Just Nguyen Baby

[EverettGriz]

He was he difference today.

Not to nitpick, but reading this just made me want to say He best in space. Sorry.

:lol:

 

[brewskis]

Dude ran hard today. That 25 yard run in the 1st half had me pumped

 

[OldtiredGRiz]

Congrats to John but let's not forget 74,68,75,71 and 76. They have become a very solid oline. Coach Germer coordinates the run game and has done a terrific job leading this group. He has taught them what DOLA really means.

One senior, two juniors and two sophs; they have gelled nicely as a unit.

 

[IdaGriz01]

Congrats to John but let's not forget 74,68,75,71 and 76. They have become a very solid oline. Coach Germer coordinates the run game and has done a terrific job leading this group. He has taught them what DOLA really means.

One senior, two juniors and two sophs; they have gelled nicely as a unit.

Roger that! :thumb:

 

[griz5700]

Nguyen made some incredible plays today. Man, he is shifty. Impressive player. Glad he's a Griz.

 

[AZGrizFan]

Please don't jinx him. I'm fine with him not getting TD's. Calhoun is good down there. We talked to John after the game. My nephews played with him and Peter at Bellevue. Nice kid. I'm always amazed at how small he is. He's been coming on and having a nice year.

...and made to look even smaller standing next to Gus all the time... :lol:

 

[jtgriz2]

He should never play D1 football not good enough.

Love or hate Alpha... he loves to stir it up :thumb:

Great game by Nguyen. Three great games in a row but the first two it was a hard read because of the defenses we faced. Yesterday was against a great defense. He's running hard and our O-line is dramatically improved. Let's hope this continues next week!

 

[bgbigdog]

Congrats to John but let's not forget 74,68,75,71 and 76. They have become a very solid oline. Coach Germer coordinates the run game and has done a terrific job leading this group. He has taught them what DOLA really means.

One senior, two juniors and two sophs; they have gelled nicely as a unit.

And congrats to Stitt for recognizing that you get positive yards if you cut off the backside DE with a blocker, like Hoerner for example, it's going to help those guys in front open holes.

 

[BadlandsGrizFan]

I've been critical of Nguyen because of his running style and sometimes it's frustrating that he always just seams to be a half step too slow.... But lately he has absolutely impressed me! He's been playing amazing! Hope he keeps it up

 

[Dillon]

Great Job Mr. Nguyen! Tear it up next week!

 

[62GRIZ]

He should never play D1 football not good enough.

It's getting a little dark there in Alaska, isn't it?

 

[PlayerRep]

I've been critical of Nguyen because of his running style and sometimes it's frustrating that he always just seams to be a half step too slow.... But lately he has absolutely impressed me! He's been playing amazing! Hope he keeps it up

Nguyen is quick, shifty and has very good acceleration. He is not a step slow. He doesn't have big top end speed. He's not a burner. His running style allows him to find the holes and seems. He hides behind his lineman.

"We knew we had to make a play and then we blitzed right into the gap and that kid danced around us and went about 15 yards. And credit to him; he’s a good football player." SDS coach.

"Their offensive line does a really good job of sorting things out. They don’t fire off the ball, they just kind of pitter-patter and find out who’s in their gap."

Nguyen, too, credited the big guys up front with his success.

"Our offensive line is doing a great job being consistent, doing it
every single play," Nguyen said. "That’s the main reason why our rushing game’s been going."

And Nguyen is actually able to use his small stature to his advantage.

"The defensive players don’t know where I am," Nguyen said. "They kind of sit there, then I kind of hit the front door or wherever it is and shock them."

Patience is also a virtue for most any running back.

"Hitting it front side was where I was hitting it most of the time, but being patient with it and making sure my O-line worked up to their guys and then hitting the hole," Nguyen said of his thought process after taking a handoff. "That really opened up a lot of holes when I was patient back there."

http://missoulian.com/sports/college/montana/meseroll-that-s-nguyen-as-in-win/article_a7e3fa2a-9132-52f4-977e-2addd964692c.html

 

[BadlandsGrizFan]

I've been critical of Nguyen because of his running style and sometimes it's frustrating that he always just seams to be a half step too slow.... But lately he has absolutely impressed me! He's been playing amazing! Hope he keeps it up

Nguyen is quick, shifty and has very good acceleration. He is not a step slow. He doesn't have big top end speed. He's not a burner. His running style allows him to find the holes and seems. He hides behind his lineman.

"We knew we had to make a play and then we blitzed right into the gap and that kid danced around us and went about 15 yards. And credit to him; he’s a good football player." SDS coach.

"Their offensive line does a really good job of sorting things out. They don’t fire off the ball, they just kind of pitter-patter and find out who’s in their gap."

Nguyen, too, credited the big guys up front with his success.

