We'll miss the "Wayne Train", so who's the grinder now?

Apr 18, 2017, 12:30 AM

A little lengthy, but a good question with some content around it.

At times during the 2015 season, all I had access to was the radio to listen to Clemson FB games
(working on Saturdays ) and not being able to watch a lot of the games on TV until the playoffs. I just remember how many times I heard " now, Watson hands it off to Gallman- and the Wayne Train plows through for a gain of 8 yards". That's just pound and grind football there, when you need it the most.

It's pretty obvious Gallman brought back a "toughness" to the position that the Tigers hadn't seen in a while. No slight at all to any other former CU RB's, but Gallman didn't set school records because he was content being a backup in line, He went and got it. He was unstoppable in 2015.. He didn't have the season He wanted in 2016 I'm sure, but still, his legacy as a tough back for Clemson was already cemented. He was always ready though, and shined a lot during the brightest times, like Watson when we needed him. Whichever NFL team drafts him is getting s special RB, tough, good character, and has skills that translate to the next level. Wishing Him the best.

This year we have returning starter CJ Fuller who saw the most carries ( and some pretty good wheel routes too ) solidify himself as contender to push the line. With a lower center of gravity, at times Fuller could muscle his way through a seam to give DW4 some help on short yardage. That's what you need in a good RB, toughness.

I think with combination of Feaster and Choice,( until Etienne get's here and in the system )these two need to make their mark. Feaster with his speed, needs to learn blitzes and how to protect. I can't wait to see this young man take his talent to his potential. Should have some blocking skills under his belt by now. Choice as well, even though He lost time last year, He is a solid back and can get up the seams.

We all know we're going to need it, whether we have a dynamic runner at QB, or a pocket passer or a mixture. Stack the box on one, jet sweep to the other, etc. I think there is a consensus that this team is " built in the trenches " as Dabo says, and that would include an RB or two that can find his way through the seams and play with " Wayne Train" toughness. It's not only on Defense that we can be #1, but we have a stable of good backs now IMO, and more coming.

As far as this year, who do you think the workhorse RB will be?

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