I will always think of this play when I hear the name James Wilder Jr.
That big 4th and 1 run at VT in 2012 where he was initially stopped short and just fought his way for a first down is one of the first plays that I think of. We don't win the ACC and go to Orange Bowl if he's not carrying the ball there IMO.Whatever dude, he had some clutch 3rd and 4th down runs thanks to his size and strength. If not for him we may not have a national championship.
Makin the switch to LB finally
I guess when you grow up idolizing your NFL running back father, you won't listen to every scout, coach, and evaluator that says you are a better LB than RB.
He was a good Nole and I wish him the best. Better late than never I guess?
EDIT - I re-read my post and it did come across as overly harsh, so I apologize for that. My opinion remains (he should've been a LB) but I could have phrased it better.Whatever dude, he had some clutch 3rd and 4th down runs thanks to his size and strength. If not for him we may not have a national championship.
EDIT-I re-read my post and it did come across as overly harsh, so I apologize for that. My opinion remains (he should've been a LB) but I could have phrased it better.Kinda sad that our fans refer to one of our own with such scorn.
He wanted to be a RB, he knew it was a risk but one he found worth taking. That takes guts. Not sure why you're angry at him. With Wilder at RB2 we won a ring, what more did you want from him?
He lives trouble free, has a personal training business, speaks positively, and is ultramotivated. As for kids, I think at the same age Bobby Bowden had close to the same number.
To be fair if we have a different running back in they may have hit the correct a hole and not had to fight for yards that was caused by him not going to where he was supposed to be.That big 4th and 1 run at VT in 2012 where he was initially stopped short and just fought his way for a first down is one of the first plays that I think of. We don't win the ACC and go to Orange Bowl if he's not carrying the ball there IMO.
Oh yeah, and trucking over and carrying the entire Clemson defense on his back that same year was pretty epic as well.
Runs too upright. Doesn't have that natural feel for the position with great vision. Has very little lateral agility.I don't know why he couldn't find a job at rb but wish him the best
It's sad that he was so arrogant and stubborn and thought he knew better than all the coaches who told him his future was at LB.
He would have been much better off had he listened and made the switch years ago.
Yea, what a terrible guy for chasing his dream, what was he thinking?!?!It's sad that he was so arrogant and stubborn and thought he knew better than all the coaches who told him his future was at LB.
He would have been much better off had he listened and made the switch years ago.
No one said he was a terrible guy. However, refusing to accept the reality of his abilities translation to the NFL was a dumb decision.Yea, what a terrible guy for chasing his dream, what was he thinking?!?!
Exactly, that's what I meant. It had nothing to do with what he did at FSU, I honestly felt it was sad for him (he could've done much better).He should have made it a business decision like Cam Erving or Xavier Rhodes making the switch. He'd be making millions, he was an absolute monster in the LB role. Cost himself a lot of money
Completely unnecessary. Having a wrong opinion does not make someone arrogant and stubborn, just look in the mirror.It's sad that he was so arrogant and stubborn and thought he knew better than all the coaches who told him his future was at LB.
He would have been much better off had he listened and made the switch years ago.
He was a good running back for us. Ran the ball hard and was hard to bring down.
2011 - Freshman year
35 carries for 160 yards at 4.6 ypc 1 TD
2012 - Sophomore
110 carries for 640 yards at 5.8 ypc and 11 TDs
19 receptions for 141 yards at 7.4 average and 2 TDs
2013 - Junior
81 carries for 563 yards at 7 yards per carry and 8 TDs
@robbythecatCompletely unnecessary. Having a wrong opinion does not make someone arrogant and stubborn, just look in the mirror.
I guess when you grow up idolizing your NFL running back father, you won't listen to every scout, coach, and evaluator that says you are a better LB than RB.
He was a good Nole and I wish him the best. Better late than never I guess?
No offense, but Los was quite the RB his rookie year. Now he cant stay fit or clean. He doesn't need to move positions, he needs to get better friends
Oh so he was "dumb" for chasing his dream, gotcha. Hope that's not a lesson you teach your kids...No one said he was a terrible guy. However, refusing to accept the reality of his abilities translation to the NFL was a dumb decision.
yes once it's obvious you're dream won't happen then it's dumb to keep up with the pursuit. If my dream was to be an NBA center and I stop growing at 6'1 it's dumb to keep up the pursuit.Oh so he was "dumb" for chasing his dream, gotcha. Hope that's not a lesson you teach your kids...
He didn't say he was dumb, he said it was a dumb decision. We all make dumb decisions.Oh so he was "dumb" for chasing his dream, gotcha. Hope that's not a lesson you teach your kids...
At least he is now switching to linebacker instead of baseball...No one said he was a terrible guy. However, refusing to accept the reality of his abilities translation to the NFL was a dumb decision.
I watchex him play linebacker in high school a few times. He looked considerably better at runningback. He just wasn't instinctive on defense.
They just rushed off the end most of the time.I watchex him play linebacker in high school a few times. He looked considerably better at runningback. He just wasn't instinctive on defense.
You called him arrogant and stubborn for not listening to the coaches. I get where you're coming from but I think it's messed up to judge players. His dad was a running back in the NFL. Why is it hard to understand that he wanted to do the same?He didn't say he was dumb, he said it was a dumb decision. We all make dumb decisions.
Yesss! He played one game against GT and had a beast of a gameCan Los play LB?