Low center of gravity is the key to Zeke's ability

[tyke1doe]

Yeah, but that big head gives him perfect body lean. You try walking upright with that big noggin.

His head gives him an automatic two yards on lean alone.

 

[Stryker44]

Lots of players have had low center of gravity, hard, hard work is the answer to why he so good.

He's worked very hard to become a smart kid, and he's worked very hard to get his body in the shape he's in today.

Doubt it. Alfred Morris busted his *** and look at where that has landed him now.

 

[9darter]

I believe the guy has strong spatial intelligence. But obviously he has the right body type, determination etc. as well.

 

[FLCowboyFan]

OK, since you obviously never took physics,

It is impossible to have a low center of gravity with Zeke's head.

This is really funny

 

[xwalker]

Not to beat a dead horse, but I remember a conversation before the draft with a poster. I said Zeke is a special back, good enough to draft at #4. He said Zeke wasn't Adrian Peterson special, and that's the only reason to take a back at #4. Special doesn't come in just one package. That's like saying don't take Peyton Manning at #1 because he's not John Elway special.

When I saw Zeke run all over Alabama, then follow that with a 200 yard game against Oregon, I said I hope we can somehow get him.

Little did I know we would suckered bad enough to be in prime position to select him with the 4th overall pick.

Pinch me.

I didn't think the decision to take Zeke was that hard. He was by far the Best Player Available. He practically had a sign on his forehead saying Star Player. None of the other players in this draft had that.

Some drafts have several and other drafts barely have any.

2011 NFL Draft:
1 QB Cam Newton
2 LB Von Miller
3 DT Marcell Dareus
4 WR A. J. Green
5 CB Patrick Peterson
6 WR Julio Jones
7 LB Aldon Smith
8 QB Jake Locker
9 OT Tyron Smith
10 QB Blaine Gabbert
11 DE J. J. Watt
12 QB Christian Ponder
13 DT Nick Fairley
14 DE Robert Quinn
15 C Mike Pouncey


2016 NFL Draft:
1 QB Jared Goff
2 QB Carson Wentz
3 DE Joey Bosa
4 RB Ezekiel Elliott
5 CB Jalen Ramsey
6 OT Ronnie Stanley
7 DE DeForest Buckner
8 OT Jack Conklin
9 OLB Leonard Floyd
10 CB Eli Apple

 

[visionary]

I've been watching his highlights to really see what is this young man's secret weapon.

He is very adept at keeping his lower body low and fixed all the while speeding up and through folks.

It's almost like his feet are glued to the floor ...however he is gliding at the same time.

Very unique young man we have here.

Good observation but not unique at all

This is true of most great RBs, enmitt and Barry also had low COG
That is why RB who "run upright" have less success because they have s high COG and this is also why when a great RB "runs upright" it is so surprising

 

[Doomsday101]

Main thing I see in Zeke is the same thing I see in Peterson which is the size and strength to run with power yet the speed to out run the defenders. The combination of power and speed is hard to come by

 

[lkelly]

I'm just thankful that Jimmy The Greek isn't going to be weighing in on this discussion.

 

[Proof]

his low running, bruising style (before the 2nd level) reminds me a lot of MJD

 

[Trouty]

his low running, bruising style (before the 2nd level) reminds me a lot of MJD

That dude was a damn BEAST, Proof. Love me some MJD.

I think Zeke has the same mentality, but it less brutal, traded for quickness/speed.

 

[Manwiththeplan]

OK, since you obviously never took physics,

It is impossible to have a low center of gravity with Zeke's head.

and you easily deserve twice as many likes as you got for this one

 

[Manwiththeplan]

I've been watching his highlights to really see what is this young man's secret weapon.

He is very adept at keeping his lower body low and fixed all the while speeding up and through folks.

It's almost like his feet are glued to the floor ...however he is gliding at the same time.

Very unique young man we have here.

At 5'9, one of Emmit's best features was his low center of gravity and Ezekiel Elliott really shares a lot of similarities with Emmitt. Great vision, great balance and his overall toughness. His speed is really just the icing on the cake.

 

[Bleu Star]

I've been watching his highlights to really see what is this young man's secret weapon.

He is very adept at keeping his lower body low and fixed all the while speeding up and through folks.

It's almost like his feet are glued to the floor ...however he is gliding at the same time.

Very unique young man we have here.

Emmitt had a nice lower center of gravity too.

 

[Scotman]

OK, since you obviously never took physics,

It is impossible to have a low center of gravity with Zeke's head.

I actually laughed at this. You get extra Internet points today. Spend them wisely.

 

[MSCowboyFan]

Genetics is the key to his success.

That's borderline racist 'Jimmy the Greek'. However, I can't disagree. He has a head like a friggin' ANVIL. Emmitt was similar. Can't remember him having a concussion. He might have but I don't remember it.

 

[MSCowboyFan]

Doubt it. Alfred Morris busted his *** and look at where that has landed him now.

Meh, he's got a great job. One of the best in the country if you think about it. Similar to backup QB's...don't do much of anything and get PAID. Sign me up.

 

[Stryker44]

Meh, he's got a great job. One of the best in the country if you think about it. Similar to backup QB's...don't do much of anything and get PAID. Sign me up.

You sold him out - 1600 yard All Pro rusher sold out for a rookie. How do you think that makes him feel? Same with Romo.

 

[MSCowboyFan]

That dude was a damn BEAST, Proof. Love me some MJD.

I think Zeke has the same mentality, but it less brutal, traded for quickness/speed.

Agree. I've noticed as the season has gone on he's going out of bounds a little more....smart kid. He'll only play 5 seasons or so if he takes on every LB'er and DB. Gotta pick and choose your spots like Emmitt often did. (which is why he played as long as he did) Don't get me wrong, no one wants to see Franco Harris. He was basically gutless the way he headed for the sidelines IMHO.

 

[MSCowboyFan]

You sold him out - 1600 yard All Pro rusher sold out for a rookie. How do you think that makes him feel? Same with Romo.

I thought we were talking present day. I know what he did as a rookie, but that was then and this is now. I loved the signing but Zeke's been so spectacular that Morris is an after thought. Liked DMC's burst the other day too. I would expect he'll back up Zeke next year.

 

[Ring Leader]

Good observation but not unique at all

This is true of most great RBs, enmitt and Barry also had low COG
That is why RB who "run upright" have less success because they have s high COG and this is also why when a great RB "runs upright" it is so surprising

Somewhere, Eric Dickerson is smiling.