Similar statistical comparison between Isaiah Crowell, Herschel Walker to this point
Isaiah Crowell's cutting ability is reminscent of former Georgia running back Garrison Hearst. (UGA photo by Rob Saye)
ATHENS – This is not at all to say that Isaiah Crowell is the next Herschel Walker — there hasn’t been a “next” so far — but their statistical comparison to this point in their respective freshman campaigns is remarkably similar.
- Through the first four games of the 1980 season, Walker had 419 yards rushing on 77 carries.
- Through the first four games of the 2011 season, Crowell has 411 yards rushing on 77 carries.
Walker had outscored Crowell 5 touchdowns to 3 at this point and, of course, the Bulldogs were 4-0 then as opposed to 2-2 now. Also, of note, Walker was injured early in the fourth game against TCU and was sidelined. Similarly, Crowell watched the second half of the Coastal Carolina game from the sideline due to injured ribs and an early blowout.
Walker finished the 1980 campaign with a freshman record of 1,616 yards and 15 touchdowns. That does not include his 150 yards and 2 TDs in the national championship win over Notre Dame in the Sugar Bowl. Bowl stats were not included then.
At Crowell’s current pace he would finish the regular season with 1,236 yards and 9 touchdowns.
Here’s the game-by-game comparison:
WALKER<————————————–>CROWELL
Opp., Att-Yards-TDs—————————Opp., Att.-Yards-TDs
Tenn., 24-84-2————————————-Boise St., 15-60-0
Tx A&M, 21-145-3———————————S.Carolina, 16-118-2*
Clemson, 23-121-0——————————–C.Carolina, 16-86-1
TCU, 9-69-0**————————————–Ole Miss, 30-147-0
Total 77-419-5————————————Total 77-411-3
* 1 pass reception for TD
** Injured/sidelined during game
Here’s how some of Georgia’s other great backs looked statistically in their first season the last 20 years or :
- Rodney Hampton 126-890-4
- Garrison Hearst 162-717-5
- Knowshon Moreno 248-1,334-14
- Tim Worley 116-627-9
- Kregg Lumpkin 112-523-6
- Thomas Brown 172-875-8
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Mike Bobo 17 INT
September 28th, 2011
12:11 pm
The score will tell…..
Mark (another one)
September 28th, 2011
12:29 pm
I think comparing IC to HW is unfair until IC retires from professional football. HW made himself a legand by his performance both in college and the pros, and he continues to build on it today. IC doesn’t even have a season of college under his belt.
The trash talking is something that bothers me but I also see it as generational. IC is of this era and HW was from the 80s. Different times and different accepted behaviors. What really matters is how well IC plays the games. Will he make us speak about the great IC? Will comparisons even be necessary? When I discuss with friends the greatness of Hendrix, I don’t need to bring up Jimmy Page.
Top Recruit
September 28th, 2011
1:15 pm
Good to see alot of fans and supporters have moved out of the past about comparing players. Many live in the past with the coed formation [2 TEs, FB, RB, and QB under center in the power I]. Just amazed at that kind of mindset. Agree IC is a very good, very productive back and is well suited for the current sets and plays the Dawgs are running. Just do not need any maturity or injury issues.
IC Style
September 28th, 2011
1:32 pm
IC’s dreadlocks may be the best in the SEC, even better than some dudes at Alabama. IC will run wild against miss st.—book it for 200 yds!
ugaDAWG
September 28th, 2011
2:00 pm
HATER definition: “outside” individuals who post negative comments on a boaard which addresses a specific school’s activities, such postings driven by hate of that school. Hate eats that poster alive. Post on.
WORM definition: so-called “loysalists of a specific school who post negative comments on a board which addresses that school’s activities and is available for public and enemy consumption.
GO ‘DAWGS!!!
Rooster
September 28th, 2011
2:04 pm
That’s what I am talkin about snoop dawg. It is all Richt’s fault. Richt and his whole staff need to get the hell out of Athens!!
