One to watch: JUCO speedster Tyreek Hill

[RTR91]

The good thing, though, is that the PR/KR guy does not need to be big at all, just quick and shifty. David Palmer, Tyrone Prothro, Javier Arenas, Marquis Maze...those were not big guys.

Really, you don't want a big guy. The bigger the guy, the bigger the target for a gunner to drill.

 

[Braveheart]

Really, you don't want a big guy. The bigger the guy, the bigger the target for a gunner to drill.

One thing I can say about David Palmer, I don't recall anyone EVER getting a good shot in on him. He had the most uncanny knack to dodge, duck or slide on anyone going for the kill shot on him.

 

[bamahippie]

One thing I can say about David Palmer, I don't recall anyone EVER getting a good shot in on him. He had the most uncanny knack to dodge, duck or slide on anyone going for the kill shot on him.

Watching him was the first time I could truly appreciate what is meant by the phrase "Stop on a dime". I saw guys spectacularly whiff at him. I didn't know whether to shout "Oooooooooh", or just let out a belly laugh...

 

[Elwood Crimson]

One thing I can say about David Palmer, I don't recall anyone EVER getting a good shot in on him. He had the most uncanny knack to dodge, duck or slide on anyone going for the kill shot on him.

He was definitely one of a kind. If I remember correctly, I think he returned the opening kickoff for a TD in the '92 Homecoming game Unbelievably shifty!

 

[jabcmb]

One thing I can say about David Palmer, I don't recall anyone EVER getting a good shot in on him. He had the most uncanny knack to dodge, duck or slide on anyone going for the kill shot on him.

Palmer once split two defenders on a kick return, both of whom were squared up and in the process of tackling him. you couldn't see the move in real time. Later I played it back in slo-mo and still couldn't see it. It was like he teleported between frames.

 

[gamersfuel]

Palmer once split two defenders on a kick return, both of whom were squared up and in the process of tackling him. you couldn't see the move in real time. Later I played it back in slo-mo and still couldn't see it. It was like he teleported between frames.

i remember Palmer splitting 4 guys on a punt return. Never seen anyone like Palmer in college football.

 

[BigEasyTider]

i remember Palmer splitting 4 guys on a punt return. Never seen anyone like Palmer in college football.

Did it twice, as I recall. Once against Vandy, and then again versus Colorado in the Blockbuster Bowl.

I'll give the man his dues: There will never be another like him. We've heard for 20 years now of prospects who were supposed to be at this level, and I've yet to see one come even reasonably close.

And, really, Palmer was a victim of his era more than anything else, he really came about as a player about 15 or 20 years before he should have. Can you imagine what a kid like that could do in a true spread offense? He could make someone like Percy Harvin look like a practice squad scrub. Heck, even as a 5'8 kid playing outside in Stallings' three-yards-and-a-cloud-of-dust offense with bad QB play, he still racked up 1,000 yards receiving as a junior (and that was when he wasn't playing QB, tailback, kick returner, and punt returner). Put him in Chip Kelly's spread and he's got the Heisman wrapped up by the end of October.

 

[Bama_Fan72]

I posted a thread about this guy June 2012. He played highschool in Douglas, Ga (where I live). The track speed definitely translates to the field. He kind of has happy feet and hops a little to much, but when he turns a corner he's gone.

 

[mikeua69]

Did it twice, as I recall. Once against Vandy, and then again versus Colorado in the Blockbuster Bowl.

I'll give the man his dues: There will never be another like him. We've heard for 20 years now of prospects who were supposed to be at this level, and I've yet to see one come even reasonably close.

And, really, Palmer was a victim of his era more than anything else, he really came about as a player about 15 or 20 years before he should have. Can you imagine what a kid like that could do in a true spread offense? He could make someone like Percy Harvin look like a practice squad scrub. Heck, even as a 5'8 kid playing outside in Stallings' three-yards-and-a-cloud-of-dust offense with bad QB play, he still racked up 1,000 yards receiving as a junior (and that was when he wasn't playing QB, tailback, kick returner, and punt returner). Put him in Chip Kelly's spread and he's got the Heisman wrapped up by the end of October.

Here's both of the punt returns. Unbelievable.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LwcxKluHNGc&t=2m17s

 

[TrampLineman]

Did it twice, as I recall. Once against Vandy, and then again versus Colorado in the Blockbuster Bowl.

I'll give the man his dues: There will never be another like him. We've heard for 20 years now of prospects who were supposed to be at this level, and I've yet to see one come even reasonably close.

And, really, Palmer was a victim of his era more than anything else, he really came about as a player about 15 or 20 years before he should have. Can you imagine what a kid like that could do in a true spread offense? He could make someone like Percy Harvin look like a practice squad scrub. Heck, even as a 5'8 kid playing outside in Stallings' three-yards-and-a-cloud-of-dust offense with bad QB play, he still racked up 1,000 yards receiving as a junior (and that was when he wasn't playing QB, tailback, kick returner, and punt returner). Put him in Chip Kelly's spread and he's got the Heisman wrapped up by the end of October.

I agree, he was WAY ahead of his time. He bailed us out of MANY ballgames. And you are right he was THE Percy Harvin before PH even thought about playing. If the Deuce would have had a team like last years it would have been unreal!

DP in a Chip Kelly offense? That wouldn't even be fair:wink:

 

[BamaMoon]

Thought I saw a retweet earlier that he was in Tuscaloosa and something to the effect of "feeling the vibe."

 

[runtheoption22]

Thought I saw a retweet earlier that he was in Tuscaloosa and something to the effect of "feeling the vibe."

We lead

 

[JBama_in_PCOLA]

We lead

Sounds great!

 

[RollTide1224]

Sounds great!

He posted a picture imitating a picture of Trent they have on a mural. It was pretty awesome.

 

[BamaCorvin]

This guy defiantly looks the part! Love to have him

 

[JBama_in_PCOLA]

Man, finally watched more tape on him. Wow!! He doesn't have the moves Amari has but man is he fast. Goodness!!

 

[CapstoneGrad06]

 

[JBama_in_PCOLA]

It take that as he likes it.

 

[Relayer]

Did it twice, as I recall. Once against Vandy, and then again versus Colorado in the Blockbuster Bowl.

I'll give the man his dues: There will never be another like him. We've heard for 20 years now of prospects who were supposed to be at this level, and I've yet to see one come even reasonably close.

And, really, Palmer was a victim of his era more than anything else, he really came about as a player about 15 or 20 years before he should have. Can you imagine what a kid like that could do in a true spread offense? He could make someone like Percy Harvin look like a practice squad scrub. Heck, even as a 5'8 kid playing outside in Stallings' three-yards-and-a-cloud-of-dust offense with bad QB play, he still racked up 1,000 yards receiving as a junior (and that was when he wasn't playing QB, tailback, kick returner, and punt returner). Put him in Chip Kelly's spread and he's got the Heisman wrapped up by the end of October.

The bowl game against Colorado was maybe the greatest exhibition of athletic talent that I have ever seen. On one play Palmer took the snap from the QB position and was immediately (and I mean like our Oline was not even on the field) surrounded by 4 Colorado players, all no further than one to two steps from him. Palmer steps back, spins, and slips through up the middle for a 20 yard gain. There may never be another like him.

 

[Relayer]

Holy cow!