Alex Collins

[DoubleReedHawgCaller]

Putting in work baby! Glad to see he's finally found a home this year.

[pigbacon]

Collins looks to be in prime condition. I don't think he was ever this fast at UA.

[WaltonCollege]

At least he used to tough losses

[theFlyingHog]

Maybe he can play DB too and get rid of those guys that cost them a trip to the playoffs on that last drive

[bennyl08]

Collins looks to be in prime condition. I don't think he was ever this fast at UA.

He was every bit that fast.

[IronHog]

He was every bit that fast.

Just stop

[ChitownHawg]

No one jukes in tight spaces like Alex. I remember one game as a Hog he jukes and goes for a big run. Announcer says few can juke while maintaining their speed. Alex is one of them.

He does look slimmer. Is he faster? Maybe. Don’t really care.

[3kgthog]

He was every bit that fast.

No, he wasn't. It's obvious to all Hog fans but you.

[WaltonCollege]

He had an anomaly 80 yarder v LSU. Other than that he was not a breakaway runner here.

[ChitownHawg]

He had an anomaly 80 yarder v LSU. Other than that he was not a breakaway runner here.

Was Felix or Dmac break away runners?

"Ranked third in the SEC and tied for eighth nationally in rushes of at least 20 yards (16) ... His 16 rushes of at least 20 yards  were the most by an Arkansas running back since 2007 (Jones; 17, McFadden; 15) ... Ranked fourth in the SEC and 22nd nationally in rushes of at least 10 yards (41) ... Ranked tied for second in both the SEC and FBS in rushes at least 60 yards (3) ... Ranked third in the SEC and tied for ninth nationally in rushes that resulted in a first down (74) ... Ranked fifth in "

http://www.arkansasrazorbacks.com/roster/alex-collins/

Seems he was pretty dang close.

[IronHog]

Was Felix or Dmac break away runners?

"Ranked third in the SEC and tied for eighth nationally in rushes of at least 20 yards (16) ... His 16 rushes of at least 20 yards  were the most by an Arkansas running back since 2007 (Jones; 17, McFadden; 15) ... Ranked fourth in the SEC and 22nd nationally in rushes of at least 10 yards (41) ... Ranked tied for second in both the SEC and FBS in rushes at least 60 yards (3) ... Ranked third in the SEC and tied for ninth nationally in rushes that resulted in a first down (74) ... Ranked fifth in "

http://www.arkansasrazorbacks.com/roster/alex-collins/

Seems he was pretty dang close.

Not in SEC games he wasn't

[alohawg]

He looks fast enough right now and he's doing work for the Ravens. They had the ball and the lead to close out the game today and inexplicably started calling plays like the Cowboys instead of pounding it with Alex. Marty Mornhinweg sucks as bad as Linehan.

[atekido]

Collins looks to be in prime condition. I don't think he was ever this fast at UA.

I was saying the same thing. he isn't getting caught from behind easily like he was here. He now has legit break away speed.

[ChitownHawg]

Not in SEC games he wasn't

Oh sorry I missed that caveat in the post I was replying to. By the way when did LSU leave the SEC? 

[Ugly Uncle]

Alex Collins put on weight coming into his Sophomore year.  Coaches even remarked how he had bulked up to take the load of a full season in the SEC, but it had effected his quickness and open field speed.

I remember Bielema saying that he would have to tighten up on his condition.  I personally asked Bret about it during a press conference. I posted about it in here.

Also, no question that he was not as fast as Dmac or Felix.  On another note, AC should be faster at 23 than he was at 21.  He also will have better conditioning because he will get more time with all the coaches and complex than he could as a student.

Why do we keep arguing about this same topic?

[IronHog]

Oh sorry I missed that caveat in the post I was replying to. By the way when did LSU leave the SEC? 

That one run doesn't put him in the same category as DMac and Jones


He had his chances but choose to play overweight most of his time in college.  He looks like what he was billed to be now that's he's in shape.

[IronHog]

Alex Collins put on weight coming into his Sophomore year.  Coaches even remarked how he had bulked up to take the load of a full season in the SEC, but it had effected his quickness and open field speed.

I remember Bielema saying that he would have to tighten up on his condition.  I personally asked Bret about it during a press conference. I posted about it in here.

Also, no question that he was not as fast as Dmac or Felix.  On another note, AC should be faster at 23 than he was at 21.  He also will have better conditioning because he will get more time with all the coaches and complex than he could as a student.

Why do we keep arguing about this same topic?

Cause BB had a fat, underachieving football team

[Coondog Hog]

He was every bit that fast.

No way.  He's lost 20 lbs since his hog days.  He was too bulked here.

[factchecker]

Oh sorry I missed that caveat in the post I was replying to. By the way when did LSU leave the SEC? 

