Alex Collins at 205 Lbs.

[Hawgzinbowlz]

I had lunch at the Catfish Hole and I asked AC how much he currently weighed.
He said 205.
He looks lean, fit and with not a hint of body fat.
The same as when he arrived, and I'm sure a lot stronger along with much more SEC experience. He passes the eye test and looks ready to go.

" WOO PIG "

[JackTNHogfan]

Woo Pig!

[board]

He was a little heavier than that last year, was he not? Expecting a big year from him..

[PEtrader]

He is really one of my favorite Hogs.  He is a good kid.

[bennyl08]

He's lost 20 pounds then?

I wonder if that is by design or not? Previously he had been really working on getting bigger (listed with a spring weight of 224, but that is generally measured late january early feb.

New OC could have something to do with this. Maybe he thinks Collins lost too much speed with extra mass and covets a bit more speed. I also recall hearing about he has had to work really hard and didn't always succeed at changing his eating habits. Maybe he finally has, but I doubt he had 20 pounds of fat. It could be a combination of the two. They'd ideally like him down to about 215 and so first he reset down to a lean body and will work on adding back some muscle over the next couple months.

[Pig in the Pokey]

I had lunch at the Catfish Hole and I asked AC how much he currently weighed.
He said 205.
He looks lean, fit and with not a hint of body fat.
The same as when he arrived, and I'm sure a lot stronger along with much more SEC experience. He passes the eye test and looks ready to go.

" WOO PIG "

beautiful. I saw jwill last month and he said he was 235.

[Hawgzinbowlz]

He was a little heavier than that last year, was he not? Expecting a big year from him..

Last year it was quoted that he was around 215. He looks leaner today than early last year.
His quickness in the holes are exceptional and last year he had good success with a 1-3 yard forward lean after the hit (and this points toward more strength/power).
AC, JWill and KW give us one great backfield...with a 5th year senior to run the show.

" GO HOGS "

[(notOM)Rebel123]

I had lunch at the Catfish Hole and I asked AC how much he currently weighed.
He said 205.
He looks lean, fit and with not a hint of body fat.
The same as when he arrived, and I'm sure a lot stronger along with much more SEC experience. He passes the eye test and looks ready to go.

" WOO PIG "

I spoke with him last week while eating at the CH. He looked "lean & mean".

[Hawgzinbowlz]

I spoke with him last week while eating at the CH. He looked "lean & mean".

That's what I thought.

" WOO PIG "

[TeufelHog]

Talk about discipline . . . how in the #3!! do you lose 20 lbs working at the Catfish Hole?  You would think he would gain at least 20 lbs just by smelling the hush puppies!

[twistitup]

Talk about discipline . . . how in the #3!! do you lose 20 lbs working at the Catfish Hole?  You would think he would gain at least 20 lbs just by smelling the hush puppies!

When you work at a place like that you get tired of the smell and food - it happens.....I managed a Macaroni Grill when I as younger and I gained alot of weight in the beginning, couldn't eat much more than a salad in the end

[hawgwild child]

I bet Walkers role has a little more to do with this.  Maybe trying to add more speed to Collins and use walker for the dirty work to take pressure off him and jwill

[Nipsey Mussle]

UU will be asking if he had his baby

[Jek Tono Porkins]

Yeah I think they're trying to get Collins to be a bit faster. Last year, the plan was to bash them with Collins and Williams and then gash them with Korliss Marshall. Obviously that didn't pan out very well. I think the plan this year is to bash them with Walker and Williams and gash them with Collins.

[Nipsey Mussle]

Yeah I think they're trying to get Collins to be a bit faster. Last year, the plan was to bash them with Collins and Williams and then gash them with Korliss Marshall. Obviously that didn't pan out very well. I think the plan this year is to bash them with Walker and Williams and gash them with Collins.

Good call

[secneahog]

Jemal Singleton has a lot to do with  shaping AC mindset.
I think AC is preparing himself for the NFL.

Should be a magical season ..

[Ugly Uncle]

UU will be asking if he had his baby

Out of all of my one liners...that is the one I will never live down.  LOL.

By the way.  I've seen him at Catfish hole a couple of times now and he always ask me if the outfit makes him look fat.  Talk about awkward.

I'm kidding.  He doesn't say that.  Though he may spit in my food...cause it taste like WINNING!

[PorkRyan]

Good to hear.  Last time I saw him he looked like he needed to lose some weight. 

