Quote:Mike Alstott is that dude, and I thought he was a stud.

 

I think Gerhart is more of a breakaway threat than Alstott.

 

If Gerhart approximates Alstott as a football player, I'll be quite happy.

 

No denying it, Alstott was a stud, and I couldn't agree more, if Gerhart is anywhere close to as much of a gamer as he was we'll all be quite happy.  Alstott just wasn't to my taste as a feature back.  

 

Quote:It's easy to forget what a stud Gerhart was in college.   Led the nation in rushing and TDs, and was the Heisman Award runner up.    The nice thing about Gerhart is how little wear he has on the tires for a power back since the entire Vikings offense essentially amounted to handing it to Peterson every play and hoping he could break a long one.    

 

His college career was news to me.  Hey, I'm pulling for him, hope he brings it!  He could be just what we need to bang out the first 4 yards on 1st down.  It's also sweet to have a guy like him for 1st and goal at the 2, whether he's banging it in himself, clearing the way, or merely drawing the D to the center as a decoy.

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