average Division 3 size for FB/RB? - Page 2

Mickles · 10-25-2009, 07:30 PM

can anyone explain why i hear nothing about d2 colleges

i know about d1 and d3 colleges and their sports but d2 is off the map or something

Dysfunqtional · 10-25-2009, 07:33 PM

5.2 for a RB is terrible, you have 0 chance of being a RB at that speed no matter what college. Not hating, just keeping it real.

laxster · 10-25-2009, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by DEUCE518

just do squats deads and bench press and walk on as a fullback

listen to this guy if you don't want to make the team

OP, you would have to be insanely dedicated and strict to do what you want to do and have a good skill set in the first place. I would recommend looking into sport specific training to improve yourself overall. But honestly, you have your work cut out for you.

jamesh23 · 10-26-2009, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by ThatGuy151

Hey man im not one for putting down peoples hopes and aspirations but coming from someone who played at a top ten D2 school, you dont have the size nor the SPEED for the position.

Speed kills and 5.2 is offesive lineman speed and a slow one at that so yea unless you are strong as an OX and have some legit skills you might want to seek another sport.

By all means if you think you can do it try out but you might look like a fool. But who really gives a ish what misc says. walk on and try out. make the team; good for you, dont; at least you tried. my 2 cents

I just wanna give it a shot, im pretty good at baseball, played varsity for all 4 years of highschool and we won 2 state championships but I am just missing football so much.

jamesh23 · 10-26-2009, 08:12 PM

so ill never be able to play football again?

PJ.14 · 10-26-2009, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by jamesh23

so ill never be able to play football again?

probably not, then again there is always juice

LiftHeavy85 · 10-26-2009, 08:19 PM

lineman in highschool run 5.2's

Russia25 · 10-26-2009, 08:24 PM

With your numbers, size, speed, lack of exp I'd say the odds are stacked a lot against you. You're telling us you have love handles at 185 and you wanna put on like 30 lbs in a year?

Sorry bro but I think you should stick to D3 baseball.

All the good D3 schools put in a sh!tload of work, its like having a full time job. Their are some crappy d3 schools that have a lot of players who dont do sh!t but then again who wants to play on a team that goes 1-9 and loses by an avg of 45 pts a game?

I think you'd have a better shot at d3 baseball

blananana4 · 10-26-2009, 08:26 PM

What are your lifts?

jamesh23 · 10-26-2009, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by PJ.14

probably not, then again there is always juice

i would do it.

peteypolak275 · 10-26-2009, 08:30 PM

i was gonnna say with ur size you had it pretty good, but since ur hispanic, I wouldnt bother

blananana4 · 10-26-2009, 08:31 PM

What does your workout look like at present?

PJ.14 · 10-26-2009, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by peteypolak275

i was gonnna say with ur size you had it pretty good, but since ur hispanic, I wouldnt bother

lol op first post = wow strong stereotype of colored people being better running backs

Ryan1021 · 10-26-2009, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by grrp28

220 is too big that bigger that pro.....maurice jones-drew---5'7" 208

but def gotta get that 40 time down

Depends on what type of back you are. Rashard Mendenhall is 5'10 225, Cedric Benson is 5'11 225, Clinton Portis is 5'11 221. But I agree that 40 time has to come way down.

jamesh23 · 10-28-2009, 07:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Russia25

With your numbers, size, speed, lack of exp I'd say the odds are stacked a lot against you. You're telling us you have love handles at 185 and you wanna put on like 30 lbs in a year?

Sorry bro but I think you should stick to D3 baseball.

All the good D3 schools put in a sh!tload of work, its like having a full time job. Their are some crappy d3 schools that have a lot of players who dont do sh!t but then again who wants to play on a team that goes 1-9 and loses by an avg of 45 pts a game?

I think you'd have a better shot at d3 baseball

I already have a few letters from coaches at D2 schools. and idc if we lose just wanted to play but nevermind

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Originally Posted by PJ.14

lol op first post = wow strong stereotype of colored people being better running backs

well seriously, when have you seen a white running back start in the pros? never. lol. justin vargas is the only hispanice.

