

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I have seen other RBs squeeze through small openings....

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seems like there is no more talk about the skill field vision. Back in the day before the spread it was a common comment about a RBs ability to see the field and set up his run off blockers.

With the advent of spreading defenses out there is always space and you don't seem to hear reference to that skill set anymore.

Shipley seems to have a fullback mentality coupled to a limited ability to see the field as he runs. Even when in the open he is really N/S type guy who would rather run over or jump over a defender in the open field than juke them.

Mafah will juke but he is such a big target to hit he does not often get separated from the defender in open field. So, we have two really really good RBs but neither are complete backs.

my two cents.