Quentin Griffin apparently reminds ESPN of Barry Sanders

cthomer5000 · 09-15-2004, 10:20 PM

They previewed a segment about him with a bunch of Barry clips.

TLK · 09-15-2004, 10:25 PM

That's just wrong.....

Joe · 09-15-2004, 10:28 PM

so ESPN says Griffin reminds them of Sanders, and Collinsworth says Brian Westbrook reminds him of a young Marshall Faulk... eww whats happening

MikeVic · 09-15-2004, 10:36 PM

Argh! More Sanders-Griffin talk! And what's this now of Faulk-Westbrook???

VPI97 · 09-15-2004, 10:41 PM

Julius Jones reminds me of a young Ki-jana Carter

Joe · 09-15-2004, 10:42 PM

"I think Brian Westbrook reminds me of a young Marshall Faulk," said FOX Sports and HBO Sports Cris Collinsworth. "I know that is a major statement, but this kid can play. He makes great catches coming out of the backfield and gives them speed around the corner.

larrymcg421 · 09-15-2004, 10:50 PM

I think many people here on FOFC could get 1,000 yards playing tailback for the Broncos.

mckerney · 09-15-2004, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by cthomer5000

They previewed a segment about him with a bunch of Barry clips.

I agree with the comparison of styles, but I don't think it's really the kind of thing that deserves that kind of a segment.

Raven Hawk · 09-15-2004, 11:16 PM

He won't be reminding them of that for long. As soon as Jacksonville figures out that he only puts his mouthguard in when he's going to get the ball, he'll be stuffed like a Thanksgiving Turkey. Hopefully Mr. Shanahan also noticed this going over the tapes and will correct it for the next game.

Suicane75 · 09-15-2004, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by larrymcg421

I think many people here on FOFC could get 1,000 yards playing tailback for the Broncos.

I could easily get 8 or 9 yards before my heart exploded.

BigJohn&TheLions · 09-15-2004, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by larrymcg421

I think many people here on FOFC could get 1,000 yards playing tailback for the Broncos.

Something tells me kcchief19 would run the wrong way or fumble it to a Chef. I don't know what it is, I just have a feeling...

And he does remind me a bit of Barry. Just a bit. Not many backs can even attempt to juke someone like Griffin did for that TD. Leshon Johnson blew an ACL in practice for the Packers when they told him to imitate Barry...

Tigercat · 09-15-2004, 11:39 PM

Slightly off topic, I am in the process of trading away Griffin for Jamal Lewis(straight up) in my fantasy league. Anyone think I am a genius/idiot?

Franklinnoble · 09-16-2004, 01:09 AM

Jamal Lewis reminds me of a young Timmy Smith.

TLK · 09-16-2004, 01:12 AM

Quentin Griffin reminds me of a young Timmy Smith.

VPI97 · 09-16-2004, 01:25 AM

Jamal Lewis reminds me of a young Quentin Griffin

TLK · 09-16-2004, 01:28 AM

Barry Sanders reminds me of a young Quentin Griffin...... :doh:

Tigercat · 09-16-2004, 01:58 AM

And Griffin reminds me of a young Kevin Bacon, HA, I WIN!

Yossarian · 09-16-2004, 02:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Tigercat

And Griffin reminds me of a young Kevin Bacon, HA, I WIN!

:-D

Alf · 09-16-2004, 04:28 AM

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Originally Posted by VPI97

Julius Jones reminds me of a young Ki-jana Carter

wade moore · 09-16-2004, 06:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Tigercat

And Griffin reminds me of a young Kevin Bacon, HA, I WIN!

I heart tigercat.

TroyF · 09-16-2004, 07:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Tigercat

Slightly off topic, I am in the process of trading away Griffin for Jamal Lewis(straight up) in my fantasy league. Anyone think I am a genius/idiot?

Not a genius or an idiot. I think Jamal has the better year, but I don't think it's a slam dunk. Q has a ton of questions about his ability to hold up over 16 games. Jamal has one of the worst QB's in the league, a poor receiving core, a banged up O-Line and the prospect of a decade+ in prison hanging over his head.

I thought before the year he dissapoint. . . but for him dissapoint is still going to be 1200 yards and 10 TD's. Q, provided he stays healthy will have more, but that health thing is going to be a big issue.

cuervo72 · 09-16-2004, 07:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Tigercat

Andy Griffith reminds me of an old Kevin Bacon, HA, I WIN!

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Danny · 09-16-2004, 07:51 AM

Personally, I would not deal Griffin for Lewis. Jamal was on my bust list and Q looks primed for a huge season.

rkmsuf · 09-16-2004, 08:14 AM

guy has one great game and suddenly he's Sanders. Wait till he gets jacked up and doesn't GET up.

Noop · 09-16-2004, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by rkmsuf

guy has one great game and suddenly he's Sanders. Wait till he gets jacked up and doesn't GET up.

Usually after you jack you dont get up anyway atleast not for 2 mins at the least....

Cuckoo · 09-16-2004, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by rkmsuf

guy has one great game and suddenly he's Sanders. Wait till he gets jacked up and doesn't GET up.

I'm not saying the guy's Sanders by any means, but I saw Griffin take a LOT of hits at OU over the years. The boy's tough, trust me.

rkmsuf · 09-16-2004, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Cuckoo

I'm not saying the guy's Sanders by any means, but I saw Griffin take a LOT of hits at OU over the years. The boy's tough, trust me.

