Is Aggies’ Lane a tailback or fullback?

By Marc Hudgens  |   Wednesday, August 20, 2008  |  Comments( 1 )

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Last week, RealFootball365.com's John Hillman wrote on the five keys to success for Texas A&M this season. His No. 2 centered on how big running back Jorvorskie Lane needs to lose 30 pounds in order to become more effective.

Even head coach Mike Sherman -- who moved Lane from tailback to fullback during the spring -- realized that.

“We need more explosive plays from the tailback position,” Sherman said. “Jorvorskie can move the chains, no doubt about it, but I’m looking for that explosive play – which defensive coordinators fear.”

Of course, when most football fans think of "explosive," slippery quickness and tremendous breakaway speed usually come to mind. If that’s what Sherman is looking for, Lane won't provide it.

There’s no way one can expect a fullback who’s closer to 300 pounds than 200 to have that kind of speed. Further, Lane's 40-yard dash time is roughly 4.7, which makes it even harder for him to bring explosiveness to the table.

That's not to say Lane can't be an impact player. He rushed 169 times for 780 yards (4.6 yards a touch) and scored 16 touchdowns last season. He’s big, gets a bunch of yards per touch and has a nose for the end zone. It’s difficult imagining a guy his size getting even more productive.

Even if Lane doesn't provide flash for Sherman, then, he should be as good as last year or even better in 2008.
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About Marc Hudgens

Marc Hudgens has been with RealFootball365 since 2007, covering college football, specifically Clemson and Oregon. He also writes for SouthernPigskin.com covering the ACC. He enjoys the acidic wit of Hunter S. Thompson, is a freelance graphic designer and has written several screenplays. He...
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