Vick Ballard is still a warrior.

[Hanmudog]

Less than a week after his injury, he ran it 9 times last night for 37 yards and caught a couple passes in his final shot at keeping his spot with the Colts.

Still one of my favorite Dawgs of all time.

 

[dawgstudent]

I think they keep him b/c of what Pagano went through. .

 

[Go Budaw]

Unfortunately, he's probably going to be cut

Crazy thing is that he and J-Rob were essentially battling it out for the same roster spot and it looks like Robinson is the victor. Must be bittersweet for him to see his former teammate sent packing so he can get his chance.

 

[Chesusdog]

Pagano really likes him, but I don't know if it'll be enough to save Ballard's job. Hope you're right.

 

[Bulldogg31]

Well, it's the NFL, and if you can truly play, they will find you.

With all the injuries and suspensions before this season even starts, I'm betting Vick gets a shot on a roster this season.

 

[colodawg]

After watching Montee Ball's dismal performance last night for the Broncos I would LOVE to see Ballard in Denver

 

[Go Budaw]

I hope so, but its hard to see them keeping 4 running backs on the 53 man roster. I could see him being kept on as a scout team guy possibly, but that is about it. All reports indicate that Robinson is the clear #3.

 

[coach66]

Great player and person, hope he catches a good break. He hasn't had many.

nm

 

[KurtRambis4]

I would

assume JRob really doesn't care.

 

[basedawg]

Ballard had a better career at Msu than JRob, better team player, attitude and was never a problem child.

 

[NCDawg.sixpack]

Still think he scored on the dive at the goal at Auburn. If he didn't I know he was closer than the one yard line where they spotted the ball.

 

[Go Budaw]

Ballard had a better career at Msu than JRob, better team player, attitude and was never a problem child.

Damn bro. Not a Robinson fan? I guess you could argue that Ballard had a better career just strictly to having two years as the feature back as opposed to one for J-Rob, and of course I think Ballard was a great player and had a great attitude. But you're kind of short changing Robinson and throwing him under the bus. There's no evidence whatsoever to show he wasn't a team player or had an attitude problem or was a "problem child".

 

[MaroonNation]

Saints!!!!!

 

[ugabully]

Damn bro. Not a Robinson fan? I guess you could argue that Ballard had a better career just strictly to having two years as the feature back as opposed to one for J-Rob, and of course I think Ballard was a great player and had a great attitude. But you're kind of short changing Robinson and throwing him under the bus. There's no evidence whatsoever to show he wasn't a team player or had an attitude problem or was a "problem child".

I think Robinson's twitter is the evidence, more than anything that he's not very mature.

I certainly wish him well, but based on my superficial, outsider impression, I'd take Ballard's character.

 

[Bulldogg31]

Not sure how much you know about JRob's upbringing, but he is doing remarkably well all things considered. Not a bad kid by any means.

 

[kired]

So a guy that comes in and gives us 4 years --- redshirts one year, backs up Perkins for two years (even though he appeared to be the better RB to most of us watching), and doesn't even get the most carries his junior year (Dak had more rushing attempts) isn't considered a team player?

I thought they were both great and would take either one in a heartbeat.

 

[Go Budaw]

Agree with all of this. Anyone who judges character or how much a team player someone is strictly based off Twitter would be better served not following college or professional athletics at all.

 

[hatfieldms]

This has been a rough thread for ugabully

....

 

[Chesusdog]

Didn't see it posted but Ballard made the cut. Hope he can get healthy and build on the promise he showed a couple years ago.

 

[Palos verdes]

If we'd had Ballard for 4 years and healthy, he would own all the RB records at State, currently.

 

[dawgstudent]

Ballard and Robinson made the final 53

 

[ugabully]

All most of us have to go on is how they play, what's reported publicly, what the guys are quoted as saying, and what they tell the world about themselves on social media.

I prefer Ballard to Robinson based on what I have observed, but even so, his injuries would give me some pause if I were making cuts.

I thought Robinson played hard, no doubt, but when he tweeted about now his son would never go here or something like that about not getting as many LSU tickets as he wanted, I thought it reflected poorly on him and might hurt the team in recruiting. I follow a reasonable number of players on twitter and he's really the only one I saw pull stuff like that which made it seem worse. There's a standard of behavior that I might expect from people based on my own age and experience and there's acting like a 14 year old girl compared to other 20 something year old college guys. I hope he's grown out of it and has a long and successful NFL career.

I'm pleased both Ballard and Robinson got on the 53 man roster.

 

[Go Budaw]

That's great news. Looks like Bradshaw was cut.

 

[basedawg]

Damn bro. Not a Robinson fan? I guess you could argue that Ballard had a better career just strictly to having two years as the feature back as opposed to one for J-Rob, and of course I think Ballard was a great player and had a great attitude. But you're kind of short changing Robinson and throwing him under the bus. There's no evidence whatsoever to show he wasn't a team player or had an attitude problem or was a "problem child".

I'm glad JRob made the team for the Colts, all I'm saying is I would take Ballard all day over JRob.

Btw, I know a few folks from JRob's hometown and are close to him, I'm just relaying some of things they have told me. Enough from me on JRob it's old news now plus I don't dislike or hate JRob.

 

[#ShowOff]

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Ballard is a more complete back. He is better at pass blocking...picking up blitzes. I'm sure JRob will improve in that area.

 

[Bulldogg31]

Interesting, Boobie Dixon backed up Frank Gore in SF, now both Josh and Vick are backing up Frank Gore in Indy.

Damn you Frank Gore!!1!

 

[dawgstudent]

Frank Gore almost went to ole miss or so they say. So obviously the network

 

[Bulldogg31]

I am certain that when the Apocalypse occurs and all is lost...there will be only cockroaches, sewer rats, and Frank Gore getting 15 carries for 87 yards and a TD.