PETERSON AIMS HIGH

by Stranko on Jul 28, 2006 9:42 AM EDT

2200 yards. That's the goal Adrian Peterson has set for himself this season. That would pretty well assure him of a Heisman Trophy and probably mean a pretty good season for the Sooners, but can he do it without breaking down? Well, he's got a 12 game schedule... and if Barry Sanders could get over 2600 in 11, it is certainly possible.

Barry Sanders proved it is easy to stay healthy if you don't let the defense touch you.

But with Peterson's punishing running style, the better question is should he go for it? We are quite certain his future agent would advise against it. 2200 yard is alot of carries for a guy who can't bring himself to run out of bounds and who is more likely to try to run you over than make you miss. Reaching that goal likely means alot of contact after a game is already in hand (one way or the other). Peterson isn't being paid the millions of dollars he is destined for just yet and, although he is still young, there is only so much tread on a running back's tires (on average only a 4 year pro career). Our advice... save it for when it matters for the team and wait to collect your millions.

Future Millionaire... as long as he doesn't get hurt.

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Damn it was fun to watch Barry run.

by Cool Hand Mike on Jul 28, 2006 9:49 AM EDT reply actions

Thank you EDSBS for showing the Sooners for what they truly are in your picture of Peterson —Cheaters!!

Clearly that picture shows a UT player under AP because he has just been blocked in the back from an OU player just off the screen to the right.

This year’s game should be one of the best games of the season anywhere in the country.

by The Stos on Jul 28, 2006 10:21 AM EDT reply actions

Or he could just be making a last ditch dive to reach Peterson….

by Pat on Jul 28, 2006 10:38 AM EDT reply actions

I bet he goes for 750 against Texas Tech this year; especially with the billboards Leach put up.

by AUAlum on Jul 28, 2006 10:49 AM EDT reply actions

I heard you cant actually photograph AP, cause how can you take a picture of the wind? AP, we all hope win something this year, otherwise you’re joining Ryan Perillioux on the short list of mongo decision makers. Remember, only one more semester to endure the hassle of handing in your tutor-typed essays on pool cleaning late. Hang in the Kitten.
With the slightest passing game, Peterson averages 180 per game, but won’t crack 100 against the Top-10 Texas D.

by TBone Stallone on Jul 28, 2006 11:03 AM EDT reply actions

i’m sure he’ll get a good headstart on that when UAB heads to Norman…

by Todd on Jul 28, 2006 11:31 AM EDT reply actions

I don’t think you can hold Peterson to anything he says at OU
since this is pretty much the “wheel of pain” portion of his career.

by aaron on Jul 28, 2006 12:00 PM EDT reply actions

The Stos,

Please tell me you are kidding. I hate both schools, but that is a cheap shot based on nothing. You sound like a Georgia fan.

by Brian on Jul 28, 2006 12:01 PM EDT reply actions

why you gotta show him running on UT? i’m never coming back to this website…NEEEEEVVVEEEEERRRRRRRRRRRRR…

by Kranium Kracka on Jul 28, 2006 12:09 PM EDT reply actions

well he should gain about half of that sum when they play texas A&M

by S on Jul 28, 2006 12:22 PM EDT reply actions

Brian,

I was sorta kidding around. Sooners got their name, because they are historically cheaters, and I just like to bring that up. Cheaters by gong around the rules of the land rush, and cheaters under Switzer. They’ve been clean lately, and I love that they are good, it makes this game so special.

You are so right. aTm is switching to a 4-2-5 this year in an attempt to bolster their awful numbers against the pass last year. However, they are going to get exposed so badly during the Texas and OU games, and anyone else that has a decent game.

by The Stos on Jul 28, 2006 3:49 PM EDT reply actions

Peterson kind of needs an OL to block for him in order to hit 2200.

Which he doesn’t.

by Steve in Houston on Jul 28, 2006 4:49 PM EDT reply actions

Fair enough….

by Brian on Jul 28, 2006 5:10 PM EDT reply actions

Yeah, we(UAB)open the season in Norman. Oklahoma will pound the ball against us. Run, run, run. I doubt if they throw the ball 10 times the whole game. I believe their first string qb is out the first game because of underage drinking. I’ll be there and I fully expect a low scoring, close game. We will run the ball and run the ball and run the ball.

by dragonash on Jul 28, 2006 6:41 PM EDT reply actions