[CBFF] The problem with Benson

[Steve Behrens]

I think Steve has nailed this one.... but I would also add that he lacks
good vision for alternative routs when the main one is plugged as well.
He's so-so at best in this regard.

-Behr


On 10/22/07, Westmalle van 't vat <westmalle at comcast.net> wrote:
>
> On 10/22/07 9:19 AM, "Phil DeNomme" <pdenomme at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > Maybe he didn¹t quite work as hard in the off season since he knew he
> was
> > the man and his conditioning took a hit.  He does look a lot slower and
> more
> > timid this year.
>
> My perception is that when the hole is clear and wide, Benson does hit the
> gas, as it were, and is capable of some burst through the hole.  If not,
> it
> is as if he is preparing to be tackled, rather than focusing on getting
> the
> most yardage.  There is a real attitudinal and energy difference, I think,
> between the two approaches.  One physical manifestation is that he stops
> digging and driving forward.  Your legs should never stop, but Benson is
> not
> consistent in this regard at all.
>
> Steve
>
>
>
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