[KlubhouseKonnected]

I wonder if it is weird to have strangers regularly asking you how much you weigh? While you are at work, no less. No offense intended truly.

[OneTuskOverTheLine™]

Out of all of my one liners...that is the one I will never live down.  LOL.

By the way.  I've seen him at Catfish hole a couple of times now and he always ask me if the outfit makes him look fat.  Talk about awkward.

I'm kidding.  He doesn't say that.  Though he may spit in my food...cause it taste like WINNING!

I thought of UU every time I watched SOA

[go hogues]

I had lunch at the Catfish Hole and I asked AC how much he currently weighed.

Is he a waiter? If so, no telling how much "tip" money he's raking in.

[al2305]

Is he a waiter? If so, no telling how much "tip" money he's raking in.

No kidding if he is I bet his average tip is 100%. I know that's what I'd tip him. Love that guy!!!

[The NewEra]

I hope Collins has a great year this year, but I really would like for him to come back for his Senior year.  Seniors on Bielema's team are heavily promoted, both inside the team and in the media world.  It would be great to have him as a Senior with pre-season mention as a Heisman candidate and all the accolades that go with that.  We could probably use his talent to help transition to the next group of running backs.

Having said that, if he's a first round pick for the NFL this year I will gladly help him pack his bags.  But, it would be great to see him receive his degree here.

[Hawgzinbowlz]

I wonder if it is weird to have strangers regularly asking you how much you weigh? While you are at work, no less. No offense intended truly.

He wasn't surprised at all. If you're weird to begin with...maybe. In his high profile position he receives all kinds of questions and this was no surprise to him.

" GO HOGS "

[Hawgzinbowlz]

Is he a waiter? If so, no telling how much "tip" money he's raking in.

My son and daughter have both worked at Catfish Hole while attending the UofA. The waiter's and waitresses pool their money and split it at the end of the shift.
According to my son, who has worked there, Alex is considered a 'Host' and is paid by the hour.
He looks ready to go.

" WOO PIG "

[Laughing Hog]

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[Laughing Hog]

He's lost 20 pounds then?

I wonder if that is by design or not? Previously he had been really working on getting bigger (listed with a spring weight of 224, but that is generally measured late january early feb.

New OC could have something to do with this. Maybe he thinks Collins lost too much speed with extra mass and covets a bit more speed. I also recall hearing about he has had to work really hard and didn't always succeed at changing his eating habits. Maybe he finally has, but I doubt he had 20 pounds of fat. It could be a combination of the two. They'd ideally like him down to about 215 and so first he reset down to a lean body and will work on adding back some muscle over the next couple months.

He's got about 30 days to add 10 lbs of muscle if the numbers are right. Tough to to do in that time span. Once two-a-days start (or whatever we are call'n them these days) players will be shedding lbs via tons-o-cardio and water weight which will probably make it even harder to add more muscle mass.

[Laughing Hog]

I wonder if it is weird to have strangers regularly asking you how much you weigh? While you are at work, no less. No offense intended truly.

It's only weird if you are asking that question in a sorority house. And if you do ask that in a sorority house don't expect many 'dates' after that from that particular group of fine upstanding women.

[bennyl08]

He's got about 30 days to add 10 lbs of muscle if the numbers are right. Tough to to do in that time span. Once two-a-days start (or whatever we are call'n them these days) players will be shedding lbs via tons-o-cardio and water weight which will probably make it even harder to add more muscle mass.

I forget how quickly time goes. Technically that would be impossible to add 10 lbs of muscle in that time. Though he could still bulk up some muscle and get to a still healthy 215 with some added water and fat storage. That way he is playing at 205 during the season instead of 195 or something. Or maybe he won't drop any weight. I have no idea, just spitballin here.

[Pig in the Pokey]

When you work at a place like that you get tired of the smell and food - it happens.....I managed a Macaroni Grill when I as younger and I gained alot of weight in the beginning, couldn't eat much more than a salad in the end

sooooo true

[Laughing Hog]

I forget how quickly time goes. Technically that would be impossible to add 10 lbs of muscle in that time. Though he could still bulk up some muscle and get to a still healthy 215 with some added water and fat storage. That way he is playing at 205 during the season instead of 195 or something. Or maybe he won't drop any weight. I have no idea, just spitballin here.

I hear ya. I know when was trying to add muscle, especially when I had a full head of hair, it was harder than I thought it was going to be. As time went on and once the hair went, the weight (fat) seemed to come on much easier.

