Love or Price?

[Drinking The Green Koolaid]

With Audric opting out of the bowl game, looks like Jeremiyah Love and Jadarian Price will both get good workouts in the Sun Bowl. Gi'Bran Payne will get some carries, too, but IMO he doesn't have the upside of the other two. Payne is a nifty runner, though. None of them has Audric's overall talent, but I think we have some real depth at the RB position.

I know lots of guys here like Love and the home run threat he brings to the backfield, but Jadarian Price seems the more rounded back to me, with a better inside game. Hope all three of them shine.

Any predictions?

 

[tbone3114]

I think with Price... still need to be cautious with his Achilles to some degree! They are both complete thoroughbreds ... GREAT problem ND has in the backfield

 

[Golson5]

Both

 

[sjb75]

With Audric opting out of the bowl game, looks like Jeremiyah Love and Jadarian Price will both get good workouts in the Sun Bowl. Gi'Bran Payne will get some carries, too, but IMO he doesn't have the upside of the other two. Payne is a nifty runner, though. None of them has Audric's overall talent, but I think we have some real depth at the RB position.

I know lots of guys here like Love and the home run threat he brings to the backfield, but Jadarian Price seems the more rounded back to me, with a better inside game. Hope all three of them shine.

Any predictions?

I hope Payne, Love, and Price all receive significant snaps. All three can play.

 

[Tru2Irish]

I think with Price... still need to be cautious with his Achilles to some degree! They are both complete thoroughbreds ... GREAT problem ND has in the backfield

I definitely want to see Price on kickoffs not Devon Ford. Also Faison on punts. Those are ND's best options at good field position.

 

[BGI User 756]

Both 10+ carries

 

[Shakin' Down the Thunder]

Love has a talent for explosiveness that none of the other backs have. He'll be RB1 going forward.

 

[HDK]

Love has a talent for explosiveness that none of the other backs have. He'll be RB1 going forward.

That's what they keep saying, but until now, the biggest play I can remember from Love was the fake punt against Duke.

 

[Golson5]

Love has a talent for explosiveness that none of the other backs have. He'll be RB1 going forward.

Price is explosive and should be even more another year out from his achillies

 

[Golson5]

That's what they keep saying, but until now, the biggest play I can remember from Love was the fake punt against Duke.

1 against tn state

 

[Get Nasty]

Love has most physical abilities and runs very hard but lacks vision

Price very talented but hesitated too much

Let the best man win

I think young and Williams if mentally ready could have a role in 24

 

[mrwigglesby21]

Love has most physical abilities and runs very hard but lacks vision

Price very talented but hesitated too much

Let the best man win

I think young and Williams if mentally ready could have a role in 24

Eh, not sure Love has had a enough carries to really determine his vision. That said, vision by a RB is vastly underrated. Darius Walker REALLY sticks out in my mind as a back that had amazing vision. From what I've seen Gi'Bran Payne has the best vision of the remaining backs but he doesn't appear to have the explosion of Love or Price. I still think Love resembles Ricky 'Running' Watters. Should be a great backfield next year.

 

[Telx1]

With Audric opting out of the bowl game, looks like Jeremiyah Love and Jadarian Price will both get good workouts in the Sun Bowl. Gi'Bran Payne will get some carries, too, but IMO he doesn't have the upside of the other two. Payne is a nifty runner, though. None of them has Audric's overall talent, but I think we have some real depth at the RB position.

I know lots of guys here like Love and the home run threat he brings to the backfield, but Jadarian Price seems the more rounded back to me, with a better inside game. Hope all three of them shine.

Any predictions?

I expect Price will get the most playing time and most touches, and Love will be next. Payne will be used for occasional pass blocking and short yardage runs. All will contribute.

 

[Terry Jillery]

I hope Payne, Love, and Price all receive significant snaps. All three can play.

I hope we get away from the incessant rotations.

 

[BaldyNd]

Wouldn’t be shocked if one transferred, or Payne

 

[sjb75]

I hope we get away from the incessant rotations.

I don't. Health, good health that is, should dictate RB carries. And getting meaningful touches for other RB's allowed Audric Estime to stay healthy all season.

 

[Golson5]

Wouldn’t be shocked if one transferred, or Payne

It would be a bad loss if one of Price or Love left, and I don't think either will

They will be the top 2 next year and should do a lot of damage

 

[Terry Jillery]

I don't. Health, good health that is, should dictate RB carries. And getting meaningful touches for other RB's allowed Audric Estime to stay healthy all season.

We’d have beaten Ohio State had we stayed with our best RB. Only 14 carries for a guy averaging 7 yards is a colossal failure.

 

[sjb75]

Wouldn’t be shocked if one transferred, or Payne

I would be. Love, Price, and Payne all received meaningful RB touches last season, and now all three will receive even more next season.

 

[sjb75]

We’d have beaten Ohio State had we stayed with our best RB. Only 14 carries for a guy averaging 7 yards is a colossal failure.

Who was playing RB didn't lose 6 yards on first and 10 on the potential game winning drive. Poor execution did. Extremely poor.

 

[IrishMike409]

Love and Price can be game-breakers, guys who can get 1000+ this year. Payne isn’t as explosive, but he’s still a damn good player. He’s reliable and can do a lot of things well.

We’ve got 3 good options, with 2 studs coming in.

 

[Terry Jillery]

Who was playing RB didn't lose 6 yards on first and 10 on the potential game winning drive. Poor execution did. Extremely poor.

