What makes your favorite school a "position U"

[Bruce Wayne Jr]

certain schools are known for producing great players at certain positions. for example miami is known for being quarterback u. penn state is known for being linebacker u. let the ncaa community know why YOUR school is top dog at a certain position.

[TarHeelPhenom]

Re: What makes your favorite school a "position U"

UNC used to be known as runningback U from the 70's-90's; but that tradition has obviously been broken. But, our defensive back fraternity known as the Rude Boyz are back in full effect this year. UNC's entire starting secondary should get drafted in the first 3-4 rounds of the 2011 NFL Draft.


RUDE BOYZ!!!!

[TripleCrown9]

Re: What makes your favorite school a "position U"

Texas Tech should be Offense U. Over the past decade, they finished in the top 3 for passing offense every year. Give credit to Leach if you must, but Tuberville said he's not touching the offense. Here's to another decade of Air Raid!!!!!!!!

[TripleCrown9]

Re: What makes your favorite school a "position U"

And Miami is so good, they don't need a position. It's all about the U!

[foreverhorn]

Re: What makes your favorite school a "position U"

I'm pretty sure that Texas is fast becoming known as DBU, with 2 out of the last 5 Thorpe award winners and plenty of finalists as well.

[DDP24]

Re: What makes your favorite school a "position U"

USC - Tailback U

Why ? Well duh !!! We have produce some of the best backs in college football that's why. Most recent, Reggie Bush and LenDale White. I could throw Stefon Johnson anf Joe McKnight in there too. Heisman trophy winners include O.J. Simpson, Marcus Allen, Charles White, and Reggie Bush. Not to mention other tailbacks like Ricky Bell and Ricky Bell. Plus we recruit the best backs in the country. CJ Gable, Broderick Green, Emmanuel Moody, Marc Tyler, Curtis McNeal. Even Chris Howard back in the day.

I hope this justifies my pick for USC as Tailback U

[dmhtfld]

Re: What makes your favorite school a "position U"

I would consider ohio state the wr U because we consistently put talented wide recievers in the nfl such as Cris Carter, Michael Jenkins, Santonio Holmes, Anthony Gonzales, David Boston, Joey Galloway, Paul Warfield and Terry Glenn.

Ohio State can also compete with runningback u with Archi Griffin, Chris Wells, Eddie George, Howard Cassady, Vic Janowicz and Jim Otis.

[JerzeyReign]

Re: What makes your favorite school a "position U"

Let's see... Michigan.... we're every position U, lol. Majority of the offensive lines in the NFL have an Michigan alum on it. But in all honesty we've become linebacker u. We've had some pretty good ones come out recently (i.e Lamar Woodley) and soon to be B.Grahm (sp?). Now if we can get back to our old selves and start recruiting like that again...


And when I play NCAA I make my teams tailback/linebacker dominant. Two most important positions on the field IMO.

[Playmakers]

Re: What makes your favorite school a "position U"

UNC used to be known as runningback U from the 70's-90's; but that tradition has obviously been broken. But, our defensive back fraternity known as the Rude Boyz are back in full effect this year. UNC's entire starting secondary should get drafted in the first 3-4 rounds of the 2011 NFL Draft.


RUDE BOYZ!!!!

They've had some great college Defensive Linemen over the years

Roy Barker, Greg Ellis, Marcus Jones, Ebenezer Ekuban, Julius Peppers,
William Fuller, Dee Hardison, Vonnie Holliday, Ryan Sims

[Playmakers]

Re: What makes your favorite school a "position U"

I would consider ohio state the wr U because we consistently put talented wide recievers in the nfl such as Cris Carter, Michael Jenkins, Santonio Holmes, Anthony Gonzales, David Boston, Joey Galloway, Paul Warfield and Terry Glenn.

Ohio State can also compete with runningback u with Archi Griffin, Chris Wells, Eddie George, Howard Cassady, Vic Janowicz and Jim Otis.

I think Tennessee can match them in terms of talent at WR

Stanley Morgan, Tim McGee, Andre Miller, Willie Gault, Carl Pickens, Peerles Price, Alvin Harper, Donte Stallworth, Robert Meacham

They've also had very good college RB's
Chuck Webb, Reggie Cobb, Charlie Garner, Jamal Lewis, James Stewart, Travis Henry, Cedric Houston

And not to mention one of the greatest defensive players in history

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CTi0dWEfuHU&feature=related

[wisecav]

Re: What makes your favorite school a "position U"

Let's see... Michigan.... we're every position U, lol. Majority of the offensive lines in the NFL have an Michigan alum on it. But in all honesty we've become linebacker u. We've had some pretty good ones come out recently (i.e Lamar Woodley) and soon to be B.Grahm (sp?). Now if we can get back to our old selves and start recruiting like that again...


And when I play NCAA I make my teams tailback/linebacker dominant. Two most important positions on the field IMO.

Lol

[TripleCrown9]

Re: What makes your favorite school a "position U"

I think Notre Dame can be called Has-Been U

[Lynx34]

Re: What makes your favorite school a "position U"

For those that don't get it, "position U" is a term applied to a school to define a pipeline to the NFL at a certain position, not just production. So for example, Texas Tech, while productive as all get out, has very few players going on the NFL from that offense.

