Johnathan Franklin

Post by **UOducksTK1** » Mon Sep 10, 2012 12:52 pm

Best RB in the country, He's been solid his whole career at UCLA, so not really surprised with his first two games. This year's LMJ?

Braveheart · Post by **Braveheart** » Mon Sep 10, 2012 3:13 pm

Whoa, pump the breaks TK! He's played very well these last two games, and has been solid over his career...but he aint the best RB in the country.

Post by **UOducksTK1** » Mon Sep 10, 2012 3:29 pm

Braveheart wrote:Whoa, pump the breaks TK! He's played very well these last two games, and has been solid over his career...but he aint the best RB in the country.

After his soph year, I thought he was severly underrated. Keep in mind, since then he's been playing behind a pretty crappy offense overall. OL and QB play have not helped his cause.

Now with a QB that looks better than anyone else they've had in over a decade, and a above average OL, I think Franklin ends up being one of the best RBs in all CFBL.

Duck24 · Post by **Duck24** » Mon Sep 10, 2012 3:48 pm

Impressive the first two weeks....yes. Best in the country....not so sure about that.

oregontrack · Post by **oregontrack** » Mon Sep 10, 2012 6:16 pm

yeah, definitely not the best in the country. probably top 3 in the pac-12, though.

Tray Dub · Post by **Tray Dub** » Mon Sep 10, 2012 7:03 pm

Yeah, that's pretty ridiculous. He'll be tough, though.

Boom · Post by **Boom** » Mon Sep 10, 2012 8:23 pm

back to back 200+ yard games is pretty impressive.

dd10snoop28 · Post by **dd10snoop28** » Mon Sep 10, 2012 11:39 pm

I don't see why he can't be one of the top RB's in the country... Look at this stats this year... They are unparalleled!

I think the reason people don't think as highly of him is b/c he has been mediocre the last couple years. But if you look at what he did with what he was given he was absolutely terrific. UCLA's passing game has been the WORST in the country for as long as I can remember and their O-Line has been poor. Yet still Franklin rushed for 1,000 yards and 6.0 yards per carry. I don't think many RB's in college football could have done what he did with the circumstances last year.

Finally he gets a chance with a real QUARTERBACK and an improved offensive line and look how he has performed. True, the defenses haven't been top-notch, but his performances have been spectacular.

431 yards rushing, 10.5ypc, 3tds
65 receiving yds, 1td

In two games.

Braveheart · Post by **Braveheart** » Tue Sep 11, 2012 1:26 am

dd10snoop28 wrote:I don't see why he can't be one of the top RB's in the country... Look at this stats this year... They are unparalleled!

I think the reason people don't think as highly of him is b/c he has been mediocre the last couple years. But if you look at what he did with what he was given he was absolutely terrific. UCLA's passing game has been the WORST in the country for as long as I can remember and their O-Line has been poor. Yet still Franklin rushed for 1,000 yards and 6.0 yards per carry. I don't think many RB's in college football could have done what he did with the circumstances last year.

Finally he gets a chance with a real QUARTERBACK and an improved offensive line and look how he has performed. True, the defenses haven't been top-notch, but his performances have been spectacular.

431 yards rushing, 10.5ypc, 3tds
65 receiving yds, 1td

In two games.

Stats aren't everything. I'm not discounting what he's did, but I don't see him as the best back in the country. He's a city guy, so I'm rooting for him (despite being a bRuin). With all being said, let's let him play half a season at this level before we crown him.

Duck24 · Post by **Duck24** » Tue Sep 11, 2012 5:09 am

dd10snoop28 wrote:I don't see why he can't be one of the top RB's in the country... Look at this stats this year... They are unparalleled!

I think the reason people don't think as highly of him is b/c he has been mediocre the last couple years. But if you look at what he did with what he was given he was absolutely terrific. UCLA's passing game has been the WORST in the country for as long as I can remember and their O-Line has been poor. Yet still Franklin rushed for 1,000 yards and 6.0 yards per carry. I don't think many RB's in college football could have done what he did with the circumstances last year.