"Our offensive line is doing a great job being consistent, doing it
every single play," Nguyen said. "That’s the main reason why our rushing game’s been going."

And Nguyen is actually able to use his small stature to his advantage.

"The defensive players don’t know where I am," Nguyen said. "They kind of sit there, then I kind of hit the front door or wherever it is and shock them."

Patience is also a virtue for most any running back.

"Hitting it front side was where I was hitting it most of the time, but being patient with it and making sure my O-line worked up to their guys and then hitting the hole," Nguyen said of his thought process after taking a handoff. "That really opened up a lot of holes when I was patient back there."

http://missoulian.com/sports/college/montana/meseroll-that-s-nguyen-as-in-win/article_a7e3fa2a-9132-52f4-977e-2addd964692c.html

I didnt say hes a step too slow..I said hes a 1/2 step too slow...and often times thats the difference between a 3 yard gain..and a 25 yarder.

 

[PlayerRep]

I've been critical of Nguyen because of his running style and sometimes it's frustrating that he always just seams to be a half step too slow.... But lately he has absolutely impressed me! He's been playing amazing! Hope he keeps it up

Nguyen is quick, shifty and has very good acceleration. He is not a step slow. He doesn't have big top end speed. He's not a burner. His running style allows him to find the holes and seems. He hides behind his lineman.

"We knew we had to make a play and then we blitzed right into the gap and that kid danced around us and went about 15 yards. And credit to him; he’s a good football player." SDS coach.

"Their offensive line does a really good job of sorting things out. They don’t fire off the ball, they just kind of pitter-patter and find out who’s in their gap."

Nguyen, too, credited the big guys up front with his success.

"Our offensive line is doing a great job being consistent, doing it
every single play," Nguyen said. "That’s the main reason why our rushing game’s been going."

And Nguyen is actually able to use his small stature to his advantage.

"The defensive players don’t know where I am," Nguyen said. "They kind of sit there, then I kind of hit the front door or wherever it is and shock them."

Patience is also a virtue for most any running back.

"Hitting it front side was where I was hitting it most of the time, but being patient with it and making sure my O-line worked up to their guys and then hitting the hole," Nguyen said of his thought process after taking a handoff. "That really opened up a lot of holes when I was patient back there."

http://missoulian.com/sports/college/montana/meseroll-that-s-nguyen-as-in-win/article_a7e3fa2a-9132-52f4-977e-2addd964692c.html

I didnt say hes a step too slow..I said hes a 1/2 step too slow...and often times thats the difference between a 3 yard gain..and a 25 yarder.

I still don't agree. He is very quick, has very good acceleration, and is shifty. Those things are much more important in terms of making a 3-yard game into a better run.

 

[AZGrizFan]

Congrats to John but let's not forget 74,68,75,71 and 76. They have become a very solid oline. Coach Germer coordinates the run game and has done a terrific job leading this group. He has taught them what DOLA really means.

One senior, two juniors and two sophs; they have gelled nicely as a unit.

And congrats to Stitt for recognizing that you get positive yards if you cut off the backside DE with a blocker, like Hoerner for example, it's going to help those guys in front open holes.

LOVE the way Horner blocks. :clap: :clap: :clap:

 

[BadlandsGrizFan]

I've been critical of Nguyen because of his running style and sometimes it's frustrating that he always just seams to be a half step too slow.... But lately he has absolutely impressed me! He's been playing amazing! Hope he keeps it up

Nguyen is quick, shifty and has very good acceleration. He is not a step slow. He doesn't have big top end speed. He's not a burner. His running style allows him to find the holes and seems. He hides behind his lineman.

"We knew we had to make a play and then we blitzed right into the gap and that kid danced around us and went about 15 yards. And credit to him; he’s a good football player." SDS coach.

"Their offensive line does a really good job of sorting things out. They don’t fire off the ball, they just kind of pitter-patter and find out who’s in their gap."

Nguyen, too, credited the big guys up front with his success.

"Our offensive line is doing a great job being consistent, doing it
every single play," Nguyen said. "That’s the main reason why our rushing game’s been going."

And Nguyen is actually able to use his small stature to his advantage.

"The defensive players don’t know where I am," Nguyen said. "They kind of sit there, then I kind of hit the front door or wherever it is and shock them."

Patience is also a virtue for most any running back.

"Hitting it front side was where I was hitting it most of the time, but being patient with it and making sure my O-line worked up to their guys and then hitting the hole," Nguyen said of his thought process after taking a handoff. "That really opened up a lot of holes when I was patient back there."

http://missoulian.com/sports/college/montana/meseroll-that-s-nguyen-as-in-win/article_a7e3fa2a-9132-52f4-977e-2addd964692c.html

I didnt say hes a step too slow..I said hes a 1/2 step too slow...and often times thats the difference between a 3 yard gain..and a 25 yarder.

