21 Orlando Bradford

ANGCatFan · Post by **ANGCatFan** » Thu Aug 13, 2015 5:31 am

Bradford is a 5-8, 202, Freshman running back from Calvary Baptist Academy, Shreveport, LA. A PrepStar All-American and All-State performer, Bradford ran for 3,495 yards in high school (7.5 ypc) and had 46 rushing TDs with 58 total TDs.

Here is some of the info provided by his high school coach from the SB Nation write up on Bradford from signing day:

His biggest strength is versatility. Some teams look for a speed back and some look for power backs. Orlando is the perfect combo of both. He can break away 4.5 speed but is 210lbs of muscle and lowers the boom with the best of them. Orlando is a powerful runner that punishes all runners in his way but can also blow past any would be tackler.

Bradford is an excellent receiver out of the backfield. We often spread out to an empty set and throw the ball with Orlando as a slot. One of our most productive plays is hitting Bradford on a wheel route out of the backfield. It was almost a sure TD because in that much space, no one could catch him.

All the reports I have seen from camp emphasize how well built Bradford is and that he looks like he could play this year if required. The question is will he impress enough that the coaches have no choice, but to play him this year.

“Orlando is a tough, versatile running back who did everything well in recruiting when I watched him. He can run the ball and has a lot of power and speed. I’m very excited about him.” – UA Coach Calvin Magee

21 is the Arizona career interception record held by Chuck Cecil. One of those interceptions is remembered as the greatest play in Arizona Football history.

TuiTouchdown · Post by **TuiTouchdown** » Thu Aug 13, 2015 8:28 am

Wow, reading about Bradford reminded me of how Wilson runs.

3goggles · Post by **3goggles** » Thu Aug 13, 2015 8:38 am

DAMN 5'8 208lbs!!!! He is one thick kid.

Merkin · Post by **Merkin** » Thu Aug 13, 2015 8:58 am

If he really is > 200 pounds and runs a 4.5 I don't know how you can keep him off the field. Especially with Wilson having durability issues.

21 is the Arizona career interception record held by Chuck Cecil.

Holy cow is that impressive. He was always known as a punishing hitter but didn't realize he had so many picks.

azgreg · Post by **azgreg** » Thu Aug 13, 2015 9:22 am

3 WEEKS BITCHES!!

ANGCatFan · Post by **ANGCatFan** » Thu Aug 13, 2015 11:24 am

NO. 21

UA defense and Pfaff’s last-second FG enough to upset No. 6 Oklahoma

SCORE: Arizona Wildcats 6, No. 6 Oklahoma 3

DATE: Sept. 16, 1989

Mario Hampton - “I remember this game like it was yesterday. My memory of this game is that the mighty Sooners earned that No. 6 ranking. That was a man’s game. Unlike the previous year when Oklahoma beat us on the scoreboard, but we beat them up physically, we earned their respect after that game. However, in ’89 we won the game but it was like being in a heavyweight fight. We beat each other up. I had never been hit so hard so many times in my life, but I loved it, going to battle with my Wildcat family.”

Things to know from AST including the 1921 football team.

azpenguin · Post by **azpenguin** » Thu Aug 13, 2015 11:46 am

I'm seeing nothing but good things about Bradford. If he lives up to potential then Wilson/Bradford can be one of the deadliest backfields in CFB.

ANGCatFan · Post by **ANGCatFan** » Thu Aug 13, 2015 11:52 am

catinfl · Post by **catinfl** » Thu Aug 13, 2015 1:20 pm

Really doubt he's anything more than a third back. If injuries happen he could be valuable.

whatisee · Post by **whatisee** » Thu Aug 13, 2015 1:30 pm

catinfl wrote:Really doubt he's anything more than a third back. If injuries happen he could be valuable.

Nick Wilson was the 3rd back last year

catinfl · Post by **catinfl** » Thu Aug 13, 2015 1:34 pm

whatisee wrote:
catinfl wrote:Really doubt he's anything more than a third back. If injuries happen he could be valuable.
Nick Wilson was the 3rd back last year

But now Nick Wilson is Nick Wilson and I really don't see him beating out Baker who has had a strong summer and camp so far.

azgreg · Post by **azgreg** » Thu Aug 13, 2015 1:50 pm

catinfl wrote:
whatisee wrote:
catinfl wrote:Really doubt he's anything more than a third back. If injuries happen he could be valuable.
Nick Wilson was the 3rd back last year
But now Nick Wilson is Nick Wilson and I really don't see him beating out Baker who has had a strong summer and camp so far.