No, I guess I mean people trotting out the barry clips and the gushing that's going on. KC couldn't tackle a one legged John Stephens turning the corner.

Cuckoo · 09-16-2004, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by rkmsuf

No, I guess I mean people trotting out the barry clips and the gushing that's going on. KC couldn't tackle a one legged John Stephens turning the corner.

I agree with you completely. I can see the comparisons in style to Sanders; I've seen that since his first start at OU, and I honestly thought he'd be a good back in the NFL, a gem for whoever drafted him. And I still think he'll be that, but I'm definitely not predicting superstardom quite yet.

Cuckoo · 09-16-2004, 08:42 AM

DOLA

Also, and I wonder if some others who followed OU on a regular basis feel the same way, he seems faster to me in the NFL. He's always been quick, but he seems to have a little more speed to the outside and breakaway speed than he had in college. But that could just be my perception based on the differences in offensive style.

Fonzie · 09-16-2004, 09:34 AM

Chachi reminds me of a young Mrs. Cunningham.

BigJohn&TheLions · 09-16-2004, 10:54 AM

Dan Quale reminds me of JFK

DanGarion · 09-16-2004, 11:01 AM

Every back mentioned in this thread sucks.

Samdari · 09-16-2004, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by dangarion

Every back mentioned in this thread sucks.

Are you nuts?

Quayle Rocks!

CHEMICAL SOLDIER · 09-16-2004, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by larrymcg421

I think many people here on FOFC could get 1,000 yards playing tailback for the Broncos.

How many yards can I get? Im 5'7'' 185. I bet I could get at least 800-1200 yds. possibly 5-8 tds.

Glengoyne · 09-16-2004, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Suicane75

I could easily get 8 or 9 yards before my heart exploded.

Along the lines of "name that tune": My heart would explode in ......7 yards.

ISiddiqui · 09-16-2004, 05:04 PM

Q reminds me of Barry in running styles too

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Raven Hawk College Starter Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Thunderdome	He won't be reminding them of that for long. As soon as Jacksonville figures out that he only puts his mouthguard in when he's going to get the ball, he'll be stuffed like a Thanksgiving Turkey. Hopefully Mr. Shanahan also noticed this going over the tapes and will correct it for the next game. __________________ Owner of The Shreveport Pride in The CFL

09-16-2004, 01:25 AM	#15
VPI97 Hokie, Hokie, Hokie, Hi Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Kennesaw, GA	Jamal Lewis reminds me of a young Quentin Griffin __________________ CT & Jivin - "Surprisingly Entertaining"

09-16-2004, 01:28 AM	#16
TLK Pro Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Allen Park, MI	Barry Sanders reminds me of a young Quentin Griffin...... :doh: Last edited by TLK : 09-16-2004 at 01:29 AM.

09-15-2004, 10:25 PM	#2
TLK Pro Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Allen Park, MI	That's just wrong.....

09-15-2004, 10:28 PM	#3
Joe Pro Starter Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Minneapolis	so ESPN says Griffin reminds them of Sanders, and Collinsworth says Brian Westbrook reminds him of a young Marshall Faulk... eww whats happening

09-15-2004, 10:36 PM	#4
MikeVic Head Coach Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Hometown of Canada	Argh! More Sanders-Griffin talk! And what's this now of Faulk-Westbrook???

09-15-2004, 10:42 PM	#6
Joe Pro Starter Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Minneapolis	"I think Brian Westbrook reminds me of a young Marshall Faulk," said FOX Sports and HBO Sports Cris Collinsworth. "I know that is a major statement, but this kid can play. He makes great catches coming out of the backfield and gives them speed around the corner.

09-15-2004, 11:39 PM	#12
Tigercat College Starter Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Federal Way, WA	Slightly off topic, I am in the process of trading away Griffin for Jamal Lewis(straight up) in my fantasy league. Anyone think I am a genius/idiot?

09-16-2004, 01:09 AM	#13
Franklinnoble Banned Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Placerville, CA	Jamal Lewis reminds me of a young Timmy Smith.

09-16-2004, 01:12 AM	#14
TLK Pro Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Allen Park, MI	Quentin Griffin reminds me of a young Timmy Smith.

09-16-2004, 01:58 AM	#17
Tigercat College Starter Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Federal Way, WA	And Griffin reminds me of a young Kevin Bacon, HA, I WIN!

09-16-2004, 07:51 AM	#23
Danny General Manager Join Date: Jul 2001	Personally, I would not deal Griffin for Lewis. Jamal was on my bust list and Q looks primed for a huge season.

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rkmsuf Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2001	guy has one great game and suddenly he's Sanders. Wait till he gets jacked up and doesn't GET up. __________________ "Don't you have homes?" -- Judge Smales Last edited by rkmsuf : 09-16-2004 at 08:14 AM.

09-16-2004, 08:42 AM	#29
Cuckoo College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Edmond, OK	DOLA Also, and I wonder if some others who followed OU on a regular basis feel the same way, he seems faster to me in the NFL. He's always been quick, but he seems to have a little more speed to the outside and breakaway speed than he had in college. But that could just be my perception based on the differences in offensive style.

09-16-2004, 09:34 AM	#30
Fonzie Pro Rookie Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Illinois	Chachi reminds me of a young Mrs. Cunningham.

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BigJohn&TheLions College Benchwarmer Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: New York	Dan Quale reminds me of JFK

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