Rooster
September 28th, 2011
2:09 pm
Richt is two faced. Booboo is a clown and the rest of the staff is clueless. Me thinks some of the football players are starting to realize this
Mike Bobo 17 INT
September 28th, 2011
4:32 pm
ugaDAWG
“Blind loyalist, uncommitted to winning national titles and tends to look the other way with no criticism about the coaching or AD situation. Wins against Agnes Scott then starts popping off all week about how good their team is.”
LHarding Dawg
September 28th, 2011
4:35 pm
Mike Bobo 17 INT = Jerk
Mike Bobo 17 INT
September 28th, 2011
4:41 pm
Mike Bobo 17 INT = Intelligent individual who understands how a good program becomes arrogant and overrated. Understands that everyone in Athens is still living in 1980 and just cannot get over Herschel Walker and Buck Belue. Living in the past…..living in the past…..
Mike Bobo 17 INT
September 28th, 2011
4:44 pm
LHarding Dawg
6-7 last year, and a year-end loss to UCF……now that is a power-house program….
Mike Bobo 17 INT
September 28th, 2011
4:49 pm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vspmFT_Tx_w
Mike Bobo 17 INT
September 28th, 2011
4:53 pm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_1CgLA5fw80
Mike Bobo 17 INT
September 28th, 2011
4:55 pm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Georgia_Bulldogs_football_under_Ray_Goff
mark pricht
September 28th, 2011
5:01 pm
we need a blackout or something….i need a trick, any ideas
mark pricht
September 28th, 2011
5:04 pm
mark my words, even with Auburn and UF both down this year the mutts will stile lose 5 maybe 6
mark pricht
September 28th, 2011
5:04 pm
still
David
September 28th, 2011
6:11 pm
I see Crowell as needing improvement in at least 5 areas:
1- Passblocking
Murray has been sacked 11 times in 4 games, and is on track to set a Georgia record of 33 sacks.
2- Conditioning
Crowell runs great in 1st quarter (over 6 ypc), good in 2nd quarter (over 5 ypc), terrible in 3rd quarter (over 3 ypc), ok in 4th qrtr (over 4 ypc). You can tell he’s been exhausted in the 4th quarters, he’s only scored 1 rushing td in the 4th quarter and his ypc are way down form the start of the game. I know backs like Ealeyand Walker were amazing in the 4th qaurter, Ealey was over 6.6 ypc in the 4th quarter last year.
3- Leadership
The team is only 2-2. Crowell needs to work on his intangibles, leadership, etc. Walker was 4-0 in freshman season and led team to National Championship. Moreno led team to No. 2 finish in 2007.
4- Breakway runs
His breakaway speed has not been impressive, no long runs. Ealey went for 44 yards last year, Walker had some long ones, so did Richard Samuel his freshman year. Crowell doesn’t seem to have that higher gear once he gets into the open field.
5- Fumbles
He has now had 2 fumbles, one vs. SC, and another last game.
doctor
September 28th, 2011
6:36 pm
what is a dreadlock? Is the the fake hair they wear to make themselves look like a woman. ok. Whatever. Just shows the desperation of some of these coaches. Pitiful I say.
GR82BAG8R
September 28th, 2011
8:21 pm
We will never really know how good Herschel Walker may have been. He abandoned UGA a year early to go to a second rate pro football league, where his stats don’t count as part of his pro career. He will be best remembered as the main character in the worst sports (not just NFL) trade of all time: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/si_blogs/scorecard/daily_list/2008/07/worst-sports-trades-of-all-time.html. Everyone is correct in there will never be another like him.
Rocktown Dawg
September 28th, 2011
8:48 pm
After speaking to some of Crowell’s ex teammates last year, I seriously doubt his attitude , drive, and motivation will equal a 1/3 of Hershel’s discipline and passion to achieve to that next level. They claim his attitude is his downfall..