Anyway, to answer the question of the thread, Auburn is all about running backs. USC may lay claim to it, and they've got a could track record, especially with speed backs, but Auburn has had every starting running back from the past decade get on an NFL squad, with a good bit of historical background as well. Since 1987, 16 running backs have been drafted by an NFL team. That's one RB about every 1.4 years.

The list:
Brent Fullwood [drafted 1987]
Tommie Agee [drafted 1987]
Bo Jackson [drafted 1987]
Tim Jessies [drafted 1987]
James Joseph [drafted 1991]
James Bostic [drafted 1994]
Stephen Davis [drafted 1996]
Fred Beasley [drafted 1998]
Kevin McLeod [drafted 1998]
Rudi Johnson [drafted 2001]
Heath Evans [drafted 2001]
Carnell "Cadillac" Williams [drafted 2005]
Ronnie Brown [drafted 2005]
Brandon Jacobs [transferred to SIU, drafted 2005]
Kenny Irons [drafted 2007]
Ben Tate [drafted 2010]

Other notable names throughout history include: Tucker Frederickson (1965), William Andrews (1979), Joe Cribbs (1980), James Brooks (1981), and Lionel James (1984).

[Playmakers]

Re: What makes your favorite school a "position U"

For those that don't get it, "position U" is a term applied to a school to define a pipeline to the NFL at a certain position, not just production. So for example, Texas Tech, while productive as all get out, has very few players going on the NFL from that offense.

Anyway, to answer the question of the thread, Auburn is all about running backs. USC may lay claim to it, and they've got a could track record, especially with speed backs, but Auburn has had every starting running back from the past decade get on an NFL squad, with a good bit of historical background as well. Since 1987, 16 running backs have been drafted by an NFL team. That's one RB about every 1.4 years.

The list:
Brent Fullwood [drafted 1987]
Tommie Agee [drafted 1987]
Bo Jackson [drafted 1987]
Tim Jessies [drafted 1987]
James Joseph [drafted 1991]
James Bostic [drafted 1994]
Stephen Davis [drafted 1996]
Fred Beasley [drafted 1998]
Kevin McLeod [drafted 1998]
Rudi Johnson [drafted 2001]
Heath Evans [drafted 2001]
Carnell "Cadillac" Williams [drafted 2005]
Ronnie Brown [drafted 2005]
Brandon Jacobs [transferred to SIU, drafted 2005]
Kenny Irons [drafted 2007]
Ben Tate [drafted 2010]

Other notable names throughout history include: Tucker Frederickson (1965), William Andrews (1979), Joe Cribbs (1980), James Brooks (1981), and Lionel James (1984).

http://cfn.scout.com/2/861446.html

Running Back U. - Combined Version

The Running Back Factories

1. Ohio State

The Flag-Bearer – Eddie George
The Ensemble – Archie Griffin, Keith Byars, Beanie Wells, Antonio Pittman, Pete Johnson, Robert Smith, Jim Otis, John Brockington,

2. USC

The Flag-Bearer – O.J. Simpson
The Ensemble – Marcus Allen, Charles White, Ricky Bell, Anthony Davis, Clarence Davis, Reggie Bush, Sam Cunningham, Mosi Tatupu, LenDale White, Ricky Ervins, Justin Fargas, Chad Morton, Sultan McCoullough and Lynn Cain

3. Penn State

The Flag-Bearer – Curt Warner
The Ensemble – Lydell Mitchell, Franco Harris, John Cappelletti, Matt Suhey, Larry Johnson, Richie Anderson, Ki-Jana Carter, Blair Thomas, Curtis Enis, D.J. Dozier, Tony Hunt, Sam Gash, Charlie Pittman, Booker Moore, Gary Brown, Steve Smith and Mike Guman

4. Miami

The Flag-Bearer – Edgerring James
The Ensemble – Chuck Foreman, O.J. Anderson, Clinton Portis, Willis McGahee, Alonzo Highsmith, Cleveland Gary, James Jackson, Stephen McGuire, Melvin Bratton, Donnell Bennett, Danyell Ferguson, Frank Gore and Najeh Davenport

5. Auburn

The Flag Bearer – Bo Jackson
The Ensemble – James Brooks, Stephen Davis, Joe Cribbs, William Andrews, Brent Fullwood, Carnell Williams, Rudi Johnson, Lionel James, James Bostic, James Joseph, Tony Richardson, Fred Beasley and Ronnie Brown

6. Texas

The Flag-Bearer – Earl Campbell
The Ensemble – Ricky Williams, Eric Metcalf, Jamaal Charles, Cedric Benson, Roosevelt Leaks, Priest Holmes, Chris Gilbert, Hodges Mitchell, Jim Bertelsen, Steve Worster, A.J. Jones and Ted Koy

