Originally posted by Nixon@Apr 30th '06 @ 7:48 pm they wanted a third from what I heard. Not happening. LEONARD IN 07!!!
Wow, Nixon, you've got a huge hard-on for Brian Leonard. What's the deal with this guy?
On another note it seems that Nance signed a UDFA with the Bills.
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Originally posted by Blood, Sweat, and Steel@Apr 30th '06 @ 9:36 pm Wow, Nixon, you've got a huge hard-on for Brian Leonard. What's the deal with this guy?
On another note it seems that Nance signed a UDFA with the Bills.
He runs like a wide receiver, catches like a tight end, and blocks like a pulling guard. He’ll grind out the tough yards between the tackles, run away from opposing secondaries and has a nose for the end zone.
Ok, tell me that doesn't turn you on at least a little bit?
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After working hard on the practice field as a true freshman throughout the 2002 season, Brian Leonard had an eye-opening season last year, rushing for a team-high 880 yards on 213 carries, with nine touchdowns on the ground and a long gain of 61 yards. He also led the Scarlet Knights in receptions with 53, good for 488 yards, a long of 72 yards, and five touchdowns. That adds up to 1,368 all-purpose yards and 14 touchdowns.
A huge 3 down back who can catch AND run, why would I possibly want him on the Steelers!?
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Following the season, the 6-2, 230-pound native of Gouverner, NY, about a half hour from the Candian border, was named a Freshman All-America and BIG EAST Freshman of the Year by College Football News. His 53 receptions rank eighth on the Rutgers all-time single-season list and his 86 points scored if the fifth-highest in school history. In addition, his 1,368 all-purpose yards rank sixth on the RU single-season list and his rushing total is the highest by a Scarlet Knight since 1994. So, what does Leonard for an encore?
“Just keep working hard,” said Leonard in his typical modest and unassuming way. “I came here to win and I will do anything in my power to help us win games. I think we have a lot of weapons in our run game and our passing game. We give opposing defenses a lot to think about.
And a high character guy to boot, maybe Cowher will like him?
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“This isn’t a game of individual glory. It’s all about the team. And we have a team filled with guys who can score. And will.”
:anal:
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Leonard churned out a career-high 184 yards on 33 bruising carries vs. Connecticut and had a career-high 84 receiving yards vs. Temple. He was named BIG EAST Offensive Player of the Week following the Scarlet Knights’ 24-7 win over Syracuse, where he gained 138 yards on 37 carries and added 45 receiving yards. Leonard says it was the Army game on Sept. 13 that instilled in him the confidence that he could excel at this level.
“Coach (Schiano) gave me a lot of opportunities vs Army (16 carries) and I played pretty well (132 yards and a 61-yard touchdown run),” he said. “That game gave me a lot of confidence. Our offensive line did a great job last year and we have most of those guys back and a bunch of good young guys. I think the O-line is doing great in practice.”
Gives credit to his o-line and his coach.
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Perhaps the only thing harder than tackling Leonard in the open field is having him successfully describe what his strengths are as a football player. Ask him a question about himself, and Leonard will offer short, measured answers. Ask him a question about his one of his teammates, his face lights up. “We have a lot of talented running backs like Justice (Hairston), Clarence (Pittman) and Markis (Facyson). All of our backs are good, solid players and they are all going to help us this year.
A real likable team guy!
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“I really don’t like talking about myself,” Leonard continued. “I just try to get better every day, every practice. Coach Schiano instills in us the idea that we have to focus on what our very next task is, whether it’s a lifting session, a team meeting, or what have you. If the entire team has that mind-set, success will follow. We are much more focused on the process of winning rather than winning itself.”
This kid is drinking the Kool Aid like it's going out of style and I am too.
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Succeeding on the gridiron and leading his teams to victory is nothing new for Leonard. After all, we’re talking about an athlete who holds the all-time state scoring record in New York, with 696 points. He scored a staggering 107 touchdowns in his four-year career. As a senior, he rushed for 2,398 yards on 234 carries, and scored 47 touchdowns. For his career, he rushed for 5,854 yards and had nine consecutive 200-yard rushing games as a senior. While also excelling at linebacker, Leonard led Gouverner to a 9-1 record and the Class B Section X Championship. In the title game vs. Ogdensburg Free Academy, Leonard ran for 354 yards and four TDs, leading his team to a 28-22 victory.
Leonard was also a standout in track and field, where he posted impressive wins in the 100, 200-meter dashes as well as the long jump.
And man can the ****er leap over defenders. This kid is a ****ing freak show.
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Most collegiate running backs are categorized as either tailbacks, who are usually quick, speedy athletes, or fullbacks, who are generally big, bruising athletes. Brian Leonard is truly a hybrid, as strong as a fullback and fast and elusive as a tailback. Throw in his receiving skills, and what you have is a totally compete football player.
Again...
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“What are my strengths?” Leonard repeated. “I don’t really know. I don’t think I have ever been asked that question. Like I said, I just try and work hard, trying to get better.”
Many people have compared Leonard to Mike Alstott, the sturdy running back from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Alstott’s career high in rushing was in 1999 when he gained 949 yards, while his most productive season in the air was 1996 when he caught 65 passes for 557 yards. Older fans may liken Leonard to a modern day John Riggins, the former New York Jets and Washington Redskins star. Leonard, born in 1984, is too young to remember Riggins, but likes the Alstott comparison.
“I like the way he approaches the game and his style,” said Leonard. “He’s definitely a player I like and admire. I like how he runs the ball and catches the ball out of the backfield. I enjoy watching him play when I get the chance.”
Rutgers fans have similar things to say about Brian Leonard.
I'm in love, seriously, I have a man crush and I'm not afraid to say it. Brian Leonard in 07.
1. Jamaal Anderson DE Arkansas
2. Anthony Spencer DE Purdue
3. Doug Free OT N. Illinois
4a. Tony Hunt RB Penn St.
4b. Anthony Waters ILB Clemson
5a. Jason Hill WR Wash. St.
5b. Fred Bennet CB S. Carolina
6. Daniel Sepulveda P Baylor
7. Walter Thomas DT NW Miss CC
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