Poor execution doesn’t excuse 14 carries for Estime when he was demolishing their defense. It’s Ohio State. You take what you can get. Play calling and poor game management form the HC to the OC is the issue. Execution is a cop out to blame players. Even if the execution argument is used, it’s still on the coaches for not getting elite 4 and 5 star players to execute. Round and round the argument goes but poor execution is the result of poor play calling.

 

[sjb75]

Poor execution doesn’t excuse 14 carries for Estime when he was demolishing their defense. It’s Ohio State. You take what you can get.

Which RB was in the game?

 

[Terry Jillery]

Which RB was in the game?

There was a rotation of Price, Love, Payne, and Estime. The latter had all the yards. The former all got stuffed and accomplished minimal, besides the 1 yard wild cat call for Payne.

 

[sjb75]

Poor execution doesn’t excuse 14 carries for Estime when he was demolishing their defense. It’s Ohio State. You take what you can get. Play calling and poor game management form the HC to the OC is the issue. Execution is a cop out to blame players. Even if the execution argument is used, it’s still on the coaches for not getting elite 4 and 5 star players to execute. Round and round the argument goes but poor execution is the result of poor play calling.

Love and Price combined for 11 carries and 79 yards against Ohio St.

Estime was 14-70.

 

[Terry Jillery]

Love and Price combined for 11 carries and 79 yards against Ohio St.

Estime was 14-70.

and Payne was 6 for 18. My point stands, lessen the rotations. 2-3 backs is fine. Playing kids bc you’re afraid they’ll transfer is poor coaching.

 

[sjb75]

and Payne was 6 for 18. My point stands, lessen the rotations. 2-3 backs is fine. Playing kids bc you’re afraid they’ll transfer is poor coaching.

And saying Marcus Freeman dictates his RB rotation over a 12 game regular season based on a fear of RB transfers is a reach on your part.

I do not believe that.

 

[mjconnau]

Love reminds me of Ricky Watters, which is a good thing.

 

[burmafrd1943]

Eh, not sure Love has had a enough carries to really determine his vision. That said, vision by a RB is vastly underrated. Darius Walker REALLY sticks out in my mind as a back that had amazing vision. From what I've seen Gi'Bran Payne has the best vision of the remaining backs but he doesn't appear to have the explosion of Love or Price. I still think Love resembles Ricky 'Running' Watters. Should be a great backfield next year.

It is not just vision; its the ability to immediately take advantage of it. Far too many backs hesitate.

 

[mirer03]

Poor execution doesn’t excuse 14 carries for Estime when he was demolishing their defense. It’s Ohio State. You take what you can get. Play calling and poor game management form the HC to the OC is the issue. Execution is a cop out to blame players. Even if the execution argument is used, it’s still on the coaches for not getting elite 4 and 5 star players to execute. Round and round the argument goes but poor execution is the result of poor play calling.

That's simply not true.

 

[bizzybecknd]

We’d have beaten Ohio State had we stayed with our best RB. Only 14 carries for a guy averaging 7 yards is a colossal failure.

Estime was pedestrian vs Oh St - 13 carries for 48 yards, 1 for 22. He, like Hartman, struggled against better defenses. Was very hesitant to hit the the hole. Price and Love both were over 7 YpC against Oh St and coaches should have fed Love the rock.

 

[Golson5]

Estime was pedestrian vs Oh St - 13 carries for 48 yards, 1 for 22. He, like Hartman, struggled against better defenses. Was very hesitant to hit the the hole. Price and Love both were over 7 YpC against Oh St and coaches should have fed Love the rock.

14 for 70 was what he actually was

 

[mirer03]

Love and Price can both be dynamic, but not running straight into 8 man fronts. The new OC must institute more stretch plays and outside runs. I'm not saying abandon up the middle, but damn I'm sick of seeing 8-9 guys in the box on 3rd and 4 and knowing we are running right at it.

 

[IrishMike409]

Love and Price can both be dynamic, but not running straight into 8 man fronts. The new OC must institute more stretch plays and outside runs. I'm not saying abandon up the middle, but damn I'm sick of seeing 8-9 guys in the box on 3rd and 4 and knowing we are running right at it.

The D’s should be loosened up. Leonard is just below an elite running QB. He can pick up big chunks of yards, and the D will to honor that.

I love what the run game could be this year. The interior of the OL is loaded with big and mean talent too….

 

[sjb75]

Estime was pedestrian vs Oh St - 13 carries for 48 yards, 1 for 22. He, like Hartman, struggled against better defenses. Was very hesitant to hit the the hole. Price and Love both were over 7 YpC against Oh St and coaches should have fed Love the rock.

You are wrong. Estime was not pedestrian against Ohio St. And Love and Price were collectively better against OSU.

 

[mirer03]

I think it's the opposite. I bet they stack and make him show he can beat them with his arm.

 

[Fightingirish595]

Love looks special to me. Like the type of back who is always going to make the first guy miss. I think he’s going to be a really good pro.

 

[Fightingirish595]

Estime was pedestrian vs Oh St - 13 carries for 48 yards, 1 for 22. He, like Hartman, struggled against better defenses. Was very hesitant to hit the the hole. Price and Love both were over 7 YpC against Oh St and coaches should have fed Love the rock.

Only fair to remove the shortest if you’re going to remove the longest

 

[DOMER1964]

You can't go wrong with either but, Love just has that Dog in him. The future is indeed bright in that RB room. Go Irish!!!!!

 

[IrishMike409]

I think it's the opposite. I bet they stack and make him show he can beat them with his arm.

Do you trust the new WR room to win those battles?