Kenyan Drake's speed

[wsims74]

I agree, and the staph infection made it impossible to heal correctly.

I don't think Drakes injury is anything close in comparison to Prothro.

No doubt, it was a gruesome looking injury, but it was an ankle, which bends in crazy ways naturally.

I tore an ankle up in high school, but it didn't break and the DR. told me I would have been better off if it had broken because it would have healed back stronger.

I know KD's was a nasty looking break, but hopefully he'll be just as fast and strong as before.

 

[BamaMoon]

I agree, and the staph infection made it impossible to heal correctly.

It was sad. I was at a game a couple years later and Prothro "ran" the game ball out to mid-field before the game. He had a terrible limp and could hardly even walk fast.

 

[imauafan]

I've been a Drake fan since he was a freshman. You could see the massive potential that he has but always seem to be in coach's doghouse or, more recently, injured. I think he has matured so if he remains healthy then I think he could have a huge year. He may not put up the rushing numbers that Trent did in 2011 but I could see him combined rushing and receiving with an bigger year than Ingram, Trent, or Lacy.

 

[Catfish]

if i remember correctly he did a timed forty in the spring and it was exceptionally fast, too lazy to find the article though. He's also added weight.

^^^clearly not facts!^^^

 

[EscaTider]

Totally agree with what's been said on the broken bone vs soft tissue thoughts. I was a wild and wily motocross racer at the local and regional level from about age 14-20. I was also a pitcher in high school. I've broken an arm, hand, both thumbs, too many ribs to count, and even had a severe stress facture of the femur a few years back from running.

All of these healed fine with zero residual issues. OTOH, I suffered partial tears of my rotator cuff and labrum from too many curve balls. It's been well over 25 years and I STILL have shoulder issues. I think KD will be just fine.

 

[IH8Orange]

^^^clearly not facts!^^^

It barely could be considered hearsay or conjecture. Joe expected more of him.

 

[JBama_in_PCOLA]

I'm looking for him to do big things this year. Article says he getting to do something he's always wanted to do now. We sure missed him in the offense last season.


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[imauafan]

He looked a little shaky to me early on but as he got more touches he settled down and looked like the Kenyan Drake that we all were hoping to see.

 

[MemphisBamaDude]

I'd say so. He was electric out there. That TD run gave me goosebumps.

 

[92tide]

He looked a little shaky to me early on but as he got more touches he settled down and looked like the Kenyan Drake that we all were hoping to see.

he almost looks quicker and looser than last year. that freakish touchdown run he had has to give him a huge boost of confidence that he is over his injury.

 

[CullmanTide]

Any more questions about his speed?

 

[TideFan in AU]

Yeah I'ma say the speed is still there!

 

[CajunCrimson]

I'd say that as long as he avoids Ryan Kelly's back end.....he should have a phenomenal year.

 

[Relayer]

The speed, the quickness... All there... Plus what looks like about another 15 pounds and added strength.

The TD run was spectacular!

 

[BamaJama17]

Looked great to me. RTR!!

 

[RollinTider1335]

Percy Harvin 2.0

Drake is going to be huge this year!!

 

[Alabama22]

My question was definitely answered last night. Hope Kenyan and the rest of the team stay healthy this year.

 

[TideFan in AU]

I'd say that as long as he avoids Ryan Kelly's back end.....he should have a phenomenal year.

Ryan Kelly's butt is a tackling machine for sure! -lol