[hoginla]

Yeah I think they're trying to get Collins to be a bit faster. Last year, the plan was to bash them with Collins and Williams and then gash them with Korliss Marshall. Obviously that didn't pan out very well. I think the plan this year is to bash them with Walker and Williams and gash them with Collins.

this

[(notOM)Rebel123]

Is he a waiter? If so, no telling how much "tip" money he's raking in.

When I was there, he was a host, seating people, not waiting tables.

[ricepig]

When I was there, he was a host, seating people, not waiting tables.

You slipped him a $20 for your usual table, correct?

[(notOM)Rebel123]

You slipped him a $20 for your usual table, correct?

Maybe......

[Country Stylz]

He's gonna be slashing and slicing up the  defense. Probably stronger than he's ever been too.

[DeltaBoy]

Good to hear this.

[Pigsknuckles]

Hoping Laughing and Benny are right that he get to around 215 prior to two-a-days. Having some mass X velocity anxiety with him going into August at 205.

[Augustus]

When you work at a place like that you get tired of the smell and food - it happens.....I managed a Macaroni Grill when I as younger and I gained alot of weight in the beginning, couldn't eat much more than a salad in the end

True. I worked at JR's Ribs in LR for several years before it closed down... as a cook/waiter/bartender.

That place taught me how to smoke meat (which I love to do), but almost ruined me on eating BBQ

[Hawgzinbowlz]

Hoping Laughing and Benny are right that he get to around 215 prior to two-a-days. Having some mass X velocity anxiety with him going into August at 205.

Some RBs are more effective at a lighter weight than the bigger SEC backs. I think that AC is stronger each year in CBH system and with him alternating with JWill he's not getting as many hits as an every down back.
I want to see AC play as heavy as possible and still maintain his quickness moving to the 2nd and 3rd level. Whether it's 205, 210 ore 215 I hope he has the kind of year to get the NFLs attention...and help The Hogs win.

"
He just looks like he's ready for the season to start.
https://www.fantasysp.com/player/nfl/Jamaal_Charles/4046786/jamaal-charles-has-dropped-his-weight-to-204-pounds-and-reiterated

[twistitup]

You slipped him a $20 for your usual table, correct?

C'mon Rice a 20 is for chumps, slip the kid something he have some fun on.

[(notOM)Rebel123]

C'mon Rice a 20 is for chumps, slip the kid something he have some fun on.

Hence...my wink  ha!

Actually, I didn't slip him anything because he was just standing around the cash register. But I did leave a generous tip for the waitress. A constant stream of hush puppies & melted butter.....she deserved it.


Footnote:
Did I mention the young co-ed driving the Mercedes who dropped him off at the back door?
Speaking of AC not Rice.

[Amityvillehogger]

Hoping Laughing and Benny are right that he get to around 215 prior to two-a-days. Having some mass X velocity anxiety with him going into August at 205.

If he cuts his hair, he'll drop 10 lbs

[JoeyCapital]

Footnote:
Did I mention the young co-ed driving the Mercedes who dropped him off at the back door?
Speaking of AC not Rice.

Can I have, "It's hard being black and gifted", for $1,000, Alex?

[Pigsknuckles]

If he cuts his hair, he'll drop 10 lbs

Maybe a Samson/Delilah angle? We'll have to make sure he doesn't run with scissors. For all my paranoia, I'm sure he'll be fine.

[HappyHogFan]

LOL I can not imagine being a grown man and running into a college football player and asking him how much he weighs.

For real? Did you ask his bra size too?

[reddogjcss]

I seen him tonight and he looks like he is 5% or less fat.
He's lean mean running machine that's going to have a little quicker step or two.

[pigsareflying]

True. I worked at JR's Ribs in LR for several years before it closed down... as a cook/waiter/bartender.

That place taught me how to smoke meat (which I love to do), but almost ruined me on eating BBQ

In the late '80's, I lived on Reservoir Road, which is just a few blocks away.  Loved the barbeque!  Afterwards often headed over to Wrangler's for 3 for 1 drinks.   Easy way to pack on 10 pounds (of fat) in a month!

[Hawgzinbowlz]

I seen him tonight and he looks like he is 5% or less fat.
He's lean mean running machine that's going to have a little quicker step or two.

When I spoke with him he said he was at a good weight and looking forward to the season.

" GO HOGS "

[twistitup]

I seen him tonight and he looks like he is 5% or less fat.
He's lean mean running machine that's going to have a little quicker step or two.

You could tell he is 5% or less body fat while he was working at Catfish Hole?