muck Posted June 11, 2006 Share Posted June 11, 2006 I was wondering recently why Tiki really has never had the same sort of (relative) high rankings as other (lesser) running backs. I think that it's only been in the last year or two that TB has been ranked pre-season above a guy like Deuce McAllister. A travesty. I've also been noticing that Rudi Johnson has been put lower for some/many than his stats may warrant. ...and, I've been wondering how much of it is subliminal... Tiki. What kind of screwed up name is that? I ain't drafting anyone named "Tiki". Rudi. What, is he a she? If he was a real man, he'd spell "Rudy" the correct way. I'm not drafting my RB1 with the chick spelling of his name. ...just a theory... Does it apply to anyone else? Dunno? Does Torry Holt get dinged a spot or two in drafts for having the same name (diff't spelling) as Mr. Spelling's daughter? Has Marvin Harrison been habitually (and subconsciously) downgraded because he has a "nerdy" name? ...thinking about the psychology of the draft made me go hmmmmmm... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thecerwin Posted June 11, 2006 Share Posted June 11, 2006 I can't believe I read that whole post. Garbage theory. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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spain Posted June 11, 2006 Share Posted June 11, 2006 (edited) I agree! I think that is the same reason that Whitney doesnt get as much credit around here as David Dorey... Edited June 11, 2006 by spain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Posted June 11, 2006 Share Posted June 11, 2006 (edited) You mean players like Carroll Dale? I think Tiki is small and many think he will have another bad season where he fumbled eveything. Rudi has Perry to take carries from. Ronde Barber gets drafted very high in IDP. Now Bush is also considered too small to be an every down back. I don't think it's the name. Now isn't Lamont a name from Sanford and Son? Perhaps that's why he isn't picked. I agree! I think that is the same reason that Whitney doesnt get as much credit around here as David Dorey... Whitney rarely responds to anything. Didn't he still kick Az's ass in the fights? Edited June 11, 2006 by Randall Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomfin2000 Posted June 11, 2006 Share Posted June 11, 2006 You're absolutely wrong and I can prove it: Ashley Lelie has been getting more credit than the deserves for years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zooty Posted June 11, 2006 Share Posted June 11, 2006 You're absolutely wrong and I can prove it: Ashley Lelie has been getting more credit than the deserves for years. And everyone likes Peyton too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raider.Nation Posted June 11, 2006 Share Posted June 11, 2006 I can't believe I read that whole post. Garbage theory. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HowboutthemCowboys Posted June 11, 2006 Share Posted June 11, 2006 I agree! I think that is the same reason that Whitney doesnt get as much credit around here as David Dorey... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
broncosn05 Posted June 11, 2006 Share Posted June 11, 2006 You're absolutely wrong and I can prove it: Ashley Lelie has been getting more credit than the deserves for years. How bout Housh?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flip_Side Posted June 11, 2006 Share Posted June 11, 2006 LOL, wow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMD Posted June 11, 2006 Share Posted June 11, 2006 All I can say is it is high time for BOW... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furd Posted June 11, 2006 Share Posted June 11, 2006 I agree! I think that is the same reason that Whitney doesnt get as much credit around here as David Dorey... Good point here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furd Posted June 11, 2006 Share Posted June 11, 2006 I can't believe I read that whole post. Garbage theory. Thanks for chiming in Sue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muck Posted June 11, 2006 Author Share Posted June 11, 2006 You people are nuts if you don't think that psychology doesn't play a role in the way FF drafts go. It applies in who we date, where we work, where we live ... surely it impacts who we draft. And, I'm not saying that it causes Tiki to drop 2 rounds ... but, maybe (on average) it causes him to drop 2 spots. Maybe it's garbage, but no one else has bothered to put forward an explaination that assesses why certain players are routinely "over drafted" (i.e., they habitually go too early ... like Stallworth and McAllister) and others are "under drafted" (like, potentially Rudi Johnson and Tiki Barber). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMD Posted June 11, 2006 Share Posted June 11, 2006 You had me at "You people are nuts " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riffraff Posted June 11, 2006 Share Posted June 11, 2006 LaDainian is always a steal in the later rounds due to his funky name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
godtomsatan Posted June 11, 2006 Share Posted June 11, 2006 I've been calling him "10 point Tiki" since 2002. That's ghey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainHook Posted June 11, 2006 Share Posted June 11, 2006 (edited) I've always undervalued Tiki because of his fumbling problems. Same for Ahman Green. Not because of their names. Edited June 11, 2006 by CaptainHook Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whomper Posted June 12, 2006 Share Posted June 12, 2006 Thanks for chiming in Sue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juanruiz13 Posted June 12, 2006 Share Posted June 12, 2006 Hopefully I get to draft this player one day http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/player/profile?playerId=148900 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aqualung Posted June 12, 2006 Share Posted June 12, 2006 Hopefully I get to draft this player one day http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/player/profile?playerId=148900 Wow! Unbelievable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonkis Posted June 12, 2006 Share Posted June 12, 2006 Hopefully I get to draft this player one day http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/player/profile?playerId=148900 5'9" is short, but he's solid, Pusey, at 208 lbs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolv Posted June 12, 2006 Share Posted June 12, 2006 Hopefully I get to draft this player one day http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/player/profile?playerId=148900 U gotta be kidding me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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