Lamar Jackson's Freshman Year-Same Path for Oden?

[Knight Shift]

Lamar Jackson of Louisville was 6'3" 185 on his 247 profile when he was recruited. Now he is 205.
Tylin Oden is listed at 6'5", 186.

He did not start as a freshman in Louisville's first few games in 2015.

In game 1, it appears he got Louisville's offense going in the second half against their opening game against Auburn, but his passing was spotty, 9/20, no TDs and one INT. Louisville lost.
In game 2, he had a poor game against Houston 17/27, 1 TD and 2 INT. Louisville lost.
In game 3, he was used sparingly against Clemson, and they lost.
In game 4, he started as QB job and he lit it up against Samford.
In game 5, his passing was spotty, but he ran well against NC State, beating them 20-13..
In game 6 against Florida State, his passing was pretty good, and running we so so. FSU won.
In game 7 against BC, he had a bad game, but they beat BC 17-14.
In game 8, he had a decent passing game statistically, and poor running game, barely beating Wake Forest.
In game 9, he did not play against Syracuse, and Louisville won.
In game 10 against Virginia, he did not play. Louisville won.
In game 11 against Pitt, he did not start, and he had a so-so game. Louisville lost.
In game 12 against Kentucky, his passing was so-so, but he had an excellent run game, Louisville winning.
In their bowl game against Texas A&M, he passed 12/26 with 2 TDs,but he ran for 226 yards beating Texas A&M.
http://www.espn.com/college-football/player/gamelog/_/id/3916387/year/2015/lamar-jackson

We all know how he is doing this year. He lit up Charlotte and Syralose in the air and on the ground.

Here are his freshman highlights. He throws well.


Not saying Tylin Oden is Lamar Jackson. Just throwing this out there to show how Lamar Jackson played and progressed during his freshman year.

Oden threw some nice deep balls in high school.




Tylin's younger brother is currently committed to Tennessee (Class of '18):

 

[vkj91]

Think he was early enrollee. Give it time...if he's ready he will play.

 

[Knight Shift]

Think he was early enrollee. Give it time...if he's ready he will play.

Not pushing it, just was curious on his progression, and decided to share it.
#FreeTylinOden [devil]

 

[mildone]

Thanks for posting that. Provides some interesting perspective.

I feel pretty sure that this staff will put in Oden and/or anybody else if and when the time is right. Whatever QB plays, I have a lot of trust in this staff to have made the correct decision.

Or to put it another way, any QB controversy this year is entirely in the minds of wishful thinking fans. We have what we have and the coaches will do what's best with what we have.

 

[Knight Shift]

Thanks for posting that. Provides some interesting perspective.

I feel pretty sure that this staff will put in Oden and/or anybody else if and when the time is right. Whatever QB plays, I have a lot of trust in this staff to have made the correct decision.

Or to put it another way, any QB controversy this year is entirely in the minds of wishful thinking fans. We have what we have and the coaches will do what's best with what we have.

What fans need:


What most fans want:

 

[lilphilw]

We haven't seen much of Oden but by just the videos, they both look to play similar. Even look like they have the same throwing motion. Jackson to me though looks to have speed on another level. I'm probably nitpicking but it looked like Oden had a chance to break off on that long run against Howard but didn't have the second gear speed to beat the defenders. Looks more shifty than anything though

I know burning the redshirt makes people excited but I think patience is what we need like the posters said before me. Let him throw a pass before we start saying he'll be in by game 5

 

[Knight Shift]

We haven't seen much of Oden but by just the videos, they both look to play similar. Even look like they have the same throwing motion. Jackson to me though looks to have speed on another level. I'm probably nitpicking but it looked like Oden had a chance to break off on that long run against Howard but didn't have the second gear speed to beat the defenders. Looks more shifty than anything though

I know burning the redshirt makes people excited but I think patience is what we need like the posters said before me. Let him throw a pass before we start saying he'll be in by game 5

Thought Gio's run was very impressive. Not fast, but the way he shook two Howard tacklers who had him wrapped up was great.
http://video.btn.com/giovanni-rescigno-breaks-free-for-td-vs-howard

 

[lilphilw]

BTW did you guys see Jackson Hurdle a fruit player for a TD :scream:

 

[Knight Shift]

BTW did you guys see Jackson Hurdle a fruit player for a TD :scream:

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He stole the Leonard leap!

 

[ScarletKnightRider]

Anyone QB who could clap this loud is destined for greatness.

But in all seriousness I love the Lamar Jackson comparison. It could very well play out that way and im hoping it does. The freshman redshirt has been burned. It won't be as long as people think before we find out what we've got with him.

 

[RUsince52]

Don't know how long it will take but Oden probably needs another 25-30 lbs to absorb the hits. I guess we'll know when he does or he's quick enough to avoid the punishment.

 

[Bamm Bamm Rubble]

If we're going to play him this year I hope they alter the offense so that he experiences less physical contact and tackles. I hope the offense favors more Pat White than Tim Tebow plays. I'd rather have him get a year in I weight room before taking such physical pounding.