I'm OK with a three headed beast running over the Pac-12.

whatisee · Post by **whatisee** » Thu Aug 13, 2015 2:19 pm

azgreg wrote:
catinfl wrote:
whatisee wrote:
catinfl wrote:Really doubt he's anything more than a third back. If injuries happen he could be valuable.
Nick Wilson was the 3rd back last year
But now Nick Wilson is Nick Wilson and I really don't see him beating out Baker who has had a strong summer and camp so far.
I'm OK with a three headed beast running over the Pac-12.

Right? Still no bye week this year. We'll need all 3 i think at some point this year. Just never know what will happen

azpenguin · Post by **azpenguin** » Thu Aug 13, 2015 3:04 pm

whatisee wrote:
catinfl wrote:Really doubt he's anything more than a third back. If injuries happen he could be valuable.
Nick Wilson was the 3rd back last year

He was technically the third back, but people plugged into the program said he'd be starting by mid-season, that he was that good. Didn't take him many carries to show how good he really was.

ANGCatFan · Post by **ANGCatFan** » Thu Aug 13, 2015 5:53 pm

Arizona football countdown: 21 days, an ode to Tra'Mayne Bondurant

Glad someone focused their countdown on Tra'Mayne. He was a great player for Arizona. I would still like to hear the full story on why he didn't start until Stoops left. Your job is on the line and you leave the team's best defensive playmaker on the bench?

azcat49 · Post by **azcat49** » Thu Aug 13, 2015 7:39 pm

Best defender and for the most part, best offensive guy in Kadeem. Strange bird coach Stoops was

Fendicent4ever · Post by **Fendicent4ever** » Thu Aug 13, 2015 9:40 pm

ANGCatFan wrote:

Arizona football countdown: 21 days, an ode to Tra'Mayne Bondurant

Glad someone focused their countdown on Tra'Mayne. He was a great player for Arizona. I would still like to hear the full story on why he didn't start until Stoops left. Your job is on the line and you leave the team's best defensive playmaker on the bench?

The same reason guys like Gino Crump, Bilal Muhammad and Jared Tevis didn't get any run that season until late. Or a still hobbled Adam Hall played one half. A coach that unorganized and overwhelmed was bound to overlook talent.

eoe · Post by **eoe** » Sat Sep 12, 2015 10:13 pm

3goggles wrote:DAMN 5'8 208lbs!!!! He is one thick kid.

He trucked a Nevada defender on his long run and it was beautiful. Looked very good in limited PT.

ASUHATER! · Post by **ASUHATER!** » Sat Sep 12, 2015 10:15 pm

5 rushes for 47 yards on the road in your debut is definitely a thumbs up

eoe · Post by **eoe** » Sat Sep 12, 2015 10:20 pm

He looked good doing it too. Good vision through the gap, burst through then truck-sticked the DB.

Puerco · Post by **Puerco** » Sun Sep 13, 2015 1:13 am

Nice little stiff arm on that run too.

whatisee · Post by **whatisee** » Sun Sep 13, 2015 7:24 am

Should be the #2 RB going forward IMO. A legitimate alternative to Nick when he needs a breather. Great vision and speed. Ki8nda reminded me of Wilson actually

azpenguin · Post by **azpenguin** » Sun Sep 13, 2015 8:12 am

I'm impressed how fast he accelerates from the second he gets the handoff. Hit the hole in a hurry.

OSUCat · Post by **OSUCat** » Sun Sep 13, 2015 8:18 am

Usually what keeps true freshman running backs from playing is their blocking ability. Baker probably is a better blocker, and likely a better catcher out of the back field. Just a guess, this staff usually doesn't have problem starting true freshman.

threenumberones · Post by **threenumberones** » Mon Sep 14, 2015 9:31 am

eoe wrote:
3goggles wrote:DAMN 5'8 208lbs!!!! He is one thick kid.
He trucked a Nevada defender on his long run and it was beautiful. Looked very good in limited PT.

