Nunya Bidnits
09-10-2008, 12:10 AM
Reposted from Raiders NG....
MartyB in KC
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http://louisianastate.scout.com
By Chris Steuber
Scout.com NFL Draft Analyst
Posted Sep 9, 2008
After battling each other for three years in the SEC, former Arkansas,
now Oakland Raiders running back Darren McFadden will see a familiar
face this weekend in former LSU, now Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle
Glenn Dorsey. Scout.com's Chris Steuber reviews the Chiefs and Raiders
rivalry as well as McFadden and Dorsey's history in this new Head 2 Head
feature.
If you’re sitting down, you don’t realize the magnitude of the
situation. An outcry of support circulates throughout the stadium where
over 79,000 are draped in red and providing positive reinforcement
towards their squad.
A huddle develops on the sideline; a discussion ensues as the coaching
staff contemplates a decisive decision. In a situation where the team is
down by three, the ball is at the one-yard line and only five seconds
remain on the clock, do you go for the tie, or do you gamble and roll
the dice for the win?
This was the occurrence during the Kansas City Chiefs and Oakland
Raiders matchup in 2005 when Larry Johnson scored the game-winning
touchdown as he dove over the Raiders defensive front to give the Chiefs
a 27 – 23 victory with no time remaining.
The Chiefs and Raiders rivalry is a historic tradition that goes back to
the 1960’s, and although the games have been close, the Chiefs have the
overall series lead, 50-42-2.
The two storied franchises haven’t had much success recently, and this
past April they realized the reality of their current status among the
other 30 teams in the NFL, as they held selections in the top-five of
the NFL Draft.
The Raiders were awarded the fourth pick overall and selected Arkansas’
all-world offensive weapon Darren McFadden, while the Chiefs were
granted the fifth pick and selected LSU’s defensive terror Glenn Dorsey.
The irony of McFadden and Dorsey ending up in the same division after
competing against each other in the same conference for the last three
years seems fitting.
Since 2005, McFadden and Dorsey have faced one another three times, and
in those three games, the average defeat (a total of nine points) was by
a three-point margin.
As a true freshman during the 2005 season, McFadden was thrown into the
fire against LSU, who was ranked No. 3 in the country at the time.
McFadden showed flashes of brilliance at a young age and had 24 carries
for 57 yards and a touchdown in that game. Dorsey, who was only a
sophomore and finished the game with two tackles, was a situational
player and played sparingly. Thanks to McFadden, Arkansas kept the game
close and gave the Tigers a scare, but LSU pulled out the victory, 19 – 17.
In 2006, McFadden and Dorsey were a part of two top-ten teams (No. 5
Arkansas and No. 9 LSU) and were entrenched as two of the nation’s most
dominant players. Arkansas had the makings of a National Championship
team, and with a win over LSU, they would have had tremendous confidence
heading into the SEC Championship game against Florida. But just like
the year prior, LSU had Arkansas’ number and upset them at home, 31 –
26, despite McFadden’s 182 yards on 21 carries and two touchdown
performance. Arkansas had a chance at the end, but Dorsey, who finished
with six tackles, and the Tigers’ defense stepped up and held off a
potential comeback.
Prior to the loss to LSU, Arkansas was on a 10-game winning streak,
which started after their humiliating 50 - 14 season opening loss to
USC. The loss to LSU was so devastating to Arkansas that they finished
the season on a three-game losing streak, which included their losses to
Florida in the SEC Championship and Wisconsin in the Capital One Bowl.
The most recent contest took place last season when No. 1 LSU hosted
Arkansas. It was a back and forth affair that featured some of the
nation’s top talent, and it was a chance for Arkansas to get revenge on
LSU for what happened to them the previous year. McFadden always seemed
to bring his “A” game against LSU, and this game was no different, as he
had 32 carries for 206 yards and three touchdowns and also threw for 34
yards and a touchdown in the Razorbacks 50 – 48 victory
Dorsey finished with six tackles, but he and the Tigers’ defense didn’t
have an answer for McFadden that day. The loss to Arkansas was LSU’s
second defeat of the season (finished 12 – 2), but they still ended up
being crowned National Champions, as they defeated Ohio State. Even
though Arkansas got their revenge, LSU celebrated in the end.
