2012 Spartan football thread

[flemgoblue]

Bell will be a tackling dummy in the nfl. Too easy to hit.

and no speed

[Scott37189]

This is probably a 2013 question. But maybe it could affect some bowl practices this year. Is anyone else in favor of moving Tony Lippett to CB for next year? He's stuck behind Fowler, Burbridge & Mumphery at WR. And State doesn't lose anyone at WR either. They also have NOBODY that's seen more than garbage time snaps at CB (besides Dennard) returning next year. Wouldn't it make more sense to give him an opportunity at CB & let him battle it out with Trae Waynes, Arjen Calhoun & Ezra Robinson next year?

I was always in favor of leaving him at CB or at least making CB his primary position like last year. Apparently he greatly prefers WR though so hopefully the coaching staff can sell him on CB if they choose to.

[flemgoblue]

probably won't make any moves.. seems like theyre content

http://www.mlive.com/spartans/index....l#incart_river

[mikevshungry]

Bell will be a tackling dummy in the nfl. Too easy to hit.

to easy to hit???!!??? dude he can jump over people for godsakes!

[ak_1982]

mich fans ragging on Bell...

[mikevshungry]

mich fans ragging on Bell...

And spartys ragging on denard and so the world goes

[aaugusti]

mich fans ragging on Bell...

Since when is an assessment of a players professional prospects ragging on him? On another board I discussed how Cousins would at best be a back up player and pointed out what most scouting sites had referenced as to why. The Spartan fans on said board went right to the "You are just a Spartan hater" card within minutes. Right now cbs has him projected as a 4th round pick, and the 12th rated Running Back. Here is their analysis prior to this season:

Listed at 6-2 and 245-pounds, he has an intriguing blend of size, power and speed, showing the ability to run away from defenders or also run over them. Bell, who is also a reliable receiving target, carries his weight well and has the footwork to make would-be tacklers miss, but also isn't afraid to lower his pads and deliver some blows, keeping his legs churning through contact.

He needs to be more productive and show more consistent vision between the tackles, but he has intriguing tools and could move up draft boards with a big 2012 season.

Now his longest run this year was 40 yards, which he did a few times. However, he also had 4 games where he did not have a carry for over 10 yards.

[flemgoblue]

Bell is an excellent college back. How that translates though is questionable. Thats all i'm saying.

[FastFreddie]

mich fans ragging on Bell...

Wasn't Bell on some Heisman watch lists, back in September?

[ACfromtheD]

I think he could be a better version of Shonn Greene which could be valuable in the NFL. If he went to a team like the Packers in the second round I wouldn't feel good about it.

[flemgoblue]

I think he could be a better version of Shonn Greene which could be valuable in the NFL. If he went to a team like the Packers in the second round I wouldn't feel good about it.

I dont see any way he gets picked in the 2nd round unless MIllen is drafting