Quote Originally Posted by BR Bulldog View Post
Dixon is better now because of experience, vision, intangibles, etc but there are probably no backs in college football with Fournette's athleticism. His top-end spend is freakish for a back with a 230 pound frame. I love Kenneth Dixon to death, but remember he has two more years of college football playing time under his belt compared to Fournette's one. Fournette screams first round talent and will be a Heisman contender the next few years. Both are remarkable backs and fun for any fan to watch.
I don't think experience is the key variable when evaluating college running backs. I watched every game Fournette played last year, and I don't think he's as good as Dixon. Speaking of athleticism, there is a video of Dixon doing a 360dunk (at 5'10). Granted Fournette has faster top end speed, I doubt he can do that.

I make comparisons between the two because I think Dixon deserves more media attention in north Louisiana than Fournette does. Like I've said before, LSU intends to promote the assumption that they have the best players in the state. They like to leverage north la recruits with that assumption. If it is exposed as untrue (in certain positions), it could hurt their strangle hold.