Looking ahead to this weekend, a new rivalry between McFadden and Dorsey
begins. It’s the start of many to come, as they figure to be intrical
parts of their respective franchises for the foreseeable future.
McFadden offers plenty of skills to the Oakland offense, skills that
Dorsey is well aware of, but it will be up to the Chiefs’ defensive unit
and coaching staff to collectively contain one of the newest offensive
threats in the NFL.
McFadden is a dynamic threat who has the ability to take it to the house
on any given down. He’s an instinctive runner who has great vision and
awareness. He locates running lanes, allows his blockers to set up in
front of him and displays a tremendous burst through the line. He’s a
shifty, elusive runner who can turn the corner and switch on the jets,
making defenders miss in the open field. He’s a good receiver out of the
backfield and provides a reliable target for the quarterback. He has the
unique talent to lineup in the backfield, out wide, in the slot or
behind center. He’s a defensive coordinator’s nightmare.
The game plan for the Chiefs when McFadden is in the game will be to
force the action to the inside. McFadden is most dangerous on the edge,
and if they’re able to contain the perimeter, Dorsey and the defensive
front will cause problems for No. 20. Dorsey will have to combat with
former first-round pick Robert Gallery in the trenches, and while
Gallery is a very good pass protector and an improved run blocker,
Dorsey will have the upper-hand.
Dorsey is an explosive interior defender who defends the run and rushes
the passer extremely well. He plays low to the ground, gets underneath
the opposition and uses his strength to get in the backfield. He
diagnoses the action quickly and shows a good burst tracking down ball
carriers. He has great balance and uses his hands well to shed blocks.
He stands his ground fighting double teams and wedges between blockers
to make plays. He’s rarely off his feet and displays good quickness in
pursuit. He moves well laterally and gets penetration up the middle. He
plays with a high motor and is a leader on defense.
The Chiefs and Raiders lost during Week 1, but they’re young teams with
bright futures. Dorsey and McFadden have the ability and the
expectations of leading their franchises for many years, and the rivalry
they endured in college will only intensify in the NFL.
This Sunday, a storied rivalry continues, while another is revisited.
MartyB in KC
------------------------------
http://louisianastate.scout.com
By Chris Steuber
Scout.com NFL Draft Analyst
Posted Sep 9, 2008
After battling each other for three years in the SEC, former Arkansas,
now Oakland Raiders running back Darren McFadden will see a familiar
face this weekend in former LSU, now Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle
Glenn Dorsey. Scout.com's Chris Steuber reviews the Chiefs and Raiders
rivalry as well as McFadden and Dorsey's history in this new Head 2 Head
feature.
If you’re sitting down, you don’t realize the magnitude of the
situation. An outcry of support circulates throughout the stadium where
over 79,000 are draped in red and providing positive reinforcement
towards their squad.
A huddle develops on the sideline; a discussion ensues as the coaching
staff contemplates a decisive decision. In a situation where the team is
down by three, the ball is at the one-yard line and only five seconds
remain on the clock, do you go for the tie, or do you gamble and roll
the dice for the win?
This was the occurrence during the Kansas City Chiefs and Oakland
Raiders matchup in 2005 when Larry Johnson scored the game-winning
touchdown as he dove over the Raiders defensive front to give the Chiefs
a 27 – 23 victory with no time remaining.
The Chiefs and Raiders rivalry is a historic tradition that goes back to
the 1960’s, and although the games have been close, the Chiefs have the
overall series lead, 50-42-2.
The two storied franchises haven’t had much success recently, and this
past April they realized the reality of their current status among the
other 30 teams in the NFL, as they held selections in the top-five of
the NFL Draft.
The Raiders were awarded the fourth pick overall and selected Arkansas’
all-world offensive weapon Darren McFadden, while the Chiefs were
granted the fifth pick and selected LSU’s defensive terror Glenn Dorsey.
The irony of McFadden and Dorsey ending up in the same division after
competing against each other in the same conference for the last three
years seems fitting.
Since 2005, McFadden and Dorsey have faced one another three times, and
in those three games, the average defeat (a total of nine points) was by
a three-point margin.
