Syracuse Football: Get To Know Your Orange Man--#36 Adonis Ameen-Moore
by Nick Toney on Aug 4, 2011 3:12 PM EDT
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Welcome to Syracuse, Adonis Ameen-Moore!
Just go ahead an keep your cleats on. You won't beat out starter Antwon Bailey this year, but the backup spot once held down by Prince-Tyson Gulley is now a little bit of a question mark. Beat out Steve Rene, Mario Tull, and a bunch of others who've never taken a snap at running back and you're sitting pretty.
And when you are, thank the Greggers recruiting class of 2007. If prized 2007 wideout Marcus Sales is found guilty in a court of law by a jury of his peers, he'll be given the boot. His buddy, four-star running back and fellow 2007'er Averin Collier, would've stood in your way on the depth chart. He's gone too, though.
Offensive production's gotta come from somewhere, right? And Adonis, you've got a wealth of Youtube highlights saying you could be the guy that fills two voids this fall.
Year: Freshman
Height: 5'10''
Weight: 244 pounds (more on that later)
Hometown: Denver, Colorado
High School: Mullen High
2010 Stats and How He Got Here: He crossed da plane 26 times for 1,774 yards as a senior at Mullen High, and the rest of his high school career is equally impressive. The 2009 and 2010 Denver Post Player of the Year had colleges a-knockin'...but they were Utah, Colorado, Colorado State, and Northwestern.
That's when the HCDM SUper Recruiting Pipeline sprung into action. Backup QB Jonny Miller is a Mullen HS grad, so the connections were there, as well as the need for a bruising running back after Collier's bowl game boot.
Listen to this podcast done by the guys at The Fizz and you tell me if he's amped to wear Orange.
2011 Projections: From the moment he signed on the dotted Orange line, I've maintained that the guy is too strong and skilled not to employ--screw the freshman standing. More importantly, Adonis is the type of power back Tyrone Wheatley can mold in his image. And a mini-Wheatley should be what the doctor ordered for a worn out, 25-carry-a-game Antwon Bailey.
Look for him in small doses early. If it works, you'll see a lot more of Adonis later.
Scouts/Rivals Said: Can't say it any better than this profile from Scout.com.
Doug Marrone Said: He doesn't have to say a damn thing to us because he was busy showing up on Adonis Ameen-Moore's doorstep. I'm thinking fellow recruiters Tyrone Wheatley and Nate Hackett stood in the background singing barbershop love songs as HCDM went to one knee and removed his top hat...but that's just me.
Interesting Nugget O'Interest: When we first heard about Adonis, he was weighing a solid 215 pounds. The Bible That Is The Preseason Depth Chart was released three days ago. Adonis weighs 244 pounds now.
Honestly, I think that's a good thing. There won't be a defensive back in the Big East who can tackle that man straight up. Let's just hope his speed isn't compromised or guys go for his knees, Brandon Jacobs style.
Must-Read: This Denver Post story about Adonis and his 9th grade beef with splitting carries.
Lettuce Getta Good Look Atchya: Where to begin? Just watch this one, then follow the many links down the rabbit hole and get pumped he's playing for us and not Akron.
Adonis Ameen-Moore vs. Bear Creek (via BuffStampedeDotCom)
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He will have the most yards on the team
I go off this only because NCAA 12 has taught me that apparently Antwon is a very fragile, delicate flower.
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He seems like the kind of back that would thrive pounding the rock late in games.
If Bailey can be the do-it-all back I think he will be early in games, later in those games Adonis can come in and just abuse defenses with their tired legs.
You're link for the rating doesn't work.
But Rivals gives him a 3-star, and 80 users on Rivals have pegged him as a 4-star.
Born in '87, Orange fan since '86
I never understood
the initial weight of 215 lbs. Just watching the video’s when he first committed to us I would of guessed he was around 230. I figured the 215 was his 9th grade weight
by Mike Will is DoubleDown on Aug 4, 2011 4:21 PM EDT reply actions
accurate guess on your part
there was no way he was 215 last year. definitely playing weight was around 230
This is the freshman I'm most excited for about this year.
I think by the time the season is done we’ll see that we have a special player in this kid.
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I'm with you.
He looks like a stud. I can’t wait to see him suit up! (unless he gets RSed, which would make me a little sad)
Born in '87, Orange fan since '86
by StealthTurkey on Aug 4, 2011 4:57 PM EDT up reply actions
from watching the vids
Guy LOVES contact, and that excites me, big bruising back that wants to hit people
I don't think it makes football sense
To give the guy a redshirt. There’s not many viable options left until PTG’s stab wound heals and as someone who has cut himself slicing tomatoes, I can only guess that’ll be a season long injury.
by Nick Toney on Aug 4, 2011 6:51 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Even with PTG out
We need an heir apparent by the end of the season. Its either going to be PTG or AA-M in my opinion.
I personally like the bruiser running backs more than the smaller, spry ones. The ones that seem to have the most success are all hovering just over or under 6 feet and over 200 lbs. AAM seems to fit that bill pretty well, and judging from his video, I would definitely expect him to come in and start producing. We certainly arent in any position to red shirt talent like the big dawgs, so I def. agree with nick that he will probably get a lot of carries this year.
I love ATrain, but he is a small dude. Seeing him in the spring game made me worry for him. He looks like a child among men out there.
He's a big bruiser allright
can he move though? He didn’t seem to have much of a burst through the line. I have a soft spot for the old three yards and a cloud of astroturf, but he needs to be able to rumble down the field once he breaks through the line.
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by bigbluethruandthru on Aug 4, 2011 8:50 PM EDT reply actions
yeah, he seems like a fullback to me
It’s too bad the famed 44 can only be worn by the dome, because this guy looks like he might be able to do it some justice. His feet don’t look quick enough to be an every-down runner. I’d like to see him get 5 to 10 carries a game. If our line turns out to be as good as billed this guy is gonna have some awesome collisions in the second and third level with a head of steam. I can’t wait to see that. Nothing is more badass than a RB putting a Defender on the sidelines for a few plays.
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by JonasPounder on Aug 4, 2011 10:40 PM EDT up reply actions
4.55
I don’t know guys a 4.55 40 time on scout is pretty good its not a 4.3 WR time but for a big back its pretty fast, that was at 230lbs, I hope he hasn’t lost any speed ’cause he could be a Beast. We all know Marone is going to make him prove it in camp before he gives him the ball in game so if hes on the field there will be a reason.
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