Boise State's 2012 recruiting class: Jack Fields can run but you can't hide
by Drew Roberts on Jan 25, 2012 8:02 AM PST
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Texas has become known as a bit of a high school football mecca, so the fact that the Broncos have made steady recruiting inroads there should put a smile on your face. Hopefully the coaching staff will head down to Dillon to take a gander at Tim Riggins and Smash Williams next.
The Houston area has been the most fertile ground for Boise State of late, but the possibly the biggest boon to the 2012 recruiting class was found in the west Texas town that Marty Robbins held so dear—El Paso—the home of a wildly successful running back named Jack Fields.
More details on Jack Fields after the jump ...
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Other offers: New Mexico, New Mexico State, Oregon, Rice, San Diego Sate, Texas A&M, UTEP
Other Boise State players from the area: Texas is a big state...so he's probably closer to our Arizona boys: Justin Jungblut, Ebo Makinde, Kharyee Marshall and Joe Kellogg
Boise State player most likely to be mistaken for: Doug Martin /double fistpump
Future nickname: Jack B. Nimble, Jumpin' Jack Flash, Fields of Gold
Where he fits on the depth chart: RB
With Doug Martin off to hurt safeties in the NFL, depth at running back is a concern once again. Before last season started, it looked like we had an embarrassment of riches in the backfield, but knee injuries to (projected #3) Malcolm Johnson and (projected #4) Jay Ajayi left the cupboard rather bare behind Doug and the geriatric DJ Harper. Something tells me that Jack Fields is stepping into a pretty ideal situation next year...that is...if his ideal situation involves getting plenty of minutes as a true frosh.
Fields will come in already bigger than Doug Martin was as a freshman and Martin was said to possess "muscles on muscles" by the time he stepped on campus. Fields' high school resumé (2,442 yards and 25 TDs in 2011) is also arguably more impressive than the aforementioned hamster, so we could be in for a whirlwind couple of years when Fields hits the...well, field. Of course, what set Doug apart was his commitment to the gym and his drive to succeed...if even one of those was imparted on young Jack, I foresee big things in his future. Frankly, I'd be shocked if he doesn't see the field next year.
Dustin Lapray scouting report:
Runs downhill, but looks as if he may also (perpetually) run uphill as Sisyphus of yore...Inner drive from realms yet unknown to man propel him over and through defenders..The crack of his helmet against the opposition! Methinks a thunder clap I did hear!...Sing, O Muse!
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I can not wait to see Jack run on the blue.
He did great in High school against some great Texas schools. By the way love having the Lapray scouting report.
"Every Damn Day."- Coach Pete
"Coach Pete is always right" Marty Tadman
JACK FIELDS/DOUG MARTIN
I can’t believe how much he reminds me of Doug, with his downhill ramrod style of slaxh and dodge running. but he hits with force. I can’t wait to see him on the blue, and I believe he will be the starting running back, in front of Harper!!.
Yes, this old coach thinks he is that good! I coached for over 50 years, and know a little bit about the game!!! Come on spring game and the opening whistle in East Lansing.
GO BRONCOS, GO BIG BLUE!!!
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I swear that was Doug Martin at the 1:06 mark
That makes me freaking excited!
by BSUbluNorange on Jan 25, 2012 9:40 AM PST up reply actions
I love that video!
It has my favorite highlight where he lowers his shoulder on a poor defenseless DB and sends the kid flying. Definitely a Doug Martin moment. He already looks great in blue. I love the fact that after he scores he just walks off the field without any showboating. Classy!
"Gandhi didn't take a knee, Martin Luther King didn't take a knee, Thomas Edison didn't take a knee, and I sure as hell am not going to take a knee." -- Dan Hawkins
by smurfturfer on Jan 25, 2012 8:51 AM PST via mobile reply actions
Since El Paso is right next to Ciudad Juarez...
Look, Pedro Jack, I don’t know how they do things down in Juarez, but here in Idaho we have a little something called pride. Understand? Smashing in the face of a pinata player that resembles Summer Wheatley is a disgrace to you, me, and the entire Gem State.
Gotta have a napoleon dynamite reference, right?
by ce'sped azul on Jan 25, 2012 10:56 AM PST up reply actions 1 recs
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+1
--To my brothers of FOOL (Fraternal Order of Offensive Lineman - Medio, turpis et arcu agro usque)
I've said this before but I think D.J. will be great this year...
Generally major injuries like ACL’s take one year to recover…2 years to be back at 100% with no hesitation.
