C.J. Baxter bandwagon thread

[VYFan]

Runs like Vince Young, my fading eyes see. Right now, it’s presented as equal between Brooks, Blue, and Robinson and CJ, but I think it’s Baxter’s year.

Are y’all ready for that?

 

[Driver 8]

I'm gonna need to refresh my memory with some video of Mr Baxter
Maybe somebody can post it up

 

[Horns R Back]

 

[Horns R Back]

From the latest fall scrimmage reports Ive been reading, Baxter could challenge Brooks for the starting job
Texas Football: 5 players that impressed in the second fall scrimmage

 

[22Horn]

Going to be Brooks and Baxter and fill in with Blue and seect plays for Robison

 

[Driver 8]

@Horns R Back thanks for the video
I like how he "breaks the tape" when he crosses the goal line
I want to see a bunch of dumb sooners fruitlessly chasing him up and down the field all day

 

[NRHorn]

I have a bus pass that lists Baxter and Muhammed the back.
But…. Brooks will be the starter this year and will be all year barring injury.

 

[NRHorn]

@Horns R Back thanks for the video
I like how he "breaks the tape" when he crosses the goal line
I want to see a bunch of dumb sooners fruitlessly chasing him up and down the field all day

The thing about Baxter is he will be running over players. Id bet Baxter goes 225#+ by next year.

 

[Horn2RunAgain]

Watched 3 minutes of it, untouched on all but one run. The first run, man that was some bad tackling attempts. If he can produce tho I'm all in

 

[Run Pincher]

Watched 3 minutes of it, untouched on all but one run. The first run, man that was some bad tackling attempts. If he can produce tho I'm all in

That's always a worry. I was criticized for saying Jonathan Gray runs behind one of the best HS OL's ever and thus doesn't impress me. But from what I'm reading in multiple places, Baxter has been a bull running through tackles and shows some good moves too.

I also think Brooks lower recruit rating comes from where he played HS. But his film shows some impressive running regardless of the level of competition. I think they'll both do some good things this season.

 

[bishophorn]

JB will be the starter. C4 will be the power back when needed.
My eyes have seen them all and Brooks is special. He takes it to the house without messing around.

 

[Pomspoms]

I am very impressed by Baxter. He is going to be a star. The next Bijan.
We are in good hands at rb with the whole unit.

 

[1sahorn]

He looks like an NFL player being chased by a bunch of Jr Hi dwarfs in those clips.

 

[Vol Horn 4 Life]

Runs like Vince Young, my fading eyes see.

I see what you see in the video posted above. He doesn't seem to be that fast yet he runs away from everyone. He doesn't make dramatic moves yet he's hardly touched as he moves by. Those are the two specific things I remember about VY when he would tuck and run. The combined make it seem effortless. The other thing I like is that he does it while looking like one of the biggest guys on the field.

Color me impressed.

 

[Pomspoms]

I noticed he also can make guys miss. He's got some wiggle to his game.

 

[Driver 8]

He's got some wiggle to his game.

I used to have some wiggle to my game

 

[HornSwoggler]

I have liked Brooks since seeing him in the playoffs his senior season at Hallettsville. He showed some nice flashes last year when he could get in.
I think Baxter will be a great one, possibly this year.
Sure is a nice situation to have to great backs alternating for a few years.
Add to that some very good backs in back roles and more talent coming in.
RB life is good on the 40 Acres.

 

[OrangeShogun]

I like how he "breaks the tape" when he crosses the goal line

I like everything except this.

 

[rick mueller]

I see what you see in the video posted above. He doesn't seem to be that fast yet he runs away from everyone. He doesn't make dramatic moves yet he's hardly touched as he moves by. Those are the two specific things I remember about VY when he would tuck and run. The combined make it seem effortless. The other thing I like is that he does it while looking like one of the biggest guys on the field.

Color me impressed.

Agree about VY. I remember watching him when he first starting get game reps. I would think, oh, he's getting sacked, two steps and he pulled away and was gone.

 

[Godz40acres]

Agree about VY. I remember watching him when he first starting get game reps. I would think, oh, he's getting sacked, two steps and he pulled away and was gone.

For me it was after he broke away from the rush and was heading down field; I would scream at him to run faster, run faster!!! only to finally realize no one was going to catch him. By the 05 season I would just smile/laugh when he left the pocket.

 

[dukesteer]

For me it was after he broke away from the rush and was heading down field; I would scream at him to run faster, run faster!!! only to finally realize no one was going to catch him. By the 05 season I would just smile/laugh when he left the pocket.

This is so true.

Like all of us, I have watched his second touchdown in the Rose Bowl 100s of times. What’s so striking about that play is that after he slips, regains his balance and starts to run, defenders seem to have an angle on him, yet nobody even touches him. It’s almost surreal.

 

[havoc7701]

Watched 3 minutes of it, untouched on all but one run. The first run, man that was some bad tackling attempts. If he can produce tho I'm all in

Impressive tape but ultimately there were so much bad tackling technique by opposing defenses. It will be fun to see him on the field this year but we have a slate of talented backs so can’t really make assessments until he plays a live game.

 

[Dionysus]

For me it was after he broke away from the rush and was heading down field; I would scream at him to run faster, run faster!!! only to finally realize no one was going to catch him. By the 05 season I would just smile/laugh when he left the pocket.

Remember that time VY was in the pocket and he got some pressure from the D and it looked like maybe he might be tackled and then he took off for a huge gain or maybe a TD. That was awesome.

 

[Horn6721]

Dion
I remember All the many times did that. Beautuful every time.

 

[Phil Elliott]

JBrooks is our horse. Lets ride him.

 

[das3603]

I used to have some wiggle to my game

I still have wiggle to my game. Unfortunately I’m usually in the room alone when that happens

 

[Sangre Naranjada]

JBrooks is our horse. Lets ride him.

Good thing you're known to not be aggy, or I might be inclined to misinterpret this post.

 

[cnb]

Good thing you're known to not be aggy, or I might be inclined to misinterpret this post.

IT saying they received a text recently that CJ Baxter would be getting the start against Rice.

They haven't been able to fully confirm that, but it speaks to his talent level and how highly the coaches think of him.

Another source said he's a Top 10 player on the team.


Does this say more about how great Baxter is or that Brooks isn't cut out for the starting job?

I think it is more of the former, as Brooks has always looked very good when he has been in play, including while playing injured in the bowl game. If Baxter is already edging him out, watch out, we may have another all time Texas back on our hands.

 

[Sangre Naranjada]

IT saying they received a text recently that CJ Baxter would be getting the start against Rice.

They haven't been able to fully confirm that, but it speaks to his talent level and how highly the coaches think of him.

Another source said he's a Top 10 player on the team.


Does this say more about how great Baxter is or that Brooks isn't cut out for the starting job?

I think it is more of the former, as Brooks has always looked very good when he has been in play, including while playing injured in the bowl game. If Baxter is already edging him out, watch out, we may have another all time Texas back on our hands.

Definitely the former, because Brooks has proven himself as an asset at this level. It is no shame to run 3rd behind Roschon and Bijan.

 

[cnb]

Definitely the former, because Brooks has proven himself as an asset at this level. It is no shame to run 3rd behind Roschon and Bijan.

Agreed.