Not so sure we are that young 45 on the roster are either Juniors, Seniors, and Senior plus 1. Remember last year did not count toward eligibility.
Really? By your own statistics, Gibbs pretty much outplayed Mays. I loved Mays and think he was awesome. This is not a slight to him. But Gibbs's numbers are better to me. Gibbs only played in 6-1/2 COVID19-affected games.
You did read that in 1985 Mays only played in 6 games as well. And when I read the stats, I would say they are about even. Also Mays was not the primary return guy in 1985. That was Gary Lee.
Ok, I guess y’all can start yelling at me for being negative - but the last time our team walked off the field was after getting beaten by a very mediocre Pitt team, I was there and it was miserable. The first play of the game one of our upper classman DB’s (#2) and 2021 starter takes a middle school angle and they pick up 70 plus yards. I’ll be honest, I didn’t see much gelling going on. What I saw were some talented players who made the occasional exceptional play. Gibbs is talented. Sims is talented. Some defensive players showed some talent. But I haven’t seen any gelling for at least 4 seasons. We’ve been a team for 4 years who looks like the driver is learning to drive a stick shift.
Did you read that in 2020 Gibbs only played in 6-1/2 games? Also, Gibbs shared the backfield with 3 other effective running backs.
As did Mays with Collier, and King. Mays played 6
And Mays's numbers are close but as good as Gibbs's. Glad we're in agreement.
Just to jump back in, my comments had nothing to do with stats…it’s my view based on the eye test. I simply think Gibbs can do things on the field Jerry couldn’t
When I think of Mays all I can think of is the Uga game 1989.
I was at that game. Over 200 yards for Mays.
I agree. I’m not being negative about Mays, just feel Gibbs has the ability and tools to be one of our best ever. I loved Jerry and would put him in a group just below ELI in terms of his career.
We have a lot of experience on defense. The real question is that a good or bad thing. Mostly they all played poorly last year. The defensive upper classmen will need to take a huge step forward this year if we really are to improve or they need to be beaten out by better younger players. No way to know until the season unfolds.
It’s kind of like the Athletic stories we got preseason last year (I miss Tori!!!). We’re returning so much production and experience.
This X 100!! My last time at a game as a student. Also enjoyed Mike Mooney manhandling that Goldberg goober was the best. That walk back to my car parked on west campus passing all the ugag fans was second only to the walk to my car after my last lab/class of my graduating quarter knowing that I didn't have to take finals. Even as today I can't remember what I had for lunch yesterday, I will never forget those two days! And little Jerry Mays will always be part of that memory.