I still don't agree. He is very quick, has very good acceleration, and is shifty. Those things are much more important in terms of making a 3-yard game into a better run.

I too like his shiftiness..and quickness. But can you explain to me why he seams to get caught from behind all the time? I'm not trying to bash the kid as hes been stellar this past month...but I'm trying to understand your constant defending this one simple fact.

 

[Grisly Fan]

Nguyen is quick, shifty and has very good acceleration. He is not a step slow. He doesn't have big top end speed. He's not a burner. His running style allows him to find the holes and seems. He hides behind his lineman.

"We knew we had to make a play and then we blitzed right into the gap and that kid danced around us and went about 15 yards. And credit to him; he’s a good football player." SDS coach.

"Their offensive line does a really good job of sorting things out. They don’t fire off the ball, they just kind of pitter-patter and find out who’s in their gap."

Nguyen, too, credited the big guys up front with his success.

"Our offensive line is doing a great job being consistent, doing it
every single play," Nguyen said. "That’s the main reason why our rushing game’s been going."

And Nguyen is actually able to use his small stature to his advantage.

"The defensive players don’t know where I am," Nguyen said. "They kind of sit there, then I kind of hit the front door or wherever it is and shock them."

Patience is also a virtue for most any running back.

"Hitting it front side was where I was hitting it most of the time, but being patient with it and making sure my O-line worked up to their guys and then hitting the hole," Nguyen said of his thought process after taking a handoff. "That really opened up a lot of holes when I was patient back there."

http://missoulian.com/sports/college/montana/meseroll-that-s-nguyen-as-in-win/article_a7e3fa2a-9132-52f4-977e-2addd964692c.html

I didnt say hes a step too slow..I said hes a 1/2 step too slow...and often times thats the difference between a 3 yard gain..and a 25 yarder.

I still don't agree. He is very quick, has very good acceleration, and is shifty. Those things are much more important in terms of making a 3-yard game into a better run.

I too like his shiftiness..and quickness. But can you explain to me why he seams to get caught from behind all the time? I'm not trying to bash the kid as hes been stellar this past month...but I'm trying to understand your constant defending this one simple fact.

I don't believe it is possible to be caught from behind unless at some point you were out in front. I am just happy that he manages to get there often enough to pick up a big chunk now and then. I saw him make a couple of really nifty jump cuts on the final drive to ice SDSU. If the price of having what he has is top-end speed then I think it as a worthwhile trade-off.

 

[PlayerRep]

Nguyen is quick, shifty and has very good acceleration. He is not a step slow. He doesn't have big top end speed. He's not a burner. His running style allows him to find the holes and seems. He hides behind his lineman.

"We knew we had to make a play and then we blitzed right into the gap and that kid danced around us and went about 15 yards. And credit to him; he’s a good football player." SDS coach.

"Their offensive line does a really good job of sorting things out. They don’t fire off the ball, they just kind of pitter-patter and find out who’s in their gap."

Nguyen, too, credited the big guys up front with his success.

"Our offensive line is doing a great job being consistent, doing it
every single play," Nguyen said. "That’s the main reason why our rushing game’s been going."

And Nguyen is actually able to use his small stature to his advantage.

"The defensive players don’t know where I am," Nguyen said. "They kind of sit there, then I kind of hit the front door or wherever it is and shock them."

Patience is also a virtue for most any running back.

"Hitting it front side was where I was hitting it most of the time, but being patient with it and making sure my O-line worked up to their guys and then hitting the hole," Nguyen said of his thought process after taking a handoff. "That really opened up a lot of holes when I was patient back there."

http://missoulian.com/sports/college/montana/meseroll-that-s-nguyen-as-in-win/article_a7e3fa2a-9132-52f4-977e-2addd964692c.html

I didnt say hes a step too slow..I said hes a 1/2 step too slow...and often times thats the difference between a 3 yard gain..and a 25 yarder.

I still don't agree. He is very quick, has very good acceleration, and is shifty. Those things are much more important in terms of making a 3-yard game into a better run.

I too like his shiftiness..and quickness. But can you explain to me why he seams to get caught from behind all the time? I'm not trying to bash the kid as hes been stellar this past month...but I'm trying to understand your constant defending this one simple fact.

He doesn't get caught from behind all the time, or even very often, except when he's 40 yards downfield. Your recollection is not correct. That's the problem.

 

[AZGrizFan]

Getting "caught from behind" is such a misnomer. Many times he's allowing blocking to develop in front of him, or moving to avoid one tackler, allowing those pursuing him to gain ground...it's not as simple as a footrace. When it is, he usually loses after about 34-40 yards.

 

[PlayerRep]

One more thing. Some people complain about him losing yards, and not running north/south. In the past half dozen games, he has lost 4 yards, total. That was in the MSU game.