I guess AnM isn't in the SEC either:

No way.  He's lost 20 lbs since his hog days.  He was too bulked here.

http://www.arkansasrazorbacks.com/roster/alex-collins/

Running Back | Junior | 5-11 | 215

http://www.nfl.com/player/alexcollins/2555430/profile

Height: 5-10   Weight: 210

[factchecker]

Alex finished with the 3rd most yards in a season (2015) for a Razorback:

Rank
1   1830   Darren McFadden (325 rushes, 16 TD)   2007
2   1647   Darren McFadden (284 rushes, 14 TD)   2006
3   1577   Alex Collins (271 rushes, 20 TD)   2015

and 2nd for career rushing yards:

Rank
1   4,590   Darren McFadden (785 rushes, 41 TD)   2005-07
2   3,703   Alex Collins (665 rushes, 36 TD)   2013-15

http://www.arkansasrazorbacks.com/rushing-yards/

[PonderinHog]

Best feet ever.  He's quick, not fast.

[Pig in the Pokey]

He looks fast enough right now and he's doing work for the Ravens. They had the ball and the lead to close out the game today and inexplicably started calling plays like the Cowboys instead of pounding it with Alex. Marty Mornhinweg sucks as bad as Linehan.

he's way faster now. he had to change his whole diet and training and lose 25 lbs to get quick enough. Fatbert just wanted everybody else to be fat too.

[onebadrubi]

He was every bit that fast.

well to your defense, we had a staff that thought timing a 40 yard dash was irrelevant so you have no proof.  But the eye test does say you are wrong. 

[hawkhawg]

Collins was a great razorback on and off the field.  Im glad things are coming together for him in the NFL. 

[Arthur pigby sellers.]

I'm just glad he's finally made it.  I always thought his quickness and ability to cut and squirt through tiny holes would earn him a long nfl career, and I was concerned about his lack of production in Seattle.  Good for him!! He's a great ambassador for the program.

[870hogfan]

Dang the personal jabs at coach B. If it wasn't for him, Alex Collins would never step foot at Arkansas and he's doing pretty good.

[Ugly Uncle]

Dang the personal jabs at coach B. If it wasn't for him, Alex Collins would never step foot at Arkansas and he's doing pretty good.

This is absolutely true.  Coach B did bring in good talent here.

[ImHogginIt]

This is absolutely true.  Coach B did bring in good talent here.

We have lots of talent on offense for 2018. Offense won't be a problem. I also think we have some OL who are better suited for the new offense compared to what BB was running.

[Ugly Uncle]

We have lots of talent on offense for 2018. Offense won't be a problem. I also think we have some OL who are better suited for the new offense compared to what BB was running.

I agree.

We actually have A LOT of speed at WR.  More than we have had in my memory.  We may not have anyone as fast as J. Wright, but we have multiple players that have very good speed.

They just don't run routes well.  I suspect that is about to change.

Lots of talent at OL that hasn't been used.

Bret did a good job upgrading our talent.

Alex Collins is the man. 

[IronHog]

I'm just glad he's finally made it.  I always thought his quickness and ability to cut and squirt through tiny holes would earn him a long nfl career, and I was concerned about his lack of production in Seattle.  Good for him!! He's a great ambassador for the program.

Conditioning, focus, and fumbles in college is what stopped him from being a superstar

He appears to have fixed those issues

[IronHog]

I agree.

We actually have A LOT of speed at WR.  More than we have had in my memory.  We may not have anyone as fast as J. Wright, but we have multiple players that have very good speed.

They just don't run routes well.  I suspect that is about to change.

Lots of talent at OL that hasn't been used.

Bret did a good job upgrading our talent.

Alex Collins is the man. 

Pettway, Jones, and Gragg are more physically talented than the Warren boys.


Just playing in a far inferior system so far......

[thebignasty]

Best feet ever.  He's quick, not fast.

This.

I think he looks quicker now, but it could be because he's a more seasoned, decisive player.


Either way, loved him as a hog, and love seeing him do well in the league.  He is a great kid, and he deserves it.

[Kevin]

Bringing it in and coaching it is two different things

[1highhog]

I agree.

We actually have A LOT of speed at WR.  More than we have had in my memory.  We may not have anyone as fast as J. Wright, but we have multiple players that have very good speed.

They just don't run routes well.  I suspect that is about to change.

Lots of talent at OL that hasn't been used.

Bret did a good job upgrading our talent.

Alex Collins is the man. 

This is the best post I've read in this thread so far.  BB brought in dome very good talent and I think with the conditioning program and springball coming up we will see that this staff will get this team in shape and find some very good talent to work with for this coming season.  I honestly see and 8 win season.