Dennis71 · 10-28-2009, 07:40 AM

Hey OP...

im transfering to a D3 school in january
im lookin to play fullback or linebacker

most of the people on the roster at FB are around 5'11 200lbs

lb's are about the same

Dennis71 · 10-28-2009, 07:41 AM

just saw.. 5.2 forty at 180lbs?

jeezus chrst

i ran a 5.2 at 270lbs

jamesh23 · 10-31-2009, 01:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Dennis71

just saw.. 5.2 forty at 180lbs?

jeezus chrst

i ran a 5.2 at 270lbs

well I dont get how everyone runs in the mid 4's, my highschool that i would be playing for all the lineman average a 5.8-6.2 40 and are around 250lbs

recievers are around 4.8-5.0

RB- 4.9-5.1

our fastest kid runs a 4.7

showbe · 10-31-2009, 02:40 AM

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Originally Posted by jamesh23

well I dont get how everyone runs in the mid 4's, my highschool that i would be playing for all the lineman average a 5.8-6.2 40 and are around 250lbs

recievers are around 4.8-5.0

RB- 4.9-5.1

our fastest kid runs a 4.7

ur school just sucked then. thats the best way to put it.

NoodleLegs · 10-31-2009, 02:55 AM

Gah this thread irritates me.

5' 10" 185? You're the equivalent of some of the best running backs in the nation at the D1 level. Don't put yourself down. You do realize that skill position players chug water and try not to pee before initial weigh in...

Your 40 time simply won't get you anywhere. At your weight, that's the 40 time of an athlete who failed to train for the 40. Maybe you're just naturally slow, and that means you'll never play at the running back position at 5' 10" 185.

Speed kills--get faster.

jamesh23 · 11-10-2009, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by showbe

ur school just sucked then. thats the best way to put it.

2007 we were 9-2. last year we went to semi finals, 8-3 was our record, this year they are 9-1, they dont suck lol.

YolkedBrah · 11-10-2009, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by jamesh23

so what would be a good weight to get to? im 5'10 about 185lbs as of this morning, im just a little chubby, flat stomach just have love handles...

? and thanks for the advice so far.

I havent maxed in awhile but they are

bench 195lbs max
squat: 245x5
deadlift: 225x10

im 17

Sorry brah but you really don't have what it takes to play college ball.

jamesh23 · 11-22-2009, 06:03 PM

what about a semi pro team that isnt that great.

MiscMathematician · 11-22-2009, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by jamesh23

what about a semi pro team that isnt that great.

train for a couple months then post back with your new 40 time.

RavenStorm · 11-22-2009, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by grrp28

220 is too big that bigger that pro.....maurice jones-drew---5'7" 208

but def gotta get that 40 time down

A lot of pro RBs are 220 or more. Ricky Williams, Cedric Benson, Cadillac Williams, LaDanian Tomlinson, et all.

Moh7 · 11-22-2009, 06:31 PM

brah, dont listen to the misc.

Its all 4 chan virgins who have never been on a football field. Just work hard all off season and you will make it. You have a ****load of months to get huge and get your speed up.

Dennis71 · 11-22-2009, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by jamesh23

well I dont get how everyone runs in the mid 4's, my highschool that i would be playing for all the lineman average a 5.8-6.2 40 and are around 250lbs

recievers are around 4.8-5.0

RB- 4.9-5.1

our fastest kid runs a 4.7

wow.. i wish our school woulda played u guys...

5.8-6.2 fortys?
WTF? ive never seen anyone run the 40 that slow...
slowest guy on our team ran a 5.6 and was 6'5 340lbs

our coaches mentality was: if u cant run under a 4.7, put yur hand in the dirt...

jamesh23 · 11-25-2009, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Dennis71

wow.. i wish our school woulda played u guys...

5.8-6.2 fortys?
WTF? ive never seen anyone run the 40 that slow...
slowest guy on our team ran a 5.6 and was 6'5 340lbs

our coaches mentality was: if u cant run under a 4.7, put yur hand in the dirt...

they are probably the best or 2nd best team in new mexico 3a football, they are playin for state semi finals this saturday against a team they already beat by 21 in the regular season

and im gonna be training hard ill post back after I turn 18 or in 6 months or so.