As a true freshman during the 2005 season, McFadden was thrown into the
fire against LSU, who was ranked No. 3 in the country at the time.
McFadden showed flashes of brilliance at a young age and had 24 carries
for 57 yards and a touchdown in that game. Dorsey, who was only a
sophomore and finished the game with two tackles, was a situational
player and played sparingly. Thanks to McFadden, Arkansas kept the game
close and gave the Tigers a scare, but LSU pulled out the victory, 19 – 17.
In 2006, McFadden and Dorsey were a part of two top-ten teams (No. 5
Arkansas and No. 9 LSU) and were entrenched as two of the nation’s most
dominant players. Arkansas had the makings of a National Championship
team, and with a win over LSU, they would have had tremendous confidence
heading into the SEC Championship game against Florida. But just like
the year prior, LSU had Arkansas’ number and upset them at home, 31 –
26, despite McFadden’s 182 yards on 21 carries and two touchdown
performance. Arkansas had a chance at the end, but Dorsey, who finished
with six tackles, and the Tigers’ defense stepped up and held off a
potential comeback.
Prior to the loss to LSU, Arkansas was on a 10-game winning streak,
which started after their humiliating 50 - 14 season opening loss to
USC. The loss to LSU was so devastating to Arkansas that they finished
the season on a three-game losing streak, which included their losses to
Florida in the SEC Championship and Wisconsin in the Capital One Bowl.
The most recent contest took place last season when No. 1 LSU hosted
Arkansas. It was a back and forth affair that featured some of the
nation’s top talent, and it was a chance for Arkansas to get revenge on
LSU for what happened to them the previous year. McFadden always seemed
to bring his “A” game against LSU, and this game was no different, as he
had 32 carries for 206 yards and three touchdowns and also threw for 34
yards and a touchdown in the Razorbacks 50 – 48 victory
Dorsey finished with six tackles, but he and the Tigers’ defense didn’t
have an answer for McFadden that day. The loss to Arkansas was LSU’s
second defeat of the season (finished 12 – 2), but they still ended up
being crowned National Champions, as they defeated Ohio State. Even
though Arkansas got their revenge, LSU celebrated in the end.
Looking ahead to this weekend, a new rivalry between McFadden and Dorsey
begins. It’s the start of many to come, as they figure to be intrical
parts of their respective franchises for the foreseeable future.
McFadden offers plenty of skills to the Oakland offense, skills that
Dorsey is well aware of, but it will be up to the Chiefs’ defensive unit
and coaching staff to collectively contain one of the newest offensive
threats in the NFL.
McFadden is a dynamic threat who has the ability to take it to the house
on any given down. He’s an instinctive runner who has great vision and
awareness. He locates running lanes, allows his blockers to set up in
front of him and displays a tremendous burst through the line. He’s a
shifty, elusive runner who can turn the corner and switch on the jets,
making defenders miss in the open field. He’s a good receiver out of the
backfield and provides a reliable target for the quarterback. He has the
unique talent to lineup in the backfield, out wide, in the slot or
behind center. He’s a defensive coordinator’s nightmare.
The game plan for the Chiefs when McFadden is in the game will be to
force the action to the inside. McFadden is most dangerous on the edge,
and if they’re able to contain the perimeter, Dorsey and the defensive
front will cause problems for No. 20. Dorsey will have to combat with
former first-round pick Robert Gallery in the trenches, and while
Gallery is a very good pass protector and an improved run blocker,
Dorsey will have the upper-hand.
Dorsey is an explosive interior defender who defends the run and rushes
the passer extremely well. He plays low to the ground, gets underneath
the opposition and uses his strength to get in the backfield. He
diagnoses the action quickly and shows a good burst tracking down ball
carriers. He has great balance and uses his hands well to shed blocks.
He stands his ground fighting double teams and wedges between blockers
to make plays. He’s rarely off his feet and displays good quickness in
pursuit. He moves well laterally and gets penetration up the middle. He
plays with a high motor and is a leader on defense.
The Chiefs and Raiders lost during Week 1, but they’re young teams with
bright futures. Dorsey and McFadden have the ability and the
expectations of leading their franchises for many years, and the rivalry
they endured in college will only intensify in the NFL.
This Sunday, a storied rivalry continues, while another is revisited.