I about fell off my chair during that run. Holy shit the kid looks absolutely legit. And how in the world does someone like that slip through the cracks, especially in the SEC's backyard? He also is a great kid with the intangibles. Well done once again RR.

catinfl · Post by **catinfl** » Mon Sep 14, 2015 10:32 am

threenumberones wrote:
eoe wrote:
3goggles wrote:DAMN 5'8 208lbs!!!! He is one thick kid.
He trucked a Nevada defender on his long run and it was beautiful. Looked very good in limited PT.
I about fell off my chair during that run. Holy shit the kid looks absolutely legit. And how in the world does someone like that slip through the cracks, especially in the SEC's backyard? He also is a great kid with the intangibles. Well done once again RR.

Tennessee offered him

azthrillhouse · Post by **azthrillhouse** » Sun Sep 20, 2015 2:34 pm

Anybody see why he didn't get any carries last night? He was on the participation report but I don't remember seeing him out there.

FightWildcatsFight · Post by **FightWildcatsFight** » Sun Sep 20, 2015 2:53 pm

azthrillhouse wrote:Anybody see why he didn't get any carries last night? He was on the participation report but I don't remember seeing him out there.

I didn't see him once I don't think. My initial thought is maybe some gamesmanship for UCLA. Don't wanna give them too much studying material on him. I think the staff might realize he is a special talent and want to show the world what he can do Saturday.

It's probably actually none of that but I like to think we have a super secret weapon up our sleeve that will finally get us a win against UCLA.

chiefzona · Post by **chiefzona** » Mon Sep 21, 2015 3:47 pm

azthrillhouse wrote:Anybody see why he didn't get any carries last night? He was on the participation report but I don't remember seeing him out there.

It's all part of the plan. "The secret weapon".

dc4azcats · Post by **dc4azcats** » Mon Sep 21, 2015 4:17 pm

chiefzona wrote:
azthrillhouse wrote:Anybody see why he didn't get any carries last night? He was on the participation report but I don't remember seeing him out there.
It's all part of the plan. "The secret weapon".

And he's not from California? Imagine that?

chiefzona · Post by **chiefzona** » Mon Sep 21, 2015 4:27 pm

dc4azcats wrote:
chiefzona wrote:
azthrillhouse wrote:Anybody see why he didn't get any carries last night? He was on the participation report but I don't remember seeing him out there.
It's all part of the plan. "The secret weapon".
And he's not from California? Imagine that?

No he's not. Thanks for pointing that out. RR is preoccupied with California though. You know that.

Merkin · Post by **Merkin** » Thu Sep 24, 2015 11:36 am

Out according to the injury report released today.

UAEebs86 · Post by **UAEebs86** » Thu Sep 24, 2015 11:40 am

Concussion

azthrillhouse · Post by **azthrillhouse** » Thu Sep 24, 2015 11:51 am

UAEebs86 wrote:Concussion

Wonder when that happened? Sucks.

NorthCtyCat · Post by **NorthCtyCat** » Thu Sep 24, 2015 2:25 pm

ARRRGGGHHHH .. just added him on my RAP 1 second earlier ..
(not that makes any differences with my skill)

EDIT: I was so lucky being flip flop ing .. and got other instead. So there is hope this week

whatisee · Post by **whatisee** » Sat Oct 10, 2015 5:25 pm

Big day for OB! He Should be thanking Cobb for a couple of those TD's. He destroyed a couple guys

The Butcher · Post by **The Butcher** » Sat Oct 10, 2015 10:08 pm

best 1 dollar rap in the history of rap

Merkin · Post by **Merkin** » Sun Oct 11, 2015 8:28 am

The Butcher wrote:best 1 dollar rap in the history of rap

Werlinger received 78 points v. NAU, not sure how OB is going to do.

azgreg · Post by **azgreg** » Sun Oct 11, 2015 8:40 am

Merkin wrote:
The Butcher wrote:best 1 dollar rap in the history of rap

Werlinger received 78 points v. NAU, not sure how OB is going to do.

3 TD's with 83 yards rushing should be worth 233 points.

Merkin · Post by **Merkin** » Sun Oct 11, 2015 8:50 am

azgreg wrote:
Merkin wrote:
The Butcher wrote:best 1 dollar rap in the history of rap

Werlinger received 78 points v. NAU, not sure how OB is going to do.
3 TD's with 83 yards rushing should be worth 233 points.

I better make top 10 then! I picked OB.

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