An observation about CJ Spiller

[Mad Bomber]

One thing I have noticed about the way that CJ Spiller runs...

He always holds the ball in his right hand, even when he is running to the left.

I like the way he cradles the ball, but there is the concern that he could get hit on the ball when he is running left. Not that anyone could get a solid shot on him the way he moves.

I'm too lazy to look it up, but what is his history of putting the ball on the ground/

Just wondering.

This guy reminds me a lot of Barry Sanders in the way that he can stop, hop, juke, and accelerate quickly. The difference is that his top speed is way better than Sanders. I am excited about this kid.

[BillsWin]

Re: An observation about CJ Spiller

never fumbled in college. Not once.

[hydro]

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And the one time I noticed this as well he ended up moving it to the left arm before someone was near him.

[BillsWin]

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My wallpaper is his TD run. He's carrying the ball in his left arm. I think he's good to go. One of the more complete playmakers we've had in years.

[Crisis]

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oh god....this is like that stat where the sabres didn't lose when leading after 2 periods....and promptly did it in the first game in the playoffs.

[YardRat]

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He's going to put the ball on the ground in this league at some point. Haven't noticed the ball-carrying habit myself, have to look for it against Cincinnati.

[Buddo]

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His history of ball security, is as good as you would want it to be atm. However he has been holding the football, has worked.

[starrymessenger]

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Joique's ball security is the issue, not CJs.

[casdhf]

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I'm pretty sure Emmitt Smith held the ball on his right hand only, too. He did ok.

[we are]

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so you have seen him play one game as a Bill and that means he ALWAYS holds it in his right hand?

[mikemac2001]

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on toss to him he had it in right switched to left, only play i really remember...

[BidsJr]

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never fumbled in college. Not once.

Yes he has.

I have seen it in the highlight videos that I have watched on him.

[BillsWin]

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Yes he has.

I have seen it in the highlight videos that I have watched on him.

No.

LINK

Stats Overview	Rushing					Receiving					Fumbles
YEAR	ATT	YDS	AVG	LNG	TD	REC	YDS	AVG	LNG	TD	FUM	LST
2006	129	938	7.3	80	10	19	210	11.1	82	2	0	0
2007	145	768	5.3	83	3	34	271	8.0	68	2	0	0
2008	116	629	5.4	57	7	34	436	12.8	83	3	0	0
2009	216	1212	5.6	66	12	36	503	14.0	63	4	0	0

[Stewie]

Re: An observation about CJ Spiller

One thing I have noticed about the way that CJ Spiller runs...

He always holds the ball in his right hand, even when he is running to the left.

I like the way he cradles the ball, but there is the concern that he could get hit on the ball when he is running left. Not that anyone could get a solid shot on him the way he moves.

I'm too lazy to look it up, but what is his history of putting the ball on the ground/

Just wondering.

This guy reminds me a lot of Barry Sanders in the way that he can stop, hop, juke, and accelerate quickly. The difference is that his top speed is way better than Sanders. I am excited about this kid.

Noticed the same thing.. He doesn't naturally put the ball on the outside.. However, I noticed that the coaches aren't trying to force him into it either.. which is fine. Have him practice it enough and it will become second nature eventually.

[BidsJr]

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No.

LINK

Stats Overview	Rushing					Receiving					Fumbles
YEAR	ATT	YDS	AVG	LNG	TD	REC	YDS	AVG	LNG	TD	FUM	LST
2006	129	938	7.3	80	10	19	210	11.1	82	2	0	0
2007	145	768	5.3	83	3	34	271	8.0	68	2	0	0
2008	116	629	5.4	57	7	34	436	12.8	83	3	0	0
2009	216	1212	5.6	66	12	36	503	14.0	63	4	0	0

Fail.

6:50 mark.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XIFwBp0xVPU