7. Nebraska

The Flag-Bearer – Roger Craig
The Ensemble – Ahman Green, Mike Rozier, Tom Rathman, Jeff Kinney, I.M. Hipp, Lawrence Phillips, Calvin Jones, Keith Jones, Rick Berns, Andra Franklin, Jarvis Redwine, Joel Mackovicka, Ken Clark, Cory Schlesinger, Dan Alexander, Correll Buckhalter, Derek Brown, Doug Dubose, Judd Davies and Joe Orduna

8. Oklahoma

The Flag-Bearer – Billy Sims
The Ensemble – Greg Pruitt, Joe Washington, Steve Owens, Adrian Peterson, Quentin Griffin, Elvis Peacock, Adrian Peterson, Kenny King, Stanley Wilson, De’Mond Parker, Spencer Tillman, Steve Sewell, Mike Gaddis, Lydell Carr, Marcus Dupree and Jerald Moore

9. Georgia

The Flag-Bearer – Herschel Walker
The Ensemble – Garrison Hearst, Knowshon Moreno, Rodney Hampton, Terrell Davis, Tim Worley, Lars Tate, Robert Edwards, Musa Smith, Willie McClendon, Mack Strong, Olandis Gary and Larry Bowie

10. Florida

The Flag-Bearer – Emmitt Smith
The Ensemble – Neal Anderson, Errict Rhett, Fred Taylor, John L. Williams, James Jones, Larry Smith, Jimmy Dubose, Lorenzo Hampton, Earnest Graham and Terry Jackson

[TripleCrown9]

Re: What makes your favorite school a "position U"

http://cfn.scout.com/2/861446.html

Running Back U. - Combined Version

The Running Back Factories

1. Ohio State

The Flag-Bearer – Eddie George
The Ensemble – Archie Griffin, Keith Byars, Beanie Wells, Antonio Pittman, Pete Johnson, Robert Smith, Jim Otis, John Brockington,

2. USC

The Flag-Bearer – O.J. Simpson
The Ensemble – Marcus Allen, Charles White, Ricky Bell, Anthony Davis, Clarence Davis, Reggie Bush, Sam Cunningham, Mosi Tatupu, LenDale White, Ricky Ervins, Justin Fargas, Chad Morton, Sultan McCoullough and Lynn Cain

3. Penn State

The Flag-Bearer – Curt Warner
The Ensemble – Lydell Mitchell, Franco Harris, John Cappelletti, Matt Suhey, Larry Johnson, Richie Anderson, Ki-Jana Carter, Blair Thomas, Curtis Enis, D.J. Dozier, Tony Hunt, Sam Gash, Charlie Pittman, Booker Moore, Gary Brown, Steve Smith and Mike Guman

4. Miami

The Flag-Bearer – Edgerring James
The Ensemble – Chuck Foreman, O.J. Anderson, Clinton Portis, Willis McGahee, Alonzo Highsmith, Cleveland Gary, James Jackson, Stephen McGuire, Melvin Bratton, Donnell Bennett, Danyell Ferguson, Frank Gore and Najeh Davenport

5. Auburn

The Flag Bearer – Bo Jackson
The Ensemble – James Brooks, Stephen Davis, Joe Cribbs, William Andrews, Brent Fullwood, Carnell Williams, Rudi Johnson, Lionel James, James Bostic, James Joseph, Tony Richardson, Fred Beasley and Ronnie Brown

6. Texas

The Flag-Bearer – Earl Campbell
The Ensemble – Ricky Williams, Eric Metcalf, Jamaal Charles, Cedric Benson, Roosevelt Leaks, Priest Holmes, Chris Gilbert, Hodges Mitchell, Jim Bertelsen, Steve Worster, A.J. Jones and Ted Koy

7. Nebraska

The Flag-Bearer – Roger Craig
The Ensemble – Ahman Green, Mike Rozier, Tom Rathman, Jeff Kinney, I.M. Hipp, Lawrence Phillips, Calvin Jones, Keith Jones, Rick Berns, Andra Franklin, Jarvis Redwine, Joel Mackovicka, Ken Clark, Cory Schlesinger, Dan Alexander, Correll Buckhalter, Derek Brown, Doug Dubose, Judd Davies and Joe Orduna

8. Oklahoma

The Flag-Bearer – Billy Sims
The Ensemble – Greg Pruitt, Joe Washington, Steve Owens, Adrian Peterson, Quentin Griffin, Elvis Peacock, Adrian Peterson, Kenny King, Stanley Wilson, De’Mond Parker, Spencer Tillman, Steve Sewell, Mike Gaddis, Lydell Carr, Marcus Dupree and Jerald Moore

9. Georgia

The Flag-Bearer – Herschel Walker
The Ensemble – Garrison Hearst, Knowshon Moreno, Rodney Hampton, Terrell Davis, Tim Worley, Lars Tate, Robert Edwards, Musa Smith, Willie McClendon, Mack Strong, Olandis Gary and Larry Bowie

10. Florida

The Flag-Bearer – Emmitt Smith
The Ensemble – Neal Anderson, Errict Rhett, Fred Taylor, John L. Williams, James Jones, Larry Smith, Jimmy Dubose, Lorenzo Hampton, Earnest Graham and Terry Jackson

Um...wow. That's impressive.