Finally he gets a chance with a real QUARTERBACK and an improved offensive line and look how he has performed. True, the defenses haven't been top-notch, but his performances have been spectacular.

431 yards rushing, 10.5ypc, 3tds
65 receiving yds, 1td

In two games.

If Kenjon and/or DAT plays two full games, I'd be willing to bet that they have similar stats.

karlhungis · Post by **karlhungis** » Tue Sep 11, 2012 9:31 am

Duck24 wrote:
dd10snoop28 wrote:I don't see why he can't be one of the top RB's in the country... Look at this stats this year... They are unparalleled!

I think the reason people don't think as highly of him is b/c he has been mediocre the last couple years. But if you look at what he did with what he was given he was absolutely terrific. UCLA's passing game has been the WORST in the country for as long as I can remember and their O-Line has been poor. Yet still Franklin rushed for 1,000 yards and 6.0 yards per carry. I don't think many RB's in college football could have done what he did with the circumstances last year.

Finally he gets a chance with a real QUARTERBACK and an improved offensive line and look how he has performed. True, the defenses haven't been top-notch, but his performances have been spectacular.

431 yards rushing, 10.5ypc, 3tds
65 receiving yds, 1td

In two games.
If Kenjon and/or DAT plays two full games, I'd be willing to bet that they have similar stats.

Neither of our opponents even sniffed the skill level of Nebraska.

thomas time · Post by **thomas time** » Wed Sep 12, 2012 2:37 am

I hope he keeps it up all since I have him in fantasy. I didn't play him in week 1 and was disappointed, but then last week I played him and he does it again. WOW!! Keep it up Johnny!!

oregontrack · Post by **oregontrack** » Wed Sep 12, 2012 8:19 am

karlhungis wrote:
Duck24 wrote:
dd10snoop28 wrote:I don't see why he can't be one of the top RB's in the country... Look at this stats this year... They are unparalleled!

I think the reason people don't think as highly of him is b/c he has been mediocre the last couple years. But if you look at what he did with what he was given he was absolutely terrific. UCLA's passing game has been the WORST in the country for as long as I can remember and their O-Line has been poor. Yet still Franklin rushed for 1,000 yards and 6.0 yards per carry. I don't think many RB's in college football could have done what he did with the circumstances last year.

Finally he gets a chance with a real QUARTERBACK and an improved offensive line and look how he has performed. True, the defenses haven't been top-notch, but his performances have been spectacular.

431 yards rushing, 10.5ypc, 3tds
65 receiving yds, 1td

In two games.
If Kenjon and/or DAT plays two full games, I'd be willing to bet that they have similar stats.
Neither of our opponents even sniffed the skill level of Nebraska.

no, but playing one game against nebraska isn't some odd deciding factor. it's not like we don't know what barner and dat can do.

DAT#6 · Post by **DAT#6** » Thu Sep 13, 2012 10:46 am

karlhungis wrote:
Duck24 wrote:
dd10snoop28 wrote:I don't see why he can't be one of the top RB's in the country... Look at this stats this year... They are unparalleled!

I think the reason people don't think as highly of him is b/c he has been mediocre the last couple years. But if you look at what he did with what he was given he was absolutely terrific. UCLA's passing game has been the WORST in the country for as long as I can remember and their O-Line has been poor. Yet still Franklin rushed for 1,000 yards and 6.0 yards per carry. I don't think many RB's in college football could have done what he did with the circumstances last year.

Finally he gets a chance with a real QUARTERBACK and an improved offensive line and look how he has performed. True, the defenses haven't been top-notch, but his performances have been spectacular.

431 yards rushing, 10.5ypc, 3tds
65 receiving yds, 1td

In two games.
If Kenjon and/or DAT plays two full games, I'd be willing to bet that they have similar stats.
Neither of our opponents even sniffed the skill level of Nebraska.

Ironically we will get to find out Saturday how one of our opponents will do against Nebraska.

Post by **UOducksTK1** » Wed Sep 19, 2012 10:25 am

I know it's early, but he does lead the nation in rushing after 3 games, and...
http://espn.go.com/college-football/heisman12/

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