Taylor is a 5-6, 184, redshirt Sophomore running back. First the numbers. As a true Freshman, he had a shortened year (thanks Washington) with 261 yards in 4 games on on 6.9 ypc. Last year, as a redshirt Freshman (thanks ncaa), Taylor had 847 yards in 13 games on 5.8 ypc. That got him named co-offensive Freshman of the year for the conference.
Taylor is a human video game that has added muscle to go with his quickness and incredible moves. With defenses focused on Tate, Taylor could have a huge jump in production. He enters the season as the clear 1st string running back. Hopefully, we won't see any more targeting calls when he tries to block guys twice his size.
21 is Chuck Cecil's Arizona record for career interceptions (1984-1987).
Re: 21 JJ Taylor
Posted: Fri Aug 31, 2018 7:08 pm
by ANGCatFan
Re: 21 JJ Taylor
Posted: Fri Nov 02, 2018 11:31 pm
by scumdevils86
Currently the FBS leading rusher. Who knew?
Re: 21 JJ Taylor
Posted: Sat Nov 03, 2018 10:16 am
by EastCoastCat
That 3rd down run - or should I say crab crawl - to get us a first down was huge. Might have saved the game.
He has been amazing and has allowed us to be effective rushing the ball without Tate's legs.
Re: 21 JJ Taylor
Posted: Sat Nov 03, 2018 10:46 am
by azgreg
I don't think there is anybody tougher lb for lb in college football.
Re: 21 JJ Taylor
Posted: Sat Nov 03, 2018 10:50 am
by Merkin
Never ever figured that a guy listed at 5'6", meaning closer to 5'4" could be an every down back.
Re: 21 JJ Taylor
Posted: Sat Nov 03, 2018 10:52 am
by azgreg
Merkin wrote:Never ever figured that a guy listed at 5'6", meaning closer to 5'4" could be an every down back.
Not the first time at Arizona. Remember David Adams?
Re: 21 JJ Taylor
Posted: Sat Nov 03, 2018 10:55 am
by Merkin
azgreg wrote:
Merkin wrote:Never ever figured that a guy listed at 5'6", meaning closer to 5'4" could be an every down back.
Not the first time at Arizona. Remember David Adams?
Good call. Adams to the left, Adams to the right, Adams up the middle.
Re: 21 JJ Taylor
Posted: Sat Nov 03, 2018 10:56 am
by UAEebs86
JJ is short, but he is not small. That dude is ripped.
Re: 21 JJ Taylor
Posted: Sat Nov 03, 2018 11:49 am
by PieceOfMeat
anyone know of a highlight featuring that crab crawl run? I searched youtube but couldn't find it there on any of the recaps.
Re: 21 JJ Taylor
Posted: Sun Nov 04, 2018 11:36 am
by Merkin
Re: 21 JJ Taylor
Posted: Sun Nov 04, 2018 11:52 pm
by PieceOfMeat
Thanks Merk! was lookin for it and just couldn't find it. (he got 8 more yards out of that run with that move, wow)
Re: 21 JJ Taylor
Posted: Wed Nov 14, 2018 11:53 am
by azgreg
Re: 21 JJ Taylor
Posted: Wed Nov 14, 2018 12:03 pm
by azcat49
Well deserved and while Minshew will probably win the offensive POTY award you would think JJ is headed to first team all conference recognition this year
Re: 21 JJ Taylor
Posted: Wed Nov 14, 2018 8:52 pm
by whatisee
azcat49 wrote:Well deserved and while Minshew will probably win the offensive POTY award you would think JJ is headed to first team all conference recognition this year
If he finishes the year out strong i would imagine he would even sniff a Honorable mention for All American
Re: 21 JJ Taylor
Posted: Tue Dec 04, 2018 2:43 pm
by Chicat
Congrats to JJ on being named 1st Team All Conference!
Re: 21 JJ Taylor
Posted: Tue Dec 04, 2018 5:48 pm
by PieceOfMeat
Very deserved, congrats to him
Re: 21 JJ Taylor
Posted: Tue Dec 04, 2018 6:17 pm
by ASUHATER!
He did finish 6th in the nation in rushing yards and yards per game. Only 6 TDS though sadly. Everyone around him in the rushing stats had like 12-20 TDS.
Re: 21 JJ Taylor
Posted: Tue Dec 04, 2018 7:29 pm
by Gimino
If JJ keeps this up, he's going to smash the school career rushing record (link also has a good look of his run vs. Colorado)
