Size Does Matter

Size in this case was an advantage. Were talking about all of 5-6 Oregon State Running Back Jacquizz Rodgers. Rodgers ran all over USC in the Beavers upset on September 25. Jacquizz finished with 185 yards on what was supposed to be one of the best USC defenses in years.

Jacquizz was a Houston Prep legend rushing for more than 6,760 yards in three years in Rosenberg Texas. He is listed as 185 lbs and runs a 4.6 or 4.5-40 yard dash, not lightning fast but pretty quick. In the game versus the Trojans, Jacquizz used his smaller size to hide behind his big line and then spun or jetted through on some stutter or misdirection moves. Just when you thought USC had him behind the line he squirted through like a slippery bar of soap for 6-8 yards. Only a freshman, Jacquizz could become the next running back to capture the hearts of all the undersized football players across the nation.

How could you not root for someone like him. Will Jacquizz stop here? Or will he go on to larger things. Especially if the Beavers attack relies solely on run first and pass second. Jacquizz definitely plays the game with a passion and is fun to watch. Maybe the PAC-10 has found it’s bright spot. The PAC-10 needs a star like Jacquizz after a not so spectacular non conference start this year.