If you don’t remember what D.J. was like back before the injuries, he was GOOD! Like, ahead of Doug Martin good!
Behind D.J. is where it gets interesting in my opinion.
Drew Wright doesn’t seem very shifty and that TCU fumble was awful.
Ajayi will be one year off an ACL injury and hopefully over with legal issues.
Johnson also a year off an ACL injury…seems to have scholastic stuff taken care of though.
Fields could be right in the mix with or ahead of these guys…somebody get this kid some knee braces though!
by ce'sped azul on Jan 25, 2012 9:21 AM PST reply actions 1 recs
Dont forget
We have Devan Demas coming in as well. I think he will be a great compliment to Fields. We also have some walk-ons. I heard good things about Phil Hogan, though I dont have a lot of info on him. In his junior highlight video, he is almost 5’7 and 170lbs, though I imagine he gained some weight.
Yeah...Demas has some serious speed...
I just think he could use a redshirt to bulk up a bit.
by ce'sped azul on Jan 25, 2012 10:26 AM PST up reply actions
My gut tells me it's gonna be Harper...
but I really don’t care who it is. There is a lack of experience (after Harper) but there is some serious skill at RB! Harper, Ajayi, Johnson, Fields and Demas! (Rivals actually has Demas rated a little higher than Fields…)
by Future_Demagogue on Jan 25, 2012 9:31 AM PST reply actions
I think the running game will flourish out of necessity.
Is Harper built to get the majority of the carries like Martin was last year? Or does anyone here think they’ll get split up more to save on these guys getting banged up.
hopefully with Koch and Paul at FB the RBs won’t have to block as much.
My QB has an AWARD named after him. How about yours?!
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I think Harper gets the bulk of the carries...
but not as much as Martin. He was only 7 lbs lighter than martin last year…plus maybe he’ll add a little in the off-season. QB will also have more carries than we’ve probably ever seen here, so that will take away some.
The experience factor also has to be noted…he was playing a year before Kellen even stepped on the field. Should be a great leader for these young guys…Excited for them all!
by ce'sped azul on Jan 25, 2012 10:42 AM PST up reply actions
Don't forget the 4.3 speed!
BSU don't need smoke and mirrors to get the job done, they got orange pants.
progression
How the RB group stands out or up will determine how aggresive the OC is with our new QB throwing down the field. The RB group has a ton of potential like like the QB group. Spring & summer camps will be very exciting. When you see whole groups of skilled postions you get an idea on how well our recruiting has gone. BSU will continue to get good kids which will keep coach Pete challanged & grounded at BSU.
I'm so excited about the new
coaches, players, playbook! This is a rebuilding year, but I still have high hopes. Whatever happens by December, I’m going to have fun. (Dare I think January? Nah, don’t want to tempt fate.) The Broncos will entertain me, win or lose, but I’m confident it’ll be more of the former.
If anyone thinks it won’t be a good year to be a Bronco, stop for a moment and consider how our dear friends up north feel about their prospects in comparison. I don’t want to sound patronizing, but I honestly feel sorry for them. (Tic, Toc.) Okay, that spell has passed.
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no one's giving ol' BSU much of a chance to dominate in 2012
It’ll be just like old times, heh. I say we sit back and enjoy as the young talent develops, no matter the outcome of the season.
by hummerofdoom on Jan 25, 2012 4:35 PM PST up reply actions
Is this guy going to Jack the Blue Field or What?
Jack the Blue Field means stealing the show in Bronco Stadium.
The only thing the BCS has to fear, is fear itself, and Blue is the color of fear.
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2012 Boise State Football Schedule
@ Michigan State  |
Fri 08/31 | 6:00 p.m. MT |
| Miami (OH) | Sat 09/15 | 2:00 p.m. MT |
| BYU |
Thu 09/20 | TBA |
| @ New Mexico | Sat 09/29 | TBA |
| @ Southern Miss | Sat 10/06 | TBA |
| Fresno State | Sat 10/13 | 1:30 p.m. MT |
| UNLV | Sat 10/20 | 1:30 p.m. MT |
| @ Wyoming |
Sat 10/27 | 1:30 p.m. MT |
| San Diego State | Sat 11/03 | 8:30 p.m. MT |
| @ Hawaii | Sat 11/10 | 5:00 p.m. MT |
| Colorado St. | Sat 11/17 | 1:30 p.m. MT |
| @ Nevada | Sat 12/1 | TBA |
